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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
COLT MEN LAUGH
AT THE WETM0RE
REFORM SCHEME

the sooner the better. The Wetmore men
have been permitted 10 make srhnu
stand play In announcing that they are
antagonistic to the boss who has always
served them SO we'll heretofore. and only
came over 10 the side OF Col. Colt In ap-
pearance the day before the final vote
was taken by the legislature on the sena-
nothing but the odium OF his support ana
this Is the only thing that has given the
Wotmore boomers any pretense or being
on the other side from Brayton for nearly
" DEMOCRATS WILL WIN.
"If this internecine strife continues in
the Republican ranks the outcome can
readily be predicted even by a political
novice. There can be little doubt in any
body's mind that the old contest Is 10 be
fought out with the old candidates and
along only slightly different political lines.
The Democrats and Independents have re-
nominated Col. r. II. /. Goddard and he
has accepted In a speech which has been
made the platform OF his supporters. The
wetmore 'purists' have rcnominated their
candidate in a belated pronunciamento
TO the people OF the state and he has ac-
cepted that also. far In advance. as his
letter written early in last May shows.
Col Colt has not yet received second
nomination, but the activity OF his sup
porters in the country towns. and tho
fact that the declaration OF his candidacy
made last January on the eve OF the gem
eral assembly S convening has not yet been
Withdrawn would convince any man con-
versant with politicians and their meth
DDS that he is still a candidate, and that
there will be little hope for a dark horse
In the great triangular contest
with Colt and Wetmore adherents
knitting one another to the death and the
Democrats and Independents lined up
solidly for Goddard. there can be no
doubt OF the outcome, which will be the
loss OF Republican prestige as well as Re-
publican control in the state OF Rhode
Island, for how long will depend entirely
upon how long ambitious men seek to
control the party organization for selfish
ends"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
MISS SMITH ONE
Of FAtREST Of
JUNE BRIDES

One Of the fairest and happiest OF June
ular switchboard operator for Barney e.
Lee, who was united in marriage at high
noon today to Mr.. Charles K. Lock, wire
chief OF the Providence Telephone COM
pany, by the Rev Mr. Delamater. pastor
OF the Washington Park Methodist Epis-
copal church, I'm that edifce before a
large number OF friends Of the couple.
The bride never looked prettier than she
did in her gown OF white china silk trim
med with duchess lace. She carried white
tea roses The matron of honor, Mrs.
Charles Walton OF Easton. Pa, school
girl chum, wore pongee silk and carried
pink roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Grace Smith.
sister of the bride, and Miss Viola Follis,
a warm friend Miss Smith wore white
net and Miss Folls. white batiste. Both
wore leghorn picture hats and carried
chantress carnations.
The flower girls were Misses Mildred
Hall and Marion Hebbert. They.also were
attired in white and carried baskets OF
sweet peas.
Walter Buckley was best man. and the
ushers were Charles Walton and Walter
Hooper.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
bride and groom and the invited guests
repaired TO the home OF the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Smith. 17S
California avenue, where n wedding
breakfast was served and the many and
beautiful presents were displayed. The
couple will leave this afternoon for A
honeymoon trip TO Niagara Falls, Buffalo,
Albany and other points.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

"The wetmore crowd is trying to
steal Col. Colts thunder" declared a
prominent Colt adherent this morn
ing.
"This manifesto the ex-senator's
campaign committee has issued Is
about the most amusing document the
summer season 10 likely TO bring
forth. viewed from any political stand
point" he continued.
"'rhe very idea that there can be
"A reorganization OF the Republican
party OF the state under such auspices
surpasses the ordinary understanding.
Here is Wetmore, sponsor for and sup
porter OF the brazen boss for 10 these
many years. rising in virtuous wrath,
superindued by the fact that the boss
couldn't deliver the goods to him at
the last election and permitted his
party loyalty TO outweigh personal
friendship in seeking to decide the
senatorial controversy.
BOSS FAILED
IF the boss had succeeded in the
mission he undertook at the begin
ming OF last years campaign and
caused the Republican general as
sembly TO re-elect Senator Wetmore
for third term. he would have been
elevated 10 the highest possible niche
in the Wetmore galley OF fame. But
he didn't and hence these tears.
Now readers OF The News-Democrat
know that at the very inception OF the
Colt campaign there was hostility 10
Brayton: that the colonel could not have
been induced TO consent TO run had there
not been such deep-seated antagonism TO
the brazen boss and desire on the part
OF good Republicans TO dethrone him and
put i'm his stead some man who could
command the confidence and respect OF
the people.
COLTS MISTAKE.
"The mistake Col. Colt made. in my
opinion. was i'm not declaring himself at
the start as against bossism and In ia
publican party OF Rhode Island. within
the party's ranks, as would commend IL
TO the thousands OF good Republicans
who have been alienated by Braytons
management and methods.
"It must come 10 this eventually, and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
HAU CoNFEssEs
THAT He KILLED
M0THER-|G-LAW

Karlsruhe, Germany, June S-Karl
Hau, who has been under arrest here for
some time charged with the murder of
his mother-in-law, Frau Moliter, at
Baden Baden in November last. confess
ed today that he was guilty of the crime.
Hau's confession followed the news that
his wife had committed suicide by throw
ing herself In a lake in Switzerland.
whittier she had gone after the double af-
Fiction of the death of her mother and
the arrest OF her husband had befailen
her.
Hau was told OF her death today and
this eliminating tragedy. apparently was
too much for him, as he broke down and
confessed that he was guilty OF his wine's
mothers death, crime he had hitherto
strenuously denied.
Hau's case attracted much attention in
Germany, England and the United States.
Although a German by birth he had
lived for some time In Washington, where
he was well known both socially and in
the legal profession. Money troubles
prompted Hau's crime.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
DORCHESTER HOLDING
A BIG CELEBRATION

Boston, juno s.-Dorchester, tho first
settlement In the United States 10 use the
town meeting, the first 10 establish a free
school supported by popular tax and the
third oldest settlement I'm New England IL
celebrating today the Nth anniversary
OF It's founding. The program for the cel-
ebration OF the day contained luncheon
TO Gov. Guild, given by Mayor Fitzgerald
at the htter's residence In Dorchester,
and the placing Of all old milestone laid
I'm 1894 in the historic Blake house. The
governor and mayor. as we'll as other
prominent citizens, spoke at the meeting
held during the ceremony OF transferring
the stone.
Fully 1900 men were accoutrcd for the
parade, which was the feature OF the
days celebration.
Baseball. swimming exhibitions. Yacht
ing. harness racing. track and field games.
cavalry drill and life-ssvinE exhibitions
were also on the program for the day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

Former Representative Samuel z.
Daubney, who lost the Democratic
mayoralty nomination few years ago
in the city convention by single vote,
after serving acceptably in the legis-
lature, believes Mayor Patrick j. Nc
Carthy should have a second term as
chief executive OF Providence.
Mr.. Daubney was outspoken this
morning when asked what he thought
OF the way political affairs are being
shaped thus far early in the campaign.
He did not mince words in discussin g
the situation. He has not been known
az a warm supporter OF the Democratic
Organization as such. while always
being identified with the Democratic
party.
81 have found" he said. that X am
on the winning side this year / am a
good clean Democrat and IL l am on
the losing side next year ] am called
a rascal. but this has been the fate
OF all Democrats in the city and state
when they happened to disagree with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
SMAsHE5 S125
WINDOW; SENT TO
JAIL FOR 80 DAYS

John Connors, aged &3, came here from
Boston yesterday TO visit a sister, but
his visit was cut short, and the next 30
days he will pass in jail
Connors had hardly reached town when
he acquired keen desire for the intoxi-
eating beverages and by night fall was
In a reckless mood.
At 8 o'clock he was walking along
Mathewson street and when he had ar
rived at the store of the Tilden ThIrber
company he was seized with an impulse
he could not satisfactorily explain to
Judge Lee in the district court this
morning, and threw a stone through ono
OF the large display windows, valued at
SIPS.
He pleaded guilty TO defacing a build
ing owned by Charles III. Smith, and was
sent TO jail.
Connors was arrested by Patrolman NJ.
A. Glidden.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
STRIKE BEGUN
BY ELECTRICAL
WORKERS HERE

There was an exciting special meeting
OF Local 90 OF the Electrical Workers held
in their haH at 152 wey'bosset street last
evening. The meeting was called to con-
slider what action would be taken with
those contractors who had not signed the
now agreement with the men. which calls
for an eight hour day for the first five
days and four hours on Saturday and that
SIS would be the weekly wage scale.
II was unanimously voted that the men
employed by any of the contractors who
had not signed the scale should not go to
work this morning and as a consequence
30 men are loafing. There are about 100
men in connection with Local 80, compris-
ing about nfne-tentns OF an the electrical
workers in the city. All but the Is who
went out this morning are engaged with
contractors who have signed the scale.
Business Agent Mcdonald does not expect
the strike to last more than a few day 8
and thinks there is no doubt about the
men winning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
SANTOS DuM0NT
ESCAPES DEATH BY
NARROW MARGIN

Paris, June s.-Santos Dumont had
narrow escape from sustaining serious in
juries. If not losing his life today. He
started TO try new airshbp In field
at Bagetelles. The machine was mount
ed on bicycle wheels and was speeding
along at a rapid pace preparatory to MAX
ing a flight, when a bungling workman
.ightened the guide rope, causing the tail
OF a small balloon above the aesoplane TO
sag, with the result that the propeller
touched the ground, rebounded and ripped
open the gas bag.
Santos Dumont shut of the motor in
time to prevent an explosion being caus-
ed by the escaping gas. The aeronaut
was badly shaken UP. but is not discour-
aged and will try again as soon as his
combination balloon-aeroplane apparatus
is repaired. He hopes eventually to de-
velop speed of about 100 kilometres an
hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
STAYS H|S DAUGHTER,
WOUNDS HIS WIFE AND
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
DAUBNEY FOR MCCARTHY
FOR End TERM AS MAYOR

those who held the upper hand In the
party organization.
Personally, ! think that IL will be In
conformity with Democratic precedent,
practice and policy TO give Mayor Nc
Carthy a denomination. He has made a
very good record for himself and his
party in the brief time he has occupied
the executive chair. He is shrewd and
far sighted.
IL am not speaking now as politician.
as / am not in politics. l know that my
name was used among a. set OF delegates
who were supposed TO contest the seats
OF others chosen in the Fourth ward, but
/ knew nothing about IL except what
saw I'm the newspapers"
Mr. Daubney has been known as per-
sonal IL not political friend. of many or
the men who haves been boasting for
long time that the mayor could not and
would not be renominated, and his dec
laration will doubtless attract consider
able attention and adverse criticism
among this class of Democrats though
il will probably not have the slightest In
fluence in causing him 10 change his
views.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
WHO
IS FIRED UPON
RETURNS SHOTS

Mounted Officer Flynn OF the Second
station had an exchange OF pistol shots
with an unknown italian at 3'O5 o'clock
this morning. but the encounter was a
bloodless one The officer was riding
through Veazie street and when opposite
the house at % an italian from win
dow on the second floor opened fire with
a revolver. The officer drew his gun and
returned shot for shot. In company with
Sergt Higgins, who soon arrived. the
house was searched. but the gun firer
was not found
The Italian Is between IS and 40 years
old feet 10 inches tall, $50 pounds in
weight, with n heavy pompadour Of hair
and a heavy growth of beard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
MISS HARR|NGTO
To Be WEDDED
1t ALL SAINTS

The marriage of Miss Jessica Madison
Harrington, daughter of Randall A. Har-
rington, the proprietor OF Rocky Point
Crescent Park, and Talaquega Park. At
tleboro. and who is also identified with
several other amusement enterprises. to
Mr.. Frederic Louis Steele, will take place
this evening in the All Saints Memorial
church at the corner Of Westminster and
Stewart stretts at 1880 o'clock.
A reception will be held later in the
sino.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
TWO YOUNG MEN HELD AS
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS

Early this morning the watchman at
the Crompton- Knowles Loom works saw
two young men leave the yard OF the
works. lie hastily looked over the yard
and saw the door or shed partly open,
and concluded that the two had broken
into the place. He followed them and
had them arrested.
The prisoners deny having broken into
the shed. They say they came from
Boston In the wake Of the circus. They
are being held pending an investigation
b. Inspector Johnson OF Station Z
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
WANTED TO PAWN
CLOTHING TO GET DRINK

Robert Sullivan, aged %, went to his
fathers home yesterday to obtain money
from his sister, but was refused II. lie
then went 10 the bedroom of his brother
to get some clothing belonging TO the lat
ter TO pawn 10 buy drink and finding the
bedroom dook locked he kicked In panei
that he might open the door.
Capt Whipple told this story when Sui
livan pleaded guilty to defacng a build
ing In the district court this morning.
Sullivan was fined $40 and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
women HAVE
QUARREL AND
ONE IS INJURED

The ambulance was called to the works
OF the American Screw company this
forenoon, but when 1t arrived there was
no patient.
II appears that woman named Mary
Miller who lives on Pike street got into
a fight with a woman shopmate, and re-
ceived scalp wound from a flying mis-
sile. The Miller woman left before the
ambulance arrived. No report of the az
fair was made to the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
HUSBAND MISSING;
FAMILY IN DISTRESS

Mary Mailhot reports that her husband
Arthur Is missing from their home at Q
shove street. lie is SO years old feet Z
inches tall. 10 pounds i'm weight and wore
a dark suit and derby hat. lie has been
missing since Memorial day. Mrs. Marl-
hot is left with 1--WE children, the oldest
l3 years and the youngest five months.
and the family Is In destitute circum-
stances.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
CRUELTY CASES BEFORE
THE DISTRICT COURT

Theodore S. Barnes In the district court
this morning pleaded not guilty TO allow
ing horses to be worked and driven, know
ing them to be UNIT for service and fur
nished surety OF 500 to appear for trial
on Friday.
Frank slavin pleaded not guilty to over
driving and cruelty working horses and
gave surety to appear for trial on Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
ALARM SOUNDED FOR
FIRE IN A CHIMNEY

Giuseppe D'Ambria sounded an alarm
from box 49i at 555 this morning for
a fire in the chimney of the building
at 90 Arthur avenue. There was no
damage. The buildins IL occupied as
a grocery store by DAmbria.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
ROBBED MAN
WHO TOOK HER
OUT FOR A RIDE

Lizzie Dawson yesterday went to ride
with John T. Perkins. and during the
evening after the ride was over. she stole
his watch valued at 80. and so of his
money. The police soon captured her and
recovered the property.
In the district court this morning she
was fined $40 and costs for larceny.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
TWO PERSONS KILLED IN
ILLINOIS TORNADO

Duquin. Ills, June s.-The tornado
which struck this vicinity last night.
causing much damage 20 residence
property and crops. Is reported TO have
damage.
Henry Rock and Mrs. Pinkston. liv-
Ing near Marshall, are reported killed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
HAND CRUSHED;
is TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Katherine Langarte. aged IS, who lives
in North Providence. while at work In
the shop OF tho Hope Webbing company,
Pawtucket, caught one OF her hands I'm a
machine, crushing IL. She was taken TO
the Rhode Island hospital for surgical
treatment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
WANTS TO FIND MOTHER
WHO DESERTED BABE

Miss Denehy. the probation officer for
women. wishes 10 be Informed OF the
wheres bouts OF one Ida Hansen. Swede.
q years old. who is missing from a home
in which she left a few months old baby.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
-onsdale, a Loom Fixer, Liv-
ing on POCasset Avenue,
Attempts to Exterminate,
amily-Little Girl Shot
Through the Heart Dies
Almost Instantly-Bullet
Pierces Mothers Face, but
She Will Recovery Man
Who Turned Weapon on
Himself at Hospital in
PrecariOuS Condition.

After killing his daughter Alice NJ aged years and seriously
woundng his wife while they slept their home Pocasset
early this morning George W. Lonsda aged fired
and missed James M Turner boarde and then
turned the smoking revolver upon himself nctng wound which
the hospital physicians say may yet prove mortal.
Lonsdale is home
night until he returned yesterday and apparently not HIM
SELF He made threats however, and the household
suspected his when the family retired shortly
fore o'clock last evening
Mother and daughter opening off the Kitchen
adjoining occupied by the boadr and Lonsdae occupied
a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
SHOT PENETRATEs HEART.

Shortly before 80 o'clock Lonsdale rose carefully examined
the vehambered Harrington Richardson 7calbre revolver
he had purchased recently and then into his w where
mother and daughter soundy sleeping the sleep from which tho
girl awoke his shot penetrating her heart and causing
death
Apparently Lonsdale first his wife, bullet odg
Continued on Page Eighty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-02
THO Prospective Brides
Being Much Entertained
Miss Janet McCook and Miss Pauline Morton, Both
of New York, Spending Holidays as Guests
of Washington Friends.

Miss Morton. daughter and grand
daughter OF former Cabinet officials. is
renewing acquaintance made during
her fathers regime as Secretary OF the
Navy, when she had the distinction OF
being the only Cabinet bud Of the sea
son. She was presented 10 society under
the most suspicious circumstances at a
tea. which was accounted the brilliant
afternoon function Of the season. Her
marriage TO Mr.. Smith was announced
for February ?. at 4 o'clock In the
afternoon. She will be attended by Miss
Mary Candy, OF Chicago, maid OF honor,
and the following maids. Miss Mathilde
Townsend, Miss Katherine Elkins, Miss
Jean Oliver. and Florence Rowland all
Of this city. Miss lily Lee Page, Miss
Martha McCook. sister OF Miss Janet
McCook. Mr.. Smiths best man Will be
his brother, St. John Smith, and there
viii be eight ushers. yet 10 be an
nounced.
The ceremony VIII take place In st.
Thomas Episcopal Church in New York
city, at 4 O'Clock. and the Rev. Ernest
NJ. Stires. rector. will Ofiiclate. A re-
ception will be held later In the home
of the MortOns, 733 Park avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-02
FUNERAL TODAY
OF MRS. BESSLER
Death Followed Illness
Which Lasted Less
Than a Week.

After an illness OF less than q week.
Mrs. Katherine Bessler. wife OF George
Bessler. OF 922 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. died early Monday morning
at her home, Mrs. Bessler was nifty
nine years old and her death was caused
by heart trouble. She had been a resi-
dent Of Washington for almost forty
years.
The funeral services Will be held to-
day from her home. The Rev. Mr.. Buh-
rer, OF the First Reformed Lutheran
Church. Will condUct the services and
interment will be IN Glenwood Gene
terry.
Mrs. Bessler was q native of Wurtenn-
burg. Germany. and lived there until she
was nineteen years old. IN 1865. she
came 10 this country and settled in
Washington. In 1871 she was married
10 Mr.. Bessler. Her husband. two
daughters, Mrs. Lula Miller ana Mrs.
Carrie Modheis, and one son. George A.
Bessler, survive
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-02

The two very interesting prospective
brides from New York, who are being
much entertained in Washington dur
ing the holiday season, Miss Janet Ne
Cook in the home OF the Secretary of
State. and Miss Pauline Morton. in the
home OF Senator Stephen b. Elkins. are
Of very special interest here. as we'll as
in their home city. Miss McCOok. whose
engagement to Malcolm D. Whitman
was announced soon after Miss MOrtOn's
engagement 10 J. Hopkins Smith was
made public, is the youngest daughter
OF Gen. John J. McCook. of the Fight
ing McCook' family. She has been a
frequent guest Of Miss Root in Wash
ingtOn. and In fact spends a portion Of
each winter here, and has made and
met hosts Of friends. Her father is a
son OF Daniel McCoOk. who had nine
sons and I'VE cousins. all OF whom. in
GLIDING himself, Won distinction In the
civil war. Miss McCoOk was also "a
great friend OF Mrs. Nicholas LongW0rth
during her childhood days. She is a very
attractive girl with very bright color.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-02
NEW YEAR EVENT
At THE v. c. 7. j.
Reception by the "Y"
Branch Was Largely
Attended.

A charming reception was given last
evening at the headquarters OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
on sixth street. by the "Y'' or young
peoples branch of the organization.
The receiving party included the Off
GERS of the District ~" Mrs. Don. O.
Blaine. Mrs A c. Giles. Mrs. CLAYTON
f Fmig, Miss Gwynette Christian, Miss
Daisie Fridley. assisted by forty young
ladies'. representing the Anna Gordon,
Eastern. Central, LeDroit, Blooming
dale, Hopeful. Frances Smith. and
Georgetown unions.
Miss Eta Jackson presided at the re-
freshment table assisted by a number
OF ~ girls, and BY Mrs. +. S. Henry,
Mrs. NJ. ]. Hull, Mrs. W. II. Howard, OF
the ", c 4. T.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
quantities of ivy leaves, the colcr
scheme being IN pink and green
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-02
IN THE CIRCLE OF SOCIETY
Miss Sinclair
Becomes BRIDE
This Moaning

Miss Nena May Sinclair. the youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur g.
Sinclair was married at II o'clock today
at the residence OF the brides parents,
lois Pennsylvania avenue southeast, TO
Harvey William Reece, of Philadelphia.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Weston Bruner. pastor OF Fifth
Baptist Church. who was assisted by the
Rev. +. W. Johnson. pastor OF Grace
Baptist Church.
The bride was gowned In white chiffon
and carried a shower bouquet OF Bride
roses. She was given In marriage by her
father. The guests were limited 10 I'M
mediate relatives OF the bride and groom
and a few intimate friends.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served. after which the
couple departed for a short trip, which
viii be spent in Atlantic city and New
York. Their future home will be in
Philadelphia.