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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
BOWDOIN OPENS
ITS Io6TH YEAR

Brunswick. Me, Sept. 26.-Bowdoin col
lege opened its l06th year today with the
largest enrolment and the largest enter
ing class since institution. The exact
number OF members OF the various classes
will not be ascertained for several days.
One hundred and four freshmen have
been admitted TO regular standing and
there are a number OF special students
and additions to the three upper classes.
About IL states and several foreign coun-
tries are represented by the new students.
Chapel exercises were presided over by
Professor Henry L. Chapman in the alb
sence OF President Hyde who is in Europe
on account of i'll health.
Because OF the death of Richard A.
Lee, '0S, OF Brunswick, John f. Morrison.
'0S, Medford, Mass, and Harry j. Dugan.
10 Bangor the senior and sophomore
forms in chapel were draped in mourning
and the customary chapel rush between
the sophomores and freshmen was omit
ted for the first time for at least 30 or 70
years.
The new professors are DR.. r. W.
Brown, professor OF modern languages In
place OF Roscoe ]. Ham. resigned Dr.
Alba M. Edwards. acting professor of
economies in place OF Roswell c. McCrea.
resigned ii. b. Hastings. instructor In
mechanical drawing, descriptive geometry
and surveying. and Ralph b. Stone. In
structor In mathematics and physics. In
addition there are a number OF new stu
dents assistants In the various depart
ments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
BIC RALLY
N THIRD WARD
FRIDAY NIGHT

Tomorrow night at Wanskuck hall the
Democrats OF Ward 3, who are in favor
OF the denomination OF John w. Hogan,
ESQ. for school committee, and the re-
nomination of Mayor Mccarthy. Will
hold O rally. Representative Jesse ii.
Metcalf will preside.
The speakers will be Mayor Mccarthy.
Representative John w. Hogan, James A.
Williams. Esq, and Joseph IL. Gainer,
Esq the candidate for alderman against
the present incumbent. 1t looks as IL
there would be a heavy vote at the eau
Gus in this ward one week from tonight
The trend OF sentiment is declared TO be
against the present ward organization.
Those opposed to the denomination OF
Representative Hogan assert that not
only will he be defeated for school COM
mittee, but that enough delegates from
other wards will be elected to the Demo-
cratic convention TO name candidates for
senator and representatives opposed to
him to insure his defeat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
]. F. P. LAWT0K
SURPRISED At
C0RHAM PLANT

Mr.. ]. r. Z. Lawton, secretary and
treasurer Of tho Gorhsm manufacturing
company. was surprised this morning on
his arrival at his office when he was
greeted with congratulations and present
ed with a silver lovinsi cup by several OF
his associates, in recognition OF his 10Th
birthday
Mr.. Lawton has been connected with
the Gorham company for 4s years Tho
presentation today was In appreciation of
his faithful service and the personal es-
TEEN In which he Is. held.
The cup was accompanied by an en-
graved testimonial bearing the following
engrossed inscription:
John r. p. Lawton, Secretary and As
sistant Treasurer OF the Gorham Man
ufacturing Company:
I'VE, your associates In the Gorham
Manufacturing company, desire to con-
gratulate you upon having reached the
age of 20 years and TO wish for you many
more years OF health, happiness and pros
perity, and to express TO you the pleasure
we have in our relations with. you, and
also our appreciation of the Invaluable
services you have rendered this company
In the creation and up-building of its
business during the As years of your SER
vice.
1--WE hope for the continuance of this
association during the years TO come. be-
lieving II will conduce to the prosperity OF
the company and to our pleasure as your
co-workers.
"E. Fr.-k Aidrich, William c. Spencer,
Edward Holbrook, Fl. A. Bliss. F. c. Law
ton, William c. Goldman. William Cod
man, John s. Holbrook William E.
Keyes, William N. lie Cato, E. ]. Dingee.
Jr."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26

street police station this morning Louis
II. Meyers intends To erect a large build
Ing on the site on Hartford avenue the
old building having been destroyed by fire
some little time ago.
GENRAL MENTION.
Perseverance company OF the uniform
rank. knights of Pythias. met in Spring
ers' hall last evenin, and devoted an hour
or more TO drill under the command OF
Capt. Arthur Hogate
Mr.. James Flynn has succeeded Mr..
Charles Cannon as clerk at NJ. II Corri-
ans dru store Mr.. Cannon leaves to-
morrow for Baltimore, where he Will study
medicine.
Isabella F.. daughter OF the late Thomas
and Catherine McNelis. died at her home.
40 Atwells avenue. Tuesday evening Her
funeral will be held at ST. Mary's church
tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Patrolman Coleman OF the Chaffee street
station. who has been enjoyin his 10 days
furlough, will report for duty this eve-
ming.
EldHiase Peudser. IL years -eld- -Aas=beeH
reported to the police as missing from
his home. 42 Herschall street. since Mon
day morning.
Patroman Mark Harmon OF the Chaffee
street station is enjoying his annual va
cation.
The Olneyvlle and the All-Star baseball
teams have arranged for game to be
played on the Merino Flats grounds Sat
urday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
Strike STARTS
IN SHOE PLANT
Of VII. DOUGLAS

Brockton. Mass, Sept. 26.--What is ex-
between the new Independent union OF
shoe factory operatives and the Boot and
Shoe Workers union was forced today
when 250 lasters walked out OF w. L..
Douglas shoe factories here because the
management had declined TO recognize a
representative OF the new organization as
spokesman In connection with an alleged
grievance Of the lasters. Thomas g.
Hickey was the Independent union offi-
cial refused recognition on the ground
that the company had contract with the
Boot and Shoe Workers union.
The situation was explained to the last
ers who thereupon stopped work and pro-
ceeded to hall TO hold a meeting II Is
expected that the result OF the meeting
will show the relative strength OF the Boot
and Shoe Workers union as compared
with that of the new body.
The lasters grievance is over the charg-
ing of damaged shoes to the account of
! laster. The employe refused to pay and
reported the matter to the independent
union.
This morning, Mr.. Hickey appeared to
confer with the management. He was told
that the concern held a contract with the
Boot & Shoe Workers union. which IL
would live up to- Mr.. Hickey insisted on
being recognized as the lasters' represent
ative, whereupon the situation was ex-
plainedto the operatives and the walk-out
followed.
The question to be decided at the meet
Ing IL whether the men will remain loyal
to the Boot & Shoe Workers union or by
voting to stay out, will indorse the inde-
pendent mvement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
". F. TAYLOR, JR.,
HONOREO BY
THE BANKERS

Atlantic City. Sept. e6.=At the annual
convention OF the American Bankers as
ISOLATION. held In this city. William r.
Taylor, Jr, OF Providence. was elected
vice president for Rhode Island OF the
trust company section OF the association.
William r. Taylor. Jr.. has been resi-
dent OF this city since 1900. coming here
from New York, where he had for several
years previously been actively Identified
with the newspaper business In circulation
and advertising departments. For the
first two years OF his residence In Prov'-
dence he was associated with newspaper
advertising syndicate but in 1902 he be-
came associated with the New England
Trust company. being elected as its secre-
tary, and in addition to that of manager
OF the Pawtucket branch of the company
He is also vice president of the Cash
Stores company OF this city. Previous TO
last July he was. for four years, d.
rector of the Boston Banking company
of Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
WEALTHY FARMER
MURDERED 1T
C0LEbn00K,N.

Colebrook. N. H., Sept 26-The authori-
ties are searching today for the perpe.
traitor OF an atrocious murder here last
night the victim being David Laughlin. a
well-to-do farmer OF South Columbia.
Laughlins body was found late last night
In shed In the rear of Lombard Bros.
general store. His throat was cut and
mis- body was shockingly mutilated.
Cries had been heard by persons resid-
ing in the neighborhood short time pre-
vious but no Investigation was made. d.
Allen Noyes. master OF the local grange,
discovered the body while on his way
nome from grange meeting 1t WIS
found later that Laughlin's horse and car
riagh. with which he had driven here from
South Columbia, were missing He was
supposed to have had large amount OF
money with him, but search OF his
clothing revealed only IL cents. There 10
no clue to the murderer, but the local
officers are making every effort to fnd
some trace OF him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
SCENIC TEMPLE

The Scenic Temple makes a complete
change of pictures today. They comprise:
THE wooing OF Miles Standish," The
Blacksmith's Revenge" THE Life OF a
picture form; "Our Band Is Going TO the
Competition" very amusing picture;
"A Race for Millions" one of the best
films they have shown. The vaudeville
will have the same act with the excep-
ton of Maud Beach, she sings for the last
half of the week, when the Orioles Come
North Again" and that ever-popular song,
yesterday" Nellie Burt with her singing
and dancing act and her Interpretation OF
Nina Pom Pom. Stone. and Windsor have
their musical act, which is worthy OF mer-
1t. Tommy White in his entertaining mon
ologue and Lionel 2. Smith will sing the
Palms and the chorus OF Miss Beach's
songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
Steam Filters Meet

At meeting OF the international steam
Filters union. local 81, last evening five
candidates were admitted and IL applica-
tions for membership were received.
Walter d. Allen. financial secretary. re-
signed that office and Charles Maynard
was elected TO the vacancy. Business
Agent Walter A. Moon resigned. as he Is
about to leave the city. The union give
him so and a vote OF thanks as an ap-
probation OF his services. Since last April
he has raised the membership OF the local
from 30 to $50 and advanced Its interests
i'm other WAYS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
SULLIVAN FINED;
HE ROBBED A SLEEPER

John sullivan. who said he came here
from Boston and up 10 Tuesday night
worked for the Rhode Island company
laying rails. In the district court this
morning was fined 500 and costs for steal
ing a watch. valued at sl0 from some per-
son unknown. He was arrested yesterday
In pawn shop while trying 10 put II up.
sullivan last night told Deputy Chief In
spector Nickerson that as he was on his
way TO East Providence Tuesday night he
could not resist the temptation to 40
through the pockets OF a man he found
sleeping In o doorway. The watch was tho
result OF his labors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
PROBATION GRANTED
MULTIPLE OFFENDER

John Fleming. 20 years old. in the dis
trict court this morning pleaded guilty TO
being common drunkard, but. though he
was only released from the state work
house In April and has been before the
court several times. and on probation
twice. he pleaded so hard. and promised
that he would give UP drinking, sure, he
was again placed on probation.
Judge Lee told him to keep his promise
as those who did not when returned to the
court got little sitter sentences than
do other offenders
II was told to the court that Fleming
when drunk gets crazy. pulls fire alarm
boxes, calls the ambulance and makes all
kinds of bother.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
District Court Notes

Ethel Slade. 10 years old. who said she
came from East Greenwich. In the district
court this morning pleaded guilty TO be-
ing lewd and wanton. and was placed on
Denehy.
George Mitchell pleaded guilty TO being
a sturdy beggnr. and was placed on pro-
baton, with orders 20 return to Boston.
where he belongs.
Saverfo De Meglio. 80 years old waived
examination on the charge OF attempt
ing 10 have carnal knowledge OF 1mmac-
coIata Mele. gtrl under l6, and FUR
the grand jury
Louis Levinson pleaded not guilty 20
assauitina Julia Levinson, and was held
for trial on Oct. In 800 surety.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26

When John A. Johnson a coiored pugs-
list OF Boston, with his wife took tram
from that city for New York yesterday
he put in the express car a dog valued
at $3.50.
He was seen to put the dog on the tram
and Boston man who had lost his ca
nine reported TO the police that Johnson
had stolen his.
The Boston police asked Chief Inspector
Horton TO apprehend Johnson and the dog
and when the train reached here IN
spector O'Malley was right there.
Johnson when he learned that o Maiiey
had authority made no fuss and went
readily to headquarters, where he told
that he had bought the dog and would
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
NUTTER RAN AMUCK,
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

William Nutter, IS years old, in the dis
trict court this morning, pleaded guilty TO
assaulting James Timmons with a danger
Gus weapon. revolver. and was bound
over to the grand jury In $1,000 surety. He
pleaded not guilty to assaulting Clarence
Healey and Harry Haglr, and on each
charge was held for trial on Oct. /. In
surety OF $1,000 in each case.
Nutter, enraged at his discharge, Mon
day last, from the barge A. G.. Ropes, re-
turned to the vessel last evening and after
threatening members OF the crew with
a revolver, II is alleged, fired one shot
at James Timmns, night watchman at
Curran and Burton's coal yard, foot Of
Henderson street. The weapon was so
close TO Timmins' face that the powder
marks were plainly visible
Patrolmen III. H. Willard and ]. Z,
Henry of Station 5. who had heard the
shots. hurried TO the dock disarmed him
and held him until the arrival OF Lieut.
j. IL. Hartnett In the pltrol wagon
Clarence Healey. young man engaged
to take Nutter's place as steward, was
the first to meet the angered sailor
Nmter after denounclng Healy, IL Il
claimed. for taking his job, asked where
his belongings were, at the same tim,
drawing the big revolver from his pocket
and pointing IL at the terrified steward
| Told that his clothing was forward, Nut
| ter made his way from the galley. TIL,
F., engineer, Harry Hagan. was the next {,
| be threatened. Nutter, 1t Is alleged. point
ed his gun at Hagan, declaring he would
shoot. The mate. who put In an appear
] ance about this time. saw the gun frs
and ed up the deck.
James Timmins, the night watchman
went up to Nutter. who still held the gu,
In his hands, and told him 10 clear out
| Although unarmed. Timmlns boldly an
| preached the discharged steward, who ut
tering more threats, II is said, pulled tn
trigger and fired. the bullet barely missin,
| Timmins' head
Deputy Chief of Police Murray told IN
court that NUtter has been arrested twic
before for similar occurrences.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
COLOREO FIGHTER WANTED
TO TREAT INSPECTORS

not give II up, as II was his.
Deputy Chief Nickerson proved that the
stolen Boston dog was not the one In
Johnson's possession by comparing the
two by telephone descriptions.
Johnson had a friendly chat with Dep
uty Nickerson and when the latter said
jokingly something about being able TO
do him up. Johnson sized up the tall form
OF the deputy and asked II he had the
gloves
The deputy sde-stepped by remarking
that he thought he could at least dodge
the first two or three punches.
Johnson before departing said he wished
he could be allowed to open champagne
for the inspectors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
NJ 'ELROY'S BODY
FOUND IN COVE
At APP0NAUG

The body OF Edward ]. McElroy. who
jumped into East Greenwich bay Sunday
night from a launch, after exclaiming,
There's that woman, nowr' was found
shortly before o'clock this morning on
the shores OF Taylor's farm, near Apo
naug cove at Buttonwoods.
Henry NJ. Locke. who owns a fishing
tract near there, found the body.
Young McElroy lived at 220 Blackstone
street. this city, and was employed by
the Textile Machinery company In the
Granger foundry OH Harris avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
Searies Is Sane

Pennington, Me-. Sept. 26-That 1t Is
unnecessary to hold Harvey A. searles for
further observation is the report made to
the supreme court by DR.. Bigelow T. San
born. superintendent OF the state insane
asylum at Augusta TO which Searles was
taken Friday. searles VIII be trled on tne
charge of murder for the killing of his
wife at Chestervllle last July at special
session OF the court to be held the last OF
next month OF the first of November. if
the grand jury brings an Indictment on
that charge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
SEA DUTY FEARED
BY NEWPORT TARS

Considerable anxiety has been caused
among the petty officers and enlisted men
at the Training Station at Newport by
recent order OF the naval department call
ing for a list of eligibles for sea duty
There are 2ls petty officers and men VINO
are counted as eligibles.
Most of these men have been at the sta
ton so long that they have come 10 look
upon themselves as fixtures there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
1T COST RYAN $3.50
TO LIGHT CIGARETTE

Thamas Ryan, 21, in the district court
pleaded guilty to stealing lantern, VAL
ued at so cents, the property OF the city Of
Providence. and was fined SIS and costs
Patrolman Ross told the court that
Ryan took the lantern from a street OBJ
struction.
Ryan said that he only took the IAN
terr-frem It's place In order to Hight a
cigarette and was Immediately arrested
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
LADIES OF NAVAL VETS

The National Association OF the Ladies
meeting today in Farragut hall. corner of
Washington and Eddy streets.
The business to be transacted Is rou-
tine and will include the reading OF re-
ports by officers and later the election of
national officers for the ensuing year The
meeting began at 10 o'clock this morning
and will end this evening some time. Re-
freshments were served in the hall to the
members
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
Old Soldier III on Street

Henry Brooks OF the Soldiers Home at
Bristol was taken I'll opposite iiei West
minister street this afternoon and was
assisted TO the home OF Charies Shove.
at 27 Willow street by Patrolman Byron
and Citizen william Ryan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
JOHNSON BOUND OVER ON
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Frank Johnson. who is accused OF hav-
ing pushed Annie sullivan from the win
dow OF the Cook block on North Main
street Tuesday evening. causing her
death, In the district court this morning
was arraigned on the warrant issued by
Coroner Lincoln. charging manslaughter.
He waived examination and was bound
over TO the superior court in 5000 bonds.
His alleged white wife. Lillian Johnson
was held as a witness In bonds of $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
Excursion to Plymouth, Mass.

The Rhode island Citisens' Historical
association excursion 10 Plymouth. Mass.
occurs on Saturday next. Train leaves
this city at s:35 a. m and returns from
Plymouth at $40 p. m. Round trip tickets
only 81. All interested are invited to
20 on this excursion
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
MASSASOIT MONUMENT
ASSOCIATION FORMED

Charles w. Abbot. Charles n. Handy
Eugene A. Vaughan, Charles w. Srsht,
Charles w. Cutler and We others nave n'eu i
,haIr agreement to form corporation
under the name of the Massasoit Monu-
ment association. the purposes OF wnieh
will be the securing of suitable monu-
ment to the famous Indian chief and tne
Improving OF the physical estheuc cohoi-
tions OF the community.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
M|O-OCEAN
MESSAGE FROM
THE lUs|TAN|A

Queenstown. Sept 2s.-The cunard line
steamer Lusitania, from New York. Sept
n. communicated by wireless with Brow
head, 70 mlles from here at 1855 p. m to-
day, but the distance OF the steamer from
that point could not be ascertained.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
CHICAGO GETS
OVER Sa7S.ooo

Chicago. Sept 26.-It is announced that
the city's share OF the net profits OF the
Chicago City Railway company for the
first six months operation OF the traction
settlement ordinance will be s27S2ls
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26

On lovers who're separated
The telegraph strike is hard.
But all Is not lost: there is left them
The souvenir postal card.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26

1t does seem strange. without a doubt
In this great race for tin,
A man will never be "all OUT
Until he is "all in"
Chicago News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
F INANCIAL
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS II. TAPPAN
& Co. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26
MARINE INTELLIGENCE

Steamer New shoreham. Fuller. Block
Island
Steamer Bay State. Boston, light.
Steamer Northman, Patterson, New
Orleans, with 924.000 gallons oil, Phi. Texas
company.
Tug vigilant, New York
Barge Harry Schaefer. South Amboy,
with 1900 tons of coal for Providence Coal
company
Barge Richard Jackson, South Amboy.
with 547 tons of coal for Pawtucket.
Cargo Daniel McWilliams. South Amboy.
with $50 tons of coal for Pawtucket.
Schooner L. l.. Hamlin. with $50 tons of
sand for A. ]. Miller.
Schooner Robert j. Berwick. Green
Point. with 100, 900 bricks for city.
Schooner Catherine Butler, New London.
with 5000 feet of lumber for Pawtucket.
Schooner Maria, Haverstraw. 100000
bricks for Manchester e. Hudson.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Providence, Griffin, New York.
Steamer st. Croix. Bowman. New York.
Steamer Edgemont, Burton. New York.
Steamer City of Newport, Ricketson.
Newport.
Steamer city of Haveri,iiiiii, Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer New shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug Reliance, with tow, Newport.
Tug Vigilept, with tow. New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-26

News.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-04
Real Estate Transfers

H. E. Van Norman to H. L.
Moody, lot s, block !, LaDelcordo
Bay.
1. H. ShalIis ct al. to City Of
Occur d'Alene, lot 6, block Q, COtur
d'Alene, 81.
L. A. Mutt to Rosa 7. Bates, 8 hf
OF lots and ?. block /, Chamber
ads addition to Rathdrum, $50.
A. j. Shanks to Oscar Waggoner,
part OF sW or of Sc or of section 256.
township 81 north. range 3 west, 81.
Charles Weiffenbaeh ct al, to Big
Five Mining company. Gray Mount
ain, Big Five, Little Five, Summit,
Ora Grand and Profession claims, 81.
Edward Fountain to S. Il. Siadler,
sW or OF section 81, township so
north, range 5 west, 5000.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-04
A Life sonsenee.

Said Mr.. Joacker. who was reading
the paper. Another poor wretch has
been given a life sentence at hard
labor"
Said Mrs. Joacker, who was embrOld-
ering blue roses: Probably he de.
serves It. What is he guilty orr"
Fraud and no visible means OF sup
port. He obtained clothes and fine
turnout with no money and nothing
eollectible. He seems TO be larger
and stronger than most Of that clasa
yet it is plain that he has never d0no
a tap of work, though he has managed
to live well so far. But the poor fel
low takes his sentence hard and cries
piteously, protesting his innocence"
''The wretch! He must have dealt
with perfect fools!"
''No: his victim is our own friend,
Jack Smith"
THAT clever lawyerl Do read to me
all about itl'
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith.
a twelve pound boy Bohemian.