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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
WOMAN FOUND DEAD
UNDER A BRIDGE

New Haven, Conn. Nov. S.-In one of
the houses 'of the Polish settlement In
Westville last night there was a cclebra-
ton. after which a Polander named Peter
started 10 escort home Fanny Pawhkow-
fki. wife OF Staney of the same name.
Afterward Peter met the husband and re-
ported that the wife had returned. Later
the body OF the woman was found with
a shawl thrown over her face under n
footbridgc crossing West liver.
A policeman. before the death % the
woman was known. attempted 10 arrest
Peter for disorderiy conduct Peter broke
away and escaped across lots. but after
ward returned and was arrested. on tho
body Of the woman was found $50 In her
stockings. A coroner's investigation Of
fhe case began this afternoon.
Peter IL held on tho charge OF breach OF
the peace and drunkenness
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
AND SCALP WOUND
ENDED AN ARGUMENT

after midnight yesterday morning that a
man was annoying Thomas McCaffrey
night watchman at Rice & Hayward's
bakery of 80 Broad street. Sergt. Costi-
gan sent Patrolmen Dorsey and Willard
to the place. who found that a man
named James Il. Cook. of 81 Hollis street,
employed as a hostler, had got into an ar
gument with McCaffrey. The police re-
ported that McCaffrey. after being knock
ed down, struck Cook on the head with a
club. inflcting a scalp wound. DIR. Fred
Phillips of 315 Broad street advised the
removal OF Cook TO the Rhode Island hos
pital. The surgeons at the institution say
that he is not seriously hurt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

whe nthe state returning board took
up the Third district OF the Eighth ward
today Il looked as IT. there would be
neck and neck race between Charles Sis
son, Democratic candidate for lieutenant
governor, and Ralph c. Watrous. his Re-
publican opponent. as in the first two
districts counted each gained three votes.
all told.
In the Fifth district. however. Sisson
Watrous lost one; In the First district
OF the Ninth ward Ssson gained one by
losing only one, because Watrous lost
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
MRS. EDDY'S SON
ESCAPES A BOMB

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 25.-An attempt
was made yesterday to assassinate
George w. Glover, son of Mary Glover
Baker Eddy. the Christian Science lead
or. following his refusal to pay the costs
of the next friends suit. lie had been
assessed $1,000.
Mr.. Glover lives at Lead. South Da-
kota. While leaving his home this morn
ing he noticed n wire lying across his
path. Following IL up he came upon
cylindrical object. 1t proved to be can
filled with slugs and dynamite with per-
cussion cap. The chief of police has II
Is being made.
'T will reopen the matter In the courts
before | pay over one cent" Glover says.
81 have already communicated with my
lawyers I'm the East AS for the court
costs being taxed against my daughter,
let them tax IL they WISH
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
MARINE Intelligence
ARRIVED.

Tug Vigilant, New York.
Schooner Robert Beswick, Raritan
River.
Barge Long Island City. 1900 barrels of
cement for James C.. Con-
Barge Annex New York, with vitriol
TO order.
Barge j. III. Hyland. ElizgSethport, with
556 tons of coal to order.
Barge j. A. Mackey with 5000 tons of
moldng sand TO order.
Steamer st. Croix. Bowmen.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox
Steamer New Shoreham. Fuller, Block
Island.
SAILED.
Schooner Robert A. Snyder, Bayonne.
Tug Vgilant. New York.
Tug Hercules, New York.
Steamer New Shoreham. Block Island.
Steamer City OF Newport. Newport.
Steamer City of Haverhill, Fall River.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
UNREQUITED LOVE
LEADS TO SUICIDE

Aberdeen. Wash, Nov. 25.-Henry Pot
ter. aged 10. shot and killed himself on
Friday because OF unrequited affection
for Marguerite Mccarthy. aged 16. hos
pital nurse. Before shooting himself Pot
ter went TO the hospital. threatening to
kill both the girl and himself. He was
disarmed and left in tears. An hour later
he was found dead.
Potter IL was learned from his letters,
deserted the English navy at Victoria
He has ~ mother I'm London. and n
brother IN the English navy His family
Is apparently well-to-do. Miss Mccarthy
was ignorant of tho boys infatuatiou.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
SISSON HAS WIPED OUT
WATR0US' PLURALITY

two and In the Second district Of the
same ward he held his own, while Wa
trous lost two more In the Third dis
trict Watrous lost two and Sisson made
gain OF seven. increasing his gain for
the day TO IA. and wiping out the alleged
plurality OF 10 votes held by Watrous at
the close of the count last Friday, ao-
cording TO the calculations of Secretary
Richard w. Jennings of the state return
ing board.
In the Fourth district Watrous gained
2 and Sissons vote remained unchanged.
This reduced Sisson's net gain TO IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Hope Whist Circle

The Hope Whist circle. a recently or
ganizsd club of young people interested in
whist, met nj tbs home Of Miss IsleImAn
OF Stamford street. Sunday and spent a
pleasant and enjoyable evening. The first
few hours OF the evening were given to
playing whist There we're three tables
The membership list includes Misses
Markensohn. Pesrimen, kleiman, Borod.
silverman. Foster and Hartman: Messrs
Ssmowitch. Peltson. Knasen. Rodinsky,
Sidell, Abrams. Cohen and Semonon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
MOTION IN ARREST OF
JUDGMENT GRANTED

The supreme court in an opinion handed
down today In the case of State VS.
Thomas ]. Hefrernan. decides that defend
ants motion must be granted. II Is the
opinion OF the supreme court that the Of
fence charged against him In tho indict-
ment was an offence within the juris-
diction of the district court and not an
offence within the or sinal jurisdiction or
the superior court
Heffernan was fined for the alleged H.
legal practice OF medicine. He sold a
nerve food.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
SALOON ROBBER
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

James =. Brady. 2s years old. in the
district court this morning pleaded guilty
to breaking and entering on the night OF
the 21st the shop OF Thomas j. McDer-
mott and was bound over TO the grand
jury i'm surety of 500.
Inspector Johnson told the court that
Brady, who had been hanging around Nc
Dermott's saloon the other night went
into the place through cellar window
and got into the main shop through a
trap door and stole from the till the sum
OF SIS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Proposals for the Removal of
Swill, House Offal and Gar
bage.

Sealed proposals addressed 10 the Com
mitee on Health Department for the col
lection of swill, house offal and garbage
viii be received at the office of the city.
Clerk. City Hall. Providence. II. L.. until
Eleven O'Clock a.. m, December TO- 1907,
at which time said proposals will be
opened and bidders are invited To be
present.
Proposals must be made for five years
for definite sum for each year OF the
contract which IL To begin May I. 1908.
The swill. house offal and garbage are
TO be removed i'm accordance with the
terms OF "A contract. which may be seen
at the office of the Superintendent of
Health.
A bond with some Surety Company as
surety. satisfactory TO the Committee in
the sum of Ten Thousand $4,000 dol
lars conditioned for the faithful perform
ance of the contract will be required OF
the successful bidder.
The right to reject any or all propo-
sails Is reserved.
HENRY FLETCHER, Chairman.
WILLIAM e. CLARKE,
City Clerk and Secretary n25-7t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
ARMY AND NAVY
DAY AT JAMESTOWN

Norfolk. Va. Nov. 25-Army and Navy
day with Rear Admiral Winfield scon
schley. retired, and Brig Gen. George Il,
Davis Judge advocate general OF the
army. rs the central ngures of attraction.
was the feature today In the auspicious
opening OF the final week OF the James
town exposition
There was military spectacle on tps
Lac parade grounds this afternoon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
WESTON MAY
REACH CH|CAGO
EARLY TOMORROW

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Edward Payson Wes-
ton is repidly diminishing the last 100
miles of his long tramp TO Chicago from
Portland, Me. At 10 o'clock today he had
reached Mdshawaka, four miles east OF
South Bend, Ind. and was I'm good condi-
ton. He hopes to reach Chicago early
tomorrow
Many honors await him.
Goshen, Ind, Nov. 25.-Weston stopped
here for four minutes to drink some cof-
fee and egg-nog this morning. lie said he
never felt better in his life
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Vesuvius Active

Naples. Nov 3.-Mount Vesuvius after
two months OF inactivity Is emitting
clouds OF dense smoke. accompanied by
roaring. from three assures
around the old crater. Some alarm ts
felt I'm tho surrounding towns in view OF
tho recent earthquakes I'm Calabria. N be-
Ing recalled that the great eruption OF
quake Of 1876.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
M'SOLEY'S THEFT COST
HIM STIFF FINE

Patrick McSoley. 20 years old, In the
district court this morning was fined SIS
and costs for larceny. he admitting evil
dence sufficient to convict.
Sergt Muldoon told the court that Sat-
urday morning McSoley was fined for
drunkenness, left the station and that In
the afternoon while drunk went into the
O'Gorman company's store and stole a
purse and three collar buttons valued at
II cents and was arrested by Constable
Moriarty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Depositors Get Dividend

Nashua. n. ". Nov. ga dividend OF
"a, per cent and the payment of 5000 TO
the COMMITTEES OF general depositorS who
brought suit for the obtaining of. the sur
plus rather than have Il divided among
the stockholders was ordered In the New
Hampshire Banking company case today
In tho superior court here by Judge Rob
ert J. Peaslec The surplus amounts ~
about $500 This winds MP the affairs
OF the company, which suspended busi-
ness II years ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
No Balloon Ascension

Pittsheld. Mass. Nov 2s.-The ascension
Of the big balloon All America. In which
eight persons with Leo stevens as pilot
had planned 20 20 up from hero today
has been postponed until tomorrow owing
q the threatening weather.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Dentist Gets Relief

In tho case OF state VS.. Evan u. Rosen-
kranz. the supreme court has quashed the
complaint In an opinion handed down
today the court finds that tho act. the
illegal practice OF dentistry, complained OF
was wrongfully prosecuted In the district
court. as a special provision Of tho deu.
t.str, law requires an indictmsnL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
BANNER YEAR
FOR SKYSCRAPERS

New York. Nov. 25.-The year 1907 has
been a banner year for skyscrapers I'm
New York. The records OF the buildings
department show that between Jan. 1 and
oct. 81 there were 81 permits issued for
buildings more than ten stories high. In
the same period of 1905 there were is per-
mlis issued for such hulldlngs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
NATIONAL
EXCHANGE BANK
PROVIDENCE, R. !.

AT meeting OF the Board of Directors
held this day. the designations from the
Board OF Messrs. j. Edward Studley,
George j.. Shepley and Marsden j. Perry
were received and accepted. and Messrs.
stephen o. Metcalf and John Carter
Brown Woods were elected to the Board.
GEORGE G. WOOD. Cashier.
November 25 1907 3t
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
Loss Of life
FEARED IN FIRE
At CINCINNATI

Cincinnati. Nov. 25.-It is feared now
that ten or more bodies are in the ruins.
But one body has been taken from the
building. but the fremen have not been
able as yet 60 make thorough search.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

City Clerks Office. City Hall.
Providence. November %, 1907.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

WANTED - EXPERIENCED DRESS
maker at once. Apply 5S Gay street
n.25-3t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25

Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at Me
Bride's. Oneyville square. The best OF
-verything.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-25
OLNEYvILLE
More Than 100 Looms Idle at the
Manton Mills-Geo. H. Smith
Refuses to Take a Wife-Car
Changes at Tar Bridge Annoy
Patrons.

The residents OF the thriving village of
Manton are not optimistic over the con-
dition OF affairs at the Manton mills which
have always been looked upon as among
the best In tho country. but at the pres
ent time more than 100 looms are idle and
nearly all departments are running wlSl
much reduced force. These conditions
will not, so IL is claimed. be any better.
for this season or until the middle OF Feb
ruary. This mill until absorbed by the
American Woolen company. was run for
the greater part OF the time night and
day and so far as was possible gave em-
ployment 10 families residing in the VIII
lage or nearby.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
STOKES ROMANCE
IS NOW IN COURT
HEARING OF MRS. RANDoLPH's
SUIT AGAINST NEW YORK
MILLIONAIRE FOR SUPPORT
OF SELF AND CHILD.

New York. MARCH, 30 Sensational
Testimony was promised today when
the supreme court In Flushing
Queens county. took mp the case OF
the beautiful Mrs Lucy NJ. Randolph
who is seeking TO compel Mllliona re
w. f. ID. Stokes. owner of the An.
sonia Hotel. to pay her $1,000 a
month for the support Of herself and
her child. Because Of pressure OF
business on the calendar il was de-
oided to postpone the taking Of test
mony until tomorrow.
Throngs Of Witnesses. Including
persons whose names are well known
to the reading public. we're ready TO
testify for and against Stokes Con
siderable interest was manifested al
the prospect Of a living exhibit for
the plaintiff in the person of the
chubby. golden haired child.
The young woman Is a member of
leading family Of Kentucky and fre-
luently was seen in the company Of
Stokes This was about The tire
Ihaf Mrs. Stokes obtained n divorce.
Mrs. Stokes married Philip Lydig.
Mrs. Raad1lph's costumes and
'quipages attracted much attention
;he lived in finc apartments. There
fas a quarrel and Mrs. Rsndoiph |
'rei 5 okcs under an agreement by
fhich. she alleged. he agreed 20 give /
ier 5000 month. tn suit Is still 4
ending ana the present suit Is an
dditionsl action.
One OF the important Witnesses for
iiokes Is expected 70 be p te- D1r
be horseman. Who was the defendant
h similar acion about a year ago.
ara Madden. an actress sought tOi
appel him 70 pay her s500aa. Miss
Isdden suddenly dropped the case.
'uryea bad then not long been mar
cd 70 NI0la Allen.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
81 200 A MONTH
WAS RUEF'S Bit
INDICTED FRISCO BOSS SAID TO
HAVE BEEN ON PRIVATE PAY.
ROLL OF CORPORATION.
.BRIBE NOT AUTHORIZED
BY Them Declare Pacific States TeIe.
phone Schmitz De.
nies Effort to Force Out
Hostile Supervisors.

San Francisco March 3O--Two sen.
sational pieces of evidence in the
bribery graft investigation were al
duced before the grand juHy TO-DAY.
Three members Of the executive boartl
OF the Pacific States Telephone com
pany testified that they had no knowl
edge whatever Of the alleged bribing
OF supervisors to vote against the
award of the competitive franchise to
ths Home Telephone company, and
that il bribery was committed il was
up tor Vice President Glass, whom
the jury already has indicted on nine
counts, to explain
Rusf Paid $1,000 Month.
The second sensation came when Z
S. Pillsbury who is director of and at
torney for The Pacifie Stat $ Tee
phone company, testified that Abra.
ham Ruef, the indicted political boss,
has been for mere than two years on
the private payroll of that corpora
ton and has been paid regularly 81 u
200 a month
Mayor Schnitz today issued state,
ment denying the charge made by the
that he is endeavoring to
cause the resignation OF a certain
of supervisors in order to fill
heir places with men who would frus.
rate any attempt on the part of the
board to woke those pub
ic service franchises which they are |
lccused Of having awarded as the re
'ult Of bribery.
The mayor said, however, that some
ocai lahor organizations are using |
heir Influence to cause the resigna.
ions OF supervisors who, It Is an
have confessed their guilt
0 the grand jury.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
Concluded on Second Page.)
ISL LANDS ELECTION
HAS BEEN ORDERED
INHABITANTS OF THE
PHILIPPINES WILL CHOOSE
POPULAR ASSEMBLY - NOM
CHRISTIANS BARRED.

Washington, ID. c., March Co
president today issued an executive
order under authority of the Philip
pine Civil Government Act of July /,
1902, calling for a general election for
the choice of a popular Assembly by
all the people of the Philippine Is
lands except Moros and none Christian
tribes.
The order follows a resolution of
the Philippine commission certifying
that for period of two years after
the completion and publication of the
rensus of the Philippines. a condition
OF general and complete peace with
recognition of the authority of the
United States. has continued TO exist
and row exists in all the Philippine
territory not inhabited by Moros or
other non-Christian tribes.
The resolution Of the commission
upon which the president took action
In ordering the election of the Philip
pine assembly says that since the
publication of the census which the
aw OF 1902 provides for. there have
been no serious disturbances of the
mblic order except those caused by
he outlaws and bandit chiefiains Eel !
zardo and Montslon. in the Provinces
# Batangas and Cavite. and those |
aus d in the Provinces Of Ssmar and !
.eyte by non-ChFisiians and fanatic
'alajaDes living in the mountain dis
dcts.
The overwhelming majority Of the
'eople. Of Cavite. Bafangas. Samar
nd Leyte however. have noi taken
art in any dist -rbsnces and have not
ided in tn Iawlessness Of the ban
lis and Pulaiones.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
ROOSEVELT WILL
NOT MAKE SPEECH
PRESIDTNT CANNOT SEE HIS
WAY CLEAR 10 ADDRESS
MANUFACTURERS
is SEEKING KNOWLEDGE
On Every Point Pertaining to the
Railroad situation---ls Also Con.
sidering States Rights Ques.
tion in Connection.

I Washington, March 30, - Ilnles
something happens which, in his 81
In on. makes 1t desirable and NJ cess
tary to do 50, the probability now i
that President Roosevelt will not .,
to Springfield to address the Illinois
Manufacturers on the railroad cues
ton in response to the invitation ex
tendsd d to him early this week. Ger
tain 1t Is that should he finally decide
| to go there for that purpose he vii
not be able to make the trip for two
or three weeks,
Approximately near the latter date
on April 26, he is to deliver. an address
at the opening Of the jamestown Ex.
position at which he will have an Oh.
portunity to say what he desires to
say en- the railroad subject. In con.
yersation with his CALI RS, reference
has been made by the president I,
that occasion as an appropriate one
IN which he could speak of the mat.
ter which Is uppermo.t In his mind at
this time and the imp ession now
is generally that he may avail him
self OF the opporty nifty
Not Fully Decided.
The president has told those to-
whom he has talked en- the subject
that he would like very much 10 go
TO Springfield BY some Of his adyis
srs he has been urged to attend the
convention, by others not to go, and
As ne said today to one of his callers
ne has not yet fully made up his
mind tn the subject. There is con
siderable public 2bnsiness. however,
Just now demanding bis attention.
HIS also IS seeking knowledge from,
every point of view on the railroad
situation with view to definite con
'lusion on this important matter be.
ore outlining in a public speech.
conferences CT almost daily occur |
ence are being h Ia BY the president
With members of his cabinet of The
Interstate commerce comnii sion and
abroad men and financ'ers, primarily
VI h regard TO railroad matters and
bearing on tn financial
The question of state rights also is
hought to be an important feature of
ne discr ssiOns which have been held
! the president and his advisers In
ne tr atment cf the railroad subject
involves many perplexing problems
= which careful consideration the
resident feels must be given before
decision is arrived at
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
STRIKE TROUBLE
WILL Be SETTLED
MANAGERS CLOSER AS RE-
SUIT OF CONFERENCE WITH
FEDERAL OFFICIALS.

Chicago, March 30.-The dissa,is
fed employees OF western railroads in
the train service and the general man.
ayers are closer together than they
have been at any time since the. peace
negotiations were broken of several
Gays ago
AS a result Of conferences today be-
tween Knapp and Neill. the govern
meni representatives. and union lead
ers and railroad officials the employees
have announced their willingness to
again meet the managers.
A joint conference win he held to
morrow in the presence of the gov
eminent officials. and the belief was
expressed by both sides that a way
Dut ef t1e difficulty would be f3nni
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-31
MOTHER CAST HER
BABE into OCEAN
CRAZED WOMAN HURLS CHILD
FROM STEAMER AND AT.
TEMPTED TO FOLLOW 1T
THROUGH THE PORT HOLE.

New York, March 30.-Crazed bv
ilness, Mrs. Fi.omena Aguila a pass.
enger on the German steamer Koenig
Albert. which arrived today from
Naples. huled her year old baby into
the sea while the ship was In mid
ocean. She tried TO leap over herself
but was restrained
The ship was stopped and put back
and, although she cruised for an hour
the BODY of the infant could not be
found, 50 the voyage wa oont'nued.
Mrs. Aquila. her husband and fre
of their eleven children cmfarkei N
the steamship in Naples Ono son is
in the United States. The N1her FIVE
we're left behind.
Early in the voyage MS. Aguila
and the infant daughter we're stricken
with measles and were sent TO the
ships hispital The mothers mind
became affected. but he~ condition
was not regarded as serious. nor was
i thought necessary TO take any ex-
iraord.nary precautions.
On Wednesday. however. during
the absence Of an attendant. Mrs. /
Aquila seized The infant from It's cDti
ind thrust il through a porihole into
he sea.
A seaman saw the child fall. and /
while the ship was being brought to
J Sep hospital attendants found Mrs
Aquila trying 70 force her body
through the portfolio Sac was over
covered and placed under restraint
lntil the ship made pert.