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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
GUARDS
DEDICATE FINE
NEW ARMORY

Plymouth, Mass. Dec. 2l.-The Standlsh
guards, Company ID. Fifth regiment. one
OF the oldest militia organiza tions in the
state celebrated It's Ssth anniversary this
afternoon by dedlcating its new $4,000 ar
mory Capt Charles c. Doten, who COM
manded the company when it sesponded to
President Lincoln's first call for troops in
April 1861. and did service at Fortress
Monroe, presented the guards with a large
flag for the building.
At ] o'clock the company marched
through ths principal streets, halted at
Plymouth Rock, where according TO Gus
tom. IL fred salute and America" was
played by the band. Thence the march
was resumed TO the railroad station where
Adj Gen. James a. Frye. chief OF staff OF
GOV. Curtis Guild. Jr, representing the
commonwealth and his party were re-
ceived and escorted 10 the armory. The
dedication exercises were held i'm the large
drill shed.
William S. Kyle, chairman OF the re-
cepuon committee made an address of
welcome and was followed by Gen. Frye
and William r. Davis and Arthur Lord OF
this town. In the evening concert and
ball had been planned 10 conclude the fes-
tivities. The new building is Of brick and
is well appointed in every particular for
its uses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
THINK THEY HAVE
ITALIAN SWINDLER

Giuseppe Ricci. 20 years old, was arrest
cd by Detectives Johnson and Ahern at
l2:6 this morning on suspicion OF being
the young Italian who has been obtaining
money on pretence OF paying the fines OF
men who 1t afterward proved had not
been arrested.
According TO the police tho man, whose
description in every case taliies with that
OF the prisoner, must have secured nearly
500 or $50 In his operations
Ricci Is no stranger 10 the police. ac.
cording 10 statement made by Cant
Cannon, as he has been taken I'm twice
before by Detective Ahearn and once by
Capt. Cannon.
In 1908 he was convicted OF having taken
a watch from man on Harris avenue
and reoSved a two-year sentence. He has
also been convicted on two charges of
larceny, and his picture adorns the rogues
gallery.
Detective Ahearn has been on the look
out FOR the man for some time; but II was
not until last night that II was learned
that Riccl was frequenting his old haunts
Today nine OF the victims OF the sun
posed swindler visited the Central station
and Identified him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
MOB STORMS JAIL
Continued from Page one.)

Baltimore. Dec. 2i.--Cov Edwin =.
Warfleld said today: Il had no intima-
tion tha any such act would be contem-
plated. SO l could not cooperate in pre-
venting il. / hope the grand jury Of
Anne Arundel county will Immediately
take steps 10 discover and punish the
men who participated In the lawless act.
| greatly regret the occurrence and depre-
cate and ucnOunce such lawless acts"
Later IL was learned that the mob had
broken open the door with sledge and
officers gathered inside, covering them
with their revolvers. Deputy Sheriff Small
wood pleaded TO let the law take its
course. He vas told to get up those stairs.
we want that rigger. and well get him or
Kill every man in the jail
At the point OF a pistol the warden,
George Taylor, surrendered the keys.
The lynchers, il was learned today, as
sembled on the campus of st. Johns col
lege about midnight and made their pre-
parations for the descent upon the jail,
i'm senior hall of the college. This fact is
taken TO indicate that most OF the men
were Annapoitans and did not come from
Iglehart's tSation, where Mrs. Reid lives
States Attorney n. H. Freen said he
would do all In his power to identify and
punish the leaders of the mob.
Sheriff Linchicum, in explanation Of the
apparent lack OF preparedness for an at
tack on the jail said he did not expect
the talk OF lynch law to amount TO any
thing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
NORMAL TEACHERS
ENTERTAIN TO-DAY

This afternoon the teachers. students
and pupils at tho state normal school
gave an entertainment for the interest Of
the pupils attending the normal training
department
For the little ones also there was a
Christmas three in one OF the large rooms,
after the entertainment. the chief feature
OF which was the depletion OF scene In
a German toy shop. in which is little tots
acted the parts OF animated toys.
The children were Alice McGinn, Alice
Metcalf. George Benson. Arthur Yorgan-
zian, Ruth Clarke. Harold Mofftt, Marion
Priest, Vincent O'Brien. Alpha Leonard.
Margaret Donnigan Jack Donnigan, LAl-
Han Andrews. Edna Burns. Ruth Gallup,
Theresa Conley and Gretta ODonald.
The young ladies from the normal
classes who took part were Misses Burns.
Hill. Aslm. LAarkin, Meanerhan, Ionergan,
Bixby. Tracy. Palmer. Carroll. Brines and
O'Connor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
LOCAL FIRM IS
INVOLVED WITH
L|COR|CE TRUST

New York, Dec. 21-Henry NJ. Rau, a
selling agent, testified today in the pro-
ccedings against the alleged licorice paste
combine that he sent a list OF customers
10 the president OF tho MacAndrews x
Forbes company. The list was checked
with the initials "Y" and IL" In his let
ter communicating the list Mr.. Rau wrote
that those marked "Y" were preferred
customers Of the J. S. Young company of
Baltimore. Those marked L." were pre-
ferred customers Of the Lewis company Of
Providence, r.. |. The letter also stated
that no effort was 10 be made by one
company to sell to the customers on the
list Of the other company. Mr. Rau said
that he could not find letters that the
prosecution had called for and that he
supposed they were destroyed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
WELL DRESSED MEN

Black derbies. as usual are in much
moro general use than brown.
The sack coat for morning wear Is n
little shorter than last year. the rounded
point Is more I'm favor; collars are broad
lcpcls wdc and rather deep. and the back
Is only a little shaped. not FORM fitting.
Vents arc going out, and cuffs on sleeves
are less usual.
Waistcoats are cut medium low. either
with or without collars and generally
have a double point at bottom Trousers
n bit narrower. but tho same cut.
shirts. save for some few new fabrics,
are exactly the same as last season; the
wing and fold collars show n wide stitch
ing, narrow four-in-hand ties, often I'm
bright colors are much the most generally
fashionable. hosiery Is In black or dark
lines; gloves are either OF heavy tan cape.
or unnnisher reindeer skin. and boots have
fiat soles moderately rounded rather than
sharp toes, and buttons rather than laces.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
HINTS TO MEN

White fox furs are very popular with
the younger set.
Older women favor the silver fox with
their tailored suits.
Girls who wear black lynx have toque
hats made OF the same
High street shoes of heavy tan leather
are being worn this winter.
Elbow gloves OF heavy Kid are lined with
fur for the cold weather wear.
The motoring woman now wears a
pointed capuchn hood OF short-haired FUR
necklace of dun FURNISHED silver and
clouded amber Is charming for gray
costume.
Velvet-dotted wells with borders OF vel
vet ribbon are pretty and becoming.
New pumps OF dun or patent leather
have around tho top inch-wide bands OF
cloth 10 match the frock
The approved evening girdle Is OF me-
dium height OF gold or silver gauze i'm
soft folds, or OF satin I'm the dress color
scheme.
Very smart new neck ruches and muns
are of wide frills OF soft silk. ornamented
with big silk and velvet roses and loops OF
velvet ribbon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
BELIEVES DANCER
Of FUEL FAW|NE
HAS PASSED

Washington, Dec. 2l.-The following is
the text OF a letter to the president dated
Minneapolis, Dec 10, from Interstate Com
merce Commissioner Franklin X. Lane.
who is investigating the car shortage sit
uation in the Northwest which was made
public at the White House today:
"'rhe enclosed clippings will give you
fairly correct idea OF the fuel and car sit
uatlon conditions In the Northwest Mr.
Harlan and myself o narrlving. sent tele-
grams to every town in North Dakota
asking IL they needed coal The enswers
show little present suffering but "A most
dismal outlook.
I'VE then called the railroad officials.
before us and they promised TO carry
coal TO all distressed points. This noon we
wired back TO all the towns AS there are
plenty OF ore care now available for hand
ling I think the danger of distress from
lack OF fuel may be said to be passed
1T takes n grain car on the average ten
days to cover $50 miles-Great Northern
railroad"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
VATICAN s NOTE TO
Be COMMUNICATED
To ALL POWERS

Rome. Dec. 2l.-The papal secretary Of
state. Cardinal Merry Del Val, today re-
ceved the members OF the diplomatic
corps accredited 10 the vatican and com
municated 10 them the text Of the vatican
note.
The cardinal requested the Prussian,
Russian and Monaccan ministers 10 COM
muncate the contents OF the note TO the
government not having representatives
al the vatican.
Great Britain was the only country. be-
sides Italy, 90 which no communication
was made as having a representative 20
the vatican or vatican agent I'm Lon
don Mgr. Walconio. the apostolic delegate
In the United states and Mgr. Igius, the
papal delegate in the Philippines although
not accredited to the United States or
Philippine governments have been en-
trusted unofficially 10 communicate the
note TO the authorities at Washington and
a Manila.
The note protests against the search
OF papal nunciature at Paris, the eN-
pulsion Of Mgr. Montagnini and the
the French government TO take cogn,-
zance OF the papal correspondence and
the alleged violation OF the right of
NO CABINET CRISIS.
Pdrls, Dec. Zl-Ine galleries. ana
benches I'm the chamber OF deputies
were crowded today when the govern
ments bill amending the church and
state separation law OF 1905 was called
up. All the members Of the cabinet
were present
Some nervousness prevailed on ac-
count Of the attitude OF the followers
OF eX-Premier Combes as a result OF
the incident in the chamber last night,
when NJ. Pelletan, Radical Socialist,
demanded time 10 discuss the new
bill. which drew forth a sharp reply
from Premier Clemenceau regarding
friends and pretended friends"
Many persons believed that the
Combes party was secretly ready, Il
the opportunity offered 10 precipitate
ministerial crisis. The Nationalists
and Royalist groups, however. decided
in advance not 20 take i'm the debate,
merely deposited a formal protest, TO
which 50 signatures were attached, ak
pressing the opinion that the restora-
ton OF religious peace In France could
only be brought about by the le-
establishment OF the union OF church
and state.
Tours, France, Dec. 21.-'The Archbishop
of Tours today publicly excommunlcated
commissary OF police for ordering the
doors OF the seminary hede to be broken
In as a result of the opposition OF the
students 10 the carrying out Of the pro-
visions Of the church and state separation
law OF 1905.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
HOW THE TRUST BEGAN

The Tobacco trust Is a successful trust
1t was founded upon the advertising abil-
ity of James Buchanan Duke, who began
and who entered the tobacco business
about the time OF the Centennial. In
the late SOS he had become prosperous
as cigarette manufacture, and thinking
that a combination OF firms would be
profitable he proposed such a combination
with the great firm Of Allen q Ginter OF
Richmond. This was refused without
ceremony. and then Dukes offer OF pur-
chase was refused with less grace. Maj.
Ginter," said Duke, II make 100000 out
OF my business every year. I'll spend
every cent OF II on advertising my goods
as long as II Is necessary. But TIL bring
you into line" And he did. The fight
was hot but short. II was Duke who had
introduced the insidious coupon to be re-
deemed with articles OF value" II was
Duke who with his successful innova-
tlons. had the superior genius for adver-
tising. Beautifully printed and colored
pictures OF girls in Eden costumes were
spread over the land Bill boards. rocks,
fences and mountain sides praised Dukes
cigarette For the FIRST time the daily
advertised the cigarette, and
ingenious press notices proclaimed the
peculiar virtues OF the North Carolina
brand. About a year after he had so
proudly refused TO join Duke. Ginter sur
rendered, sold out his plant and took
salary. Thus was the American Tobacco
formed. for the other great Gig
arctic manufacturers having seen the
cloud that had overshadowed and envel-
oped the sturdy Ginter. fastened 10 the
shelter Of the combme.-The Business
World
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
DELEGATES FOR
convention ON
OUR COMMERCE

Gov. Utter has complied with the re-
quest OF the committee OF the New York
board of trade and transportation for the
appointment of delegates TO the national
convention OBS the extension OF foreign
commerce of the United States at Wash
ington on Jan. IL. and has appointed the
following representatives:
Hon. Frederick II. Jackson. president of
the Providence board OF trade. Theodore
w. Foster, president OF T. W. Foster &
Bro. Co. Mfg. jewelers.. Providence. Hon.
Rowland c. Hazard, Peace Dale. Col.
Webster knight OF b. b. & r. knight.
Harold c. Field. assistant secretary Mich
olson File Co. w. A. Wall, secretary.
Brown a. Sharpe Mfg. Co. Hon. Charles
Warren Lippitt, Providence. Hon. Fred
erick w. Easton OF the Easton a. Burn
ham Machine Co. Pawtucket.
Edward III. Rathbun OF the Woonsocket
Machine and Press Co
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
SHORT WEIGHT BY
AMERICAN ICE co.

New rork. Dec. 2l.-Evidence that more
han 200 dealers IN coal and ice in this
dty are reaping enormous profits through
ne sale OF their merchandise at short
Weight has been laid before Mayor Nc
Iellan by Patrick Derry, chief OF the
itys bureau OF weights and measures.
Mr.. Derry submitted his report because,
after paying 500 In fines for selling ice
Weighed on scales which registered an
lverage OF 20 pounds short" OF standard
weight on every 100 pounds, the officers
VI the American Ice company have refus-
I'd 10 pay further fines imposed by Mr..
Derry. and have notified him that they
viii apply 10 tho courts for an order set
ing aside his action In imposing the fines.
In his report 10 the mayor Mr. Derry
Jays that seaers OF weights and measures
N his bureau have reported III complaints
against ice dealers for selling ice weighed
IN scales which were from - 20 30 pounds
hort OF standard on every 100 pounds.
He says that 30 Of these complaints are
against the American Ice company, and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
AGED MIDWIFE is
SENT TO PRISON

New York, Dec. I.-Wilhelmina Eek
hardt, an aged midwife. today was sem
fenced by Recorder Gor to serve term
OF not less than three years and six
months In Auburn prison. She pleaded
guilty to charge of having performed
q criminal operation.
Mrs Eckhardts house was raided on
Nov. 10 at the instance OF the County
Medical society. After her arrest her two
married daughters told the district attor-
ney that their mother had murdered
many infants and burned their bodies In
her kitchen stove. One OF the daughters
told the district attorney that her mother
had urged her 10 enter into a partner
chip and had demonstrated how easy IL
was 10 kill an infant by wringing its neck.
The charges OF the daughters were not
Eubstantiated by an Investigation made
by the district attorneys detectives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
ENTERPRISE COMPANY
CHARGES DISCRIMINATION

Washington, Dec. 21.-Complaint was
filed with the interstate commerce COM
mission today against the Pennsylvania
railroad and the New England Trans
portation company by the Enterprise
Transportation company, alleging that
they Disseminated on rates for fish from
New York 10 Philadelphia.
The Enterprise and the New England
companies are both steamship companies
running from New England points To
New York. The Pennsylvania railroad
Is alleged 10 be in combination with the
New England company whereby IL re-
ceives cents a hundred on these ship
ments OF fish. while Il charges % cents n
hundred for transporting fish for the En-
terprise company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
PALMER SIMPLY LEADS WAY
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who have been reelected and who will he
found voting with the Democrats on ev-
cry question Of vital interest to the state.
They may support Colt or Wetmore
for United States senator because Of
personal preference solely; but they will
not support Brayton in anything he may
seek 10 do for narrow partisan advan-
tage.
"Apropos of the senatorship. there isn't
any doubt that BraytOn Is loyal To Wet
more and that he is organizing both the
senate and house I'm Wetmore's inter-
est
"The taking away from the Democratic
governor of the power 10 appoint COM
mittees and the appointment of a steer
Ing committee OF Wctmore men tStincss
Sanborn and Anthony in the senate. and
his Cramming of Rurchard down the
throats Of self-respecting Republicans i'm
the house, are all indubitable signs that
he intends 20 keep the tghtest possible
grip on both bodies.
Il noticed, too. that Representa- tive
elect Luther OF Scituate who was first
nominated by the Republicans and then
by the Democrats. was In attendance at
the republican caucus yesterday, though
he didn't attend the Democratic caucuses.
The Republicans are counting. therefore,
upon 80 members In the next house, a
majority OF g.
They will not try TO unseat Represen-
tative Foy of Central Falls because his
vote will not be needed. at least not i'm the
early part of the session. Later, unless
there is an early adjournment, this ma
Jority is likely To disappear
There will be no opposition from Re
publicans 70 the election OF Burchard as
speaker, the disposition among those who
opposed his selection being 10 acquiesce
In the decision OF their caucus and to bide
their time for more effective protest as
the speakership isn't regarded as Of great
importance and does not involve any
question of party policy or loyalty.
r1 Va 81
too. Will get their bumps: and they will
not be easy bumps either"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
ELEVEN CANDIDATES
ORDAINED

Boston, Dec. H.-Most Rev William II.
O'Connell. coadjutor 10 Archbishop WI
priesthood at the Cathedral OF tho Holy
Cross. Twelve other candidates. students
at the st. Johns Ecclesiastical seminary.
were advanced TO the office OF deacon.
Those ordained priests included Rev.
James A. BROWN OF Marlboro, Rev. John
NJ burke OF Amesbury. Rev. Wliliara +.
LGhill % Maiden, Rev. John c. Burns OF
Cambridge, Rev. George Il. O'Connor OF
Peabody. Rev. John j. Ryan OF DoIches-
ter. Rev. John G. Buckley OF Canton, Rev.
James +. Mccarthy OF Dover " H., Rev.
Timothy j. O'Connor OF Roxbury, Rev.
william r. Tierney OF BrocKion, and Rev.
William II. Flynn OF Marlboro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
GOOD MOVEMENT OF
STAPLE MERCHANDISE

New York, Dec. 21-Despatches TO r.
c. Dun & company indicate that holiday
trade continues a conspicuous feature. but
there is n good movement OF staple mer-
chandise also. Boston reports mills and
factories busy. more advances I'm wages
going into effect on Jan. I. and retail
trade far in advance OF previous years.
Clothing manufacturers have liberal or
ders for spring and retailers report a
good fall trade. Jewelry sales are large
at wholesale
Bank clearingr this week at all leading
cities In the United States were 81, ,31S 165,-
9t9. an increase OF "a per cent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
SEAMAN MCLAUGHLIN
DIES AT BOSTON

Boston. Dec. 2i.-Danlel Mclaughlin,
one OF the most prominent seamen in the
United States navy. died today AT the city
hospital al the age OF IS years. II was
Mclaughlin who was known In the navy
ss McLane, who when another man won
by lot the chance 10 join Hobson In the
sinking NJ the Merrimac as a representa-
tive Of the battleship Iowa. declared he
would give all his possessions 10 be per
mittod 10 be able 10 take the place of the
man selected.
Admiral Eyans, then a captain, declared
that McIans represented tho highest type
a patriotism In the American navy. The
seaman was pensioned three years ago
and has since lived in this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21

adds that seven OF these complaints are
on the scales found in the main offices or
the company at Broadway and twenty
eighth street, which on examination prov
ed 20 be from 20 TO 80 pounds short on
each hpudredweight
He says that his inspectors found that
the American Ice company was selling Ice
at its pier. at Fifty-second street and
East river, on two scales, one OF which
was % and the other 30 pounds short and
that four other scales were found at the
company's quarters at 33l Park avenue,
Brooklyn. which averaged Is pounds short
on every 100 pounds.
Mayor Mcclellan has referred the report
10 william b. Ellison, corporation coun-
sci, for action.
Mr. Ellison was instructed also 10 aid
Mr. Derry In pressing complaints against
30 coal dealers I'm Manhattan. the Bronx
and Brooklyn. who have sold coal on
scales far snort OF standard weight. The
shortage varies between 300 and $50
pounds per ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
HIS WARMING
CAME To LATE To
PREVENT SUICIDE

New York. Dec. 21.--Immediately on re-
ceipt OF a letter conveying warning OF an
impending cuiclde, John Behrens. pro-
prietor OF a hotel at No. 10 West street.
fastened yesterday afternoon to the room
of a middle-agcd man To whom the note
referred The occupant was already dead
OF gas asphyxiation. The warning mes
sage was sent by John Munter, owner OF
n cafe at No. 22O7 East Baltimore street
Baltimore. He despatched 1t after receiv-
ing the following letter, dated from Beh-
ren's hotel:
II let you know that when you get this
letter l will be- doing well. l herewith send
you my life insurance papers. and you
can have my trunk transferred TO you by
the Adams Express company, who know
where to get 1t. Give Mike Miller my old
clothes and stun
John. l give IL up: When you re-
ceive this letter ! viii be In the Great
Beyond; What is the use of worrying
proud to ask favors OF anybody.
came from a proud people. ! cannot
help IT, II was born in me, John, don
bother whore they put me. Get that
life Insurance money, and buy your
Wife and children Christmas presents.
ALFoNs 'VANDERPooRTEN."
Advices from Munter stated thar
Nanderpoorten came OF a wealthy and
distinguished family in Belgium He
ptNohi' tSNl ohktu iIoIn l1eH 10 years
ago, sought n career i'm this country
and failed. Returning from work on
an oyster dredge a year or so ago
he entered hunters cafe and the latter
was impressed by the mans evident
culture He gave him employment aud
eventually installed him In his home
Vanderpoorten became very fond OF
the Munter children. 10 whom no told
stories OF the picturesque cas6la which
had been his home. He left for Now
York several months ago with sl6S he had
saved.
Munter has sent word 10 have the body
forwarded to Baltimore, where IL Will DO
given burial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-21
IDENTIFIED VICTIM
OF THE HEMORRHACE

The man who died before medical aid
could be called in the saloon OF Dodge &
Garfield on Tuesday morning was posi-
lively identified today as Walter Keeley OF
139 Garfield street. Central Falls.
The identification was made positive by
his brother. Thomas. an overseer OF the
Dexter Yarn company OF Pawtucket. who
said his brother was employed in Pontiac
as a mulespinner and had been there for
the past two weeks.