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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
FLED WHEN DISCOVERED
But WAS CAUGHT BY POLICE

Peter Goldsmith was arrested this
morning shortly after o'clock by Lieu
tenant Hartnett of the Second station
on the charge OF breaking and entering
a dwelling house in the night time.
Bertha Felber awoke from her slum-
bers about that hour to see young man
bending over her. She screamed, as most
women would do and the young man fed.
He proved TO be Goldsmith. a boy who
resides in the same house
Miss Felber told the police she found
an assortment OF change on a table placed
as though II was intended TO have been
taken but that other money was not mo-
Tested. Miss Felber runs a little cigar
store and takes her change home at
night and frequently in the morning she
has missed small amounts. and It's disap-
pearance she could not account for.
The police now believe that the boy has
been taking what sums he pleased at va
rious times. lie was bound over 70 the
superior court and was ordered to be
committed TO the reform school pending
his trial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
CHECK SW|NDLER
HAS OPERATED
IN MANY FIELDS

Chicago July 17-Chicago depart
ment stores and merchants througho ut
the country were warned yesterday 20
be on the lookout for operations Of a
clever bogus check worker, whose
identity is unknown. The warming
came from the American Bankers as
sociation. ......t .t........
His method of operation according
to a detective agency, Us TO present
checks for from $50 TO $50 in the Office
OF the store. representing that he has
not sufficient money TO pay for his
purchases.
During january ho operated I'm 81.
Louis, Milwaukee and Louisville, under
the name OF A. @. Acton, his checks
purporting 10 have been signed by ;.
r. Swanson and Brother Galesbury, i'll.
During March and April he operated
from Dallas, Tex. northwestward
through Colorado, Montana and Wash
ington, receiving cash on worthless
checks drawn TO the order OF III. NJ
Moore, purporting to have been sign
ed by j. r. Mercer, and drawn on the
Penn National bank OF Reading.
The swindler is described as between
35 and 40 years old feet s or 8
inches in height, las pounds in weight.
slim build, medium dark hair. mixed
with gray. close cropped moustache, or
clean shaver.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
THE KINGS ARE HELD ON
MANY CRIMINAL CHARGES

In the Sixth district court this morning
John King was arraigned for maintain
ing nuisance, for keeping house OF
ill-fame. for keeping liquor for sale, and
for selling liquor illegally.
To all the charges he pleaded not
guilty. on the first he was held in SlO0c
bonds for appearance for trial on July
81 and on each OF the others he was
held in the sum OF 800 TO appear for trial
on the same day.
Florence King was arraigned on the
charge OF keeping a house OF ill-fame
and on two charges OF selling liquor IL
legally. on the first she was held In
bonds OF $1,000 TO appear for trial on July
81. and on the others in 500 for trial on
the same date.
John King, Jr.. was arraigned for the
sale OF liquors illegally, and was held In
bonds OF 800 for trial on July 81.
Ethel Joyce was arraigned on the
charge Of being lewd and wanton per-
son. and was held I'm bonds OF 5000 TO
appear for trial on July 81 on her plea of
not guilty,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17

Three police officers were slated for re-
tirement and three citizens who had pass
ed the examination, for appointment a,
the meeting OF the police commission this
afternoon
None OF the men wanted to be retired
and powerful pressure had been brought
TO bear when they learned that they had
been ordered up for examination.
OF the four men whose names were
mentioned in the News-Democrat eight
days ago one, Frank II. Anthony, OF the
Central station, IL was thought. would
probably not be retired, since he is only
a. years old and can still perform sat-
isfactory scrvirc.
Patro,msn Joseph A. Arnold. who was
born IN ~ and appointed a policeman
on july y 1879. Frank l.. Martin. who
was born ~ 1s45 and appointed Jan. IS.
1883, were on the retirement slate. Each
OF these men has been on the force more
than % years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
DREAMLAND IN
MINIATURE FOR
HUNTER PARTY

A miniature Dreamland shone from the
Clambake club on Easton's Point at New
port last night, at the Hunter birthday
stag party.
The grounds overlook the famous cliffs
and the brilliant illumnations had a spec
tacular setting. worthy OF the original
decoration scheme, which included every
thing from jack o. lanterns TO small
searchlights
william r. Hunter. former cotillon
leader OF the Newport set, now coun-
Gilman OF Mlddletown. celebrated his hf-
ueth anniversary. and the Seventh Artil-
lery band from Fort Adams furnished
gala music.
The tables were decorated with roses
and vines raised at Sunny Field. the
Hunter farm in Middletown. The pump
kins. stacked corn and agricultural i'm
elements about the dining hall gave IL
the air Of a harvest home-the harvest
'or Mr.. Hunter comprising presents, for
ne received them at the rate or one for
aach Of his fifty years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17

New York. July 17.-John ID. Gleason,
one OF Thaw's counsel appeared before
Justice Blanchard in the supreme court
today and secured a writ restraining the
district attorney and the grand jury from
taking any evidence as TO the killing OF
Stanford White. The writ also restrains
the district attorney and the grand jury
from Issuing any subpoenas in connec-
ZION with the matter of the killing OF
White
Justice Blanchard also issued an order
directing the district attorney and the
grand fury 10 show cause tomorrow why
they should not be absolutely restrained
from any further proceedings In the mat
ter OF the killing OF White and against
Harry X. Thaw.
OLCOTTS FIRM RETAINED.
New York, July l7.-Following the an
nouncement yesterday that despite her
sons objections. Mrs. William Thaw
would insist that the firm OF Blank. Oh
colt Gruber e. Bonynge continue as coun-
sci for Harry X. Thaw, in connection with
the killing OF stanford White. Mrs Thaw
safd:
II nave asked Mr.. Delafield TO see Judge
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
CID MEN ARE OUT.
NEW OFFICERS IN

Aside from the retrements, there have
been two vacancies within the past two
weeks, one caused by the death OF Pa
trolman Clarence w. Case. and the other
by the dismissal of Patrolman Patrick ].
flaming at the last meeting OF the police
board on a. charge OF neglect Of duty
Today's appointments are to fill vacan-
cies.
The board this afternoon considered the
case OF Officer Thomas ]. McKenna OF the
Fifth district, who was charged with be-
Ing intoxicated. Capt. Lawrence appeared
for the prosecution, with an array OF
witnesses. Before the hearing opened
Chairman Luther said:
II can not say. OF course, what action
will be taken; but you may depend upon
IL that IL the officer is guilty he goes
This beard does not intend to tolerate or
extenuate drunkenness in the department
Officer McKenna may have a good de-
Tense. in which case the board will give
him all the consideration he merits"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
INSPECTOR FOUND
SLAUGHTER|MG
HOUSE FILTHY

Topeka. Kan. July ia meat siaugh-
tering house near Wellington. Inspected
by order OF the state board of health
has been found to be I'm such filthy condi-
ton that DR. J. 8. Crumbine, secretary
OF the board. has sent notices TO the
county commissioners OF every county
in the state directing them to examine
the slaughter houses In their districts
and II not found to be in sanitary con-
dition 20 allow five days for cleaning up
as permitted by law
II the order is not compiled with In the
time specified arrests and prosecutions
may follow.
Its impossible for me TO describe the
actual conditions as / found them" said
DR.. Crumbine IT'S my opinion that the
burning OF the house Will be the only
means OF eradicating the disease germs. y
The order applies 10 some OF the big
packing houses at Kansas City, whose
plants are located on the Kansas side.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
SMITH MULCTeO $40 FOR
TRYING TO STEAL GRlPSACK

Frank Smith. who night before last was
arrested at the Union station when he
had taken a gripsack from a baggage
truck. the same being the property OF
j n. Smith. in the sixth district court
this morning pleaded guilty to the lar
ceny OF the same and was fined $50 and
costs.
He was originally captured by one of
the employees OF the Adams Express Com
was turned over 10 the police When
taken into custody he said he was not
intending TO take the piece OF baesaee.
but was making a place for himself 20
sleep on the truck. He told the court
that he belongs In New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
MRS. ROELKER'S AND MRS.
lFISH'S DATES CONFLICT

Cards have been sent out in New
port-for large diRReE-PaEties by both
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish at Crossways and
by Mrs. William @. Rocker at Hawk
hurst for next Saturday evening.
which marks the first clash OF dates
for large affairs this season.
Last season IL was reported that Mrs.
Fish had snubbed Mrs Rocker as the
latter was coming out OF the casino
and Mrs. Fish was alighting from her
carriage.
Mrs Fish three weeks ago announc-
ed that her large dinners would be
given on Saturday evenings.
Mrs Fish will entertain about 90
guests with music and Mrs Rocker
will have between 80 and 40 guests.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
Stones BROOM
SWEEPS CLEAN
New Central District Captain Sends "HOusekeepers'
to Seashore and Country Retreats, Snide Hotels
Are Running Very Dscreetly, and Sergt. O'Brien
Proves Himself Successful Searcher for Ghost
like Forms on the Roofs.

Capt. Maynard l.. Stone Of the Central
police district continues daily the good
work started by Capt. Lawrence before
he was transferred by the police COM
mission.
In an unexpected visit he paid last
night to the house formerly run by Bessie
Cook. a young woman visitor from out
OF town was found on the roof I'm lightest
evening garb and ordered 10 pack up and
get out OF town as soon as possible.
Capt Stone and Sergt. O'Brien, who
was recently promoted from patrolman
visited the house early in the evening and
the ''housekeeper" was asked II she had
any visitors.
She denied II emphatically and invited
the officers TO search the place
Capt Stone directed Sergt. O'Brien TO
make the search, and after going through
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
When He Complained
Against Others
Albert Ptcaas Body Is Found Pierced With Knife Wounds
and James flnnerap, by Strange Fae Places Himself In
Officers Hands Just as They Learn Of The Violent Death
Of Man in Party Of Which He Was One

Albert Pitcairn. aged about %. was
found in field near Alice avenue. woon-
socket. this morning, dead from knife
wounds.
The police have James Finneran, a
tramp. in custody as a suspect.
Pitcairn was unmarried and had lived
somewhat idle life. Finneran once
hailed from HopkInton. Mass.
Finneran himself was directly responsi-
bic for his detention on the charge OF
murder.
He appeared at the police station dur
ing the morning 10 enter a complaint
against some companions who. he said.
became involved in a fight with him.
While he was relating his troubles to
the police sergeant. a telephone message
was received announcing that Pitcairn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
JAS. A. GARLAND
SERIOUSLY Ill,
P0TTER'S Cove

James A. Garland. formerly editor OF
the New England Magazine and a very
wealthy New York and Boston club man,
who owns several country estates and is
very prominent in yachting circles, Is
dangerously i'll at his country home near
Potter's cove. Prudence Island
Doctors from Bristol and other places
who have been attending him. state that
his fever is very high and that IL will be
necessary TO move him TO Massachusetts.
where the climate will be better for him
Mr. Garlands wife and two children
are with him at the cove.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17

had been stabbed TO death.
The police claim that Finneran and Pit
cairn were members OF the same party:
and they Immediately placed F'inneran un-
DER arrest. pending further investigation
According TO the police. both men had
a reputation for idleness and were fond OF
roaming about the state
with several companions they were
walking along the railroad tracks Just
outside the city when a quarrel was start
ed: and II is alleged that during this quar-
rel Pitcairn met his death several NOR
tai stab wounds having been inflicted
When Finneran told the police Of the
quarrel In which he participated. he did
not mention the fact that a man had been
murdered and omitted Pitcairn's name
from the list OF those who. he said. had
assaulted him.
The police are at work in an effort to
Continued on page Six, ...~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
TWO DONATION DAYS
At ST. VINCENI'S ASYLUM

Donation days at st. vincents asy-
lum near Davis Park, will be observed
on Wednesday and Thursday, in the
afternoon and evening
The support OF the $50 orphaned
children depends to a great extent
upon the receipts of donation days.
Any gifts in money or supplies will bs
gratefully received. Contributions may
be sent to the asylum or to Rev. ID.
NJ. Lowney, st. Josephs rectory. Paw
tucket
An exhibition by the little ones. lawn
fete. music and refreshments will %
given on Wednesday evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
FELL EIGHT FEET
FROM FENCE, DIED
IN COMVULS|0NS

Annie Bernard. a 13-year-old school
girl. and daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Bernard, died this molning at
Valley Falls, as the result OF injuries
received from a fall off an eight-foot
fence.
The little girl and several playmates
were climbing up on the fence in her
back yard at the corner OF School
and Ditus street, yesterday afternoon.
when Annie slipped and fell to the
ground. a distance OF only eight fete.
She was picked up and carried to the
house. where II was found that she
had sustained injuries to head and
shoulders; but by evening she had inn
proved enough so that she was able
TO take a little walk about the yard
Early this morning convulsions set
in, and in less than an hour she died
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
MRS. HAYS CONDITION
IS SOMEWHAT IMPROVED

Lake Sunapee. n. H., July 17.-Mrs.
John Hay, widow OF the late secretary of
state. who has been slightly Ill since her
arrival several days ago. was reported
today ae being somewhat improved. al
though she has not yet entirely recov-
cred from the extreme fatigue which re-
suited from the railroad journey from
Newport, r. !.
Dr. Adams. for many years the Hay
family physician at Washington. Is spend
ing the summer at the upper end OF the
lake and he Is daily visitor al Mrs.
Hays cottage. Mrs Hay Is not confined
20 the house. but upon the advice OF her
physician she ie avoiding all unnecessary
exertion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
MARY M'MANUS WEPT
WHEN ARRANGED FOR THEFT

Mary McManus was fined 500 and costs
by Judge Rueckert this morning for the
larceny OF a pitcher and mug from
the outlet Company
She pleaded guilty and was placed on
probation. court attache when he
heard what the articles were that were
stolen said that the names sounded like
a description OF n growler set
The prisoner might well have found
use for the pitcher when she was being
arralgned 20 catch the tears OF repentance
she shed so copiously
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
IT IS NOW UP
TO COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE

The committee on city property handed
in their special report on estimates for
the Technical high school appropriation
20 the mayor this noon.
1t is understood that they have ,not,re-
ceded from their original estimate of
$4,000. although they do not disapprove
Of the finance committee eliminating the
sprinklers and elevators II II sees At IL
is. therefore. up. 10 the finance committee
now.
II Is probable that a meeting OF the
finance committee will be held some time
tomorrow. when the matter will be suf-
ficiently Strengthened out to allow the
work on the building TO be completed In
time for occupancy next September.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
LOST JEWEL CAMPAIGN
OPENS At NEWPORT

Newport cottagers have begun early
TO lose their Jewels. Last summer
there seemed 10 he almost q shower OF
them dropping about town. no less
than three thousand dollars worth
having been lost.
The first 20 miss anything OF the
kind this year is Miss Julia Berwind.
who is passing the summer with her
brother Edward ]. Berwind. IL is
diamond bow knot brooch that she mas
been bereft OF. and she has offered a
large reward for It's return.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17

all the rooms that officer who has been
on the force for years. thought he would
take a peep at the roof. and there discov-
cred IN dishabVe the young woman In
question.
trict all the "housekeepers" he could find
and several OF the mistresses OF places
that have been favorite resorts for the
sporting fraternity have packed up and
gone 10 mountain or seashore for the
summer
Others whose names are familiar 10 old
timers are preparing 10 close their houses,
which are under the closest espionage
There are now no snide clubrooms in
the Central district; and the hotels are
keeping closer to the letter and spirit Of
the law than they have done before in
many years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
SENT To JAIL FOR
STEALING RINGS
FROM EMPLOYERS

George Sylvester was sentenced 10 three
months In the county Jail by Judge
Reuckert this morning for the larceny OF
~ finger rings valued at $40 from the
Ostby & Barton Co.
Sylvester was employed by the firm
and he had been taking the Jewelry and
selling H. He was arrested by Detective
Byron and Horan who were detailed To
the case
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
FELL FROM STEAMER
AND WAS DROWNED

Bootifbay Harbor. Me. July i7.-wil-
liam Prescott. aged 35. OF Bath, one
OF the crew OF the Eastern Steamship
company's steamer Wiwurna, which
runs between Bath and Boothbay Har-
Dor, fell overheard today while the
steamer was passing through Towns
end Gut. and was drowned.
He was trying TO move a trunk and
fell over a railing Graphing irons
were used In an effort TO recover the
body. Prescott was unmarried
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
PAWTUCKET GAS COMPANY
SUIT GOES OVER TO SEPT,

BY agreement OF counsel the case OF the
Pawtucket Gas company et al. VS.. II
Con q Sons ct ell. which was down foi
hearing In the superior court today on a
petition for preliminary Injunction went
over to Sept q.
This controversy has 20 do with he al
legged violation Of n contract concerning
the amount Of water taken from the Paw
tucket river, the gas company claiming
a. -S~H'- are being usurped.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
OF NOT
GUILTY IN FEUO
MURDER CASE

Beattyville. Ky. July 1.-THE jury In
the Hargis- Callahan trial returned a ver-
dict OF not guilty after being out 72 min
utes
The case was one OF the most desper-
ately fought battles in a Kentucky court
for years. The men were charged with the
murder OF j. B. Marcum.
The case was one OF the most stubborn
ly contested a Kentucky court has had
for years
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
SURRENDERED BY PROBATION
OFFICER, SENT TO WORKHOUSE

In the Sixth district court this morning
George Tebele was committed 10 the
state workhouse for six months for be
ing a common drunkard He had been
on probation, but was surrendered by Mr.
Wallace, the probation officer. for having
violated his promise to keep sober.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
MARRIED BY JUDGE BROWN

Judge Brown OF the superior court today
United In marriage John Atheist McGin-
,is and Marie Ella Seignoious. Both
room and bride came here from Revere,
Mass.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
THAW'S LAWYER
MAKES NEW MOVE
Secures Restraining Order From Supreme
Court Justice Blanchard

Stops the District Attorney and the Grand Jury
From Taking Any Evidence Concerning the Kill
ing of Stanford White and From Issuing Any
Subpoenas In Connection With the Murder. Both
Are Ordered To Show Cause Why They Should
Not Be Restrained From Any Further Proceeding
In Regard To the Killing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17

aSd chin whskers. and was apparently
aSout IS years old.
Medical ENaminer Perkins pronounced
death due to natural causes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-17
WIFE MURDERER HANGS
HIMSELF WITH SHOE lACES

Detroit. Mich. July 17.-Christopher
spindleman the Windsor. ont. cigar
maker. who shot and killed his wife last
Saturday night hanged himself early to-
day in his cell In the jail at Sandwich,
Ont. with his sb~~
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-15
The Present Pastor.

The present pastor of st. Patrick's, Very
Rev D. w Moriarty. has a record OF
twenty-four yeers in the priesthood, em-
bracing a wide range OF parish and mission
stations throughout the original vlcariate
of Nebraska and the present diocese of
Omaha. Born in Milford, Mass, he re-
ceived his education in the Milford High
school, attending successfully Boston col-
lege and Harvard university. His theolog-
ical education was obtained in the Grande
seminary at Quebec. Ordained in 1882, for
Omaha, the young priest was first sta
toned at Lander, Wyo, where he built the
first mission church and attended TO ths
spiritual necessities of the soldiers at Fort
Washakie. When the vicariate of Ne-
braska was divided into three dioceses,
Father Moriarty came 20 the diocese oE
Omaha and successfully performed his du-
ties at Lyons, Bancroft, Decatur, Emers
son, Hubbard, Wayne and st. Bridget'e
and St. Agnes churches in South Omaha.
As evidence OF his energy in a material
way Father Moriarty has In these various
parishes and mission stations built Ave
churches, three residences for priests and
one convent. Two years ago he was ap-
pointed to the irremovable rectorship OF
st. Patrick's at Jackson. Father Moriarty
is 80 we'll known to the Catholics of Me-
braska, particularly in Omaha and South
Omaha that an introduction is superhuous.
Unhagging zeal, unvarying kindness ana
helpfulness. by word and deed. are traits
which have endeared him to parishioners
wherever he has labored. The honor OF
presiding as pastor over the first Catholic
mission in Nebraska and conducting it's
golden jubilee is both deserved and ftting
tribute to man and priest.