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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
IS
APPARENTLY YET
ANYbODY'S FIGHT

Both wetmore and Colt men profess the
greatest confidence In the result OF tho
balloting Tor United states senator that
wiz begin next Tuesday. but the Colt men
seem outwardly TO be the more aggres-
ave. and claim nearly 80 votes on the
first ballot
Many petitions 20 the general assembly
are being circulated throughout the state
and numsrously signed for each OF these
candidates.
The Wetmore claim Is put forward By
Robert Ives Gammel, chairman OF the
Wetmore campaign committee, who says:
I'VE claim for Senator Wetmore IS
votes and concede 10 Col Colt only ~. OF
the doubtful votes we claim enough on an
early ballot 10 elect Mr. Wetmore with
out question. Unless the managers OF SEN
ator Wetmore's campaign change their
minds, there will be no caucus"
Goa. Goddard will have at least az votes
on the first ballot: and II IL stated that
not only were the Wetmore assemblymen
elected with the direct understanding that
they were 20 support him for that office,
burt that 13 have signed an agreement in
which they have pledged themselves that
under no conditions Will they vote for Col.
Colt. Several others, II In asserted by
those who are conducting the Wetmore
campaign, pledge themselves In a like
manner.
In spite Of an this, however, the Colt
boomers profess profound confidence that
he will ultimately win and say the thing
ls practically settled.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
GOV. HIGGINS SAYS
REASONS ARE GOOD

Owing to the Republican caucus de-
cision not to confirm at least two Of his
appointments for partisan reasons, Gov.
James II. Higgins has made tho following
statement:
II did not permit politics or any sort
OF petty influence 10 enter into my judg-
ment in selecting persons other than Mrs.
r. w. Jennings and ex-Representatives
II. w. Rice to positions on the board OF
trustees OF the School for the Deaf.
II named persons other than Mrs Jen-
nngs and Mr.. Rice for simple reasons
In the first place the positions 10
be filed were. so far as my ad-
ministration IN concerned. vacancies.
Mrs. Jennings and Mr.. Rice were only
appointed a week or SO before Gov. Ut
ters term was UP, and in a way they
had not been able to become familiar
with their duties, even II they taken up
the work at all as yet.
'They were Ia just about the same po-
sitions as many other candidates for the
offices 70 be filed, and in making my
choice ! meant In no way TO impute any
thing as to their fitness or qualifications.
not did intend TO question Gov. Utters
judgment. i selected Mrs. Riley and Mr..
Pierce as believed them fully qualified
for the places and that's the whole story"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
HISTORIC HOME
AND PRICELESS
RELICS BURNED

The historic old Green homestead, ows-
ed by Crawford A. Nightingale. on the
extreme end OF Warwick Neck. was de-
stroyed by hre last evening. The houss
was valued not so much for It's cost 81
for its historic record. invaluable antiqui-
ties and costly furnishings.
The fire Is supposed 70 have originated
about the new boiler In the cellar. IL is
supposed that the old dry wooden joists
ignited and soon the flames ate their
way up through the centre OF the house.
Daniel Hall. colored man. who. with
his wife and baby. lived In one portion of
the old farmhouse. was In the dining room
when Mrs. Hall heard cracking sound.
Her husband opened the door leading
from the dining. room and a gush of
smoke from thd cellar filed the room.
Mrs. Hall ran for her child, and stood by
her husband while he was trying TO ex-
tingtIish the flames with fire extinguish-
er.
MIR. Hall put his foot upon the stairs
leading from the dining room, and fell
through with crash, but caught him
self In time 10 prevent being pinned In
the midst OF the fire. He and his family
then made a hurried exit.
Hall ran 10 Senator Nelson w. A1drich's .
estate and informed Foreman Green and
other neighbors; and soon a bucket bril-
gade was formed.
They fought as long as they could. ana
at last the flames burst out OF the old
building with a sudden roar. 1t was then
doomed and the only thing that saved tho
long string OF barns and cattls sheds from
destruction was that the wind was blow
ing from the north.
When the Are burst through the roof
IL took but matter OF about 30 minutes
to dispose Of the once famous house. The
roof fell I'm and all the fre fighters could
do was TO look on and extlnguish sparks
that lighted upon the roof Of the barns.
The walls OF the house fell inward.
heaping the burning debris In one massive
pile, which burned all night; and mon
were obliged TO remain on duty so that
the sparks would not set fire. TO the re-
maining structures.
The old farm house was erected over a
century and a half ago by the historic
Green family. and when purchased by
George G. Nightingale father OF the pres
ent owner. was also maintained as a farm
house. IL was situated on the spot where
Gen. Prescott In the Revolution crossed
from Newport. and was 2i5 stories.
East or the rooms was tastefully equip
ped with old-fashioned furniture and Mr..
Nightingale stated that he regrets most
that he has lost old-fashioned Colonial
furniture. heirlooms, relics. etc. which he
Will be unable to replace az any price.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
MISS M'CORMICK'S
MONEY ALONE USED

Miss Sarah l. Mccormick. the Grams
ton high school teacher betrayed the cost
OF the movement which has resulted in
obtaining for Marcus Graham, the Proyi-
dence counterfeiter, OF s1oo notes, a COM
mutation OF his i5-year sentence In the
Federal prison at Atlanta. Ga, TO Elk
years by President Roosevelt. Miss Nc
Cormick had been working TO obtain his
pardon ever since his conviction and sem
tenoe in 1904
The money which was left when Cra-
hans estate was settled after his SEN
tence began Is stIll intact in a bank in his
name.
''The assertion that I received $4,000 left
after Mr.. Crahan's affairs were settled
up is altogether erroneous" says Miss
Mccormick I'm the first place, there
was no such sum as that remaining, and
In the second place, not one cent OF IL was
ever paid 10 me.
I'm settling UP Mr.. Crahan's affairs, in
company with his attorneys went over
every item most carefully. Every bill was
paid and the balance was placed In the
bank In Mr.. Crahan's name, where II is
today.
None OF his money has been used In
the present proceedings. have stood the
expense myself, and every dollar II has
cost has come out OF my own pocket
The statement that Mr.. Graham in
dulged in stock speculation through buck
eft shops is absolutely false"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
EXPLOSION Of BLAST
FURNACE KILLS MANY

confronted with an awful death unless
could run faster than the metal could
travel Thank God, / reached a place OF
safety, and not a minute too soon. I
don't know what happened TO the other
men. / did not see any one OF them fol-
lowing the explosion. II they did not run
quick and fast all are buried under six
feet OF molten metal"
Charles Bennett. yard brakeman,
who was passing near the furnace on
freight train when the explosion occurred,
gave a graphic description OF the disas-
ter.
"Our train was right near the furnace"
said Bennett. when the metal poured
out OF tho furnace over the ground saw
the men running for a place OF safety. To
the right OF the furnace / saw party Of
10 men, all Of them running wildly and
their clothes a mass OF flames. Apparently
some OF them had been injured when the
explosion occurred. as they could hardly
run Several OF them tripped and fell. The
hot metal ran over them Ia moment
Just at this time u second explosion oc-
Cured and looked toward the furnace.
In minute / again looked 10 the right
of the furnace for the men. but could
not see any OF them, and believe all OF
them were burned 10 death. My train was
IN the path OF the metal and / was COM
PEELED TO ~uncouple the train and signal
the engine TO pull ahead"
The Eliza furnaces are located in the
Hazelwood district, between Second ave-
nue. and the Monongahela river. The dis
trict is populous and the loud report no.
tifed tho people for miles around of the
explosion. In a few minutes the mill was
surrounded by hundreds OF excited per-
sons many OF them trying TO force their
way into the works past the police and
employees.
OF the large mill, which had been set afire
by the hot metal. They were in the midst
OF live electric wires, but IL was some
time before they were apprised of the
danger.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
FIREMEN'S LEAGUE
ELECTED OFFICERS

At the annual meeting OF the Rhode
evening, with 5s delegates, represent
ing 81 organizations, I'm attendance,
President william II. Erskine was in
the chair. The Fire King veterans and
Arctic Hand Engine company were
added TO membership.
Reports showed the league in n
strong financial and numerical condt-
tion, with 34s7 nremen included i'm it's
organization.
The report OF the secretary-tr treasurer
showed 40 organizations affiliated Y ith
the league and that the receipts for
the last year were s216.S9 and the on
penditures s91.54, leaving a balance CT
st25.S5.
The following officers were chosen:
President. Daniel G.. Coggeshall OF r3ris-
tol; first vice president. George A. Dun
ham OF Westerly; second vice president,
Jerry r. McCarty Of Woonsocket; third
vice president, Ira d. Con- OF Riverside;
fourth vice president. Thomas IL
Rhodes OF Pawtuxet; fifth vice presi
dent. Frederick H. Clarke OF Natick:
secretary and treasurer. Frederick w.
Cady OF East Providence: tournament
committee, Reuben A. Barber OF Paw
tucket chairman; George V. Fuller
OF East Providence, secretary; Adelbert
d. Roberts OF Woonsocket and Julien
Close Of Bristol; member OF state relief
commission, Capt. George Hunt OF
Providence.
Tho Albion Veteran association was
authorized 20 hold a muster on Me-
mortal day.
An invitation from tho Riverpoint
FIRE department. TO the league 20 htld
its quarterly meeting In April With
them was accepted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
LOAN ASSOCIATION
REDUCES ITS RATE

Tho Workingmen's Loan association
ternoon and decided to reduce the rate
of interest on loans TO 1 per cent per
month, this being a reduction OF one
half OF / per cent. and the second re-
duction OF the same size since the
association began business.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Edward s. Clark; vice prasi-
dent. William Gammell; secretary.
Rath bone Gardner; treasurer. Howard
l.. Clark; board OF directors. Edward s.
Clark. Preston II. Gardner, stephen ..
Edwards, william Gammell. Frederick
III. Jackson, Rathbo1s Gardner, John r.
Gladding, Robert II. 7. Goddard. Charles
A. Catlin, Howard l.. Clark, Charles #.
Bigelow and Walter G.. Brown; eN-
ecutive committee Edward =. Clark,
Rathbone Gardner, William Gammell,
Howard L. Clark and John r. Gla1-
ding.
The treasurer's report showed that
the losses had been SMALL Stock has
been issued TO the amount OF $50 $50
The surplus now amounts 10 s23,473 IL
and Is large enough to permit the pay
ment OF the guaranteed dividend Of 9
per cent for several years.
The amount Of loans outstanding Jan
/. 1906, was s77,310.59; loans durinx z
the year. s46,120.02: loans paid OF dur
ing the year. $40 s77e2 balance out
standing Jan. 1, 1907. s73,s5s.sl. The
gross earnings for the year were sl4.-
1885, and the net earnings s65t2.G2,
showing a profit of s831s.23. of which
sSl47 was paid in dividends and the
remainder carried 10 the surplus ac-
count. During the year s194.3s Was
charged off as bad loans. The number
OF outstanding loans Ia 1898.
cOnu1tttae of the association Ia
comforting with one from the Society
for Organizing Charity. with n view to
procuring legislation regulating the
loan business in the state. especially
as TO salary loans upon a power Of
attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
BROWN ASSOCIATION
BORN AT WESTERLY

Brown alumni association was
formed last evening In Westerly IT
adopted the name of Washington and
New London County Alumni associa-
ton OF Brown university.
President Faunce and Prof. Otis n.
Randall represented the university and
the association elected the following
officers: President Henry II. Palmer
Of Stonington; secretary, G. /. Gates OF
Westerly; treasurer, a. M. Cottrell OF
Westerly; executive committee. A. p.
Tanner OF New London, James M. PEN
dleton OF Westerly and r. r., Wheeler
OF Mystic.
Among the speakers were ex-Gov.
George II. Utter, Rev. George II. Miner.
Hon. Abel p. Tanner, Rev. George w.
Rigler, Prof. Randall. DR.. Nelson, Row
land G.. Hazard, Thomas r. Peabody
and Hap" Hazard OF this years foot
ball team
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
SUMMER COURSES AT
SCHOOL OF DESIGN

The directors OF the Rhode leland
School of Design have decided to have
summer school conducted In connec-
ton next summer for students and
teachers from all sections Of the coun-
try.
The demand Of business establish
ments for students has caused a de-
crease of SO In the registration from
the record OF last year. There were
7Os pupils registered for the rrst half
OF the year
But little Of the regular term worl:
will be undertaken at the summer
school, which II is planned will oren
In July. Neither will there he duplica-
ton of winter studies. The exlct
courses TO be offered have not yet been
determined.
II is proposed that the courses lie
given partly at the school and partly
in interesting country and eeashore
places whore available material Ia TO be
found.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
CONVOCATION OF
PAWTUCKET MEETS

At the winter meeting OF PawtuclIet
convocation OF Episcopal churches yes
terday afternoon at Christ church,
Lonsdale. Rev. Frank Appleton of
Trinity church, Pawtucket, presided.
The invitation OF the Church OF the
Advent to hold the next meeting at that
church was accepted. II was voted TO
call the new mission at Fairlawn, st.
Luke's church.
Last evening banquet was served
In Lonsdale hall by the Woman's aux
Hilary.
Rev A. M Hilliker presided and the
speakers were Robb White OF Cam
bridge, who spoke on missionary work
i'm Virginia, and George Gordon King
OF Newport, whose subject was THE
Thapk Offering for 1901"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
DRUGGISTS HEAR
OF THE NEW LAWS

An elaborate explanation of the pure
food and drug bill as applicable to
Pharmacists was given by Prof. u. l..
Patch, Ph. G., OF Boston 10 the mem
bers Of the Rhode Island Pharmaceuti-
cal association at the annual meeting
last evening.
The following officers were chosen.
President, John Il. Grofr Of East Provi-
dence; vice presidents. Howard A.
Pearce OF Providence county, S. Win
field Hines OF Kent county. James A.
Writh OF Washington county. James T.
Wright OF Newport county, William II.
burlington Of Bristol county; secretary,
Charles IL Daggett OF Providence;
treasurer, Edward t. Cotton OF Provi-
dence; executive committee. Howard A.
Pearce, Alfred J. Johnson, Jr., and
Enoch W. Vars.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10

Advertisements and items can he left
at the branch of The News-Democrat at
Hartford avenue. room No. I. Telephone
40 West
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-10
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothes
.he child, softens the gums, allays all
pain; cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and lake no other kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
A PRETTY SENTIMENT

"Ii the Father deigns to touch with di-
vine power the cold and pulseless heart
OF the buried acorn, and make it TO burst
forth from its prison walls. will He leave
neglected In tne earth the soul OF man,
who was made in the image OF bis
Creator? II He stoops to give to the
rosebush, whose withered blossoms float
upon the breeze, the assurance OF another
springtime, will He withhold the words
OF hope from the SONS of men when the
frosts OF winter come? II Matter, mute
aud inauimate, though changed by the
forces OF Nature into multitude ol
forms, can never die, will the imperial
spirit OF man suffer humiliation after it
hos paid brief visit, like royal guest,
to this tenement Of clay?
Rather let US believe that He who, IN
his apparent prodigality, wastes not the
raindrop, the blade OF grass or the even
ing's sighing zephyr, but makes them all
TO carry out His eternal plans, has given
immortality to the mortal, and gathered
to Himself the spirits of our friends. In
stead of mourning, let us look up and
address our departed in the words oi
the poet:
"Thy day has come, not gone;
Thy san has risen, not eet;
Thy life is now beyond
The reach Of death or change,
Not endsd-but begun.
o, noble soul 0, gentle heartl Hail, and
Farewell" !"
Extract from one OF Hon.W.J. Bryan's
numerous addresses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
STAFFORD
Entstalumsut-o supper-PasOnaIs.

Hemp, Va, March 1st. 1907.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Smith gave socia-
bic on Saturday night, February 23d, in
honor OF their nieces, Misses Katie and
Ada Monroe. Dancing was engaged in
until late hour. Cakes and cOnfectiOn-
cries were served and music sweetly rem
dered by Messrs. Easom and Archie Mon
roe and Dan Limerick. Among those
present were: Misses Katie and Ada Mon
roe, Mary and Belle Snellings. Belle,
Nellie aud Eva Burgess, Hattie and
Sadie Smith; Messrs. Addison Hefiin,
David Limerick, Harry Simpson, Daniel
Limerick, Harry McWhirt, Eddie Grin
nian, Robert Grinnian, Robert Monroe,
Archie Ellington. Easom Monroe, George
Smith, Stern Ellington, Archie Monroe,
Eddie Blake, Eddie Watts, George Grani-
ger, Ausker Snellings, Barney Rains,
Thomas Watts, Wallace Harding, Jesse
Burgess, Frank Smith, Ernest Littrell
When parting, all thanked their host
and hostess for such an enjoyable occa-
sion and hope to enjoy many more
with them.
The oyster supper at HARDWOOD school
house for the benefit OF HARDWOOD Gene
terry was a great success, owing 20 the
bad weather. A handsome sum Of
$29.05 was realized.
Mrs. VIM. Sash and Miss Annie Ballard
spent pleasant evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. James d. Monroe and family Tues
day. Miss Ballard's school closed Fri
day, much to the regret of her many
I lends, ,as the people Of the neighborhood
regret giving her up.
Mrs. Noah Patton is on the sick list.
Miss Hattie Coppsge, OF Stafford, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward Rley, OF
Culpeper.
Miss Katie Monroe has returned from
q visit to Miss Leona Burton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
800 REWARD, 800.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all stages, and that
is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires q con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfac's OF
the system, thereby destroying the fOun-
datiOn of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have 50 uch
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
ORANGE
Deaths - Poultry Rtisldg - Other Hotss and
Personals.
Lahore, Va, March 4, 1907.

Lahore, Va, March 4, 1907.
Mrs. Jno. NJ. Daniel. OF Mason, who
died Saturday at ripe age, had been
sick Tor some time aud the end which
came peaceably was expected. She had
from childhood been consistent men,
Der OF Macedonia church. She was
buried at the old family cemetery near
Lahore. One brother, Squire p. N. Jack
son, of Lahore, and six Sons and three
daughters, besides a large acquaintance;
mourn her death.
A. Z. Brockman, OF this place, has been
sick for two weeks and expects to go TO
Dr. Hodges, OF Richmond, in few days.
Mrs e. r. Mason has returned from a
visit to her son, DR.. Tate Mason, OF Phil
adelphia. The popular doctor Is in de-
mand in many places and will probably
move to a promising location Ia Cali
fornia. Success and distinction 20 this
rising Orange boy.
Capt. A. M. Daniel, who attended his
mothers bedside during her illness, re-
turned to his railroad work in Bedford
Monday.
Mayor Cooke, OF Wsynesboro, spent
few days with his sister, Mrs. Il. T.
Brockman, this week.
The many friends and relatives here OF
Mrs. Rosser Harris are grieved to hear
OF her untimely death few days ago at
her home in SpOtsylvania.
Thomas Barbour, of BarboursVille,
was a welcome visitor here. His cspti-
waiting personality makes him delight
ful associate.
Tom Shepherd and his bride, Of Fred.
ericksburg, have been welcome visitors
here this week.
Miss Mary Frazer, after o pleasant
visit to her home, near Pine Top, re-
turned with Geo. Dallas COons to their
Culpeper home Friday. There are few
such homes 10 Orange or Culpeper ss the
two whose domestic circles Miss Mary
graces with elegance, taste and culture.
Mrs. Maud Woodiolk attended the
Masonic banquet at Orange Tuesday.
The occasion was one of general interest
and enjoyment. The Orange Masons &C
Quilted themselves we'll and were show
cred with congratulations from all sides.
Mr.. Crawley, of " illow Grove, isspend-
ing some time in Chicago.
MT. +. NJ. Kendall Tor long Wnlle
confined to his room, Is cheerful and en-
joys cOnversing with friends.
Mrs Julia Stevens, now reaching Tor
her sOth mile post, is quite feeble and al
most blind.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Harlow has noted flock
Of geese and is selling eggs at $1.2O per
dozen.
There is a growing attention to fowls
Ia this section and more has been real
lied flr eggs than ever before.
Mrs Ennis died OF consumption at her
home, near Psmunkey. Friday. Inter
ment Saturday in family burying ground.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
AN OLD LANDMARK CONE

The old tree, covered with vines, WHICH
are OF a bright green winter and sump1er,
which has been standing for So years in
the yard OF the Bradley residence at cor
ner OF Prince Edward and Amelia streets.
blew down Saturday and fell without in
iuring anything but q rose bush. This
is one OF the two trees in the same yard
which have always attracted attention
by their green foliage, especially in win
ter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
Fer over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It sootbes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty
Eve cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for mrs. Winslow's Soothing
6vruD.r - and take m other
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June 3Oth, 1906 Serial Number
1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07
THE WINDY MONTH

OF March is here. This is
the month OF all months
when the sntiquated
merchant OF city, town
or hamlet blows about
the greatest stock and
the lowest prices on
earth, when the papers
are full of heart-rending
tales OF buyers securing
markets OF the earth
"withOut Pearline or
SapoliO" for unheard OF
bargains, when stories
of great depression in
financial circles have en-
abled some merchants 10
rush TO the rescue OF
some great wholesale
house and by using a
few dollars OF instant
cash saved the whole
saler from going to the
wall. Truly, March is a
month OF wind. We
don't use any in our
business. We will open
our npW