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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
sCHM|Tz DENIES
he HAS RESIGNED
THE MAY0RAlTY

San Francisco, May ls.-Mayor Schmltz
said yesterday;
"ghe statement that I have handed over
the reins of the government 10 any per-
son or commission Is an unqualified
falsehood. called the committee OF 80
together some time ago In order that /
might take advantage OF the wisdom and
advice OF the best citizens OF the city In
financial and industrial crisis. The
committee OF 80 selected subcommittee =
in order that the important work might
be systematized and carried out. and one
OF the committees is the so-called com
mittee of seven.
IL have not resigned. nor yielded my
prexogative to anybody. and any state
men to the contrary is n malicious false
hood There is no reason why j should
turn over the reins Of the government TO
other people.
"As for Ruers charges. I will say he
has not paid me any bribe money. and he
knows that. III he says he paid bribe
money to me- he simply lies I only know
that he has made such charges from
what | am told and from the newspaper
reports
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
TWO MORE TOWNS
HOLD CAUCUSES

At Republican caucus in South Kings
town last evening, Benjamin r. Robinson
was the chairman. and Dexter w Hoxie
was clerk The ticket selected was as
follows: Moderator, Frederick G. OIL
ney: town clerk. Edmund Lyons; town
treasurer, William T. Stedman; town
council, William c. Caswell. Charles NJ.
Hanson, George l.. May. Henry Ester
brook and Joshua b. Curtis; town SER
geant. Isaac Il. Hopkins: assessor, George
q. Shumway; school committee. Henry
*. Gardiner. Walter s. Rodman; tree
warden. l.. +. Kinney.
AT Westerly the Democrats held a eau
Gus with Denison c. Hinckley as chair
man and John Donovan clerk. The other
nominations were: Town clerk, w.
Frank Greenman; town treasurer. James
M. Pendleton: town council, Tristan ID.
Babcock (presidenD. Thomas II. Peabody.
William Outlay. Simon Il. Nichols, Ma
than M. Bentley, William III. Greene, An
drew Farrell; school committee dhree
years. DR.. John NJ. O'Connell: overseer
OF the poor. John =. Brown; assessor OF
The Independent Republicans have used
the same names for the same offices on
nomination papers. and the Democrats
have practically indorsed the nominations
OF THE Independents.
In the Republican caucus held WednCs-
day night w. Frank Greenman was de-
feated for town clerk. receiving 206 votes
TO 2s7 cast for Everett Il. Whipple. James
w Pendleton, the Republican nominee
for town treasurer. is indorsed by the
Democrats Thomas II. Peabody, the
Democratic nominee for second council
man, is a Prohibitionist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
NEEDLEWORK
GUILD HOLDS
SOCIAL MEETING

A social meeting was held by the Prov
idence branch of the Needlework Guild Of
America yesterday afternoon in Churchill
house. There was large attendance
practically every seat being occupied.
The meeting opened with an address Of
welcome by the president. Mrs. Fred
eric Talbot. VINO mentioned a children's
section and she game an account OF the
national annual meeting of branch presi-
dents held in Philadelphia. and mention
ed the decision OF the National Red Cross
TO cooperate with the guild In times
OF public disaster and to forward collec-
lions OF garments free OF cost.
Mrs. James A. Nealey. the secretary,
reported that in the 13 years OF existence
of the Providence branch 5000 garments
bad been distributed to societies, hospf-
tails, houses and charitable organizations.
In the past year 40 organizations received
6s16 garments from the guild There was
sls5g collected in the society, OF which
500 was sent to the national office.
Miss Ruth A. Haskell spoke for the
Bethany home. which. after Is years ex-
istenee, has doubled it's capacity and In a
new house OF IS rooms provides home
for needy women, between the ages OF Is
and Co. Mrs, John r. Huntsman spoqe
for the Sophia Little home. alluding to
int WOTh OF lflt lDHltsin liS "a g'hi tA-
istence. Mrs. James A. Nealey spoke of
Pine Ridge camp. and the need OF more
warm garments.
Miss Mary Gardiner OF the District
Nursing association, who made similar
appeal and James Minnick made brief
address on tuberculosis. telling of the
progress made since the recent exhibition
OF the national association in connection
with the Boston society. He spoke OF the
need OF warm garments, especially for
the many who must be treated in their
homes.
A letter from the national correspond
ing secretary announced the appointment
OF the president. Mrs. Frederic Talbot, as
vice president OF the national society.
A musical program followed, in which
the following participated: Mrs James
T.. Mcconnell. soprano; Miss Harriet r.
Thompson. pianist Mrs. Hugo Kinyon.
violinist. and Mrs. Gerald Cooper. vocal
soloist.
Ices were served by Miss Marian Kim
ball, Miss Martha Sphinx and Miss Made
line Field. The ushers were Miss Edna
w Lewis, Mrs. Fred r. Talbot, Mrs
Arthur p Weeden. Mrs. Frederick Tai
colt. Mrs Thornley, and Mrs. Walter r
Angel. The committee In charge consist
ed of: Music. Miss Mary A. Carpenter
Mrs Howard Dutee Wilcox; flowers. Mrs
j. LEppitt Snow. Mrs. Henry Wilkinson
refreshments, Mrs. James A. Nealey. Mrs
Philip s. Chase.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
Marine Register

The following vessels arrived in port
during the past "a hours.
steamer city Of FAN River. Appleby.
New York.
steamer ST. Croix. Bsnnon. New York
Steamer Edgemont Olweiler, New
York
steamer city OF Newport. Rfcketson,
Newport.
steamer City of HaverhIll, Lake. Fall
River.
Tug Harold New York.
Tug Walter A. Luckenback. Daley,
Norfolk.
Tug Alert. Anderson. New London.
Tug Edward Moarn. Reilley, New York
Tug NJ Il. Suily. Begg. Newport News
Barge City OF Atlanta. Norfolk, 2Ol.
tons OF coal for the Eastern Coal com
pany.
barge Gen. Knox. Norfolk. 9i5o tons o.
coal for the railroad.
Barge George Moon. Newport News
800 tons OF coal for the Eastern Goa
company.
Barge Majestic. Newport News. 1871
tons OF coal for the railroad.
Barge Virginia Palmer. Norfolk. lS0i
tons of coal for Pawtucket
Barge Florida. Newport News, 200 tons
Of coal TO order.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
FATHER CHARGED WITH
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE

New York, May 1S.-A recommendation
that n law be passed in New York state
subjecting 20 prosecution .on a charge OF
homicide all persons responsible FOR fall
ure TO provide proper medical attendance
for children suffering from dangerous dis
ease was made by a coroner's jury yester-
day.
The jury heard the evidence In the case
OF a girl. years old. who died without
medical attendance. The jury's verdict al
so censured the father OF the child and
charged him with criminal negligence.
According 90 the evidence given before
the coroners jury today. the child died
OF pneumonia. Its father testified that the
treatment given the child. consisted OF
prayer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
FIRE ALARM
FORAKER MAKES
A Statement

Washington. May 1s.-Senator Foraker
OF Ohio today issued a spirited rejoinder
TO the statement made public in Columbus,
o., yesterday by Chairman Brown OF the
Republican state central committee, em-
bodying his views and those OF Gov. Har-
ris and other state officials respecting
ohio's choice of candidate for the presi-
dency.
The senator says II is difficult To make
a polite answer" to part of Chairman
Browns statement. declaring that for
rank. dictatorial and offensive bossism, IL
far exceeds anything / can recall"
He gives definite notice that he not only
resents Chairman Browns dictation, but
that his choice for the presidency will be
named by the next convention of Ohio
Republicans and that he will abide by
that choice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
LINCOLN IS HELD
FOR ACTION Of
GRAND JURY

Levi c. Lincoln. the defaulting treasurer
OF the Woonsocket Electric Machine and
Power company was arraigned In court
at Woorsocket this morning and was ad-
judged probably guilty and bound over TO
the June term OF the grand jury.
His bail was reduced from sl5, 900 to SO, =
600 on request OF tis attorney. ex-Mayor
George w. Greene, after objections by
City Solicitor Z. J. France. representing
the state, who claimed that Lincoln
might have large amount OF the S57 900
he is alleged to have taken. hidden away.
Officials OF the company and Richard
w. Wright. accountant and auditor. of
Boston. gave testimony for the state.
Lincoln was arrested three weeks ago af-
ter his confession.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
MRS. F. H. JACKSON
ADDRESSES w. c. T. u,

The women's Christian Temperance
Union met yesterday afternoon in the
Caesar Misch building An address was
given by Mrs. Frederick H.. jackson on
the work and the significance OF the or
ganiza,ions known as the Local Council.
the international Council and the Nation
al Council OF Women
Mrs. Jackson then described the forma-
tion Of the National Council which. she
said, had done more for the cause OF
child labor than any other organization
bes DIS the national child labor commit
tee. and the formation of the Internatlon-
al Council IN 1855 on the anniversary of
the Inauguration NJ the woman suffrage
movement
Considerable business was transacted
| prior to the address. including the appro-
priation Of funds for the committee which
makes an annual visit to the state lnsti-
tutions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
JAPs PROPOSE
To SHIP CURED
sQU|D TO JAPAN

In hope of making fortune by ship
ping cured sq1id from this country 70
Japan. for nearly week three Japanese,
one OF whom is said to be a student at
Yale university have been engaged ut
the ish- packing house OF c. b. Anderson
Of Newport investigating the possible en-
terprse. 1t is said that If this can oes
successfully done the fish could be bought
at Newport in large quantities and sold
to Japan at a profit, for In that countxD
the squid is a muchused fish.
During the week the Japanese have
purchased large quantities of squid,
skinned and dressed them and have hung
them In rows about the fish house to dry
in the sun There has been very little
sum- however, and the experimenters are
disappointed, because the fish are just as
wet now as when first hung up
Five cents pound h1 been paid by
the Japanese for the squid thus far and
they have had no trouble in obtaining all
they need.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
osTH CONFERENCE OF
A. M. E. CHURCH

The 95th session OF the New York an
nual conference OF the A. NJ. r. church.
which opened at the Union "A. NJ. Il.
church. Levina street, last Wednesday.
was continued yesterday.
Delegates from TIE colored churches In
New England and New York were pres
ent.
The morning service opened with a de-
votional service conducted by Rev. DIR.
Ely. Remarks were made by eev. Dr.
Ely, Rev. Zachariah Harrison and Rev.
Il. NJ. Wells OF the New York confer
ence.
At the afternoon session Rev. j. n.
Bridgeman. A B.. read an interesting pa
per. entitled Ought Intoxicating Liquors
Ever BE Used Except for Medicinal Pur-
poses7" A sermon by Rev, @. l.. Haf-
ris. ID. D.. and a paper by s. p. Shepard
on the state OF the country. were the fea-
lures OF the evening meeting. Mr.. Shep-
ard spoke against the lynching OF me-
groes. emphasizing the fact that such
things should be stopped.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
SOCIAL AND DANCE
BY ST. AGNES CHAPTER

A social and dance were held In the
Parish house of St James church last
evening by the girls OF St Agnes chap
ter.
During the social the girls acted as
ushers. and during the dance they serv-
cd as floor director and aids. The follow
ing were the patronesses: Mrs. J. r.
Farnsworth. Mrs. Bernhardt, Mrs. Phil
lps and Mrs. Lewis.
The program was as follows: sketch.
Miss Grace Bernhard; solo, Miss Myra
moore: monologue, Miss Clara Walker:
solo, Miss Madeline Cordiu, reading. Miss
II. Whitaker: solo. Mrs. G. Krcishbaum.
monologue. Miss Walker; sketch Miss
Bernhardt selection. quartet: finale. Miss
Bernhardt and the girls OF the chapter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18

Elsie Reasoner Ralph. who has been en-
gagged 70 direct the publicity work for the
Old Home Week celebration In this city,
arrived in this city at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. After attending meeting OF
The executive committee she retired to the
Narragansett hotel.
In her room, with her assistant. within
an hour after the meeting OF the COM
mittee she was putting wires In motion.
giving interviews 10 members of the COM
mittee and preparing copy"
When asked to tell OF her work, she ex-
claimed:
Tell you about my work? I wish you
would tell me what you are going TO do
with the $1,000 to 10000 people who are
coming here. That is the greatest prob
lem we have 10 face. the lack OF hotel
accommodation. You have a splendid pro-
gram, entertainments. music, regatta
that promises to be the finest feature OF
the week. I doubt II there has been any
thing like It in America. But where are
you going TO put the people?
my work Is like that OF n press as
ISOLATION on a small scale. ] expect TO
reach every individual from here TO Cali
fornia who has any affiliations with
Rhode Island and make them feel that
they must come TO Providence for Old
Home Week And they will come. / am
sure OF that by train. by boat. by automo-
bile They will want something 10 eat
and bed TO sleep I'm. and where will they
find it? You know an ill-cared-for crowd
Is a detriment TO any city.
Temporary structures could be erected.
AT 81. Louis the accommodations we're
good. but not adequate TO the hundreds OF
thousands who poured into the city.
And yet they had year TO get ready.
When asked as 60 how she came TO
take up the work. she said that she
was practically born into it.
II was born In the eawdust' she
said. My father was an editor and
/ began work on the salt Lake city
Tribune at rs. Then I did other news
paper and some magazine work and
banded the press. department for the
This was her first success I'm this line
OF work. In 1900 she was appointed
10 position on the United states
commission for the Paris exposition.
In Paris she acted as director OF pub
LEFTY. 40 far as the exhibits from the
United states were concerned. and did
great deal 20 bring American goods
10 the attention Of Europeans she
was nrst assistant TO Julian Ralph
the famous journalist. In the publiclt,
bureau OF the louisiana Purchase "a
position. She married Lester Ralph
son of Julian Ralph.
When asked about her work In con
nection with the s~>nation OF Queel
Wnhelmina Of R<t'>nf. she admitte,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
EDUCATORS TO
PLAN SCHOOL FOR
FEEBLE-M|hDED

Invitations have been sent to prominent
educators. state and city officials. physi-
clans and others. TO participate in a con-
ference TO be held at the state house on
May %. as a preliminary step toward es
tablshing a state school for feeble mind
ed for which the legislature has appro-
prated $4,000.
Wednesday, May g. the state board OF
education considered the formation OF
plans for the establishment of the school.
and Gov Higgins appointed special
standing committee consisting OF George
T. Baker. chairman John r. Kendrick
and Aram j. Pothier to consider ways
and means. II was decided at that time
to call a conference of persons interest
ed In the project.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
MUSIC AT THE
CALVARY CHURCH

The music at the Calvary Baptist
church tomorrow will be as follows:
Morning servlce-Prelude, The Last
Spring. Grleg: anthem, . Taste and See,
Goss; response, Bell Amen. Toarne; an
them. My God. Ny Father. While stray
Marston postlude, rocessionai March,
Cuiraud.
Evening servicc-Organ retf.al Isl: ~
y. m.-Gavotte. Flagler; Triumphal March
Brewer: Melody In +, Rubusteon; eu-
phonium solo by Alfred Zambarino. select
ed anthem, Jerusalem, Parker Rees; re-
sponse, Euphonium solo, selected;
soprano and tenor duct. The Lord Is My
Light. Buck. postlude. Pirgrin's March
CLARK
George Albert Gotdding. organist and
director; Helen L. Ames. soprano; Alice
l. Ward. contralto. Ernest Ruether
tenor: Charles n. Everett. bass, W. l.
Anthony. cornetist; Alfred zambarsno
eLphonium soloist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18

mot Guilty"
When the jury in the superior court.
which had been sitting on the case, re-
ported the above verdict after but 80
minutes consideration yesterday after
noon. Antonio Ricca, who was under the
charge OF murder for killing Luigi Todis-
cho on Dec. /. 1906. was warmly congrat-
ulated by his sweetheart. Bettina. daugh-
ter Of the dead man. and they left court
together.
The testimony for the defence was con-
cluded early in the forenoon, after which
Walter II. Barney made a strong plea
for his client. saying that Todischo had
attacked Ricca and that the latter had
attempted TO run away from his assail-
ant. who followed and engaged in a
hand-to-hand scuffle on the ground, wher
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
CHORUS GIRLS
TESTIFY ON
AUTO ACCIDENT

Mabel Fredericks of Chicago, and Bessie
ID. Browne OF Saratoga Springs. N r..
chorus girls. testified yesterday after
noon before Coroner r. III. Lincoln re-
garding the death OF John Curry. who
was struck and killed last Monday by an
auto belonging to Howard l.. White OF
Taunton, driven by his chauffeur. Harry
T.. Williams. They are in the coming
Thro' the Rye" company. and were In the
machine. They were the only witnesses
Miss Frederdcks stated that she and her
companions had been in the auto but
about Is minutes. after leaving the New
man hotel. when the accident happened
on South Main street She said that Cur
ry stepped out suddenly from In front
of the horses attached to wagon stand
ing beside the curb and started 10 run,
when the auto, going at moderate speed,
struck him.
Miss Browne substantiated what had
been said by her companion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HOLDS MEETING

The executive committee on the Old
Home Week celebration met In the
mayors office yesterday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
II was voted that the matter OF souve-
Mrs and programs be left In the hands
OF the chairman OF the publicity commit
tee, Henry a. Barker. in conjunction with
the director OF publicity. Mrs. Elsie II.
Ralph. J. Herbert Foster was elected a
member OF the financial committee
Several nwe members were elected 70
the executive committee, and announce
ment was made that the aldermen and
councilmen OF the city had been elected to
the office OF honorary vice chairman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
LOCAL DELEGATES
To GOLDEN CROSS
SAIL TONIGHT

Delegations from Rhode Island and
Massachusetts TO the annual meeting OF
the supreme commandery OF the United
Order. Golden Cross. 10 be held at the
Inside Inn, jamestown exposition
grounds. and presided over by Supreme
Commander Joseph r. Burlingame, will
sail from this city on the Merchants and
Miners steamer Dorchester this evening
The Rhode Island delegation will in
clude: From Providence-Hon. Joseph
+. Burlingame. supreme commander;
Mrs. Julia A. Burlingame. Mrs. William
H. Day. Miss Blanche Il. Rose. From
Woonsocket-Charles f. Lovett, supreme
representative; Mrs Mary f. Lovett vice
supreme commander; Mrs. Adalissa A.
Hale.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
ANTONIO RICCA
is SET FREE OF
MURDER CHARGE

Ricca tripped over curbstone and fell.
Mr.. Barney was followed. by Assistant
Attorney General James c. Collins. who
summed up the testimony from the stand
point OF the prosecution.
Judge Baker then made his charge to
the jury. who retired for their delibera-
tions at 4:50 o'clock.
Miss Bettina Todischo could not keep
back her tears al the foreman announced
shat the jury had found her lover not
guilty OF the crime OF murder, and there
was general weeping among the relatives
OF the dead man and among the friends
OF the boy who had been on trial.
The defendant was compelled TO hold
an informal reception 10 receive the con-
gratulations OF those who were present.
Foreman of the Jury Charles p. Donle
OF this city requested the privilege OF
shaking hands with Ricca, as did each
member OFF the panel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
CECILIAN CONCERT
WAS VERY PLEASING

Cecillan recital was given by the
Mendclssohn Music company I'm its hall.
3iT Westminster street. yesterday after
noon and again last evening. The singing
OF Miss Lura Park Ridley. contralto OF
Boston and whlstlng solos OF Miss Jes-
sic Perkins. proved most enjoyable Tho
music played by the Cecilian included \
variety Of selections. and the fact that
the piano was being played by mechanism
instead OF by a human hand did not mar
any of the pleasure. Ubert Urquhart oper-
atcd the Cecilian.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. MlNSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over go years by mill
lions OF mothers FOR their children while
teething. with perfect success II soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain; cLres wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists In every part OF tho world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure and
esk for Mrs. Winsows Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June so. 1906 Serial number l09S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
POLICE DRAG
RIVER FOR BODY OF
MISSING BOY

The police attached to the Sixth sta.
ton were startled at l o'clock this ar
ternoon when boy rushed into th'
station breathless and reported thai
a child VINO had been playing on the
bank of the Woonasquatucker river
in the rear of the Fletcher mill OF
Valley street, had fallen into thu
stream and drowned.
The police repaired TO the river ant
began at once to drag II, but no bod,
had been found ur to 1880 o'clock, an,
there was no evidence that a child hat
been drowned except the report tha
the lad made TO the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
HEIR TO SPANISH
THRONE bAPT|SEO
At MADRID

Madrid. May ls.-The baptism OF the
heir 10 the Spanish throne. Prince Alton
so OF the Asturias, who was born May
10. occurred in the private chapel OF the
palace here at noon today
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared b,
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker ant
Hairworker. 16s fremont street. Boston
It Is simple, safe and easily applied: con
tains no lead poisonsi use 1t once ant
you will never use any other BLAND
ING a BLANDING. 81 weybosset street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
.PAWTUCKET STEAMBOAT co.!
Steamer Pontiac

To charter for private parties, sundal
schools. for day and evening excursions
etc. Passenger allowance 500. Call
address PAwTUCKET STEAMBOAT
CO. Slater avenue, rear of Police Sta
ton. Pawtucket. r. !. Telephone Sam.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
MIScELlAN EOus.

IF you NEED CAPITAL TO EXTEND
or start business, write me today. Ny
free plan for selling stocks and bonds
quickly is not excelled anywhere. Everett
Dufour. Corporation Attorney, LeDroii
Bldg. Washington, ID. c. mlS-lt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
HELP wANTEp-FEMALe.

WANTED - YOUNG WOMEN FOE
yarn examining room. Those having expe
rience can secure good positions and goot
pay. Address: The Pitkin- Holdswortl
Worsted Co. Passsic, n. J. nl1s-22. Is. -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-18
MRS. RALPH BEGINS
PUBLICITY DUTIES

that she was the only American woman
admitted to the ceremony In the Neu-
kirk I'm Amsterdam,