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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
THE LU|SE WILL
PROBABLY Be
A TOTAL LOSS

Kingston ia, Dec i9-According 10
reports received this morning from
Port Royal the Hamburg American n
line tourist steamer, Prinzessin Vic
toria Luise. which went ashore off that
place during the night OF Dec is. is
likely to become a total wreck. The
vessel is so close to the shore that
people can almost walk on board Of her
from the beach.
She is heeled heavily to starboard
and it can he seen that her bottom
is badly damaged and that her boilers
and engines are severely injured. The
German cruiser Bremen is still stand =
ing by the stranded steamer and the
steamer Virginia went to the scene OF
the wreck this morning to assist in
the salvage work If possible.
But the latter returned after seeing
the condition OF the Prinzessin Vie
toria Luise The Virginia. however,
will go TO Port Royal again later in
the day and engage i'm salvage work.
Spray is breaking high over the
steamer but her crew remain on board
and are quite safe.
The body OF Capt Brunswig. COM
mander OF the Prinzessin Victoria
Luise, who shot and, killed himself af-
ter the steamer went ashore, was
landed in order that an autopsy may
be performed. One OF the passengers
Of the Prlnzessin Victoria Lulse tc-
day gave the following account of the
disaster:
AT about . o'clock on SUNDAY niRht
when we were abreast OF Port Royal
light the Prinzessin Victoria Lulse sld-
denly stopped and a terrible grinding
noise was heard from under her hull
The discipline displayed by the officers
and crew was remarkable. Every man
kept 10 his post, the passengers re-
mained calm and there was no panic
Rockets were sent up, but apparently
they were not seen. Eventually the
news of the wreck was taken TO Ning-
ston by sallboat After breakfast
Monday we went ashore. hunted up
some native boats and made our wey
TO KINGSTON"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SHERIFF HAMS
EAGLE EYE DID
GOOD SERVICE

That Deputy Sheriff Frank A. Ham has
a good memory for faces was proved this
morning. when his keen eye glanc.ng over
the Sixth district court audience rested
upon a countenance that impressed him as
familiar
Stepping outside the railing he approach
ed the youngster and inquired his name.
The boy. facetiously replied "the same
as IL always was.
That was enough for the deputy sher-
iff. who grasped the lads collar and. TAX
ing him down stairs, placed him under
lock and key.
The prisoner was present as a witness
in a case in which a friend or his was inn
plicated. and was in hopes OF freeing him
OF the charge by the testimony that he
was 10 offer.
His friend, Rachael Poro, was convict
ed and they journeyed TO the reform
school together early this afternoon.
When the youth was taken down stairs
and put under a rigid examination, Dep
uty Sheriff Ham was jubilant TO learn
that his prisoner was. as he thought. one
who had escaped from him last septem-
ber. just as he was about 10 place him
in tho school under conviction for an as
sault.
Yesterday the grand jury brought an
indictment against Rocindo De Fuseo, and
1t was generally supposed that the boy
was out on bail: but IL was he whom the
deputy sheriff bagged this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18

washington. Dec. ls.-The senate today
passed the urgent deficiency appropriation
bill enacted by the house Saturday.
Later the message OF President Roose-
velt transmitting the report or Secretary
MetcRlf on the Japanese situation IN san
Francisco was received and read.
The presidents message was as io1-
lows: -
TO the Senate and House OF Representa-
tiVes.
l inclose herewith for your Information
the anal re port made TO me personally by
Secretary Metcalf on the situation affect
ing the Japanese I'M San Francisco. The
report deals with three matters OF con
troyers,,- first, the exclusion OF the Japan
ese children from tho San Francisco
schools: second. the boycotting OF Japan
ese restaurants; and, third acts OF vio-
lence committed against the japanese.
AS Go the first matter.T call your espe-
OF Japanese children who attend school.
70 the testimony as 20 the brightness
cleanliness. and good behavior or these
japanese children in the schools. and to
the fact that. owing 10 their being scat
tered thruout the city. the requirement
for them all TO go to one special school is
impossible OF fulfilment and means that
they can not have school facilities. Let
me point out further that there would be
no objection whatever 10 excluding from
the schools any Japanese on the score Of
age. IL Is obviously not desirable that
young men should go TO school with chill.
dren. The only point is the exclusion of
the children themselves. The number OF
japanese children attending the public
schools In San Francisco was very small.
The government has already directed thai
suit be brought 10 test the constitutional
fly OF the act In question: but my very
earnest hope is that such suit will not he
necessary. and that as matter OF comfy
the citizens OF San Francisco will refuse
20 deprive these young Japanese children
OF education and will permit them 10 go
20 the schools.
The question as 10 the violence against
the Japanese is most admirably put by
Secretary Metcalf, and have nothing 10
add to his statement. I am entirely con-
fident that, as Secretary Metcalf says.
the overwhelming sentiment OF the state
OF California Is for law and order and
for the protection OF the japanese in their
persons and property Both the chief Of
police and the acting mayor OF San Fran
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
TRIAL
FOR MURDER TO
BEGIN JAN. q

New York, Dec. 1-Harry h. Thaw
viii be tried on Jan. p on the charge OF
the murder of Stanford White accord
ing to an order signed by Justice New
burger today. The trial will be before
Justice Fitzgerald.
This date was set today by Justice New
burger when d motion made by the coun-
sci for Thaw for the dismissal OF the in
dictment against him or for the fixing Of
a date for the trial was 10 have been ar
gued.
IL developed as soon as the motion was
reached that Thaw's counsel. having
withdrawn their application for a COM
mission 10 take evidence in the far West.
the district attorney had no objection TO
taking up the trial at an early date.
Counsel then fixed the date and the order
was signed by Justice Newburger.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
POLICE HEADS
HAILED BEFORE
GRAND JURY

Boston Dec. 1s-Police Commissioner
Stephen OMesra. Chief Inspector Watts
and Superintendent Pierce OF the police
department appeared at the Suffolk county
court house today, on summonses calling
them to appear before the grand jury
which met in special session yesterday.
Neither OF the gentlemen was able to
give information as TO the case or cases I'm
connection with which they had been call
cd. The summonses were made out: THE
case of the commonwealth VS.. John
Brown" which Is the district attorneys
method OF handling cases where the
names OF the defendants are either not
known TO the authorities or not to be dis
closed by them
Former Representative Frank J. Gethro
OF this city. who was expelled from the
house OF representatives last spring after
q bribery investigation by a committee OF
the house. was also summoned today and
appeared at the court house 10 testify be-
fore the grand jury.
II was understood that District Attor-
ney Moran contemplated a grand jury in
duiry into alleged bribery OF legislators
at the state house in connection with the
defeat of the anti-bucketshop bill. Gethro
made public confession last June that
he approached about 70 members OF the
legislature seeking their aid to defeat tho
bucketshop bill.
fore the legislative committee. are exempt
from any possible prosecution on charges
OF bribery. but the district attorney has
stated that members OF the house are
amenable 10 prosecution for perjury IL il
can be shohn that they swore falsely be-
fore the legislative committee I'm regard
10 the bribery charges
Commissioners O'Meara. Chief Inspector
Watts and Superintendent OF Police
Pierce, as we'll as Inspector McCausland
went into the grand Jury room together
and remained there about an hour being
examined by District Attorney Moran
Police Capt. Edward r. Gaskin went into
the grand jury room I'm the meantime
When the officials were leaving the
court building Commissioner oMeara was
asked 10 disclose the name OF the case
upon which they had been summoned.
III did. I would go 10 jail" responded
the commissioner
Was II the Gethro case?' he was asked
Not at an.' was the reply.
District Attorney Moran declined TO
make public the case on which the DO
lice officials were summoned but he did
cay that Gethro was the only witness
called In the legislative inquiry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
WORK HALTED TO
AID BOYS RECOVERY

Boston Dec. B.-Almost total suspension
OF the work on the Washington street SUBJ
way Is a contribution made by the con-
tractors towards saving the life OF 12-
year-old boy. who Is critically il In the
Relief hospital near. which operations
were In progress underground.
The patient Is Richmond Kiley. who was
injured IN a coasting accident last week
ard In whose case a crisis was expected
some time today As the doctors consid-
cred Il Imperative that the lad have abso-
lutte quiet. request was made that the sub
way work. In which big steam drill was
being used. he suspended. The contrac-
tors readily agreed 20 stop the work until
the crisis OF the case was passed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Special Gifts for Men

Gifts galore for men are 20 be found at
the Macullar Parker company. les West
minister street and the list includes all
styles OF cravats from 50 cents TO $3.50.
gold scarf pins and cum links from 81 To
81 dress neckwear and suspenders I'm spe-
cial boxes. for s250: fancy waistcoats for
dress and business wear from 81 60 So, pa
iamas from sl5O 20 81: bath robes from y
20 s25: house Jackets from - 10 SIS and all
kinds Of gloves for dress and street wear.
These are only few OF the specials
they are Offering and their stock of cloth
INK IL one OF the largest and best in the
entire city The store is open every night
this week and until 2 o'clock on Saturday
evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Municipal Court

December rs 1906
Wills proved Estates OF Benjamin n.
Weeden, Arnold p. Fenner. Sarah NJ.
Capweil
Administrators appointed. Estates of
Liewellyn H. Birge Ja1ez Baxter George
II. knight. Pictro sganga
Guardians appointed: Estates of Benia-
min +. Titus and Phillips Gamwell. james
Burr
Petition Tor sale of real estate. granted:
Estate of Robert y. l.. Potter
Accounts allowed: Estates OF Gilbert G..
Pray. Edith 3 jerks. Sarkis HaEopian.
Inventory scccpte!. Estate of susan and
Eusenf Butler.
Miscellaneous. Estate Of oscar Zeiner
AFFIDAVIT Of no personal estate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
NORTH ADAMS
HOLDING ITS
LOCAL ELECTION

North Adams. Mass, Dec. lS-The last
city election in Massachusetts, for 1906 was
held here today and a campaign that In
some OF its aspects has been remarkable
was brought 10 a close amid the decora-
tions and good cheer OF the approaching
Christmas.
Mayor Marshall r. Ford. CD who has
twice held the chief executives office is
opposed by Or. r. ID. Stafford. who, on a
Republican ticket. has also twice held the
City's highest honors.
The campaign has been vigorous but
quito free from unpleasant personalities,
each candidate on the stump compliment
ing personal characteristics of his rival
while protesting against his right TO cleo
ton A statement OF the citys financial
affairs, issued early in the contest by
Mayor Ford has been the chief issue, the
Republican. who control both branches of
the city government claiming the credit
which Mayor Fords supporters seek for
their man.
SPECIAL ELECTION.
Worcester, Mass, Dec 1S-A special
election was held in the Third congression
al district today for the purpose of elect
ing a man to hll the vacancy caused by
the death Of Congressman lockwood
Hoar. But one name appears upon the bal
lot, that OF Charles G.. Washburn OF this
city. who was nominated by the Repub-
licans. A blank is left for another name
and for the past few days there has been
talk among the Democrats OF writing in
the name OF Or. Melvin G.. Overlook
To elect one man TO fill the term which
expires in March the district has been
compelled to go practically TO the ex-
pense and trouble OF regular election.
The expense was expected 10 be nearly
5000 and all the saloons were TO be closed.
All the polling officers were required 10 be
In their places, the only difference being
that the polls opened at 10 o'clock instead
OF s o'clock as In the regular elections
and were TO close at 4 p. m. A light vote
was expected. although the Republican
district committee has been making efforts
TO get out the voters in view OF the ru-
NOR of Overlook supporters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
PRESIDENT WILL
TRY To END THE
FUEL FAMINE

Washington Dec ls-That President
Roosevelt has taken a determined interest
with a view 10 finding legislative remedy
for the car shortage In the Northwest.
which now threatens the people with
freezing and starvation. was indicated BY
a conference at the White House today.
The president Asked Senator Hansbor-
ough whether the actual danger OF suffer
ing is a sgreat as has been reported. The
North Dakota senator said that from dis
pathes he has received the statement OF
conditions had not been exaggerated.
The president promised TO give the ques-
ton his personal attention. and said he
desired Senator Hansbrough TO devote
thought to some remedy TO avoid recur-
renee Of present conditions.
The plan Senator Hansbrough has i'm
mind Is the passage OF a law which would
compel the railroads To anticipate extra
ordinary movements OF commodities and
10 prepare 10 take care OF such shipments
when they are offered
Senator Hansbrough believes the rail-
roads could contract for the use OF equip
ment from roads in the south and other
parts of the country when the demand
for rolling stock Is not great during the
winter or the crop moving season.
SHORTAGE OF CARS
St. Louis. Dec. ls.-The interstate COM
merce commission today began an fnves-
tigation into the shortage OF freight cars.
several witnesses were examined by Il.
j. Farrell. counsel Of tho commission.
Prior 10 the opening OF the session Com
missioner Prouty said: "rhe commission
Is here to ascertain If possible IL the
shortage OF freight cars is due to "A scar
city OF engines. or improper mana cement
on the part of the railroads. We expect
to fix, the responsibility and then try to
remedy it."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
NEW DOG LAW
RECOMMENDED
To ASSEMBLY

This morning the state board OF agri-
culture confirmed the appointment Of
DR. Christopher Horseman TO be a veteri-
marian,
The board considered its annual report,
and will recommend a new dog law which
will allow each town and city OF the state
to appoint a dog officer who will be COM
PEELED 10 perform his duties or suffer a
penalty.
William Williams and Secretary Of
state Bennett were appointed to draft the
bill for the boards approval
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
UNKNOWN MAN
BROKE SKULL
BY BAD FALL

oolored man, whose name could not be
learned, fell down the freight elevator
we'll at the Providence Public market
about 10 o'clock this morning, and received
injuries that may result fatally.
The ambUlance was called and az the
hospital II was found that he had sustain
ed fracture Of the skull.
How the man came to be in the building.
or what his business was there. no one
about the store seems to know. He enter
ed the building from tho Chapel street
side, and either did not see or else de-
liberately jumped into the open we'll
When picked up he was unconscious,
and at late hour this afternoon his con-
dition remained unchanged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
S1EAdLR COLLIDES
WHILE DOCKING

Boston Dec. E.-While docking az Mys-
SIC wharf The German steamer Silvia.
which arrived today from Hamburg part.
cd one ~ her bow lines and fouled the
steamer Lchtenfels, which vas lying az
tho next pier
The Silvia carried about a0 feet OF her
stanchons away and rails on the starboard
side together with two boats davlts and
sockets. The Lichtenfels escaped With the
irdentsion of one of her stern plates. No
one was injured
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
GOV. GUILDS WIFE
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Boston. Dec lS--Mrs. Guild. wife Of
Gov curtis Guild, Jr, who has been
TN for over a fortnight. was operated
upon today for appendicitis. The opera
tlon was longer In duration than an
ticipated. as 10 was necessary 20 re-
move not only the appendix but
neighboring tumor.
Dr. James @. Mumford. who directed
the surgical work, said Mrs. GuUd
went through the operation most suc-
cessfullv and Is resting quietly. Thcre
Is no indication OF anything hut The
best results"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
R0OFER FALLS
Is FEET, DIES
At HOSPITAL

While working on building at the
corner OF Wayland avenue and Water
man street this morning. William Bras
sell fell from a staging about hftecn feet.
striking on his head
The ambulance was called, and with all
possible haste he was taken 10 the hos
pital. where he died soon after his ar
rival
BraSsel was in the employ OF a roofer
in East Providence, and lived at ~ Dodge
street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Administration Notice.

Providence December f.. 1906.
The undersigned hereby gives notice
that he has been appointed hx the
Municipal Court OF the city OF Provi-
dence Administrator OF the estate Of
Pierce Doran, late OF said Providence.
deceased. and has given bond accord
ing TO law.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to nie
the same In the office of tho clerk OF
said court within six months FRO u the
date cf the frst advertisement hereof
JOHN DORAN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SPECIAL MESSAGE ON
JAPANESE QUESTION

cisco assured Secretary MetCalf that eN-
erything possible would be done 10 protect
the Japanese in the city. ] authorized
and directed Secretary Metcalt TO state
that II there was failure 10 protect per-
sons and property, then the entire power
OF the federal government within the linn
its OF the constitution would be used
promptly and vigorously 10 enforce the
observance Of our treaty the supreme
law OF the land which treaty guaranteed
tA Japanese residents everywhere In the
Union full and perfect protection for their
persons and property, and 10 this end
everything Ia my power would be done
and all the forces OF the United States.
both civil and military which | could
lawfully employ. would be employed. |
call especial attention 10 the concluding
sentence Of Secretary Metcalfs report OF
Nov. %. 1906.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The White House, Dec is. 1895,
Senator Depew introduced a bill author
izing any national bank 20 oo designated
as a depository OF public moneys. Under
existing law no bank wit HESS than $780,
co capital can be so designated
Senator Patterso INTRODUCED resolu
tion directing the judiciary committee TO
make an Investigation OF the published
report sthat lobby has been endeavoring
20 influence matters relative TO the Congo
Free state.
Senator HansboroJgh introduced an
amendment TO the free alcohol bill. au-
thorizing the commissioner OF Internal
reports that lobby has been endeavoring
for the denaturizing of alcohol distilled
by persons I'm such small quantities as not
to Justify the additional expenses OF an
individual warehouse for each distiller as
required by law. Senator Hansborough
believes that the amendment will give
the farmers advantages with respect 10
the manufacture Of alcohol TO be denatur-
cd for light, heat and power purposes,
which II was originally proposed they
would have
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SUES RAILROAD TO
RECOVER FOR HORSE

4 jury in Judge Stearns' court today
heard testimony In the case OF Joseph ;.
Barber against the New York. New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company.
Plaintiffs horse caught its foot In the
planking between the tracks at the high
way crossing Of the defenda MT corporation
In valley Falls and was seriously injured.
The horse was valued at $500 and plain
tim took an appeal from the action OF the
district court In giving decision for the
defendant.
IT. J. Carroll is counsel for the plaintiff.
feudant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
NO IMPROVEMENT IN
BISHOPS CONDITION

New York Dec. 1s.-Bshop Charles c.
MEGA OF Philadelphia was said at the
New York hospital today to be In a
serious condition. No Improvement was
noted since last night. when hope Of his
recovery was abandoned
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
GRAND JURY PROBING
NEW YORK LIFE COMPANY

New York. Dec. 1S.-The grand Jury
today began investigation into the New
York Life Insurance company's affairs
as brought out before the legislative
Insurance investigation commission
During the day II is expected that 2S
witnesses will be examined.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO PERJURY CHARGE

New York, Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Mary j.
Mcdaniel. who Is under Indictment on
charge OF perjury In connection with
the settlement OF the estate Of the late
Mrs. Helen Peirce OF Boston. pleaded
not guilty when she was arraigned IN
court today. She was remanded 10 the
Tombs TO await trial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Fell From Tunnel Staging

=. Henry Frederick % 327 Plalnfeld
street. employed on the Consolidated rail-
roads tunnel at the corner Of Elizabeth
and North Main streets. fell from a
staging this morning and received a slight
scalp wound He was removed 90 the
hospital, but later went 10 his home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
NINE. MELBA'S SON
MARRIED AT LONDON

London. Dec ls-Georgc y. Armstrong.
the son of Nine. Nellie Mclha. the singer.
was married here today 20 Miss Ruby
Otway, daughter OF Col. Otway OF Park
lane. In tho presence of distinguished
gathering
Mime. Melba wedding gift to her son
consisted ~ q completely furnished cas-
tie In Ireland and ~ snpuity OF siSoa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
ACTORS TO ERECT
STATUE OF IRVING

London. Dec 1s4At meeting to-
day OF theatrical people. called 10 CON
slider the subject Of a memorial 20 Sir
Henry Irving. ~ was resolved 10 erect
statue 10 the dead actor IN central
part OF London. The subscriptions will
he confined to members OF the the
atrical profession.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Sues Concrete COMPANY

In Judge Bakers court was tried
today the suit OF n. T. Watson Il
Co, against Daniel f. Grady, dong
business as the Citizens Con-
crete company. TO recover si6s.9i for
materials furnished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
HOUSE.

The house having finished bills relating
TO the District OF Columbia today the
message OF the president i'm reference 20
the japanese in San Francisco was read
after which consideration or tho Indian
appropriation bill was resumed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Sheepskin Robe Stolen

Edward Smith OF 9s Washington
street reports a black sheepskin robe
stolen from a carriage I'm front OF
that address late yesterday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
SHAH REPORTED AT
POINT OF DEATH

81 Petersburg. Dec tS--Dispatches
received here from Tcheran today say
that tho shah is at the point of death.
The accession Of his successor. prince
All Mira. rs expected 20 pass or
quietly and without opposition Great
Britain and Russia are acting In con-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-18
Talk on Weather Bureau

The Providence Franklin society will lis
ten TO a lecture by NJ. f. Blystone entitled
Talks on the Weather Bureau" this
evening at o'clock.