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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
WILL INVESTIGATE ALLEGED
BALLOT BOX STUFFING

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 1.-The state has
engaged private detectives to Investigate te
alleged ballot box stuffing I'm the recent
city election. recognition being thus taken
OF the hnding set forth I'm a decision OF
Judge u. A. Wheeler OF the superior
court handed down Saturday.
Judge Wheeler found that the ballot box
In the Twelfth district had been tam
pered with ballots stuffed into official
bungllng way. He said this occurred
while the ballot boxes were in the town
clerks office, and he expressed his belief
that the tampering was done by friends
OF John NJ Donnelly. the Democratic can
didate for tax collector.
Judge Wheeler found that Charles
Gotharket. the Republican candidate, had
official recount put Donnely 146 votes
ahead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
CONTRACTORS LEG BROKEN
BY FALL FROM A STAGING

Henry Winter. 4S years old. con-
tractor, residing at 81 Little street, who
WAS experimenting tho erection OF a
small building at John II. white & Sons
coal yard. Aliens avenue, fell backward
from a staging al 19:45 o'clock this after
noon.
lie struck against one of the braces
supporting the staging. breaking HE left
leg
An ambulance was called and Mr. Win
ter was taken TO the Rhode Island hos
pital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
SCHOOL
BOARD
REMOVED

Boston, Jan. 1.-The first official act of
Mayor Fitzgerald after his Inauguration
today was 20 remove from office the
board OF school house commissioners
which was appointed about a month ago
by Acting Mayor Daniel w. Whelton and
TO restore the old board which had been
removed by Mayor Whelton. The old
board had been removed on the ground
that they were guilty OF extravaganza in
the conduct OF their department.
The right 10 depose the commissioners
was questioned and II was considered
likely that the courts would have 20 pass
upon the question.
Mayor Fitzgerald restores the former
commissioners on the ground that they
were efficient public officials and not
guilty OF the charge preferred by Mayor
Whelton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

Robert c. Cottrell RepD. was inducted
into office as mayor OF Newport at the
city hall this morning. with the new city
council his Inauguration making the
changing OF the political faith OF the ex-
eoutive head OF the city from Democratic
10 Republican for the first time I'm a
numebr OF years. Hon Patrick j. Boyle
having held the position continuously for
some time
Mayor cottrell in his inaugural address
made a strong plea for -partisanship
In the administration OF the city affairs
that whatever should be done by the mu-
nicipal government during the year should
be for the common veal OF the whole city.
and not for party aggradizement. Among
his recommendations were that the city
gas supply should be investigated, that
the leases granted TO public service cor
porations be OF short terms. and that the
mayor should be granted the veto power.
A revision OF the city charter was
spoken Of as called for by present condi-
tiOnS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
COMMON COUNCIL

with Senior Councilman J. William
Moore In the chair nominations were
called for the Office of president. Coun
Gilman Henry Rawson nominating Joseph
Balch 90 the First ward. lie was elected.
Councilmcn Bixby Of Ward aud Raw
son OF Ward were appointed 10 escort
him Go the chair. President Balch thanked
the council for the honor conferred upon
him saying IL was entirely unsolicited and
That he stood there unplodgtd TO any
course He paid a warm tribute 10 the
ability Of his predecessor. John u Ken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Steamship la Touraine. from Havre for
Now York was reported by wireless from
Siasconset when 90 miles east Of The Nam
tuckct lghtshlp az ~ a. IN today.
Captain r.. h. Dufus OF the army SER
vice corps was married today 90 Agnes
Evans Wholcn. daughter Of the late VIII
liam Whclen of Philadelphia, Pa. ot Lon
don.
The aliens act. passed az the last session
on Che British parliament. came intO force
today. The FIRST effect OF the new law
was Chat the immigration Officers refused
opermit the landing Of "a immigrants
from Germany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
M'CALL RESIGNS.
(contInued from rare onel }

CONTINUED from Page One)
The report that John a. McCnIl is abou,
70 retire as prUsfr-rt NJ the New York
Life Insurance company could not be con-
hrmed today. Neither Afr. Mccall nor any
of the companys trustees would make any
statement regarding the matter.
lt was said that the tulscrs had
pledged themselves Go secrecy until after
the company's annual report o. issued to-
morrow.
IL Is expected that formal announce
mont OF President McCaus rtlremont
viii be made at uhst time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
NOTES FROM TIE HARBOR.

The two schooners the l. T. Hamllnc
and the Altana NJ Jaeger. which have
been chartered during the past season In
bringing moldlng sand TO this port from
the Raritan river. have been close reefed
and moored FOR the winter at the Man
chester & Hudson slip.
The schooner Donna r. Briggs. has been
chartered for the next year % carry Ium.
Der between tho region OF the Rappahan-
mock river and New York for the next
season, and VIII be but seldom seen i'm
this port She Is 20 carry lumber az a per
thousand feet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
WRECKERS EXPECT TO FLOAT
STRANDED SCHOONER

Bridgeport. Conn, Jan. 1.--wreckers OF
the Merritt-Chapman company OF New
York began work at daylight on the
stranded three-masted schooner Flora
Rogers on Hunken Island.
They expect TO float her and tow the
craft In tomorrow and the cargo which
was consigned to this port will be un-
loaded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
BRINGS 400 LETTERS FROM
ICE-B0UN0 WHAlEMEN

San Francisco. Jan. Captain william
Mogg. the companion of the celebrated
Norwegian explorer Raold Amundsen on
his 70O-mile journey across the Arctic ice
fields. arrived in this city yesterday from
the north
Captain Mogg brought down 400 letters
from the crews OF the whaling fleet. now
inprisoned I'm the Arctic. The ships he
saws, are In no danger and are well pro-
visioned TO carry them through the severe
winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
BARON KOMuRa RECEIVED
IN AUDIENCE BY MIKADO

Toxic. Jan i.-Bsron Komura. the spo-
ciol envoy OF Japan 20 China. who nego-
tlotcd the Jepo-Chinese treaty returned
here today~rrom Polln and was at once
received I'm audience by the emperor
This exceptional reception or tho states
man on new years day Is believed 10 be
connected with the impending change Of
cabinet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

TO LET-ONE LARGE ROOM. SIDE
entrance. cuitabl. for light housekeeping
Apply - Winslow street, city. 81 iw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

headaches and reurslala from Colds
Laxative Bromo ouinine the worid-wid,
Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause
Call for the full name and looK for signa.
ture OF Il. W Grove. 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
NEWPORT

vidlng for fire escapes an oil buildings OF
three stories or more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
A.HASSELBAUM co.

Wholesale Dealers. Importerr and Bot
tiers Of
FINE LASERS, ALEC, PORTER
WINES. BRANDlES, WhIS-
KEYS, ETC.
26o DEXTER STREET.
Cui stock OF strictly pure California
Wines and Brandles is very fine.
The following brands: Madeira, Ma
laga, Tokay. Muscat. Angelica, Port an
Sherry at S0c. at. $3.50 per gallon ana
upwards. Very line Table Clarets from
75c. gallon upwards; also Rhine Wine. our
we give special attention to the bot
tling OF our Ale. Lager and Portsr.
Cieanllness is our motto. Export Laser,
s1 a0 per case OF ~ bottles. Hasselbauma q
Special Select Stock Lager, 100 per casa
~ "a bottna Half Stock Ale. t.0O per
case q, "a bottles Stock Porter $3.50 per
cese Of "a bottles. No charge for bottles
when delivered by our own delivery. Or
Ssrs by mall or telephone promptly at
tended 20. Vel .0ll-e Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
REFERRED TO CoMMnTTEE

A resolution for the widening of laying
out OF Crawford and South Main streets,
carrying $4,000 appropriation. was re-
ferred to tho committee on finance with
instructions TO report at the next meet
ing.
A message from the board OF aldermen
was received from City Clerk William A.
Clarke and the measures referred, given
due attention.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05

Each OF the great south African dia.
mond mines has It's several compounds
where thsasfiifs arc imprisoned. These
are Enclosures with Walls sufficiently
high to prevent escape. and around the
walls Is a stretch OF roofing sufficient
to prevent the inmates from tossing
diamonds to the outside 10 be picked
up by confederates. In the early days
the Kafiirs Used To throw diamonds
over the walls In tin cans. so that their
wives or friends might come and pick
them up. When the Kafiirs 20 TO Kim
berley from their tribes they agree 70
submit to Imprisonment The shortest
period Is three months. but there are
many who have never been out OF the
compounds for two or three years.
Worlds Work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
Keen sense Of Humor.

There is nothing like sense OF
humor." said a naval officer. according
to the Philadelphia Bulletin. 'Tn a
woman. In a soldier. In a sailor, In a
clerk. sense OF humor Is a help and
a blessing through life. At the same
time even sense Of humor may exist
In excess. /. for my part. shouldn't
care to have 80 great a sense Of humor
as n British soldier once heard about
This soldier was ordered 10 be logged.
During the fiogging he laughed con
tinualiy. The lash was laid on ell the
harder. but under the rain OF blows the
soldier laughed.
"'What are you laughing atr the
sergeant finally asked.
why the soldier chuckled, I'm
the wrong han.'"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
A Punny Incident,

When Senator wolcott first went to
Colorado he and his brother opened a
law Office at Idaho Springs under the
nrm name OF Ed Wolcott n Bro"
Later the partnership was dissolved.
The future senator packed his few as
ssts, including the sign that had hung
outside OF his office, upon burro and
started for Georgetown, a mining town
farthur up In the hills. Upon his ar
rfval be was greeted by crowd OF
miners who critically surveyed him
and his outfit. One OF them looking
nrst at the sign that hung over the
pack. then at Wolcott and finally at
the donkey ventured. Say. stranger,
which OF you Is Edl"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
DEATH OF Mr.. W. p. LLOYD.

W. P. Lloyd, for many years a
resident Of Brazos county, died at
his home in the Kurten communi-
ty yesterday morning at 5 O'Clock.
Mr.. Lloyd was rs years old. q
member Of the Baptist church and
highly esteemed by all who knew
him as an honorable. upright
christian gentleman. He leaves
four children, Justice 4. r. Lloyd
of Kur,en, Leonard Lloyd of Bel
ton, Mrs. Matte Wilson u Lam
pasas and Mack Lloyd Of Missis-
sippi.
The funeral viii be held at Try
on church this morning at 10
o'clock.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05

My crockerv aud china depart
ment is now ready for your inspec-
ton. Miss beverley will be delight
ed to show you the line. A souve-
mir given TO each lady. J. Allen
Myers. 20
Just received a shipment OF choice
case goods bottled In boud.-Luther
Taylor. 26s
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
WAGNER & BRANDON MILLINERY
OPENING.

Yesterday witnessed the fall
opening at the parlors @! Wagner
d Brandon, and the display Of dres-
hats shown was decidedly one OF
the most elaborate, complete a.
uniformly attractive ever seen in
Bryan, and ELECTED unstiuted
praise from the ladies' who throng
ed the department notwithstand-
ing the disagreable character Of
the weather. Miss Elder and her
assistants arranged the display with
consummate taste, bringing out
with fine effect the varied beauties
of the seasons most fashionable
creations. The new offerings con.
bine grace and beauty IN every line
and are so varied ~ TO leave nu
opportunity Of failure to make a
satisfactory selection.
Soft fel, hats in garnet shades
are exceedingly popular, while
champagnes and greys are very
good. Persian, garnet and pas-
telle shades, with plumes aud
aigre ties are much used in trim .
mings. Among the notable hats
shown is the Peter Pan turban in
shades Of brown and green, with
large quill at left side held in
place by fancy made ornament Of
braid and velvet; brown maline on
bandeau. Another favorite is a
velvet picture hat in the Burgundy
shades, plume Of dark wine, rib.
bon o. different shades TO cores.
pond, full Landeau trimmings un.
derneath. A beautiful black hat
is made entirely of velvet ribbon
an d msliue with large black
plumes, black velvet ribbon and
maline on bandeau. A graceful
hat in the beauty shades darker
shaded body of French felt-and
the trimmings Of velvet ribbon and
sweeping aigrettes in the two light.
er shades; still darker shade Of
rose on the bandeau, with brown
maline.
The attractions are many all
over the big store, and while the
interests Of the ladies ut present
centers in the millinery depart
ment they and other buyers are
immensely pleased with the dis
plays in all departments.
Owing to the rain yesterday the
opening will continue
today.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
CAPT. ]. ADOUE DEAD.

News Of the death Of Capt. j.
Adoue at his home in Calvert
about 7 o'clock last night was re-
ceived by long distance telephone.
The Eagle learns from Mr.. I. j.
Preston, manager OF the Bryan
Water, Light & Power Co, Of
which Capt. Adoue was president
and principal owner, that he had
been sick several days.
Mr.. Adoue was leading CAPT
talist and business man and long
time resident of this section of the
state. He was a merchant and bank
err interested in various enterprises
at Calvert, and in the water and
light and ice plants here. He was
a good man and oitizen-a gen tie.
man in every sense of the word.
Later-Further information re-
ceived from Calvert last night is
to the effect that Capt. Adoue was
injured at the compress in that
city last week, but that he was
able to be down town yesterday
afternoon. Whether his death
wa. due to the accident or to natu
raj cause was not learnrd.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
MILITARY COMPANY MEETING CALL.

All those interested In the organi-
zation Of military company In
Bryan are requested 10 meet at the
courthouse tonight at $3.50 o'clock
for the purpose ~ e1ecting officers
aud transacting such other business
rs may properly come before the
meeting. G. r. Bnyett.
J. n. Suber Jr.,
A. II. Royal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05

Rev. w. N. Crenshaw of Mesa,
Grimes county, was In the city yes
terday aud called on the Eagle. Mr..
Crenshaw brought with him some
nice October peaches. He reports
the work train on the Central cutoff
operating near Mesa and thinks a
station will be established there
close to the present site Of the town.
Fred Pryor returned from a bust
ness trip yesterday.
II. A. Burger, local buyer for A.
l.. Woolf 4 Co. Of Dallas on yester-
day purchased n lot OF Farmera I'm
ion cotton, between 100 and POO bales,
at 10 cents middling basis. The
Farmers Union sales In Bryan have
demonstrated the superiority OF Bry-
an as a cotton market, not only Ia
the price paid but in the cheapness
2 handling the cotton at this market.
The Eagle Is in receipt of prI.
vate letter from Mr.J. II. Benefited
of Jefferson, Texas, In which he re-
ports that his brother, jeff Bene-
field. whose foot was amputated as
the result Of an accident here recent
ly, is doing fine at present, aud will
be- out on crutches in "a short time.
He hopes 10 be ready 10 re-enter the
Allen Academy after Christmas.
This will be gratifying TO the mum.
erous friends the Messrs. Benefited
made during their short stay here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05

Bryan Citizens: Run overto Smith
Drug Co. and get jar Of Scofuline'
the salve universal, unequaled as a
household remedy, and should be In
every home-sure cure for sores,
bodies, cutaneous eruptions, cuts,
burns, nail and splinter punctures,
chronic and obstinate skin diseases.
scrofula, eczema, letter, blood pol.
son, etc. uzi'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-10-05
]. r. Bate
Attorney az Law.
Real Estate for Sa Q

/ have several nice family res
licences for sale. ranging In price
from s6O0.OO up on the most liberal
terms all situated near the graded
school on east side.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-01-06
he Immortal, j. N. Free. One
of the Most Unique Char
acters of His Times.
no SHATTERED IN HIS YOUNG MANHOOD
buried the Country as the Demosthenes of
America and Apostle of the Truth and
Was Known by Thousands
Still Living in Ohio.

For many years j. N. has been
called crazy In large sense, this
is without doubt true. His mind has
been impaired since time before the
civil war OF the rebellion. His CONVEX
sation and his public speeches were
evidences OF this fact. He could not
speak about anything intelligently for
long at time. For few sentences
he might give utterance to a brilliant
thought, but then he would wander off
into maze of words that no one could
follow, or. at least, form into sense.
He would talk about lifting the veil."
and assuming the pressure" ETC.. and
his theory for solving national ques-
tons and party differences, but MS au-
diences were never given the details
of The theory. because his mind flew
off at tangent before he got to this
part OF his speech. He was witty
at times. entertaining at times. but
for the most part his talk was tire
some and his audiences left the hall
or the public places where he was
speaking loEg before he had finished.
The mind of J. N. was early
wrecked. As boy and young man he
possessed brilliant mental attainments.
far superior to the youth OF his
neiglborhood. and it was often said
that the future had IN store high
honors and a useful career for Jacob
y, Free. He was the son of farm
er, and was born on farm near Nc
Charlottesville, sinai: village in Wy
andotte county. Ohio. on the main
road between Tiffin and Upper San
duskv. His father. in addition to his
farm duties. followed teaching as a
profession. and taught the country
schools for years in that vicinity. The
old farm home in which ]. n. was
born is yet standing along the main
road. pointed ont frequently to the
passer-by as the place that gave birth
to the wandering philosopher and
apostle of truth. j. N. was given
every advantage in the way of an early
education, and he improved his oppor-
tunities He attended an academy and
carried OF the honors of his class.
Then he studied law. was admitted to
the har and entered upon the practice
of the profession.
Tried Murder Case.
There are several stories afoat as
to the circumstances that led to the
dethroneEent of his reason. One of
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-01-06

meetings. OF late years. failed to ma
teriaiize. He realized the fact that he
could not hold his audiences. and con-
tented himself with the notices that ne
got through the newspapers. He al
ways hunted up old friends. however.
and they ''stood the pressure" for .
coin OF greater or less denomination,
But ]. N. never begged: he only ac-
cepted such sums as contributions TO
the cause of truth. His acquaintance
among public men was wide. He knew
about every lawyer and politician In
any town he might Visit. For many
years he was acquainted with every
president. and most II the governors.
senator's and congressman. He never
forgot a face or name. In his visits
of the states II he happened at the
capital when the legislature was In ses-
sion, he was asked to address 1t. There
was seldom a political convention. ma
tlonal or senate. that he did not at
tend, bobbine up at some OF them In
recent years, when many OF the dele
gates had supposed him to be dead.
Such was tie case at the Illinois state
convention which he attended year
or two ago. At that time 1t was said
that 1T was only the ghost of the I'M
mortal J. ~"
Legacy He Will Leave.
When j. N. is dead. when with him
this mortality shall have, in reality,
put on Immortality. II will be
strange life record that he will leave
behind-surely not such one that
in the days of his young manhood he
had hoped. and had every promise OF
leaving. He was brilliant then, gift
ed, environed by circumstances that
would have led him INTO positions OF
honor. J. n. might nave been ia
vorite son of Ohio, governor,
United States senator. had not his
intellect been early clouded. Such was
the dream of his youth. such was his
ambition when he was admitted to the
bar. Now when death comes to him,
and IL caRnot be far OFF. the Journal
lists. and the thousands WHO knew
him. will speak of him as crank, a
man who was welded to theory that
had nothing practical IN 1t, that his
life was an aimless. wasted one. They
will say that he accomplished nothing.
simply chased a phantom. an idea
when he was never able to define in
tellisibly. This is the legacy the I'm
mortal }. N Free will leave.
FRANK DILDINE.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-01-06

railroad pass, and mad free swing at
any hotel he entered.
Occasionally he had some queer
ways OF getting out of paying hotel
bills. II the landlord or clerk was
persistent. he would say: "You don't
seem to know who am. / am the I'm
mortal J. NJ. the philosopher" 'Oh,
WELL" finally the man behind the desk
would say. Tin that case will throw
off one-half of your bill" Then j..
N. would straighten up with the dig
nifty of a prince and reply in tone
that could be heard throughout the
hotel office:
MY dear sir. never allow any man
to beat me in liberality. Twill meet YOU
I'll throw off the other half"
Then, II the hotelkeeper resented
this summary method of settlement, and
protested that he could not stand that
way of dealing J. N. would tell him that
he had better sell out to some one
who could The landlords knew him
so we'll that generally his bills were
marked d. b. long before he left the
hote!. He seldom imposed on them in
this manner more than once or twice a
year. and II became a rule among them
to give him the free hand. for he never
remained with them "a hours at a
time.
He had the same sort of a snap on
the railroads. There was hardly a
railroad In the country on which he
did rot have free annual pass, on
some OF them life passes. 1t was
contribution that he levied on railroad
presidents or superintendent for the
cause of truth" and there were few
who refused him. Until within the last
several years he carried pocketful
Of passes. Now his supply is limited.
and for this reason. and because OF his
advancing years and broken health. he
does not get over the country so much
as he did formerly.
During his lifetime. for q half century.
anyhow. he has been one of the most
continuous, travellers in the country.
He seldom remained in. town long
er than day. He seemed to want to
be on the move all the time. His was
restless. wandering nature, and he
made towns and cities about AZ rapidly
as the commercial traveller does, with
the added element that "he was al
ways at It." There were no vacations
with him.
Knew Many Public Men.
J. N. knew and was known by about
every editor In the country. In the
western states, at any rate. About the
nrst thing he did after getting into
. town was to fnd his way to news
paper once 70 write BIZ own an
nouncements Of his meetings and MI
his pockets with exchanges. He
generally heralded bic coming with
postal card, written 1t some other
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