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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
NEW YEARS IS
OBSERVED BY
LOCAL JEWS

with the setting OF the sun last night.
Rosh Hashonah the Hebrew New Year.
was welcomed by hundreds of Jews amid
solemn and impressive religious cere-
monies in the 10 local synagogues.
Joy abounded in almost every house
hold among orthodox Jews and the eve
ming was spent In saying prayers and IN
telling interesting stories from the Bible
The Hebrew New Year holidays viii con-
tinue until Yom Kippur, the Day NJ
Atonement which occurs week from
next Saturday
Today marks the beginning OF the 5667th
year OF the Jewish calendar and IL cee-
brated with ceremonies which have been
handed down trsditionally from remote
ages
Both the orthodox Jews and the reform
element started the observance at s
o'clock last evening There are over 1900
Jews I'm the orthodox congregat ton OF this
city and about 200 OF the reform Hebrews.
This morning at o'clock New Years
day proper began; and church services
were held at all the synagogues from
o'clock 10 | o'clock this afternoon. Dur
ing these seven hours the congregations
participated in a responsive prayer. led
by the heads Of the respective focks
At O'Clock they repaired 10 their
homes for dinner and afterward many
went 10 the reservoir where they observed
the ceremony OF casting their sins 20 the
waters, according 10 the old Biblical Gus
tom.
This ceremony consists OF reading pray
ers and making vows 10 abstain from
evidoing
They returned 20 the synagogues az 4:So
10 remain until and listen 10 sermons
on the New Year From o'clock until
there will be more prayer. concluding the
days exercises
Tomorrow morning all Jews 20 70 church
AT o'clock and pray untit ! o'clock IN
ihe afternoon Tho hour ~ marks tns
close of the obserNsnce.
The re(orm JeNs. whose synagogue is
on Ffcndship sreet. keen tho dsN. hut
their exercises and services arc all held ia
one dey, from sunset Yesterday 10 sun
set today
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
MOST ATTRACTIVE LAND
SALE IS NOW GOING ON

one ~ the most attractive land sales
ever held in this section T. now on at
the property containing less than SO
large lots) next 90 the Payton Plat. and
which Is called the Payton Plat addition.
There r. probably not piece OF
property IN this section that has so many
advantages for home building and as
there is not another piece 81 land on
Broad street from Dorrance street 10
Pawtuxet bridge. which Is not alrady
plated and sold this particular sale
should be one ~ great interest 20 the
prospective home builder
To-day Friday and Saturday special
sales are hsinE held AZ which every per
son present will receive souvenir The
plat is easy 90 nnd an EdEewood
or PawtuSet car will take one direct 10
the property Mr. william Williams may
6e seen on the ground or Mr William NJ
Rhode at 80 Wcybossct street. and both
VIII give every detail OF Information az
regards price. etc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
DEvER|DGE TO
ANSWER BRYAN
IN PROVIDENCE

The News Democrat learned today that
the cheering news Senator Beveridge is
expected 20 bring TO Rhode Island Re
publicans when he addresses their state
convention on or about Oct H. is in the
nature OF "a red-hot reply 20 Bryan"
Presumably. since II II known here who
finances Republican campaigns In this
state. the reply viii be 10 Bryan's favor
able attitude toward government owner
ship and the railroads.
Col George n Webb, president OF that
hoary old campaign Joke the Young
Men's Republican club OF Rhode Island,
has announced IN circular letter TO
members that the first OF the fall meet
ings OF the club will be held In Infantry
hall, Thursday evening, Sept. 27. with
dinner al 7:s0
Hon. James s Sherman OF New York.
chairman OF the National Republican
congressional committee and Hon. Jas.
ATawney OF Minnesota, vice chairman OF
the same committee and chairman OF the
appropriation committee OF the National
house OF representatives. will speak.
"As the club has the honor of opening
the Republican campaign I'm Rhode Island.
II is expected that members will make
a special effort 10 be present" urges Col.
Webb.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
DEMOCRATS IN
TENTH WARD
ARE ACTIVE

The Tilden club. a hourishing or
ganization OF Tenth ward Democrats,
held large and enthusiastic meeting
last evening and discussed the make up
OF the ticket II Will present at the
caucuses next week
II Is understood that the following
candidates for ward committee will be
supported Peter c. Cannon-at large
district 1, Michael Kane, district ?.
Joseph Curren; district 3. James Winn,
district 4, James Mulligan; district 8,
Earnest Feeney; district s, James J.
o Rourke
Thomas p Havens was made chair
man Of the delegation 20 the suber-
Material convention. c. Woodbury. Cor
man viii head the delegation I'm the
convention TO name the candidates for
the legislature and Joseph Coen will
guide those who attend the city con
vention.
The Registration club also held a
meeting last evening at its rooms, II
Harold street Addresses were made
by the vice president, J. clinton Moran
and Messrs. Cannon. Haven and Cor
man. whose remarks evoked hearty
cheers from the upwards OF i25 voters
present.
The Registration club will hold
another meeting tomorrow evening. at
which speakers from outside OF the
ward will be present
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
EPUBL|CANs
MAsQUERADEO
AS DEMOCRATS

IL was learned today that the "inde-
pendent Democratic meeting in the Sec.
ond ward last evening in the interest %
the anti-Democratic movement was a
eorker In more ways than one.
instead OF being a Democratic gath
erins IL was out-and -out RepubIioan.
enu 'ne chairman was no less a Repuhu
.an IMAM Michael McElroy. a saloon
Keeper and well-known man about town
WINE MS chief aide was Terry Coyle.
VINO was warden OF the famous Demo
cratic caucus To years ago
McEiroy Is one OF the nrons 10 ,ho
ward Republican machine. and had the
assistance NJ the meeting, according 10
one who was present. OF those Local
s'slesmen Ike Keefe and Billy O'Connor
The meeting was held I'm the basement
OF What Cheer hall, and there were about
10 persons present. including many bovs
Even the boys recognized the improprietv
OF McElroy presiding and several wanted
20 know how long he had been a Demo-
crat' Put .em out" was shouted BY
the Hessians'
When an effort was made 10 obtain n
ticket by nomination from the floor n
did not succeed; and on motion the selec
tfon OF ticket was left TO MeElrov. "the
worthy chairman" as the mover OF the
motion put A.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
ClTY'S FLOATING DEBT ON
AUG. 81, $919,076.06

The monthly report of the city treasurer
presented 10 the board OF aldermen this
afternoon gives the amount OF the float
ins debt on Aug l. as ssS2. .07e 0s During
August notes were issued 10 the amount
of $4,000. making the amount OF the float
ing debt on Aug 81, s9ls,076.Os
The itemized statement OF the floating
debt on Aug. 81. is as follows:
Casino, Roger Williams park. $40 O5.
Blackstone Park land account ISL 600; re-
oeiving tomz. North Burial ground t2l 600.
Neutaconkanut Hill park, $40 600: abolish
ing grade crossings Grove street etc
sS5.Oo0; sewer construction, 10000: school
house and lots. loan account SOL 600: re-
location OF monuments. 10000; FIRE de
partment. loan account. 1l2,Ooo; weybos-
set bridge and river walls $500; rebuild
ing Point street bridge. $4,000; highway
special account. s1Is0oo; new ward rooms
1900; City hospital. construction account
$40. 26s: public parks, loan account $40 0o0
total sqia 076 n
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Young Couple Went TO AttIsbOro
TO Get Married.. Mill Wor-
kar's Hand MangIed

Richard r Horn and Miss Vinie Parent
both of Arctic. went 10 Attleboro last
evening for the purpose of obtaining a
marriage license The yeung couple have
been devoting much attention 70 one an
other for some time and last SUNDAY sx.
pressed their Intention % marrying hut
me parents of boih objected HoNavol.
they went o hppoosuG ,esierdsy and
tried 70 secure a llcense. but the clerk
refused 10 issue one. This refusal did
not stop them and they Immediately left
for Massachusetts,, where without doubt
they were united and rae enjoying a
honeymoon. Young Horn is employed By
the Crescent Bakery in Arctic Centre.
SEVERELY INJURED.
George Richardson, who is employed i'm
the cardng room at the Natick mill, was
severely injured while al work yesterday
afternoon. IL seems Mr. Richardson was
oiling one OF the machines when he got
his hand caught In the gears. The hand
was so mangled that he had to be con
veyed TO the Rhode Island hospital In
Providence for treatment
ENTERTAINED EMPLOYEES.
The employees of the Manchester Ice
Co OF Anthony was treated 10 a dinner
at Mr. Manchester's house last evening
The table was very artistically decora-
ted and in the middle was a huge cake Of
ice that weighed 800 pounds the front
carved 70 resemble a lady s head. The af-
fair was enjoyed by all OF the employees
and Mrs Manchester read a poem and
recited prose during the evening.
THIGH FRACTURED.
Charles Carpenter. who resides on a
farm in the rear OF Crompton, came TO
the village OF Centrevile this morning
10 do some shopping with his wife. They
visited A p. Faber e. Sons store on
Main street and made few purchases
Mr. Taber. the proprietor OF the store
assisted the old couple into their car
riage and they started for another store
When opposite the variety store OF Miss
Briggs Mrs Carpenter saw something in
the window which attracted her attention
Mr. Carpenter started TO get out and in
some manner slipped OF the step and fell
on the grounds. striking on his left thigh
and breaking II Just obev the knee Mr.
Carpenter was assisted into the residence
OF c. A Wlbraham, who resides near
by DR. r. NJ. Smith OF Riverpoint was
notified and he reduced the fracture
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
n. {. FARMERS
SUFFER FROM
LONG, DRY SPELL

Boston, Sept 2o-With the milk supply
running short, forcing up the prices OF
butter. the farmers throughout these por-
tions or Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shlre' that supply the Boston market
with these dairy products are facing a
still greater shortage in their products on
account OF long continued dry spell
me conditions were serious the latter
part OF August and the drouth has not
been broken yet brief shower In $50
lated places has brought but little relief
The price of fancy butter Is already 20
cents pound, and the large dealers have
had much difficulty i'm securing enough
cream 20 meet the demand Their regu-
lar sources OF supply fell short some time
ago and the wholesalers have had 10 go
outside their usual territory
In Worcester county an advance IN the
price Of milk has been seriously consd-
cred So dry have the pastures become
that the cows do not give nearly so much
milk as they did even a week ago, and in
many places the farmers have had to
drive the cattle long distances TO water
them owing 10 the failure Of their local
water supply
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20

sion OF charters 10 dual organizations,
President Merrick recommended the
convention TO take up this question as
special order OF business, and TO
adopt policy which would tend 20
initiate all steam ftters With the united
association. The convention ahoUld also
Instruct It's delegates 10 the America
Federation OF Labor 10 urge the rsNo-
cation OF this provisional charter.
General Secretary l.. w. Tilden stated
that the system OF the organization re-
sardlng the handling or money and the
paying OF benefits and the auditing was
not entirely satisfactory. lie recon-
mended that system employed by the
boot and shoe workers be adopted.
Thomas Burke. general organizer, re-
ported that the association had greatly
progressed Though the eight-hour
movement had obtained great support.
some local unions were not yet success
ful In getting this reform. The agita-
tion should be continued.
The ladies accompanying the dele
gates. who number about %, were
taken on an automobile ride around
the city
The principal business for this morn
ing's session will be the appointment OF
committees for the discussion of the
various questions which will come up at
the convention.
Los Angeles Is making a strong at
tempt 20 secure the next convention.
Badges with the gorgeous orange flowers
embroidered thereon are being distrib-
uted I'm the interests OF that city.
The president and officers rendered a
reception 20 the delegates In the assem-
bly, hall OF the Labor Temple last night
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings held last
evening were the Carpenters Of Olney
Vile and Steam Filters. At each Of these
sessions the only business Of any impor
tance was W routine nature and per
tained TO the internal workings of each
body The local OF carpenters endorsed
the candidacy of T. NJ Pease for the
business agent OF the council and this
makes II that he is the unanimous choice
OF the carpenters for the place.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
BROWN 1903 MAN JOINS
RANKS Of BENEDICTS

The friends and classmates of Ralph
A Sherwood. who was graduated from
Brown university I'm the class Of 1908 will
be interested 10 learn OF his initiation
into the order Of benedicts. having taken
unto himself a wife yesterday.
The ceremony was performed az Bethel
Me- the home Of tho brides parents:
and the couple departed for a honeymoon
trip down 20 one of the logging camps
I'm the heart Of Maine They will reside
at somersworth n ~ where Mr. sher-
wood Is pastor of tho Methodist church
only rs of the class ~ 1908 remain vet
unmarried
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
SWANSEA MAN IS SUED
FOR A TOTAL Of $500

John w Eddy OF Swansea. Mass. IS
defendant in two suits fled in the SUI
preme court today
Dennis Ryan seeks 10 recover 1890 for
breach OF covenant. claiming that he
leased for five years a tenement from Mr.
Eddy at Bristol and Mr. Eddy entered up
on the leased property and took part OF u
down
Mary Ryan sues 10 recover 5000 for as
sault and battery, alleging that Mr. Eddy
on July entered the tenement and beat
and bruised her.
Thomas II. Crowley is attorney for both
plaintiffs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
GREATER WASHINGTON SPECIAL
STARTS ON 1900 MILE BUN

Washington special a miniature exposi-
tion or wheels OF local industries start
ed from this city today on a 1900 mile
Journey through Virginia. North Carolina
and parts Of West Virginia and Mary
land.
The trip Is made for the purpose of fur
thering a move which long has been un-
der way for a greater Washington In
addition 10 travelling representatives Of
the various houses having exhibits on
the train there will be present several
lecturers. who will make known at the
places visited the commercial advantages
Of the city The movement has been
met with hearty support frem- the local
press and the public generally.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
NEW BANK TO RISE
ON RUINS Of THE OLD

Chicago. Sept. ~ From the ruins ~
the Milwaukee Avenue state Bank will
arts In the near future a new bank which
James " Forgan1 who Is to be- chairman
Of The board of directors declared vester
day would be absolutely unique In this
country"
" VIII be modelled on the Canadian or
so-called Scotch English plan. which
makes the president ~ the bank s,,btsr,
~ al times TO the directorate's chair.
man ''
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
DISABLED SCHOONER IS
TOWE0 INTO PORT

Wilmington. n C.. Sept 20 THE
steamer Compton OF this port arrived late
last night towing the schooner Fannie
Prescott. bound FOR Wilmington. She
lost all her boats In the storm ~ the 18th
inst and sustained slight damage
An unknown six masted schooner IN
distress was picked up and towed IN ty
y STANDARD on tug
The tug Blanche has towed into South
port the derelct schooner n u Bibber.
wrecked on Fryir/ Pan Shoals Tho
schooner is bottom w
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
he WOULD RATHER FACE
WHALE THAN 4 MAD 00G

George A Folger of lol East Manning
street, a pilot who was bitten on the arm
by a supposed mad dog on Sept IT, Wis
tied the city hall this morning The
health authorities believe that the poison
was cleared from the dogs teeth. while
they passed through the coat
Mr. Folger said this morning that he
had spent 50 years at whaling. ami PIE
feried 10 be attacked by whale rather
than by a mad dog.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
LIQUOR LAW ENFORCING
MINISTER TO LEAVE CHICAGO

Chicago. Sept 20.-The Rev. DR. John
ston Myers the foe Of liquor law break
ers and pastor OF Emmanuel Baptist
church Is 20 leave Chicago oct. l, 10 be
come general evangelist OF the Baptist
church I'm America and will devote his
-time 20 travelling.
lie was chosen for the hoor one OF the
highest 20 be conferred by his church at
n general council last August but did not
decide 10 accept until yesterday.
Dr. Myers was born I'M Kingston. y. Y,
I'm 1850 His brother. the Rev. Cortland
Myers. IL pastor OF the Temple Baptist
church in Booklyn. Johnston Myers at
tended athe Rochester university and
the theological seminary Of that school
He was graduated In 1885.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
MAY SEEK TO HAVE
WATCH HILL SET OFF

The financial town meeting in wester-
" yesterday 20 take action relative 90
widening and strengthening the highway
from Watch Hlll to Westerly. adlourn-
ed without any action being taken.
The Watch Hill people ale highly in.
censed over what they consider unfair
treatment and George A. Pope OF .salti-
more, a summer cottager. said that a
movement would be started toward hav-
ing Watch Hill set off as a separate dis
trict
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
JUOee LEE IS SICK

Judge Christopher NJ lee ~ the sixth
district court L. confined 20 his home ON
Elmwood avenue by illness Last evening
he was seized with a high fever and was
unable 90 leave his home this morning
lie has beer. attended by a physician.
and Il = not thought that the illness is
such as TO cause any apprehension.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
STATE LIBRARIANS TO
MEET SOON AT 0AKLhWN

The executive committee OF the Rhode
Island Library association has arranged
TO hold the fall meeting OF the association
al the Oaklawn library.
The meeting will be called Echoes OF
the Conference at Narragansett Pier,
and will be divided into two sections The
program will be announced I'm a fe wdays
Harry l.. Koopman, the president. and
Herbert O Brdgham, secretary are busy
arranging the details for the meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
HEALTH COMMITTEE HEARING

The city council committee on health
has arranged for a hearing oct on the
complaint against the Rhode Island Rem
dering company. which looks after the
dead animals for the city The company
has one OF It's depots on Chapman street
in the Sixth ward. and neighbors COM
plain that the place is a menace 20
health and a common nuisance
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
WILL CONTEST AGAIN POSTPONED

The contest over probating the will of
the late Mrs James " Smith of Edge
wood by her brother, George \ Rice
which was 10 he heard this morning I'm
the municipal court was again post
poned 10 Thursday. oct 4
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
% rHe PEOPLE or PROVIDENCE

on account of our rapidly increasing
business We have rented stores numbered
iaO-i42 Pine street into which we have
moved our ofilce We have now the
largest laundry doing business on one
floor in this state.
send us your call and n will Doe at
tended To promptly.
The Butman A Tucker Modern Hand
Laundry. ii0 to Ia and ii6 60 i5i Pine
street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
Tslma IHEATRE IMPROVEMENTS

A permit was granted today ty the in
spector Of buildings for extensive gltera-
tions aud on addition Co the Talma thea
tire on South Main street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
NO TRACE Of RABIES

The examination by the city bacter-
iologist OF the brain OF the dog which
bit John Fish OF 25 Steere street yes
terday did not develop any traces OF
ra ahies
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
SPEEDWAY PLANS COMPLETED

City Engineer Clapp has completed
the plans for the proposed speedway In
Roger Williams park. and they viii
soon be examined by the park commits
sioners
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-AN EXPER Need
Laundress Also n second girl Apply
mornings between 10 and II O'Clock at 7S
Common street Salary Of Laundress s.
80 SIS per week; salary OF Second Girl 5
SO $40 per week. s2O-lw
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
MECHANICS BANK ALTERATIONS

Alterations I'm the Merchants National
bank lobby will soon he made by the !.
w. Bishop company. contractors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
Too Late to Be Classified.
HELP WANTED-MALE.

NEAT APPEARING. COURTEOUS
BOYS about sixteen years old, as ushers
az Keiths Theatre. Must have refer
ences. Apply Stage Door. at 1890 a. m.
Friday s20lt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-20
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat owe,
me private wire OF EDWARD p. SHEL
DUN ~ CO, Bankers and Brokers Room
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-05-26
BLOW AT OIL COMPANY
Special to DAILY Leader.

Special to Daily Leader.
Pawhuska, Okla. May 26.- secre-
tary Hitchcocks recent order prevent.
ing the drilling Of oil wells on inclosed
and cultivated lands in the Usage In.
dian nation, is direct blow 10 the
Indian Territory Illuminating Oil COM
pany which holds blanket lease over
the Osage nation. Sub-lessees of this
company held that under the proyis
ions of the blanket lease, wells could
be drilled on any Usage lands. A.
Lombard, a prominent Usage land
owner, has an enclosed tract. near
Sliatook, and sub-lessee attempted
to erect an oil derrick within the in
closure. The matter was reported tc
Secretary Hitchcock, and he holds nc
person or corporation has right what
ever 70 enter on enclosed or cultivate,
lands TO drill new wells. He ais,
holds, however that wells, which wer'
drilled before the land was enclosed
may be operated by the company
which drilled them