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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

United states Commissioner William p.
Cross dismissed the conspiracy complaints
this morning against the Cinnamon who
were recently smuggled into this port on
the Frolic and the white men alleged TO
have been connected with the smuggling
operations.
The complaints against the white men
were dismissed because there are similar
complaints against them in Boston; but
the Chinese were found not guilty of any
conspiracy.
The hearing on the sufficiency OF the
complaints was held at i0;3o this morning
in the office of the clerk OF the United
states court.
Various authorities relating 10 conspira-
ces were quoted and the matter thor
oughly threshed out by Il. 8. District At
torney Charles A. Wilson and by j. Je-
rome Hahn of this city and Harvey III.
Pratt Of Boston, who represented the de-
PENDANTS
Mr.. Wilson did not think a Chinaman
was liable TO criminal proceedings for en-
tering this country unlawfully. He said
that congress had provided for the de-
portation OF Chinese as the only penalty.
The only question. he thought was
whether the Chinese. In entering this
country together. had thus united in a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
POLITICIANS TURN EYES
NOW TO POLICE BOARD

The politicians are again turning their
attention. now that the election is over
and the smoke has cleared away. to the
question or a police commissioners for this
city TO succeed Col Harold ]. Gross.
Before election. certain liquor dealers
approached one or more candidates for
aldermen and sought 20 commit them 90
the supplanting of Mr.. Gross, and to en-
list them under the banner Of Chief Of Po-
lice Frank A. Matthews.
1t Is not positively known to what ex'
tent the chief Of police was concerned
personally In their activity. IL 80 known
however. that they were hard at work
against Mr.. Gross even as early as the
Democratic caucuses aud again at the
Republican caucuses.
The results last Tuesday have not been
so satisfactory as they expected. Alder
man Barney In the Second ward has been
defeated Overwhelmingly. not carrying n
single district Ia the ward and he will
be succeeded by "A Democratic alderman.
former Councilman Peterson. who, need
less 10 say, 10 rot n ring man and who
Will not stand for ring measures.
In the Third ward Alderman Dunn has
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

defeat was 2s,S2s with only 1896 votes in
favor OF IL.
CALIFORNIA.
San Francisco, Nov. Sat midnight
returns were still incomplete. only 1858
precincts out OF total of 2l74 i'm the
state having reported. These give Gill
lette, r., sl.o73: Bell. D.. 1901; Langion,
lette, r.. N,O73; Bell, D., 1907; Dangdon,
Ind, 2s5s0.
Chairman Stone OF the Republican state
central committee, estimates Gillette's
plurality at 10000
The Democratic committee was not yet
ready TO concede Gillette's election.
The fuller returns published today do
not materially change the first showing.
and the indications are that the Repub-
lican party has elected its state ticket
from top to bottom, Gillett il elected
governor by plurality exceeding 1000.
A solid Republican delegation has been
elected to congress. the majorities being
In some cases equal to those OF the
Roosevelt year. The Republican candi-
are elected by big majorities.
MONTANA.
Helena, Mont, Nov s-Reports from
every county I'm the state indicate that the
legislature which will elect senator to
succeed Senator W. A. Clark. will con-
sist OF 81 Republicans and 43 Democrats,
giving the Republicans a majority of II
on Joint ballot.
The latest figures on the state ticket do
not make any change I'm the estimate Civ
ing Pray (R 5000 plurality for Congress
man. While the count In Silver Bow has
not been completed. the returns so far in
dicatc that Walsh CD will carry II by
less than 1000. whereas IL was the expecta .
tion that he would have not less than
5000. There have been surprises for the
Republicans also. some counties that have
been depended upon TO send Republicans
to the Legislature sending Democrats. In
Lewis and Clark County. which has not
gone Republican in years. the Democrats
lost everything except a justice and n.
constable.
KANSAS.
Topeka, Kss.. Nov. S.-Both Republi-
cans and Democrats today were stlll
Continued on Page SKI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
FINDS BIG BLACK PEARL
HIDDEN IN CLAMSHEl |

New York, Nov S-Frank WINNER. a
young man OF No. i03 Willis avenue, the
Bronx. is passionately fond OF clans and
for the past few days his friends have
been congratulating him upon his appe-
tte. WINNER is barber, In n shop at
No. 333 Willis avenue.
While enjoying a luncheon of bivalves
q few days ago at his home WINNER sud-
: denly stopped eating
There Is something besides a clam in
this" he said 10 his mother. as he placed
upon the table a big shell and took from
II a round black object almost as big
az an acorn.
IL was smooth and glossy and he care
fully placed II in one Of his pockets on
his way To work he stopped at pawn
brokers' shop on Third avenue and show
Cd him his find The man first glanced at
II carelessly then examined II with care,
aud finally said:
"Tn give YOU $3.50 for that. IL is very
fine black pearl
WINNER refused the offer. He still has
the pearl. which he intends TO offer to a
Maiden lane jewelleJ.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

/, conspiracy against the United States. He
believed that the complaints were sum
cient in regard TO the white men. but
doubted that this was true in regard 10
the celestials.
Mr.. Pratt intimate0 that the Boston
apthorities had a special purpose in bring
ing these complaints probably in order
that more bail be required for the China
men.
The attorney stated that il there was
airy conspiracy the crime was committed
In the Providence river; and that place
being In Mr.. Wilson's Jurisdiction, II was
his business. and not that OF the Boston
officials. to make the complaints.
y. Jerome Hahn also argued that there
was no substantial concrete crime with
which the Chinese could be charged.
Mr.. Wilson then stated that early in
the morning ne had received a message
from Assistant District Attorney Lewis OF
Massachusetts, requesting him 10 ask for
a continuance: but Mr.. Wilson said that
he had forgotten TO do SO.
We'll, it's too late aow,' said Com
missioner Cross .ttt-tsttt.
Inspector Augustus p. Schel OF Boston,
who was partly responsible for the COM
plants WAS not present at the hearing
Attorney James E. Leach of Boston, rep
resenting some OF the defendants. was
present, but took no part in the proceed
ings. q 49, "a h Z
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

Boss Braytons Republican state ma
chine has not yet recovered from the
staggering blow dealt IL last Tuesday by
the states aroused electorate.
IL doesn't yet know where IL Is at. nor
where IL is going TO land finally.
The struggle over the United States
senatorship, which Is now transferred 70
the new legislature. and 10 the 5s mem
bers who have refused 10 express them
selves on the vital question OF the sue
cessorship TO Senator George Peabody
Wetmore. is uppermost In all minds.
The Democrats made II an issue, more
than two-thirds OF the people OF the stat
indorsed the Democratic position, and
FLY a sixth of them voted to return Sem
AIR .Metmore.
The only definite and admitted declara-
tion made In favor OF Col. Colt was by
the electors In Bristol. which represents
about one-eightieth Of the states popuia-
tion. The colonel has done much for the
town, and one OF the largest plants OF
the United States Rubber company. OF
which he is president. Is located there
II Is understood that efforts TO In
duce senator. wetmore TO seek to
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
SENATOR OEPEW WILL
RETURN TO NEW YORK HOME

Ardsey on Hudson. n. Y, Nov. SIT
was learned yesterday that Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew. who has been spend
ing the summer and fall at the James
Cunningham Bishop villa at Ardsley.
where he went to recuperate his lost
health, intends to move TO his town house
in Manhattan on November Is. lie in
tends to leave for Washington on Decem-
ber /, and says he will he In his seat when
the United States senate convenes.
Senator Depew now spends most of his
time playing golf on the Ardsley Casino
links. taking long automobile cross-coun-
try trips and attending dinner parties.
He has greatly improved In health. Sew
eral nights ago he was "A guest at a
dinner party at the home OF Gen Howard
Carroll, and as he was leaving the guests
gathered around him and cheered him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
TWO VESSELS. ARE
STRANDED DuR|NG
HEAVY WIND STORM

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov. s.-The
strong northerly wind which prevailed
during the night drove two vessels ashore,
according TO reports received at Vineyard
Haven today. The British schooner AL
bertha, Halifax for New York with lum-
ber, was forced aground on Hedge Fencs
Shoai. she was foated To-Day and pro-
ceeded. It was not thought that she suf-
fered any damage.
The second schooner driven ashore was
the Mopang. which had been loading clay
at Gay Head The high wind sent the
vessel on the beach and today she was
reported as being full OF water. The tug
Orion left here to assist her.
The schooner Rebeccs Palmer. bound
from Norfolk to Boston, arrived here to-
day reporting the carrying away OF her
foretopmast. during the ncrtherly storm
off shinnecock yesterday. In falling the
topmast tore the foressil badly. Tempo
rary repairs will be made hssA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
ROOSEVELT IN
LETTER DECLARES
PARSONS 4 TRUMP

New York. Nov. s-Henry Clews today
gave out the following letter which he re-
ceived from President Roosevelt In reply
to telegram OF congratulations on the
outcome OF the election:
Dear Mr. Clews--I have received your
telegram. No man is TO be more cong,a,S
ulated than your son-in-law (Herbest
Parsohs). what a trump he is and what
mixture of devotion to high IDEAL and
resolute. practical common sense and effi-
cheney he has displayed.
Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
WILL INVESTIGATE EMPLOYMENT
OF MECHANICS ON ISTnMUS

Washington, Nov. S.-whlle on the 18TH
mus Of Panama. President Roosevelt will
look into conditions affecting the en-
ployement Of mechanics, data concerning
which has been furnished by President
Gompers and Vice President O'C6nne1 of
the American Federation OF Labor. Mr..
O'Connell talked with tho president today
particularly about the machlnists, about
sthmus.
II is alleged that the eight-hour law
respecting this class of labor fs being
violated and President Roosevelt was ask
ed To take up this and various other mat
tors affecting the housing. transportation,
etc OF the men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
WAS
GIVEN L YEARS
Charged With Murder of vessela the Jury Found Him Guilty of
Manslaugher After Able Defence by Attorney Williams and
Court Imposed Penalty Today OF Eight Years Less Than
Maximum.

record previous 20 the commission OF the
crime.
on Aug. 10. Ricciolino and one Rossi,
who keeps a saloon on Lilly street had
a dispute over money. Ricciolino claims
he WAS roughly handled in the saloon,
and that after he left he found that he
was wrong in regard 10 the amount OF
money he owed Rossi and went back to
correct the mistake.
3 There was another mix-up ON his arri-
val. In which Nessalla was shot; and he
died soon after
Riccioiino claimed that no did the
shooting i'm self-defence. and asserted
that he was i'm fear of himself being kill
ed by persons in the saloon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
Y0AKUM ELECTED CHAIRMAN
Or ROCK ISLAND DIRECTORATE

New York. Nov. S--The first meeting OF
the board OF directors OF the Rock Island
company since the annual meeting of the
stockholders was held In this city today.
b. r. Yoakum was elected chairman OF
the board; Robert Mather was reelected
president +. c. Briggs, vice president,
secretary and treasurer In successor TO
Daniel c. Reid In the latter two offices,
and J. j. Quinlan was elected vice-presi-
dent aud assistant secretary and assistant
treasurer
Mr. Yoakum succeeds Mr.. Reid as chair
man OF the board. The following were
elected members Of the finance committee:
w II. Moore. chairman: Robert Mather.
D. c. Reid, J " Moore and r. II. Yoa-
kum
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
SENATORIAL SITUATION
CON TIMES BIG PUZZLE

round out his career with an am
bassadorship to some one OF the
powers OF Europe have not yet been
abandoned. and that his retirement
from the struggle voluntarily, with the
injunction to his friends TO accept the
decision OF the party caucus, Ia ear
nestly sought
There is nothing. however. to indi-
cate that he rs not still @ candidate
and Col Cole hasn't publicly an
noupced that he desires election
II Is pointed out. however. that he
received with every appearance OF cor
diality and gratitude the delegation
from Bristol that serenaded him cleo
tion night and announced that II wac
for him for the United States senate
and reference in made to his decision
TO reduce the hours of labor, his eift
OF new high school to his town, his
banouetting of baseball team In
Woonsocket and contributions 70 many
worthy charities, not all of which.
however perhaps need be regarded az
significant
tas ssps sIai. asgss2s Nss@9ss 'lsis'I
when he intimates that there Is no OPP
position within the Repu oll.nn ranks
10 his anroLnssd candidoc for reelcc-
ton.
There no earthly doubt that the words
IT am not a candidate" from Col. Colt
would be hailed with intense relief by the
people OF Newport, who have declared for
Wetmore. and by Mr.. Wetmore himself;
and of course they would be gratifying 10
the northern section OF the state, which
voted almost unanimously for the Dem
ocratic and Lincoln parties because they
were pledged to support Col Robert II. T..
Goddard.
It is not generally thought likely, how
ever, that any definite announcement will
be made by anybody until all Of the sus-
ceptible members of the next general as
sembly have been sounded as TO the
strength OF their convictions and the sim
certify OF their attachment 10 popular
ideals.
Strange things have happened politically
in Rhode Island: and it's peculiar system
of government lends itself to even strang-
er things. AS long as the present prob
lem remains unsolved there will be un-
rest I'm all the camps. and popular pres
sure upon the legislators who have either
no convictions on the senatorship or no
courage TO express them will continue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

Judge Tanner today sentenced Antonio
Ricciolino TO II years i'm states prison for
the killing OF Antonio Vessella on Aug. Is.
The maximum sentence for mansIaugh-
ter. OF which offense the jury found Ric-
ciolino guilty is 20 years.
Ricciolino was indicted for murder;
but the jury that for four days. heard
testimony on both sides. found the pris-
oner guilty OF the lesser offense, after an
exceptionally able defence made I'm his
behalf by Attorney James a. Williams.
Today Mr.. Williams made very earn
est plea for his client II was admitted
by the police that the prisoner had a good
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
BOSTON BOY BEGGED
AND SENT BACK HOME

John Powers. aged rs. was taken into
custody last evening IN the Third district.
lie told Lieut. Robblee that he had
run away from his home IN Charlestown,
Mass and walked most OF tho WAY 10
this city ON arrival here he begged food
and slept ont nights.
lie Was returned To- his home tOdav b.
Probation Officer Wallace.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

1t is the belief of observers familiar by long experience
with such matters that votes bought and
rupon money spent by Boss Brayons machine Tues
day than at any election before held in this
Reports from all parts of the where such things
possible might best the interests of Boss Brayons
candidates confirm the general belief and the inside
o Republican politics who himself annually handles small
received directly from Boss Brayton today admitted that
the total expended by the Republicans this year for
corrupt purposes exceeded the Doodle flood of the
notorious Adrch campaign Of two years ago. which known
amounted to not less than SI5o,ooo.
The is authority for the statement that of
the deeply and earnestly desirous of the of the
Republican ticket had stated in effect that he would place
the of his total contribution if that
end desired would be accomplished
1t is we'll understood ALSO that very generous slice of
Standard Oil and other trust available; and is
said that these big interests closely allied with Senator dh
and his policies we'll the personal ambitions involved
compelled this election open larger barrels proper
onaey then before because of the big industries
in this state previously generous their financial support
either refused give aid whatever greatly reduced the
size of their checks.
Continued Page Ten.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
CHAMBER WILL HAVE
OVER $4,000 PLURALITY

New York. Nov. S.-With nearly COM
plete returns from 81 OF the 81 counties in
the state. Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, the
Democratic and independence league can
didatc for lieutenant governor has lead
over NJ. Linn Bruce, the Republican cam
didate OF 2o,e37.
The missing counties are Essex, IIanlii-
Fulton, Monroe. Rockland and Yates.
Estimated returns from Orange county
give Bruce plurality of 2766 and an esti-
mate from Monroe credits Bruce with a
lead OF 5000 over Chanler
These figures. deducted. from Chanler 5
whole plurality leaves him with lead
OF 1i.29l with eight counties still to be
heard from.
The returns are coming In extremely
slow and the remainder of the state tick
ct is far from being as near complete as
is the total for lieutenant governor and
the possibility of forecasting The proba-
BILE result consequently so much more diff
ficult.
Chairman Connors OF the Democratic
state committee today issued call for a
meeting OF the full committee TO be held
at the Victoria hotel IN this city tomor-
row.
The object OF the meeting is to devise
plans Ito safeguard the interests of the
Democratic state ticket"
Timothy l.. Woodruff. chairman OF the
Republican state committee was at head
quarters today. He said he was not IN a
position to make any statement and
would make no claims or concessions.
Various deductions are drawn from the
figures received at the state headquarters.
Some figure Bruce as running away be-
hind Chanler. while the figures received
here show the two candidates about even
with several counties TO be heard from.
No one at headquarters was today able
10 explain how tho Republican candidates
OF the state ticket below Bruce can be
elected. The probability is now that the
Republican campaign managers will mako
no move until the official canvass which
begins next Tuesday
The count In Queens county is under
investigation BY the office OF the state
attorney general. The reason for II Is
unknown.
Charles r. Murphy, leader of Tammany
Hall, was asked IL he was satisfied with
the result OF tho election. II am not"
he replied. II wanted the head Of the
ticket elected"
Are YOU satisfied with Tammany's
work." he was asked.
Yes. we did our part, all we could do"
he replied
When asked what the occasion was for
state Chairman Connors' call for a meet.
ing OF the Democratic state committee.
MIR. Murphy said The upstate count r.
very close and tho meeting will be for the
purpose OF guarding the interests OF The
Democratic state ticket"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
COURT LOWERS
$50 VERDICT
TO TEN CENTS

Judge Baker, while holding in tho
case of the Bourne & Son Piano com
pany We. Fred Gauthier that the Jury
was justified in finding that the title
60 piano was in the plaintiff vet
declares an award I'm favor OF the
piano company for t35 damages eX-
cessive.
Unless plaintiff Will remit all but
an award Of ten cents. defendant Will
have n new trial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
CREDITORS OF GRANITE
COMPANY GET DIVIDEND

\ final dividend OF 2ls per cent. was
declared this morning by Referee in
Bankruptcy Barrows in the case OF the
westerly Granite company. making a to-
tai dividend Of i7is per cent for the cred.
itors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
COMMITTEES TO MEET

Three city council committees will meet
tomorrow-the city property committee at
II, the committee on lights at 2. and the
committee appointed 60 regulate the sal
aries " clerks IN the ci,y's employ at {
o'clock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

been reelected He's personal friend
OF Chief Matthews: but whether he would
favor the chief TO police commissioner
ship and thus deprive him possibly OF the
benefits Of the police pension FUND and his
25 years service I'm tho department for d
paltry salary increase OF only $500 a year
for three years. Is another question.
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
THE SAME OLD STORY Of
WOMAN WITH 4 HAMMER

Mrs Terence Slocum. employed In the
OGorman market. this morning struck
her thumb with a hammer while opening
, box Of tea. A. result the ambulance
was called and she was convc sed I'm IL TO
her home at $50 Pine street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
CORRUPTION fund
FAR THE BIGGEST
BOSS EVER SPENT
"Men Higher Up" Put No Limit
On Size of Barrel

Country Towns Flooded With Doodle That i'm Some
Instances Was SO Openly Used to Debauch the
Electorate That No Pretence Was Made of Conceal
ment From Democratic Observers, and in Bray
toms Own Town Princey Sum Was Expended to
Overcome What Appeared to Be Certain Victory
of the Decent Citizenship
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08
MICHIGAN.

Detroit. Mich. Nov s-with but one
precinct TO be heard from today William
u. Thompson, ID has defeated Mayor
George r. Codd CRD for reelection 10y a
majority OF 334l. The vote against the pro-
posed new franchise for the Detrol,
United railway. advocated by Mayor Codd
and generally accredited with causing his
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-08

Cases Against Them and the
Crew Dismissed

Counsel Contended That the Only Penalty Provided
for Unlawful Entry Is Deportation and That No
Crime Was Committed, While in the Case of the
Crew Similar Charges Against Them Are Pend
ing I'm Boston Courts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-02-01
SHERlFF'S SALE.

Jackson Hardware Company VS.. e.. S.
Donnell and A. A. Burnham. I, the un.
dersigned, sheriff of Rankin County.
Mississippi, will, on Monday, the sth day
of February A. D. 1906, between the
hours of eleven o'clock a. m. and four
o'clock p. M, sell at auction, to the
highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the
court house door, at Brandon, Rankin
County, Mississippi. the following des.
cribed property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the herein.
after mentioned writ and all costr, to.wit:
The SEA of swA and sH of sex, section
FL, and SEA Of nw4 and mel of sw4
and SIX sw4 and SEA section II, and
sw4 swH section q, and nwA mex,
section z8, all In township 3, range
5. east, all being and lying in Ran.
kin County, Mississippi, said
property having been levied on BY me on
the 2oth day of December, A. D. zoos, as
the property of A. A. Burnham, one of the
defendants, by virtue of a writ of execu.
ton issued in The above styled case by R.
F. Brown. circuit clerk of Rankin County,
Mississippi, on the 22nd day of December
A. d. 1905. Witness my signature, this
the 2oth day of December, ID. zoos.
J. L. BUCHANAN, Sheriff.
Wells & Wells, Attorneys for Plaintiffs.