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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
DUNN To BRING
CITY SOLICITOR
Up To SCRATCH

Alderman John c. Dunn said today that
he was tired OF having communications
passing back and forth between the city
council eight-hour day committee and
the machine city solicitor; and he has
called meeting OF the committee for
next Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Dunn recently received a communi- -
cation from Col Baker I'm reply TO the re-
quest OF the committee that he prepare n
resolution to be presented TO the general
assembly asking for the eight-ho day.
In his communication Col Baker tells
the committee that its request is too gen
eral and asks for more definite informa-
tion.
Alderman Dunn does not agree with
him that the request was too general
but considers IL an attempt Of the city
solicitor 10 dodge the committees re-
quest In the interest Of the Brayton ma
chine and city hall ring.
At the meeting next Tuesday the al
derman will present the communication
10 his committee and will urge his as
sociates 20 direct Mr.. Baker. I'm a definite
way that Will not be too general" 10 ap-
pear before the general assembly and ask
that the city be given the necessary au-
thority 20 grant the eight-hour day.
Alderman Dunn this morning said:
THE eight-hour day is something we
are going TO have. something we must
have; and / see no need OF any further
lodging. as II will do no good"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

vision for firemen and policemen who
wish to attend divine service on Sunday.
and reasonable free time at stated inter-
walls. subject to the requirements OF
high standard of discipline and efficiency
in said departments; an eight-bour day
for city employees; the appointment Of a
competent committee OF disxnterested
business men mot members of the city
council nor officers of public service COR
porations) to investigate and report upon
equitable rates for gas. electric lighting
and power telephone Service and water.
furnished to the public. Our public SER
vice corporations enjoy monopolies and fix
, charges at will. 1t may be found that
said corporations can well afford TO re-
duce rates.
II also advocate requiring the street
railway companies to keep an account
Of their gross earnings within the city
and pay the city its just share thereof
Said gross earnings are now reckoned
on the basis that the proportion Of tracks
in the city bears TO all the street car
tracks In the state. The city may in
crease in population and commerce; but
the return OF gross earnings depends upon
trackage until this system OF accounting
is changed. \
"I believe in licenses for motormen; re-
vision OF the transfer ticket system, spe-
cial rates for school children and teach-
cient car fenders--it is suggested that the
public observe the Tenders on the Rhode
Island company's cars--the car frame apd
an iron bar projecting. any living thing
struck may be killed before the fender
operates requiring the company TO put
more cars in service during the rush
hours. especially in wet weather.
81 also believe I'm the adoption OF a
rule OF procedure in the city council.
whereby any member may, after due no.
tice. require committees to report.
These and other matters too numer-
Gus 10 mention here require attention on
the part OF the mayor and city council.
II believe also that the mayor could
serve the public 10 good advantage. by
selecting an advisory board OF public
spirited citizens mot members OF the city
counciD. representing our commercial and
financial interests. public utilities and
labor 10 confer with him on public mat
ters.
The citycouncil has for many years past
been unduly Influenced by the Boss and
the system that is now on trial In the
present campaign the forces OF reform are
operating independently OF party lines.
Again thanking the Democratic party
for the opportunity TO be OF service to the
city. and hoping that the campaign will
be conducted on dlgnihed but aggressive
lines, I remain yours truly.
PATRICK J. MCCARTHY"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
WHAT IS GOING ON AT The
UNIVERSITY ON THE HILL

The 1909 team Yesterday defeated the
football team from Moses Brown school
by a score Of TO o. RiX. the former
Dartmouth star, who is coaching the
Brown school eleven, refereed the game
and rather favored his own eleven.
only one match was played yesterday
afternoon In the nistournament, Tur-
ner defeating Landers in the third round
of the singles. 60. so.
The Vaudeville club. formed last year
and which proved such a success. has
been reorganized and viii soon hold pre-
limianry trials. Next Monday at p. m.
the club will meet in room of the Union
to arrange a program for the coming
wear
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
SHELDON OWES
100000; ASSETS
ARE ONLY $4,000

According TO James r. Phetteplace. VINO
was appointed receiver Of the brokerage
and banking business OF Edward y. Shell
don. by Judge Brown on oct. ). the liza
blites of the company are $4,000 and the
assets $500.
Mr Phetteplace will make iull state
ment TO the court within a short time.
Judge Brown i'm the United States court
this morning. on petition OF three Of Mr..
Sheldon's creditors aoiudged linn bank
rupt: and Referee Barrows Will now be
given charge OF his business
The amount of the liabilities is far in
excess of what was expected. end the
great difference between the liabilities
and the assets came as a great surprise 10
local circles, as the failure was not
thought to be so large.
The only creditors whose names are
made public are Robert Kelly. Henry A.
Barker and DR.. Charles w. Higgins,
whose respective claims are $3.50. 5000 and
$34. the latter being for medical services.
Referee Chester w. Barrows Will call a
creditors meeting in the near future.
when a trustee will be elected to look
after the bankrupts affairs, and MIR.
Phetteplace will probably be chosen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
BRADY AND GRACE
AT ANOTHER GAME

There are many interesting rumors
aioat on the eve OF the adjourned session
OF the state branch OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor TO be held tomorrow.
II is stated that. through Messrs Brady
and Grace. and at the orders OF Boss
Brayton. the Republicans are planning TO
have the action of the state branch at
the convention in Pawtucket, denouncing
the Republican party. rescinded.
The members OF the Typographical
union. as well as a large number Of the
labor men I'm other organizations, state
that they are ready for any such attempt:
and that any one who ventures 10 start
anything OF this kind will be censured.
The members of the convention remem-
Der the despicable act OF the ColtPerry
organ at the last convention i'm trying 20
prevent the adoption of the resolutions by
violating its promise 10 supply printed
copies. The labor men saw through the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
HEAVY SHOWERS
FLOOD STREETSANO
DELAY TRAFFIC

New York, oct % "A series OF showers
OF unusual severity swept over New York
York and vicinity early today, flooding
streets and making travel extremely diff
hcult At some points traffic was en-
tirely suspended for time.
The tracks OF the New York, New
Haven and Hartford and OF the Harlem
llyision OF the New York Central railroad
in the borough Of the Bronx. were sub
merged and during the morning rush
hcurs all incoming trains were delayed.
From Mount Vernon almost 20 the Har-
lem river the New Haven tracks were
buried 10 the depth OF from one 20 two
feet and floating ties and other debris
blocked the line.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

The monument erected by the Society
OF Colonial Wars upon the site of the
Great Swamp fight in South Kingstown
was unveiled this morning at ll:3O! and
a historical address was delivered by Hon
r. G. Hazard. donor OF the land. at 3 p.
m. I'm Memorial hall. Peace Dale.
The first steps for the monument were
taken by the general assembly OF the So
ciety OF Colonial Wars at its triennial
meeting in Plymouth i'm 1902.
At that time II was proposed 10 erect
memorial TO mark the site of the fight,
and a committee, consisting OF Rev.
George Madison Bodge, d. D., Henry
Morton Lowering, Dawes Eliot Furness.l
Edward Willard Howe, James Wells Hull,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
JACOB|NS FACE
HARD FIGHT IN
SIXTH WARD

The Colt-Perry organs political man
ipulator and his understudy and side
partner Thomas j. Dorney, alleged Dem
ocratic member OF the state returning
board, were active in the Sixth ward last
evening.
They conferred with Councilman VIII
liam F. Sears. whose store they reached
in a hack: and then the three went 70
a well-known saloon. where IT is under
stood the conference was continued.
Both sides are taking out nomination
papers for their council tickets; and the
Democrats assert that. Notwithstanding
the normal Republican plurality Of nearly
$50 in the ward. the Republicans are bad
ly frightened.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
DR.. CHAPLIN HAS
HARD PROBLEM
TO SOLVE NOW

The tramp Boston bull dog that attack
ed Frank Flavin of North Attleboro yes
terday morning on North Main street
biting him in the hand when he attempt
ed TO defend himself had rabies
Mr.. Flavin when reporting the matter
TO the health authorities yesterday, stated
that the dog also bit a girl whose iden-
tity he did not know. The authorities are
anxious 10 find her. as she should receive
treatment al the Pasteur institute.
The question now faces Superintendent
of Health Chaplin as TO whether he would
be justified in having the city pay the ex-
penses OF Mr.. Flavin at the Pasteur in
stitute, where he will go. as he is a non
resident OF this city, although he was bit
ten here.
DR.. Chaplin does not think the town OF
North Attleboro. nor any other town,
would pay the expenses of a Providence
resident under similar circumstances.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
ATTACK ON GARDNER
BOOMERANG ON COLT

The characteristic attack made by Boss
Brayton, through the Colt-Perry organ.
on Colonel Robert II. /. Goddard and Hon.
Rathbone Gardner. regarding their atti-
tude toward the laboring classes has
proved a boomerang OF the most damag-
ing nature 10 its sponsors.
Not only did Colonel Goddard. last eve
ming at Westerly, unequivocally brand the
statements made as absolute falsehoods.
but the members OF the Textile Workers
union confirm his denial, and further show
that IT was Colonel Samuel +. Colt. the
Republican candidate for United States
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

senator and not Hon. Rathbone Gardner
who was responsible for the injunction
secured by the American Woolen company
against picketers at the time OF the strike
Mr. Gardner, II is pointed out by the
members of the union, acted simply as the
attorney for Colonel Colts corporation.
and, as any other reputable attorney
would have done. applied for the iniunc-
ton on the instructions Of his employers;
and against Colonel Colt and his corpora
tion alone. therefore the textile workers
have their grievance
Continued on Page Three1
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
49 W0RKMEN ARE
RESCUED AT SEA
Were Barge That Blown Into the Ocean by Furious Hurricane
Nine Other Barges Filled With Workmen We're Also Carried
Far Out to Sea and Are Believed to Have Gone Down m
All On Board Four Steamers Do Good Work Saving Life

houseboat went 10 pieces in the raging
sea and thirty 10 forty men were killed
In the crash. Dusenbury says nine other
boats working on the extension at Long
Key went TO sea with barge No 4 He
has no intelligence of their fate and fears
for their safety.
Officers of the rescuing steamer Jennie
say that they heard cries for help Thurs
day night and following the direction of
the sounds came upon lot OF men float
ing in the sea clinging 20 logs lumber
and small RATS. Boats were lowered and
the 40 men brought here were rescued
Three other steamers, using search
lights came on the scene and assisted In
saving life. How many they rescued was
not ascertained by those aboard the
steamer Jennie.
Continued on page SIX
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

game at once; and, fortunately, the Typos
had copy OF their resolutions at hand.
and thus the resolution passed
The other resolutions are 10 come up ~
the meeting tomorrow; and the same
agencies are scheming for their defeat.
The convention tomorrow will be larger
than was the former one. since all the
unions have sent larger delegations Many
OF the delegates have been sounded by
Brayton agents as TO the way they feel
toward the resolutions with an idea Of
pledging them TO vote against anything
that might censure the Republican party:
but the present standing of Messrs Brady
and Grace among the intelligent and hon
est laboring men is such that those sin
cerely seeking to advance the cause OF
good government and civic decency say
they do not believe these two men can
put through any such action as is de-
sired by the masters they serve.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
MEMORIAL
Of SWAMP FIGHT

Francis Henry Appleton, Edward Webster
McGlenen. all OF Massachusetts; Prof.
Wilfred NJ. Munro, Hon Rowland G.. HaZ-
ard, William Watts Sherman, Gen. Hun
ter c. White and Hon. Arthur w. Dennis
Of Rhode Island, was appointed to carry
out the project.
The memorial is a shaft OF granite 20
feet long, 2l9 feet wide at the base and
feet wide at the top. 1t is rough cut,
just as IT came from the quarry. and as
set, rises rs feet from the ground.
Four cornerstones. representing the four
colonies OF Massachusetts,. Plymouth.
Rhode Island and Connecticut, mark the
boundaries. Appropriate inscriptions are
on the monument and cornerstones
Continued on page TwoO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

Key West. Fla. oct. 2O.-The Austrian
steamer Jennie. Capt. Dudnich bound
from Gulf port for Genoa has called at
this port to land 40 workmen picked UP
at sea near the Bahama coast, 160 miles
from Key West. The men were part OF a
force OF $50 workirgmen Belonging 10
barge No. 4. engaged on east coast extern
sion work.
Most Of the others were either killed or
drowned I'm the storm early Thursday.
Nine other barges crowded with workrnen
engaged in extension work were at sea
with barge No. 4. There Is no news OF
them and II Is feared all were lost.
w. r. Dusenbury. one OF the engineers.
saved by the steamer Jennie, says the
storm struck barge No. al 5 o'clock,
Thursday morning. One hour later the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
THREE LITTLE BREAKS
DISCOVERED BY POLICE

Patrolman VI. NJ. Willard al $3.50 this
morning discovered that the saloon OF
Gallogly & Harrington al 4s1 Eddy street
had been broken into. Cigars valued at
$50 and pennies were stolen.
Patrolman j. f. Henry at 1855 this
morning discovered that Edward Nc
Kenny's plumbing shop at 5S7 Eddy street
had been broken into. Nothing was miss
ing.
Patroman II. RI. Rowe at 12:55 this
morning discovered that Beckett Bros. >
saloon at 10 Dorrance street had been
broken into. Nothing was taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
TUNNEL PLANS CANNOT
Be READY TILL JANUARY

The city engineering department has
made layout OF the land in the vicinity
90 the proposed East Side tunnel: and
the work will next be started on the
plan.
As the department Is devotng only its
spare time TO the matter, City Engineer
Otis f. Clapp does not think the plan
will be finished until January.
Mr.. Clapp is unable TO give an estimate
OF the cost Of the tunnel, and says he
cannot yet compare II with the estimated
cost OF the Francis easy-grade street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
BAER SUES LOOM WORKS
FOR SERIOUS INJURIES

Adam George Baer OF Clinton, Mass,
has sued the Crompton q Knowles Loom
works TO recover $4,000 for personal in
iuries received on Feb. 27 while az work
cleaning a drill. He got tangled up in
the betting. his shoulder was severely
sprained. his right forearm fractured
and his hand and fingers badly lacerated.
w. II. Champlin is his attorney
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
ATTACHED FRANKS PROPERTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Saul VI. Cohen OF this city
allege that Samuel Frank. also OF this
city. has broken promises made TO them.
thereby causing them damages 20 the
amount Of 5000: and this morning they
filed writ OF attachment on the defend
ants property to that amount
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
PROF. KENT ADDRESSED
THE BIBLICAL INSTITUTE

Prof Charles Foster Kent PhD., Of
Yale addressed the Providence Biblical
institute at Manning hall, Brown univer-
sity last evening on The Value of Pal
estianian Geography in Bible study"
In the course OF his address the speaker
told number OF his personal experiences
during his trip 10 Palestine. and strongly
advised any who intended to start the
subject OF Bible study TO make themselves
familiar with the geography OF the Holy
Land
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
JUDGE WRIGHT RECEIVER

Judge Nathan NJ. Wright was today ap-
pointed receiver OF the rents and profits
OF the property involved In the suit Of
Christopher l.. Holden et al vs. Emery
F.. Thurber et al. In the equity division
Of the superior court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
FAMOUS ABBEY CHURCH
At SELBY, ENC, RUINED BY FIRE

Selby Eng. oct 2O.-The famous old
Abbey church here known ne Selby Abbey
Is a total ruin. the result Of n fire which
broke out in the organ chamber at mid
night Only the bare walls are left
Selby Abbey was regarded as one OF the
finest monastic churches in England
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
TWO RECEIVERS ARE NAMED

The petition OF complaint In the case Of
Samuel Markof ct al. VS. Gardner T. Mil
Ter, for the appointment OF receivers wss
granted by Judge Brown today. and
Browning u. Nuklnon and Earl T. Blan-
chard were appointed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
MINOR OFFENDERS GET
TASTE OF STERN JUSTICE

In the district court toaayJeAH-Alliek X
was fined s. and costs for larceny OF cloth
valued at 10 cents from the United states
Finishing company
Michael Mcmahon was sent TO the
workhouse for one year for vagrancy.
Mary Madden and Henry Johnson we're
each fined $40 and costs for misconduct.
Ann Mcguire was fined $50 and costs
and given ten days imprisonment for SELL
ing liquor illegally. and appealed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
MERCURY STOOD
WAY Up At 70
THIS MORNING

At 10 o'clock this morning the thermom-
eter registered 90 This high temperature
is due TO a storm that settled on the Car
olina coast. and cooler weather will fol-
low.
Rain is promised for tonight. but fair
weather tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
SUES CITY FOR $4,000

Albert W. Warren has sued Walter L.
Clarke. city treasurer. 10 recover $1,000 for
injuries received by his son. Chester NJ
Warren. on April H. when he fell into a
cespool on Terrace avenue. w. X. Champ
lin Is his attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
STILL IN SAME POSITION

Baltimore, Oct. 20.-A despatch from
Cape Henry says that the whaleback
barge Berkshire, which yesterday was
reported adrift OFF Virginia Beach. was
still In the same position this morning
She carries a crew OF six men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
FILTER BED BOTTOM LAID

The bottom OF one OF the new filter beds
at the Pettaconsett pumping station Is IN,
and the other rs also nearly laid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
WANTS $4,000 RAILROAD MONEY

Hattie c. Wetherell has sued the Rhode
Island company for $1,000 for injuries re-
ceived in a collision on July 5. II. c. Cur
tbs is her attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
FILLING HOPE RESERVOIR

About II 2-3 feet Of water have been let
into the Hope reservoir thus far.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20

Candidate for Mayor Declares Strongly
for Reforms Calculated to Improve the Public
Service, to Curb Grasping Corporations, Mon6po.
lies and to Force Them to Recognize Their Re-
sponsibilities to the Public, for Eight-Hour Day
and New Ticket Transfer System, and DenOunces
Boss Domination
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
ARRANGE PROGRAM
WINsLoW POST G. A. r. OF AGEN-
cY WILL OBSERVE ME-
MORTAL DAY

Grafton BY Rev. Thomas B. Hughes,
Addresses BY the Commander. Of the
Post and Officer Of the Day-Round
Point Ceremonies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
FEATURES WITH WALLACE.
Many Out Of the Ordinary Attractions
With Great Wallace Show This

Season.
Something out of the ordinary" is
a remark that can properly be made
of the Great Wallace Show, which will
exhibit in sOttunwa June 6.
It has a reputation for producing re-
markable surprises each year in its
circus arena, until the public has
learned that it can attend an exhibition
of the great Wallace show expecting
to see something new and different
There is an unusual number of fea-
lures with the Wallace Show this sea-
son. 1t is difficult to pick the best.
Some will like the trained animals,
Robert Stickney's jumping horses; 9TH
ers will prefer the Four Boises; the
Salvaggis Troupe; the Zaretskys; the
Earl Sisters; the st. Leon Family; the
Les Ortaneys Troupe or Genaro and
Theol, while some will spend most Of
the time laughing at the host of clowns,
listening to Wallace's Famous Band,
enjoying the races, admiring the ami
mails, or petting the beautiful horses.
No matter which way one looks while
under any one Of Wallace's tents he
is sure to see something out of the
ordinary"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

street, left this morning on Burlington
No. 8 for a visit with relatives il
Charlton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

dence is in Adams township, five miles
east of Blakesburg.
The funeral services were held this
morning at the Arnold home. Rev.
Randolph, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant church Of Blakesburg, con-
Quoted the services. The interment
was made in the Mt. Zion township.
Edward Eaton Passes Away.
Edward Eaton, formerly a resident
of Ottumwa, and the son of Mrs. DAN
lei Eaton, 420 East Fourth street.
passed away at his home in Oakland,
Cal, Sunday morning, at the age of
4S years. His death was caused by
blood poisoning induced by an acct
dental injury to one of his limbs. The
funeral services We're held yesterday
afternoon at Oakland. The body was
cremated Mr.. Eaton was a resident
OF this city until about twenty years
ago. He is a brother of Mrs. F. w.
Wilson, of this city.