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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23

1T is also part Of this agreemnt that
the committees representing the labor
unions and the Manufacturers asocia-
tion shall meet within week from date
and arrange basis on which wages shall
be changed or continued at the expira-
tion OF said six months.
Fall River. Mass. Nov. o.
"On behalf of the Cotton Manufacturers
association. Nathaniel Il. Borden. presi-
dent. and James Tansey, president of
the Textile council.
witness to both. John T. Coughlin,
Mayor"
No demand had been made upon the
proprietor Of the Fall River Iron Works
mills his action being voluntary.
At the time that Mr.. Borden made his
announcement the executive committee OF
the Manufacturers association was in
session. giving serious consideration 10 the
ultima tum thrown down by the mill opera
tives last night. These workers, assem-
bled I'm mass meeting. not only declined
the proffered 3 per cent. Increase in wages.
offered by the Manufacturers association
earlier in the week but they voted TO go
out on strike II the mill owners persisted
In their refusal 10 grant the 10 per cent.
demanded
The strike vote caused such deep inn
preston throughout the city. among mer-
chants as well as among mill owners.
IL is considered probable that other cot
ton mills throughout New England will
follow the lead taken i'm Fall River, and
that thousands of other mill hands outside
will be benefited by the determined stand
taken by the Fall River unions
Continued on Page SKI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
sixty DROWNED
| IN ST. LAWRENCE
GULF DISASTERS
Nearly 50 Lost Their Lives
During Present Month
Financial Loss Will Reach Quarter Of Million, Falling
Mostly on Owners Of Foreign Vessels. ...Season the Most
Disastrous in I Dozen Years. Underwriters Hard Hit

Another disastrous wreck was that OF
the Norwegian bark Adeona OF Arendal,
which was driven ashore by the same
storm at Richibusto. Capt. Johansen and
his ten men lost their lives I'm an at
tempt TO reach shore I'm small boats dur
ing the height OF gale.
Half dozen lives have been lost In the
wrecks of schoonors during the fall but
only four on board the dozen steamers
stranded were drowned
Within the year the most serious disas-
ter which has befalien a steamer in the
Gulf OF ST. Lawrence, was that which
overlook the steamer Lunenberg. plying
between Pictou, y. S. and the Magdalen
Islands. The Lunenberg stranded during
a heavy snow storm of Amherst harbor
last December and was dashed TO pieces.
r. l. Leslie. member Of parliament for the
Magdalens and ten men were drowned.
number OF other schooners were
wrecked I'm the Gulf OF St Lawrence and
Strait Of Northumberland during the
severe storms this month. but nearly all
were small vessels and not OF great value.
As all of the large vessels which were
list this fall were insured. a heavy loss
'alls on the underwriters. !.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
AIR NAVIGATION HERE,
SAYS PROFESSOR BELL

Boston Nov. 23.--At yesterdays session
OF the National Academy OF Sciences as-
tronomy and physics Dr. Alexander Gra-
hnm Bell OF Washington. u c., read a
! per on the aerodrome. and expressed
the opinion that The problem of fight had
been solved by Langley and his flying ma
chine.
The professor described some of his own
Investigations at his laboratory in Nova
Scotia by the use OF n kite built up of
units. which are regular four-sded pyra-
rnids He stated that kites so constructed
have stability In low velocities of wind
velocities not too taxing for the propul-
sive power Of an engine which the kite
Is competent to lift.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23

New York Nov. 23.--Every seat IN the
Yorkville police court was occupied today
when the court opened for the hearing OF
tho charge against Enrico Caruso, the op.
cratic tenor out I'm the street nearly 4
thousand people struggled unsuccessfuliy
TO pass the police line Inside there was
a great bouquet of roses sent to the sing
er. and bearing card on which was
written: Take =aaSr=whateVef- yeti aa-
From your friends and the people who
know YOU" A subscription for money To
buy the flowers was taken up I'm the court
yesterday.
When Cnruso stepped from his cab lie
was cheered by the crowd, There was no
Kissing Within the door OF the court
house a messenger presented the Dig
bunch OF roses 10 the tenor. but on th@
advice OF Mr. Conried. he refused TO ac-
cept them
SO far ms could be learned before the
hearing opened. Mrs. Graham. the com
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
FALL RIVER Mill OPERATIVES
OBTAIN 10 PER CENT. RAISE
Mr.. SHELDON
CREDITORS To
GET DIVIDEND

melting OF the creditors OF the Ed
ward Z. Sheldon company. which failed
recently with liabilities OF about $4,000.
was held this morning in the office Of
Chester w. Barrows, referee In bank
rrptcy.
Some OF the creditors do not understand
about Mr.. Shedon's connection with Dick
Brothers OF New York, who had an office
adjoining Mr.. Shelion's in the Banigan
building; and the question was raised
whether some OF the claims were not
properly against Dick Brothers, who are
solvent and would have TO pay the full
claims II proved to he against them.
Mr. Sheldon was closely examined on
this point but nothing tangible was reach
ed
IL was announced that failure 10 sell
certain stocks at a favorable time. on ac-
count OF the bankruptcy proceedings
would cause IN increase OF about $4,000
IN the liabilities.
Referee Barrows gave notice that first
dividend will he declared for the creditors
ir ten days. probably about 3 per cent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
TRAVER TRIAL
IS CONTINUED
UNTIL DEC. a

Owing 10 the absence OF his attorney
Thomas +. Dorney, who is serving as a
member OF the state returning board, the
case OF DIR. William Traver was contln-
ued by Judge Lee today until Dec. IA.
The case of William Harris, who is al
legged TO have conducted policy room
on South Main street, was continued in
the district court today until Dec IL, az
his attorney was occupied elsewhere.
The case against Dennis Cronn for not
sending his child TO school was set down
for trial on Nov. 30 for the same reason.
James \. Hart. who Is accused Of the
larceny OF a horse and wagon and con-
tcsts from Olneyvile square will also
have hearing on Dec. Ii, to accommo-
date his counsel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
CRANST0h PAYS FOR VIRUS,
BUT NOT FOR TREATMENT

The dog that bit Mr. Brooks Of Grams
ton last week was rabid, according TO City
Bacterologist Hadley. who examined the
animals brain. The local health author
ities Informed Health officer Latham OF
Cranston this morning.
Dr. Latham stated this afternoon that
his town was willing 60 buy the virus
from the New York board OF health for
a person bitten by rabid dog provided
such person would engage a doctor to
treat him with IL; but the town will not
pay the cost OF treatment at the New
York Pasteur institute, as this city does.
The cost of the virus is S25. and the
cost at the Pasteur institute is about 500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
Food Expert Wiley Scored.

Washington. Nov. 23.-The death OF
Robert Vance Freeman. a member OF the
department OF agricuturo's poison
squad" from tuberculosis. alleged to be
due to poisoned food eaten In the course.
and the whole subject of Dr wlley's gov
ernmental experiments continue to cause
much comment and serious discussion.
Assertions made by the boys mother.
supported by official record OF the de-
partment OF agriculture on the expert
meuts as TO the influence OF food preser-
vatlves on the human system. show Free
man never saw we'll day after the first
few weeks az tho time during which poi
son was administered in his food.
It Is probable that popular agitation OF
the subject OF the BOYS death will resrt
in official investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
THREE BODIES
LAID AWAY At
POINT JUDITH

Kingston. r. l., Nov 2S.-The climax OF
the terrible wreck OF the little lumber
laden schooner Lugano. which was
pounded TO pieces on the rocks at Point
Judith on the night OF Nov. 10, WAS
reached today. when the battered bodies
OF the three unfortunate sailors. VINO were
drowned I'm the fearful surf that eYentfui
night. We're quietly laid at rest i'm the pub
lie lot a the Riverside cemetery. The
bodies OF the three men have been lying
In vault I'm the cemetery since this dis
aster waiting 10 be claimed.
Mate Joseph Smith lived I'm Halifax, but
nothing was heard from any OF hls
friends or rcla tives. IL he has any there.
Seaman John Johnson has home IN far
away Norway
But the saddest part OF the whole story
comes from humble little home. way mp
in Rockland. Me. where the wife of Cook
Joseph Lewis lives Lewis was ~ years
OF age. and his wife is also nearing the
20 milestone She sent word down (
Wakefield that she cannot afford the ,px
pense which would be necessary 20 re
move her husbands body TO his old home
way down East.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23

Chatham. ~. r.. Nov. 23.-Half a hum
dred lives were lost and a score OF vessels
were swept to destruction on the treach-
erous reefs and sand bars OF the Gulf
and River st. Lawrence during the season
OF navigation now drawing to a close. OF
e0 persons who perished in these waters
within the past year nearly 20 met death
this month. the most disastrous 10 ship
ping I'm the St Lawrence I'm a dozen years.
The financial losses aggregated a quarter
OF a million dollars.
The majority OF those who perishcd
were lost from square-rgged vessels Of
foreign register. The most thrilling
wreck this month was that Of the Rus
Sian full-rigged iron ship Soylnto Of Hell
singfors, which struck on bar OFT
Priests Pond, y. II. J.. during furious
northeast gale on the night OF Nov. s.
while on a voyage from Dalhousie. ~ B..
for Melbourne. Australia. with cargo of
lumber. Three OF the four masts went
overheard within half an hour after the
vessel struck Several OF the crew were
killed by the falling spars. The big ship
broke in two soon afterwards and only
half OF the crew reached shore. LII all
ten OF the Sovintos men perished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
HALLS HIGGINS
AS POSSIBILITY.
FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, Nov. 2s James H. Hig-
gins, governor-elect of Rhode Island. at
mass meeting OF Georgetown Univer-
sity students last night was proclaimed
as presidential possibility by Fr O'Don-
aghue. a former Georgetown man. ihe
goverror-elect received an enthusiastic
ovation. lie spoke Of the honesty in poll
tics.
1T has become a general idea i'm the
last few years. he said. that an honest
man has no show in politics. That is not
true. Let A man have a good character.
let him go into a fight with grim deter
mination and he will win without the aid
OF political boss Such a man is bound
to succeed and be clean and independent
Never 60 in for party loyalty against your
convictions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
CARUSO REFUSES ROSES,
ACCUSER NOT IN COURT

plainant was not i'm the court. Mr.
Mathot said today that Graham was not
the woman's correct name
Deputy Police Commissioners Mathot
i'm informing the court that Mrs Graham
would not be present said he received
information as To the Identity Of the
woman known as Hannah Graham and
that he expected TO have her In court, but
learned that she has now left the taris-
dfctlOH Of =tru-eottftr
Ex- Dittoenhoeffer. Carusos counsel.
protested against such a declaration being
made to the court and said he did not
believe there was any such woman az
Hannah Graham. unless perhaps. It was
a woman who iu this case, is confeder-
ate OF officer Cain.
Deputy Police Commissioners Mathot, in
his argument against Caruso. declared
that Caruso was moral prevent who
should be kept out OF decent society.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
FALSE ARREST CASE Is
HEARD ON EXCEPTIONS

The case OF John Eliza Sousa against
Manuel Amaral was heard by the SUI
premc court today on the defendants ex-
ceptions. The plaintiff was awarded sSJJ
damages by a Jury in the superior court
I'm an action for false arrest
Al tho hearing today the defendant pre-.
sented no brief; and the plaintiffs coun-
sci. George r.. Engle and George A. Brae-
den argued that the law presumed a
general verdict correct. aud hence thiS
one, which was OF that kind, should
stand
The defendant set mp at tho trial before
the Jury that he had disclosed all the
facts I'm the case TO his counsel before
having plaintiff arrested.
Plaintiff said that these alleged facts
upon which defendant claimed advice Of
counsel were a ahrication and a false.
hood" and produced for the purpose or
procuring the arrest Of plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
DOG BIT TWO, But IS
NOT THOUGHT RABlD

II was reported to the health de-
partment this morning that Charles r.
Howard Of 81 Congress street and
Charles Kettlety. aged :, Of Stanwood
street we're bitten by a dog belong
ing 10 James ID. swan Of 2S Niagara
street
The Kettlety hoy was bitten last
Wednesday and Mr.. Howard two weeks
ago.
The health authorities do not believe
that the animal was rabid. as II would
have become violent by this time IL IL
had the disease two weeks ago. There
fore, the dog will not he Killed but
will be kept under close observation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
BROWN TEAM LEFT TODAY,
ALL IN FINE CONDITION

This morning the Brown football team
left Hartford. where they will stay over
night and then so to Springfield i'm the
morning. All were I'm fine condition
The final meeting OF the student body
before the game was held last evening
and was the best OF the year. Gonsola
Buxton presided and Dean Meiklejohn
made a short, snappy speech. Other
speakers were "Tuto' Davis and Elmer
Stevens.
The special train I'm which most OF the
men will go TO Springfield tomorrow is
scheduled to leave Providence at 9:i5 and
is expected TO arrive In Springfield at
1890. After the game the special will
leave Springfield about Gas.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
BRITISH MINISTER SEES
DEVILS IN CHClR LOFT

London. Nov. "a NJ. Mitchell, vicar
OF Burtonwood. Lancashire. holds views
that are diametrically opposed TO those of
Rev. Mr.. Iioodchld ~ New York. who is
giving performances In his church az
counter attractions TO tho Sunday theat-
rlcal performances Rev. Mr. Mitchell
complains that II has become the fashion
90 run churches az 10 they were music
halls lie says:
They are trials 20 the parsons. espe-
clslly mixed choirs. With their three
lively attendant devils-the dress devil.
nirting devil and quarrelhng devil"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
NEGROES WARMLY
SCORE THE PRESIDENT

Chicago. Nov 23.--Two thousand ne
eroes in Bethel. African Methodist Epis-
copal church last night severely criticised
President Roosevelt for discharging the
three companies Of colored troops in
volved in the Brownsville. Tex, riots.
In personal letter 10 the president ana
I'm resolutions addressed to the war de-
partment the mass meeting urged the
resembling OF the action.
AS an indication Of the oepth OF their
feeling In the mattes the spokesman OF
the negroes declared that Chicago would
take one Of the companies 10 Chicago
and support 1t until the president sees
tho Injustice Of his course.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
SHEEHAN GETS $500
FROM RAILROAD COMPANY

The United states petit jury returned a
verdict OF $500 last evening in favor OF
the plaintiff i'm the case OF Cornelius
company.
Mr. Sheehan was injured in a railway
accident I'm Newport In october of last
year, which was alleged TO have been
due TO the negligence OF the company.
lie was represented by Attorneys Gard
ner. Pirce 4 Thornley,; and J. Stacy
Brown represented the company.
This morning was heard the case of
Amanda +. Kaull against the same COM
pany for damages for injuries received in
the same accident.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
MARIA FLOWER SUelNG
RHODE ISLAND COMPANY

Before Judge Stearns and 4 jury was
tried today the case Of Maria Flower
against the Rhode Island company
Plaintiff, as she was alighting from a
car at the junction Of Laurel lIill and
Hartford avenues on Aug. ~. 1868. was
thrown to the ground by the sudden
starting Of the car. She was cut about
the head and suffered other serious in
jurics.
Thomas j. Flynn II counsel for tho
plaintiff. and Frank T. Easton represents
the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
BOTH SIDES SEEK
EVIDENCE IN THAW CASE

Few York, Nov. 2s.-Tt Is unoffcially
stated that District Attorney jerome. and
counsel for Harry k Thaw. who is in tho
Tombs prison. awaiting trial on a charge
OF having murdered Stanford White Will
apply 20 the court for a commission 20
take testimony bearing on the Thaw case
from a number OF persons In the West.
several OF whom are in California.
A representative OF the district attor-
ney. n was explained would be present u
cross-examine the witnesses In this way
there will he no trouble about the ad-
mission Of the depositions as evidence
when Thaw Is placed on trial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS
AND FINED $40 AND COSTS

Antonio Shillen was arrested last even
ing BY Lieut.. John n. Hartnett. assisted
by Detective Louis +. Godfrey and Patrol
man \. -. Sharpe. charged with stealing
fabrics from tho United states Finishing
co. lie had cloth. valued at SIS In his
possession. was found at his home, AM
hrose street.
This morning before Judge Ice In the
district court ne pleaded guilty and was
fined SD and costs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
FIGHT ON STEAMER
RESULTS IN PANIC

Philadelphia, Nov. 23-While steamship
Haverford, which arrived yesterday. was
fogbound. on Tuesday night. a ee-for-all
fight broke out among the 900 steerage
passengers.
Stewards who tried TO quell the excite
ment were roughly handled and "A panic
prevailed until six OF the ringleaders
were arrested and placed I'm irons. They
were turned over TO the United States
authorities here
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
THIS F|REBUG
HAD A MISSION
IN HIS MIND

New York Nov. 23-Twenty-yea % old
Walter T.. Finney. who the police declare.
has Informed them that he has mission
from the Lord Ito cleanse and chastise
by ire was arrested today. Charged
with setting the series of fires which
created CONSERVATION and did consider
able damage I'm the vicinity of Twenty
third street and Eighth avenue early yes
terday.
The police say that Finney has con-
fessed.
He will be arraigned later 20 answer 10
charge OF arson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
New Steamship Line.

Victoria. n. c.. Nov. 2S--A private de-
spatch from Mexico city says the con-
tract for the British Columbia Mexican
steamship service was signed there yes
terday Canada has already signed the
contract The line will be established in
March with monthly sallngs by w
Simons & CO. OF Liverpool
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
HOT ON TRAIL
Of FRANCIS,
THE CONVICT

Monroe. Me. Nov. 23.-That Francis. the
much-hunted convict. was hard pressed
and liable 10 capture at any fninute. was
the opinion TO-DAY OF the score of officers
in this county and many local people who
were trying tn effect his capture Early
today someone. presumably Francis. vas
fired at by James Wormley Of this town
ard frightened away. while attempting to
steal a morse and wagon to replace those
recovered last night
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
Chicago Negro Not to Be a Judge

Chicago. Nov. 23-Ferdinand l.. Bar
nett. negro. assistant states attorney,
who, according TO the police returns. was
elected Judge OF the new municipal court
OF Chicago on Nov s. was yesterday
counted olt by the canvasslng board
The police returns gave Barnett a plu-
rality Of 400 but the official count OF the
g. wards OF the city. which was completed
yesterday. shows that Thomas Is. Lautry
Democrat. vas elected by a plurality OF
304 Barnett was the only Republican
defeated for a city office at the election.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
ALABAMA BLACKS
HAVE SEPARATE CARS

Montgomery. Ala Nov 23-The city
council has ordered that separate cars be
provided FOR whites and blacks beginning
today
As the traction company has only the
cars now in use the service viii be mate
rally reduced
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
CHURCH PREJUDICES
IN WAY OF UNION

Montpelier. VT. Nov. 23.-Excessive de-
nominational feeling. prejudices and So
cial differences are the chief obstacles in
the way OF "A union OF Protestant church.
es i'm the smaller towns of the state
where a multiciplicity Of struggling
chuches exist. according 10 detailed re-
ports received by committee Of several
denominations which is endeavoring TO
bring about federation OF religious so
cieticS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
KAISER WILHELM BLAMED
FOR the COLLISION

Chorbourg. France. Nov. 23-The pre-
limlnary investigation made by the cap
tain OF the port into the cause OF the col
lsion Wednesday night of this port be-
tween the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse and the Britt
ish Royal Mail steamship Orinoco. seems
to establish the fact that tho former YES
sci should have needed the Orinoco's sig
nal that she was going TO starboard OF
the German ship
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
HOME PHONE COMPANY
SHYlNG AT HEARING

Judge Thomas Il. Lee. attorney FOR the
Home Telephone company, has Informed
the city council committee appointed TO
consider the companys petition that he
cannot arrange a date for the public hear
ing urtil he corresponds with some west
ern people who are interested In the mat
ter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
WIhKING AT SOCIAL EVIL
NAY LOSE MAYORS JOBS

Topeka Kas. Nov. 23.--Suits were
,r1,,'' " = H.,r,,,,,' ,om,raS 1,ta,',,, I,
20 Gust from Office Mayors Finley Ross
OF Wichita end Potter Everhardy OF
LeavcnwOrth and Co deprive these
license Joints and disordcrly houses
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
I'M. c. D. BORDEN LEADS
WITH A RESTORATION
OF THE 1903 SCHEDULE
Manufacturers Association Follows Suit After
Conference with Labor Men

Mayor Coughn Arranged Give g 900 Operatives and
Employers Chance to Reach Agreement Instead Of Pre-
eiptang Another Big Strike Beginning Next Monday.
Borden Mills Employ 5000 Operatives and Are Outside
the Association Effect In This State Expected to Be
Beneficial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-23
Silver Drops.

London Nov. 23-Thc price ~ silver
fell e-lsd. TO 32d. per ounce IN the mar
ket today. Tho decline was attributed
20 forced selling and not to any special
feature The tone Of the market was
uncertain.