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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
EAST PROVIDENCE
Gov. Higgins 70 Speak Before
Business Mems Assn
InebrGat0s Fined This Morning.
Sacred Heart Societies
Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat oan be left at Alexandsr
hunro's Boston Store. Warren avenue

II Is stated on the best of authority
that should there be any arrests made at
Vanity Fair during the season that the
management will see 10 II that the pris-
oners are taken to the court In some sort
OF carriage instead Of in the electric
car
The work OF putting in a spur track at
Vanity Fair was begun this morning.
This morning 1ags were set on a num-
ber of the towers OF some OF the main
buildings.
The annual meeting OF the woman's
Foreign Mission OF the Warren associa-
tion will meet Wednesday afternoon and
evening az the Second Baptist church
The, exercises will be held at $3.50 and
o'clock
Messrs. Charles Lawton and William
Shaw put their new motor boat Teddy"
overheard yesterday. They went as far as
Newport and returned well pleased with
the action OF their craft
Mr.. william Romer. who with his
daughter, Rose who has been the guest
OF his son, Charles II. Romer az az raun-
ton avenue has returned TO his home In
Lowell. Mass.
This evening His Excellency. Gov
James II Higgins will be the speaker at
the meeting OF the East Providence Busi-
ness Mems association that Is TO be held
In their rooms in Tobins block this even
ing
The organization will hold a short bust
ness session after which IL viii go to the
large hall on the upper floor where the
exercises OF the evening will be held.
BEFORE THE COURT.
At the session OF the Seventh district
court this morning one woman whose
home Is I'm Fall River and who was ar
rested I'm the "Bowery" at Riverside was
sent 10 the state workhousc this morning
for a term OF six months for being an
idle person.
Two other women and two men were
each fined s. and costs for being lntoxi-
Gated, which they paid
MINOR MENTION.
The societies connected with the church
OF the Sacred Heart held their annual re-
ception and procession at 3 o'clock yes
terday afternoon and about 100 children
took part. A number OF candidates were
admitted 90 the different societies. The or
sanizations were addressed by the Rev.
Fr. Fitzsimmons and the exercises closed
with a benediction-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
c. ]. STEEOMAN
BURIED TODAY
IN This CITY

The funeral OF Charles j. steedman. son
of the late Rear Admiral Charles steed-
man and son-in-law of the late GOV.
Henry Iippitt. was held from the resi-
dence OF w r. weedeni, lbS Waterman
street. at o'clock this afternoon. IL was
private. with interment al swan Point
Mr.. steedman shot himself at the Hotel
De L'Orent, Paris, May 2. and the BODY
was brought 10 New York on the steamer
Philadelphia, which arrived In New YORK
Yesterday. II arrived in this city on the
shore line at 1926 o'clock last evening ana
was taken In cahrge by the undertaking
firm OF Horace n. Knowles Sons.
Mr. Steedman's suicide caused sensa-
ton because OF the prominence OF his
family connections and the absence or any
apparent reason for the act. He had been
touring Italy and France In an auto
mobile. in company with Mrs. steedman
and senator and Mrs. Nelson W. Aldrich.
The party arrived in Paris April 80 and
three DAYS later Mr.. Steedman, who had
exhibited evidences of dependency. was
found dead in his room in the Hotel de
rorient with a pistol bullet in his head.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
THREE KILLED BY
EXPLOSION Of
BOMB 1T ODESSA

Odessa, May 20.-The superintendent OF
police of Odessa and the two chief de-
detectives Of this city we're shocingly dis
membered and killed and seven other per-
sons were seriously injured by the explo-
sion OF an Internal machine in the Gen.
trail police bureau today.
The machine was deposited In the bu-
reau just before 1T exploded by two men
and a girl. The' police pursued, wounded
and captured the men, but the girl es-
capped. The leader OF the trio turned out
to be terrorist named Tchertkoff
The two detectives were bitterly hated
by the terrorists. one of them for partici-
pating in melting the outbreak of 1905 here
and the other. who was nicknamed The
Hangman." because he had tortured po-
litical prisoners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
WHAT is GOING ON AT
BROWN UNIVERSITY

At caucus OF the Junior class. held in
Room NJ OF the Union, Saturday, men
were nominated for the athletic board,
track manager and baseball manager
The nominations were: For Athletic
board. r. l. Chichester. A. j. Densmore.
c. A. Greene S. ]. Howe. A. J. Marshall.
T. Miller. s. s. Paine, p. T. Sheick A.
c. Thomas. III. s. Young; for track man.
ager, III. s. Marston, @. ID. Taylor; for
baseball manager, II II. Frost, G. A.
Greene.
Tuesday morning, May 81. at O'Clock,
there will be meeting of the Brown Uni
versity Society of Civil Engineers In the
Engineering building The election Of
officers for the ensuing year will take
place and amendments to the constitution
will be adopted. After the election Prof.
J. T.. Hill will talk on Engineering as a
Profession"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
VOTERS
HEARTILY FOR
COL. GODDARD

French speaking Democratic and In
dependent citizens from all parts OF
the state gathered at 27 Westminster
street yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose OF forming an organization TO
have influence in the coming political
campaign In this state. About rs were
in the party.
Mayor Adelard Archambault OF
Woonsocket presided and gave an out
line OF what II was proposed to 90.
After remarks from others II was
voted TO form an organization which
should be known as the French Citi-
zens' Democratic and Independent
Political association. and the following
were elected officers: President, Adel-
ard Archambault. vice presidents. Nor
bert Decelles OF Woonsocket. #. X. l..
Rattey OF Central Falls. Alphonse eau
win Of Lincoln. DR. l.. H. Beaudrey Of
Pawtucket. Elzear Gingras OF Provi-
dence and. II. j. Cartier OF Warwick;
secretary. Noe l.. Nadeau OF Pawtucket;
assistant secretary. c. A. Forrest Of
Providence; treasurer. NJ. N. Cartier Of
Providence; executive committee, DR..
j. II. Boucher and John a. Brinda-
mour OF Woonsocket, +. y. l.. Rattey
and Alphonse Strahan of Central Falls.
Abram Tetrault OF Pawtucket. Stanis-
laus Fournier and Napoleon Bernier Of
Providence and NJ. l.. LiZotte and Alfred
Barzalou OF Warwick.
The association adopted resolutions
which approved of the policies that
were followed by the Democratic and
Independent members of the general
assembly and giving hearty support
to the candidacy OF Col. r.. II. l. God
dard for United States senator dur
ing the coming campaign.
IL was voted 10 form local clubs in
all OF the French centres OF the state
which should be under the general dt-
rection of the central body. The meet
ing adjourned 10 meet at the same
place June 16.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION
MEETS AT BOSTON

Boston. May 20-The customary ami
versary week meetings OF the members
gan today with a gathering OF clergymcn
at the rooms Of the association for the
annual meeting OF the Ministerial linton
and conference OF the leaders at the
offices.
The weeks meetings will include tho
annual session OF the association for the
election OF officers and the Unitarian fes-
tivai on Thursday evening, at which
will speak
The national meeting OF the Alliance for
Women and the Dcnd-a- Hand society
were held this afternoon and arrange
ments perfected for the reception by the
officials OF the association at the Hotel
Somerset this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
STANDING IN
THE 0 'G0RMAN
VOTING CONTEST

There is not much change I'm the stand
ting OF the leaders in the voting contest.
The motormen seem TO be taking the
greatest interest. new names being added
"a the old ones drop out. Today the votes
were recorded as follows:
School teachers--Anna p Burdick S9,S12:
C. Walsh. 19O769; William T. Peck. 1884,
s72; Margaret Mahoney. 3is,s53; F. N.
Spratt, 221. .96S: Miss Rhodes i2,797; Miss
Gage. 1911. Miss Hick. A,s77; Miss Willis,
45n.
Stenographers-E Donegan, ll4,1Si;
Miss Green, 10. .7Ss: Julia CarmocheS 6,b3S.
Clerks--L. + Smith. 2Ie.13s; Charles Gal
lagher. 422495 J. Rlca, l25. 246 Z. {. Irons
4c224 l.. Rubin, 4l7.G69; J. BENJAMIN, 71lS
Operatives-P. Farrell 1853 l.. Gold
stein. 1858: p. j. Burke. H7i5; n. Mackie.
9.422: n. London l6s,Ol5.
Policemen-James Lee, 49O,bS5; Lewis
Irish, 1881: Con DAILY. S1,S64. {. NC
Nance, 14s. s.l93; Il. J. Benson. 76.467.
Firemen--J. j. McGovern, COASTS; Edw.
f. Fitzpatrick, 46l ,o66; Chief Steere, A2.-
165 T. c. Henry, p 20l; ]. G. Neil, 1896;
Sisson, 1924
Letter Carriers-Charles r. Hall. 1896;
p. n. Tattio. 242.2ll: Samuel T. Gardiner,
470562; p. j. Mcconnell, 1895; II. S.
Watt. 1s.021: Kenahan. 20l5.
Union Labor Men-Charles Lee. SS0,2i9;
Carl Robb 1890; J. r.. Cronin, 26SSS; j.
Coleman, 1S,367.
Conductors-S II. Lawton. 245,i72;
Charles Mowry, i4 .9li; Jack Leach. 220, ,04s;
H. f. Sheldon. 4s052: G.. T. Bagley, 26l. .456;
Archie Horton. 1850: ID. j. Sullivan. a.
Cos: J. f. Reilly, III. .140: c. Tiboetts. SO, 263
Motormen-A. NJ. Buddlngton. 1881; f.
O'Bren, s99l: r. Thorpe. i4,3oO; J. II.
Brady. 1872 4S7: w. f. Arnold. 1895: p. S.
Kerrigan. 57465; Botham. 1853; +. NJ. Lu-
ther, 55065: Snow, 1899.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
PAWTUCKET TRANSFERS
HAVE BUSINESS AGENT

The Teamsters Of Pawtucket yesterday
afternoon held one of the largest meet
ings ever know to the body. with over
2eJ present One OF the chief items of
business during the session was the ap-
rointment OF a business agent in the per-
son OF Mr.. John J. Mooney.
Owing TO the Increase In the business
during the past few months II was
thought best TO have an agent in the field
and Mr.. Mooney was chosen round
dozen applications for membership were
considered and added TO the roll by initia-
ton A number OF other applications were
received and will be acted upon at the
next session, a week from Sunday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
JUDGE BROWN
ENJO|NS FURTHER
SALE Of M0D0X

Following the preliminary Injunction
issued last Thursday restraining the
Modox company from further infringing
the patent OF the Moxie Nerve Food COM
pany >of New England from continuing
unfair competition, Judge Brown handed
down a decree this afternoon restraining
the further sale OF Modox.
The decree orders the discontinuance
Of the word ''Modox" and orders a stop
TO the manufacture and sale of any bever-
age so packed or dressed as TO be likely
10 deceive purchasers, or any beverage
having a distinctive color, appearance or
flavor of Moxie.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
OLDEST MINISTER
OF FRIENDS DIES

Swansea. Mass. May O--Rev. Obedah
T.. Chase. believed TO have been the old
est minister OF the Society OF Friends I'm
the country. died late last night at the
home OF his son. Charles A. Chase. In
South Swansea.
lie was born In Warren. II. l., and held
several town and state offices In Rhode
Island. Removing to<Massachuseats. he
became minister OF the Friends church
AT South Somerset. where he remained for
5 years He retired from the active min
istry a few years ago. He leaves three
sons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
n. E.. MINISTERS
ELECT BOARD
Of OFFICERS

The weekly meeting OF the Methodist
ministers was held this morning at the
Mathewson Street NJ r. church. and OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year were elected.
The report OF the nominating commit
tee was adopted without any alteration.
Following is the list: President. Rev.
II. z. Murkett: vice president. Rev. VIII
liam McCreery: secretary and treasurer,
Rev. c. Il. Delemater; program commit
tee. Rev. w. f. Geisler, +. S. Ninde and
r. p. Phreaner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
TO MEET MONDAY NEXT

The spring meeting OF the Rhode
Island Library association will he
held on Monday. May 81.
The morning session will he held az
the Lakewood Baptist church, Lake
wood. commencing at 10 o'clock After
the address OF welcome by II. l. koop-
man, Miss Edna T. Brown will give
an address on the "SimpliZation OF
Library Methods"
The afternoon session will be held in
the Pawtuxet Baptist church. The
speaker will be Prof Wilfred II. Munro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
Nightcap Party

A recherche night cap party" is 10 be
held tomorrow evening I'm Colonial hall
by james Hiscox lodge. 22l4. Knights and
Ladies' OF Honor. There will be music by
Appelles orchestra for dancing from
20 70 and a buffet supper during inter
mission Tho committee OF arrange
ments consists Of Hon. F. y. l.. Rattey.
president: Mrs. n. j. Roberge Mrs. p.
Morin. Mrs. A. Duteau. Mrs. O. Rousseau
and Miss A. Gemmc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
STEEL CAST|NG CO.
PET|T|0NED into
BANKRUPTCY

The creditors petition for bankruptcy
proceedings against the Providence steel
Casting company OF this city was granted
by Judge Brown in the United States dis
trict court this morning.
The following were discharged from
bankruptcy by order of Judge Brown:
Walter r. Crompton. John Calwater and
william ]. Fairbanks.
The petition OF Clarence r. Mott for a
discharge was assigned for a hearing on
June 8.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
HOLD MEETINGS

Tho city council committee on pend
ing suits met in the city hall at o'clock
this afternoon and heard a Few persons
who have claims against the city.
The committee on city property met at
was n brief one.
The special committee on building laws
met at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
GO ON STRIKE FOR
HIGHER WAGES

Lowell. Mass. May 0.-About Is men
employed by the Stone a Webster En-
gineering corporation. who have been
working In upper Middlesex street recent
ly laying underground wires for the Low
ell Electric Light corporation. went on
strike this morning The men. II Is un-
derstood, ask for an increase OF money
from sl.75 10 s. a day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
City Buys Land.

The city has purchased land In Laurel
avenuee. from Blackstone Boulevard 20
Lorraine avenue. from Charles r. Stew
art. the.land 20 be converted into a pub
lie highway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
F INANCIAL
new YORK STOCK MARKET

the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
4 CO. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
u. S. Court Calendar.

United Satet Judge Brown will meet
counsel next Saturday noon to arrange
the calendar for cases the ensuing term.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20
THE LYRIC
so3 Westminster 80.

3O3 Westminster NJ.
1880 n. nm. 20 1890 p. ~
We show more good. clean wholesome,
interesting and entertaining Motion PIC
lures than any other place OF entertain
ment in AMERICA The latest films are
always shown at THE LYRIC FIRST
ADMISSION 10 CENTS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-20

GOOD. STEADY PRESS 5oYS
wanted. Apply Providence Art Metal
Co. l37 Cunord St. m2l-it
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-31
EIGHT NEW ODD FELLOW
LODGES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, S. D., May 25.-According to
the report of Grand Master Knott, of
The |. .. Q. f.. grand lodge in session
here, subordinate lodges have beer or
Sani2ed during the last year at Re-
lance, Trip, Turtan, Presho, North
vile, Blunt, Colman and Wagner. Re-
bekah lodges were instituted at Geddes
aud AndoVer.
Reports OF the other officers show
that the order is in a flourishing con
dltion. The local lodge and citizens in
general gave an Entertainment in the
opera house in honor Of visiting Odd
Fellows n friends. An elaborate mu-
steal and literary program was rem
dered and a sumptuous banquet served.
The meeting will conclude today. All
Of h grand lodge officers were pres
cnt, as follows:
Grand master, j. H.. Mclaughlin,
Fort randall; deputy grand master, G.
3. Knott, Bristol; grand warden,
Reese Il. Dana, Armour; grand sec
rotary, Harvey j.. Rice, Huron: grand
treasurer, George II. Snow, Springfield;
grand representative, two years, j. M.
Burgess, Spearish; grand representa-
tive, one year, V. c. Voss, C~enterville;
grand chaplain, c. L.. Ffllebrown, Ar
mour; grand marshal, George w. Ladd,
Sturgis; grand conductor, Warren Os-
born, Iankton; grand guardian, J.. +.
Baker, HerInosa; grand herald, Frank
RecQer, riot Springs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-31
A Bold Step.

To overcome the w~eli-grounded and
reasonable objections of the more intel
ligent to the use of secret, medicinal com
pounds, DIR. Il. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, n.
", some time age, decided to mako a bold
departure from the usual course pursued
by the makers Of put-up medicines for do
nestle use, and so has published broad
cast and Openly to the whole world, q full
and complete list OF all tho ingredients
entering inSS-the composition of his widely
celebrated tlGdicjhes. Thus he has taken
his numcrc1s PATRONS and patients into
his full EnG&ence. Thus too he has re-
moved hi sIhedicines from among secret
nostrfnEof doubtful merits, and made
themL42cmedies Of KaOU1l Composition.
BY this bold Step ID. Pierce has shown
thai bis formulas. arc Of snch-axcellelcs
thai he Is Latraldt to subject them 70
Not only does the wrapper OF every bottle
Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, tina
famous medicine for weak stomach, torpid
liver or biliousness and all catarrhal diseases
wherever located. have printed upon IL, in
plain English. a full and complete list Of all
the ingredients COMPOSING i. but a snan
standard medical works, OF all The different
schools OF practice, containing very nunler-
Gus extracts from the writings OF leading
stronossf possible terms. each and every inrreo
b'8t hsAANa ~ - AAAAAA
dent contained in Or. Pierco's medicines.
One OF these little books will DO mailed FREQ
to any one sending address on postal card or
by letter. to DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
and requesting the same. From this littlo
book 1t will be learned that Or. pierce's med-
icines contain no alcohol, narcotics, mineral
agents or other poisonous or injurious agents
and that they are made from native. medici-
nal roots OF great valuei also that some OF
the most valuab ingredients contained in
DR.. Pierce's Favorlte Prescription for weak.
nervous, over-worked. rundown" nervous
and debilitated women. were employed. long
years ago. by the Indians fer similar ailments
affecting their squavs. In fact. one OF the
most valuable medicinal plants entering into
the composition or DIR. Picrce's Favoritc Pre-
scription was known TO tho Indians as
"Sauaw-Weed." Our knowledge OF the uses
OF not a few OF our most valuabIe native. me-
dicinal plants was gained from the Indians.
AS made up by improved and exact pro-
cesses. the "Favorito Prescription Is a most
efficient remedy for regulating all the wom-
only functions, correcting displacements. as
prolapsus, anteyersion and retorversion,
overcoming. painful periods. toning up the
nerves and bringing about q perfect state OF
health. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-31
WCMEM'S MISSION BOARD
ELECTS OFFICERS AT HURON

Huron, S. D., May 25.-The 37th an
nual session of the general association
&c congregational churches, for South
Dakota, was fully up to expectations.
The Women's Board of Missions of the
interior elected the following officers:
For the Union:-President, Mrs. II.
*. Warren, Y~ankton; vice president,
Mrs. w. Ii. Thrall, Huron; secretary,
Mrs. A. G. Bowdish, Mitchell; treasur-
er, Mrs. a. LCOmis, Redfield; secretary
of young peoples work, Mrs. c.. ID.
Geerhart, Wakonda; secretary OF chill
dren's work, Mrs. L. Reynolds, Red
field; association president, Mrs. f. B.
Stevens, Yankton; south central, Mrs.
r.. ID. Pierce, Letcher; northern, Mrs.
L. 5. VALLEY, Faulkton; central, Mrs.
Geo. Green, Fort Pierre; Dakota, Mrs.
Z, L. Riggs, Oahe; Black Hills, Mrs.
H. w. Somers, Rapid City.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mrs. Grace s.
Dermoe, Valley Springs; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. S. G.. Butcher. RaDid City;
secretary, Mrs. G. II. Dreisbach, Red
field; treasurer, Mrs. W.. X. Kingsbury,
Sioux Falls; secretary of young peo-
pies work, Miss Kittie Rice, Bryant;
secretary OF children's work, Mrs. w. j.
Fink, Elk Point. Association presi-
dents; Yankton, Mrs. II. w. Jamison,
Beresford; south central, Mrs. l.. T..
Camfield, Academy; central, Mrs. T..
Il. Smith, DeSmet; northern, Mrs. j.
A. Cressey, WatertoWn; Dakota, Mrs.
Thos. Riggs. Oahe; Black Hills, Mrs.
Jas. HALEY, Rapid City.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-05-31
Too Late 70 Mend.


An actor without funds managed in some
way to get a second class ticket on a
line Of steamships running between Sc
attic and San Francisco. The voyage con-
sumed the better part of three days, and
In view of the fact that his finances were
at low ebb he solved the question In this
way: The first day out he slept all day
to keep from eating. and remained up all
night to keep from sleeping, The second
day he took physical culture exercises.
On the third day he could not stand the
strain any longer, and went down in the
dining room and ordered the best meal on
board the boat. While eating this meal
he could see in his minds eye a picture
Of a cell in the bastile in San Francisco.
After finishing his meal he said to the
waiter, How much do l owe your
Nothing" replied the waiter" your
meals are included in your ticket"