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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, Sc.
BY virtue and I'm pursuance of an exeou-
tlon. No 1905 issued out Of the District
Court OF the Seventh Judicial District
holden al East Providence within ana
for said district In the County OF ProNl-
dence on the 20th day OF August. n. II;
1906 upon a Judgment rendered by said
court on the 18th day of August, "A. II.
1906, In favor of Benoni Hawkins. trus-
tee of East Providence, against James
Sherman OF East Providence, | have
this oath day OF August, ~ ID. 1906 at
70 o'clock noon, levied the said execution
on all the right. title and interest which
the said defendant had on the 2ith day
of July, A. ID. 1906. at ll:10 O'Clock a. m
(the time of the attachment on the orlgl-
nal wrD in and TO the following de-
scribed real estate:
Sherman: 4 certain tract of land stu
ated in the Town OF East Providence
containing about acres more or less
bounding on the easterly side OF Bun
locks Point avenue between sections ol
Pleasant Bluff Plat No. 2, and extending
from Bullock's Point avenue 10 the Provin
dence. Warren and Bristol r. h. THIS
southerly line OF said tract measures
about 926 feet between Bullock'S PoiuU
avenue and the Providence. Warren and
Bristol II. r. Said tract Is designated on.
Plat Card No. II i'm the record of Plats
i'm the Town Clerks office of said East
Providence. 49,.
Notice is hereby given that / will sell
the said attached and levied-on estate az
public auction TO be held in the office OF
Charles X. McKenna, No Market
square. in the City OF Providence, in said
county. on Monday the 4th day OF De
cember, A. u. 1906, at O'Clock p. IN, Tor
the satisfaction of said execution, DEBT.
interest on the same, costs Of suit, my
own fees and all contingent expenses IL
sufficient.
CARLTON sTUDLEY, Constable.
d31Ol7
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
THE FIELD
c. c.
oFLABoR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Steam Filters, Labor temple
Cigar Makers. Labor temple.
Engineers Weybosset street
BARRIERS TO HOLD SMOKER.
Last evening the BARRIERS committee on
the smoker held a meeting at the rooms Of
the local in Labor temple. for the purpose
OF making final arrangements for the
smoker II was decided TO hold the
smoker at the first meeting in january.
which will be the time for the installation
OF officers
The election of the officers will take
place at the next meeting and the in
stallation at the first meeting OF the new
year. The committee has planned
number Of things for the benefit OF the
members when they shall appear for that
session.
OLNEYVILLE PAINTERS MEET.
The meeting OF the Olneyville Painters
last evening was devoted for the greater
part OF the time 20 routine business Two
candidates were initiated and the COM
mittee on smoker reported. 1t was decided
20 hold the smoker at the next meeting
and TO invite the members OF Local 1876 TO
attend committee from the local will
be at the meeting on Wednesday evening
to extend the invitation.
PLUMBERS APPRENTICES EDUCA-
TIONAL MEETING.
Last evening the members OF the Ap-
preutices union held a very interesting
meeting 20 listen 10 the talks on sanitary
plumbing.
Messrs. Coleman and Dunn of the
Plumbers union were on hand to instruct
the members. and they had a number OF
views 10 illustrate their talks. The talks
were on water closet connections. After
tho talks all OF the members were allowed
10 ask questions. which we've answered.
At the next meeting each boy is TO bring
set OF questions which he will have an
swered.
AT the next meeting also the election
OF the officers will take place.
A CONFERENCE ON.
Today Mr.. Pritchard and Mr. Coleman
Of the Plumbers union. together with the
president Cf the PAYERS and Founders
union, are arranging a conference with
Mr.. Slade, the commissioner OF public
works TO have the hours and the length
Of day for the city employees settled. Mr..
Pritchard is the international organizer
for the craft. and he has met with much
success elsewhere.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Directors OF the Michigan Central
Railroad company today declared
semi annual dividend OF per cent.
Directors OF the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway company
today declared a semi annual dividend
OF per cent.
The town hall at Yokohama, a me-
mortal Of General Grants visit TO this
city. was totally destroyed by fte early
today The cause OF the fire is un-
known.
Governor Beekman Winthrop OF
Porto Rico and Mrs. winthrop were
passengers on tVs steamer Caracas,
which arrived at Ne wYork today Gov
ernor Winthrop expects to go TO Wash
ington at once.
The annual meeting of the ltinerants
Institute OF the Maine Methodist con-
ference was opened today AT Wesley
church. Bath. and will he held through
tomorrow. The forenoon was given
over 10 discussions and examinations.
Or. George +. Townsend, who at one
time was government surgeon TO In
dlans in Minnesota. with headquarters
In Minneapolis. died today at Calais,
Me. at the age OF 70 years. He was
horn AZ Alexander. Me. and was one
Of the oldest physicians in Washington
county.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
C|LLETTE'S TRIAL
NEARING THE END

story about an accident to the boat on
tho lake and said that the accused was
carefully coached on his tale.
TO MAKE HER JUMP.
THE serious proposition in this case
was 10 make Grace Brown jump over.
Mr. Ward said: And finally he said
that he proposed 20 tell her father. That
was all right Told five or six times. he
had it down right. IL was all tissue OF
salsehoods
Mr. Ward rldiculed the idea that Gil
lette left his suit case on tho bank or
that he carried a box OF crackers TO eat
for lunch
How absurd IL Is when YOU think OF IT,
To start housekeeping with two tennis
balls and q box " crackers.
''lhe plan was in his mind before he
went 70 De Ruyter. He planned long
and carefully 60 cut off the young life"
Mr. Ward said that Gilette's nerve only
failed when be went 20 Little York with
the idea Of killing Grace Brown. Men
using knives iu their business would use
the knife 90 kill; men using firearms
would shoot 10 murder. and Gillette the
skilled swimmer chose the lake to do his
deed You know our witnesses told the
truth"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
EAGLES ELECTION
is NOT FINISHED

The annual election OF officers OF
Providence aerie Of Eagles was held
last evening, but because OF a failure
TO elect vice president the election
was adjourned until Dec 16. A presi-
dent chaplain and physician were
elected. but the financial secretary.
treasurer, recording secretary and
trustees will be elected at the next
meeting Joseph Il. Dorney was chosen
president, James -. Riley worthy chap
lain and Dr. William w. Kirby physi-
clan.
For vice president the contest lies
with DR.. Creighton. Walter SHELTON and
Peter +. Bowen
For recording secretary the candi-
dates are r. w. Kelleher and William
! Murray For treasurer the candi-
dates are John Conners and M. j. Sulli-
van. William j Edwards is the can
diGate for financial secretary end Coun-
Gilman A. J. Evans is unopposed for
first trustee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
FOUR TRACKS ALL
WAY FROM BOSTON

The Providence Division OF the Consoli-
lated railroad will be four-tracked upon
the completion OF the tunnel through the
East Side hill. The distance over which
the four tracks will be extended, from
Readville 10 East Junction, is about 20
miles. and the work may be begun be
fore the Inauguration OF electric service
in the tunnel.
The four-tracking project probably will
include a second track from East juno
ton. on the main line TO India point. A
considerable part OF the roadbed between
East Junction and India point Is graded
for a double track and II will be easy 10
lay another before the completion of the
tunnel I'm 1908.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04

Following the reading Of the journal in
the house today the committee appointed
by the speaker yesterday 90 join a like
committee from the senate TO walt upon
the president reported that they had per-
formed that service and that he would
Communicate in writing TO the congress.
The house after waiting for "a few min
utes took a recess for fifteen minutes.
Representative Slayden OF Texas intro
duced a bill today which provides that on
or before the 3Oth day OF June. 1897, all
enlisted men OF the army who are negroes
on Of negro descent. shall be discharged
from the service of the United States and
thereafter no negro .or person of negro
descent shall be enlisted or appointed In
tho army OF the United States.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
WOONSOCKET MAN
ON TRIAL TODAY

Louis Casselle OF Woonsocket was tried
before Judge Tanner today under an IN
dictment charging robbery
II is claimed that he enticed Joseph
George on the evening of July 30 10
lonely spot. and asked him 70 change n
$40 bill.
George pulled out a roll in which there
was sos; and the state claims that Cs>=
selle knocked George down and after
cruelty beating him, relieved him OF the
roll Casselle denies the crime.
Assistant Attorney General Collins rep
resents the prosecution, and John J. Nee
and George w. Greene represent the de-
fendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
DEMURRERS OF TOBACCO
TRUST OVERRULED

New York, Dec. 4.-The dcnurreTs inter-
posed by the MacAndrews e. Forbes COM
pany OF New York and the J. S. Young
company OF Baltimore, subsidiary com
panies of the American Tobacco company
to the indictments returned against them
and their presidents, individually, alleging
a violation OF ire Interstate commerce
laws in restraint OF trade were overruled
today by Judge Hough In the United
States circuit court
A result OF the decision will place the
defendants on trial to answer the indict-
ments. The Federal grand jury also to-
day resumed its investigation of the So
called tobacco trust"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

Providence, Sc
BY virtue and in pursuance Of an eXecu-
ton. No. 4l,s53, issued out OF the District
Court OF the Sixth Judicial District
holden at Providence within and for said
district in the County OF Providence ON
the 10Th day OF July. A. u. 1906, upon
judgment rendered by said court on the
10th day OF July, A. ID. 1906, in favor of
Pasco Forte OF Providence against
Francesca Sylvestre OF Providence,
have. this oath day OF August. a. -. 1885,
at 10 o'clock a. m. levied the said exc
cution on all the right. title arv' interest
which the said DEFENDANT had on the
18th day OF June. A. ID. 1896. at 1850
o'clock a. m. Cthe time OF the attach
ment on the original WRIT I'm and to
the following described real estate:
Silvertre. A certain lot OF land with tie
buildings and improvements thereon STU
ated in said Providence, bounded noru-
erly on Marietta street whereon II meal-
ures forty feet and holding thst width el
tends southerly about one hundred feet .
land now or formerly OF John Doran, AM
bounded easterly on land now or fOrmerl
OF Giuseppe Tanetta and wife, and west
ery on land now or formerly Of Nich0la
Rlcci. being lot No. g. on Mechanics Plat
said plat being recorded on Plat Card No
344 In the office OF the Recorder OF Deeds
OF the City OF Providence.
Notice r. hereby given that | viii sell
the said attached and leviCd-on estate al
public auction 10 Be held I'm the office of
Charles H. McKenna. No. 4 Market
square. I'm the city OF Providence. Ia said
county, on Monday. the 2ith day OF De
cember. A. u. 1906. 20 O'Clock y m. FOR
tho satisfaction of said execution. debt.
Interest on tho same costs Of suit my
own fees and all contingent eNpcr IS n
CARLTON sTUDLEY. consta bic.
d3.io,i5
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Continued from Page One)
Mr.. Ward said the correspondence Of
Gillette and Miss Brown revealed four
things-that he induced her TO leave
Cortland so her condition would not be-
come known there; that he promised he
would come for her and take her away
20 a distant point 10 marry. that she
must keep secret the fact that Chester
Gillette was going away with her, and
that she expected TO go away and keep
house.
Did Gillette say To her in Cortland
she would not have to go away again,
except as his welded wife? Her letters
say So" Mr. Ward said YOU must
come Saturday. dear if YOU do not
come ] will do something desperate He
did not want her TO do anything des-
perate--to tell her father
WENT OUT TO KILL
"she said she was so glad he was
coming. She was going hand In hand
with him then down tho howery path
OF life 10 welded Joy and prosperity.
Was he ready? No. he had left his
working clothes In Cortland had
brought his silk stockings. his tennis
racquet She had her working clothes.
She went out 10 meet the hardships OF
life. he went out 10 kill Grace Brown
and TO meet those other girls.
They tell you he carried his tennis
racquet 10 give an impression he was on
o vacation. But. the balls were IN the
suit case and he planned 90 have a good
time on Seventh Lake and ingratiate him
SELF with those girls"
Mr. ward said the hand OF God must
have guided Mr.. Mills IN his description
81 a murderer "A murderer conCe8ls--
did Gillette conceal7 Yes. he did al De
Rgyter. he kept 10 his room; ne sneakcd
20 the train. Murderers conceal Mur-
derers fee He fed from tho body Of
Grace Brown through the woods lie bid
HIS umbrella. lie hid his racquet aud he
hid his collar n nc had one.
ALL ALONE
He swore that she was the only girl
ne ever loved She cried. I am all alone.
don't YOU wish YOU were all alone? That
cry would have brought a real man 5o
miles. but that rat disappeared al the lake
with another sweetheart She tried hard
10 please him. and ne tried hard 90 seal
her lirs forever His was the iron nerve
that came into play 20 strike on the
shackles that bound him TO her. leaving
him free 90 other company.
Her spunk caused her death-causso ~
him TO stun her ON shore with a blow and
put her I'm the lake. She wrote. 7 VIII
come on Saturday. and the spunk in this
sealed her fate he knew she would
come"
'she wrote: 4 don't expect 20 i've
grandiy. can do without 80 many things
expect 20 live differently She expected
20 live differently and he had his play
things with hrn 10 have good time wheI
he had got rid 81 her lie expected ~,
change not he"
Mr. ward carried Gillette through hli
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
10-YEAR-OLO BOY
INDICTED FOR THE
CRIME Of MURDER

Rockville. Conn. Dec. 4.-Chares
Henry Bishop. IS years old. who has col
feSsed 10 killing his foster mother. Mr..
Caroline Williams, wife OF a farmer h
Tolland. was indicted for murder in tr
first degree by the grand jury this aftet
noon.
The date for the trial was fixed 10
next Thursday. A commission OF expert
has examined Bishop to report upon his
mental condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
BOY SUES FOR THE
BREAKING OF LEG

Before Judge Baker and n jury was be-
gun today the trial Of the suit OF Con-
stantino Feola, aged Q, against Joseph
Mccormick.
Plaintiff fell from a low gear on Prone
made street on Oct. Q, 1906. 1t is claimed
the driver gave him and other boys per-
mission To ride. When the others jumped
off. they claim they shouted TO the driver
to stop for Constantine, who was the
smallest: but the driver whipped up his
horses and Constantine fell against one
OF the wheels and had his leg broken.
James A. Shields is attorney for the
plaintiff and Walter b. Vincent and AL
exander l.. Churchill represent the de-
fendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Third Brown Lecture

Prof c. j. Winchester Of wesleyan
lectured last evening In Sayles
hall on 'Hazlitt, the Neglected Essayist,
and said.
"whstever he was as a man he was a
delightful writer. lie tinged everything
with emotion and was logical In construc-
ton. Ills style was better than any OF the
writer's OF his day Tie vas spontaneous
and illuminated his writings with n gleam
of passion and vlvaciousness. As liter
ary- critic he had no equal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
BOARD OF REVIEW
MEETS AT NEW YORK

New York, Dec. 4.-IIorsemen In large
numbers gathered at the Murray Hill ho-
tel today 10 attend the winter meeting
OF the board OF review OF the National
Trotting association.
The first matter taken up was the So
called Smathers- Memphis gold cup case.
which grew out OF the match race be-
tween Lou Dillon and Major Delmar.
The case finally was set down for
hearing tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
BATTERY ENTERTAINS
BRITISH VETERANS

The entertainment OF the British Naval
and Military Veteran association by the
Machine Gun battery last evening was
delightful affair. The association OF Brit
ish veterans came from Boston at 8
O'Clock and after n parade went TO Gelbs
for supper. At the arn,ory on Holden
street the battery gave the silent bat
terry" drill and was inspected by Lieut.
Col. Smith Of the Boston British veterans
Boxing and fencing exhibitions followed
and Harry Patterson told several dialect
stories. Judge Henry A. Palmer or Gran
ston spoke briefly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
REV. DIR. ROBERTS
DIES OF APOPLEXY

Noroton, Conn, Dec. 4.--Rev. DR. VIII
liam s. Roberts a retired Baptist clergy
man died suddenly OF apoplexy today at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. j. w.
Avery. He was in his ed year and had
had pastorates in Philadelphia, Maine and
Vermont, his last charge being at Deep
River. Conn, which he filled for two years
after leaving Burlington, VT. He leaves
a widow and two children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Asks $4,000 for Injuries

Before Judge Stearns and jury was
tried today the case OF Patrick MCGUIRE
vs. the Rhode Island company. on March
80 1906. plaintiff was badly injured while
trying TO alight from al: Eddy street car
at the corner Of Globe street He asks
500 damages. James NJ. Gillrain is his
a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Two Divorces Granted

The petition OF Elizabeth J. Sherwood
for a divorce from Charles II. Sherwood
was granted by Judge Brown today on
the ground of neglect to provide.
Sampson Ames' petition for divorce
from Jennie s. Ames was denied; but Mrs
Ames' motion In the nature of a cross
petition was granted, on the ground Of
neglect TO provide
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04

Washington, Dec 4--Presldent Roose-
welt made IL apparent 10 his senatorial
callers today that he wishes speedy ac-
tion on a congressional resolution calling
for information regarding the discharge
OF negro soldiers OF the 18th infantry for
participating In the riot at Brownsville,
Tex
As soon as a resolution Is proposed he
told them he will send the information
10 the senate The president added that
either the Penrose or the Foraker reso-
luton introduced I'm the senate yesterday
xUfn h.A accfnta nla ~ him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Local Teacher a Director

The National Association of Teachers
OF Singing has been incorporated at Al
bany. ~ Y, TO secure legislation re-
curing registration OF teachers OF
singing. The principal office is in New
York, and the directors include Arthur
de Guichard OF this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
PERRY NOW IN A
COLORADO DEAL

Financed by the Electric Bond and
Share company, Of which Marsden J.
Perry OF this city is president, the Color
ado Central Power company. with capi-
tai OF 1900 900, will build three dams on
two rivers I'm Colorado for the purpose OF
generating about 70 900 horse power To be
transmitted electrically from $50 TO 200
miles throughout the state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Reported in Distress

ST. Johns, n. b, Dec. 4.-The American
three-masted schooner Rebecca w. Hud-
dell OF Boston was reported in distress of
the harbor entrance today, but the tug
Lille. which went to her assistance, has
not vet succeeded i'm locating her. 1t is
believed that the vessel is safe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
S4soo VERDICT FOR
LOSS OF HIS SIGHT

jury in Judge Bakers court today re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff for $500
i'm the case OF Louis Afremof VS.. Cutler
Comb company.
on Dec %. 1906. there was an explosion
Of cellulold dust In defendants factory,
and a piece OF glass struck plaintif In
the right eye, causing him TO lose the
sight.
John p. Beagan was attorney for the
plaintiff,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
DR.. Garvin a Speaker

AT an adjourned meeting OF the Anti
Imperialistic league in Boston yesterday,
former Gov. l.. +. c. Garvin spoke In favor
of giving 10 the voters the complete and
direct control OF the state constitution as
in the state OF oregon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Two Roomers Are Victims

Annie Mclaughlin who rooms at 26
Snow street reports the theft OF her
pockethook containing ST. William Bailey.
who rooms at the same place reports
his overcoat taken at the same time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
NARROW GAUGE ROAD
SOLD AT AUCTION

Augusta, Me. Dec. 4.-The property and
franchise OF the Wiscasset. Waterville
and Pennington Railroad company, which
operates a narrow guage railroad 4S miles
long between WiScasset and Winslow and
from Weeks TO Albion, were sold at auc-
ton today TO Carson c. Peck OF New
York, the highest bidder. for $4,000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
ENTERTAINED AT THE
WHITE HOUSE TODAY

Washington, Dec 4.--lPresident Roose-
welt today entertained at luncheon the
British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand
and Lord Curzon of Kedleston. the am
bassador's guest. who is visiting Wash
ington.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
EAST SIDE RELIEF
MR.. STONES TOPIC

"The Extension OF Waterman Street
and East Side Railroad Connections" will
be discussed by Mr.. Alfred Stone at the
December meeting OF the Rhode Island
Business Mems association. next Friday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
COACHMAN FOUND
FROZEN TO DEATH

Winchester. Mass. Dec. flames ID
Elliott. a coachman. 30 years old. was
found frozen 20 death I'm roadway here
leading TO the residence OF his employer
Edward J. Johnson.
The man had been dead several hours
when found.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
CHOLERA SERUM HAS
KILLED IL PRISONERS

Manila. Dec 4-The deaths Of two more
prisoners at Billbid prison are reported.
making in all dead out OF the "A cholera
patients inoculated with the cholera
serum M a test
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04

1--WE have now 16 no-license towns We
believe that several others might well
vote out the saloon by little effort. Why
not try?"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
SENATE.

The committee appointed 90 notify tho
president that congress was in session
made its report through Senator Hale OF
Maine. The reading OF the message began
at 1911 p m.
The full text OF the message will be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
For Public Market Place

city Engineer Clapp and Commissioner
OF Public Works Slade have made pre-
lir,inary plan for public market place.
and arc prepared TO report 10 the com
mittee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Frost Stops the Work

The frost today tied UP practically all
of the public highway works, making II
necessary for Commissioners Slade TO lay
of six gangs OF men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Aid. Presbrey Is Better

Alderman Walter A. Presbrey. who has
been confined 10 his home for several
weeks with illness. is convalescent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04
Door Plate Stolen

Charles a. Grant OF Irving avenue re-
ports n silver door plate stolen from the
house st H Atwells avenue last night
Mathcwson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-04

EXPERIENCED SALESWOMAN, ES- .
pecially on coats and suits. Jones e
Co, Arcade. d4-lt
STORE YOUR AUTOMOBILE AT l67
Pine street Steam heat. Archibald
Martin daft