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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
PHILADELPHIA INDORSES
THE RIDGLEY PLAN

Philadelphia. Oct. oi.-Presidents of ma
tional banks in this city heartily en-
dorse the plan of Comptroller Ridgely
for the increase Of national bank circula-
ton.
George ii. Earle. presient OF two promi-
nent national banks in this city, and also
the head OF three other Philadelphia n
nancial institutions. today said: ''The
trouble about all these matters is that
there are too many cooks Everyone
has known for years that this country
needs more elastic currency. but each
doctor insists upon his own remedy, and
so the country from time to time suffers
just as IL does now. IL In the part of pa
triotism, therefore, to accept the comp
troller program and do something in
stead of continuing TO try to prove that
each one of US is a good deal wiser than
all the rest, for that always ends in
nothing. II is discreditable TO US as a ma
ton that money should ever command
100 per cent and IL Is absolutely unneces-
sary Let us get together and act"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Dos
COSTS OWNER
A STIFF FINE

Because John Harrington did not appre-
ciate the efforts of a pup TO disport
itself about his feet at his home at sos
wickenden street on Sunday. Oct. 6. John.
1t was alleged in the district court this
morning, put the dog in a dish pan and
dropped the combination from the win
dow. distance OF 20 feet. injuring the
canine.
John was later arrested and pleaded not
guilty to the charge OF cruelty torturing
dog, and this morning. after trial In the
district court he was adjudged guilty and
was fined SEQ and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
B ] OY A \ CY
IN STOCK
MARKET
Call Loans Made at 20 Per Cent
After Offers at 40 Were De-
clined.

New York, Oct. 31.-The first prices of
stocks today showed tendency towards
a reaction from yesterdays buoyant clos
ing. Some stocks showed sharp ad-
vances. but the volume OF transactions
was small. Delaware and Hudson and
International Pump fell 2. Union Pacific.
New York Central and American Smelt-
ing. l. Hooking Valley preferred sold at
decline OF 10 points from the price OF
the preceding sale three weeks ago. Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western sold at
200. recovery Of yesterdays 3O-point de-
cline. National Biscuit rose 2
Prices moved towards recovery after
the first few minutes. and the opening
declines were mostly wiped out In the
course OF the first half hours operations.
Call money was offered for loan at 40
per cent. on the stock exchange at 1O,4O
a. m, but found no borrowers. At IL
O'Clock IL was loaning at % per cent,
When the suspension Of Kessler a. Co.
was announced. II was stated that the
firm had no outstanding contracts with
the members OF the exchange.
Prices rose vigorously over last nights
level with quite an active demand in some
quarters of the list. The aggregate vol
ume or the business was small, but the
notable dimunItion In offerings OF stocks
left the way open for the rise In prices.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
EAST S|DERs
FALL VICTIMS
TO OLD GAME

The old game OF taking orders for goods
at price less than the value and substi-
tuting inferior grades worth at value
much less than the price received has
within the past few days been worked on
the east side.
Mrs. Catherine Butterworth OF so Gov
ernor street has told TO Capt. Cannon that
few days ago a man came to her house.
showed her a sample OF ine linen and Of
fered to sell such quantity as she might
need and at a price that appealed to her
as a bargain. From what the man said
she got the impression that he sold the
goods at the low price because they were
smuggled. She ordered an amount that
came TO the value OF $50 and the next
day the man appeared with cloth In a
nicely done up package that appeared to
be an original one. He collected the
money and departed. and when she opened
II she found that It contained only cheap
mercerlzed cotton cloth. She names two
others that she says were victimized.
She describes the imposter as an appar-
ent Italian, 30 years old. short ana
swarthy, with black mustache, and wear
Ing dark clothes and cap and a gray
sweater.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
WOMEN DRUNKARDS
IN DISTRICT COURT

Three women, who admitted that they
are common drunkards. were before the
district torrt this morning, and two OF
them were sentenced to the state work
house and the other was placed on pr'-
bation.
The first was Mary Phelan, who on
Tuesday was placed on probation. She
was again arr ested yesterday morning on
Waxnins lon street by Sergt. Mcguire and
Patrolnan f. Hunt OF the Central district
az ~hnrgnd with drunkenness
Mary who has been at the workhouse
three times, was orlered lack there for
one vc.i
Nora Mshoney. g. years old. pleaded
guilty 20 being a. common drunkard bu.
sho pleaded so fsrd 10 be given n chance
and promised TO take the pledge.
and promised 10 take the pledge. She
was placed on probation.
Mary Cock q ytats old. who works In
the 3allou mill. but spends her earnings
for liquor and gets lighting drunk, was
sentenced 20 the state workhouse for dx
months.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
WESTON SETS
OUT on SECOND
Days JOURNEY

Newburyport, Mass, Oct. a.-Refresh-
ed and invigorsted by a good nights s
sleep. Edward Payson Weston. who at
the age OF 81 years is attempting to walk
from Portland, Me-. to Chicago, started
at sunrise today for his second full days
tramp from this city to Dedham, Mass,
a distance of about 45 miles.
Mr. Weston intended to get away ear
lier. but his extra exertions yesterday,
when he covered ten miles more than his
schedule called for led him to sleep two
hours longer this morning.
He seemed in good spirits, however
when he left the hotel. and walked of
at brisk gait without signs of stiff
ness
The sun was rising over the eastern
taking the old turnpike headed for Ips-
wich and Beverly, at which latter place
he rests for an hour or two.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

Dover, ~. H., Oct. 3i.-Forty- per-
sons were reused out OF their beds and
forced into the streets in scanty attire
early this morning by fire which COM
pletely gutted the three-story main build
ing OF the American House in this city
and caused a property damage estimated
at about $4,000. The damage Is fully COW
cred by insurance. The two joint owners
OF the building. Col. Adams I. Pierce and
Thomas Cushman, occupied part of the
buildings with their families consisting OF
three persons each, but like the rest of
the occupants, escape was made safely
The escape OF some of the inmates was
not made without iriuch difficulty and
danger, several being nearly suffocated
BY the fumes of smoke arising from ten
cords of wood burning in the cellar.
where the fire started 1t was this smoke
which caused most OF the damage TO
person and property, making the handling
OF the blaze very difficult for the fire.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
CHASED
TWO MEN WHO
DROPPED SWAG

Patrolman McElroy OF Station 4, at 1920
last night on West Exchange street. saw
two men carrying a heavily laden bag,
and he approached to inquire about 1t.
They saw him coming. dropped the bag
and ran. and In the darkness OF by
street eluded his pursuit
The patrolman then sent the bag to the
station, where IL was found TO contain a
piece OF brass. 30 inches long. In a half
roll shape. Weighing 20 pounds.
This morning West " Boutelle reported
at the Central station that last night their
junk shop at $50 West Exchange street
had been broken into and composition
roll, valued at SIS. had been stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
ARTIFICIAL POND
FLOODED TOWN

Leominster, Mass. Oct. 31.--A large sec
ton OF this town wa sfooded when the
dam controlling the waters OF an srtifi-
cial pond. owned by l.. l.. Richardson
about a mile from the centr eof the town,
gave way late last night. About 30 feet
OF the dam, which is 200 feet long. went
out and the sudden dush OF water washed
out a large section OF Union street The
water spread out over the lowlands be-
fore IL reached the centre OF the town,
so that little damage was done except
near the pond. which covered about 35
acres and was used for pleasure pur-
poses and fish races.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Brought Shipwrecked Crew

New York, Oct. 3l.-The new Italian
steamer San Giovanni, which arrived to-
day on her Initial trip from Italy brought
a shipwrecked crew from the Dutch bark
L. A. Won Romondt, which sailed froi.s
New York, Oct s, for Matanzas, Cuba,
with cargo OF case oil. The VonRomondt
was abandoned Oct. 10 midway between
Cape Hatteras and the sArmadA Islands.
Those rescued included Capt Richard
Foote. Mrs. Foote and six sailors They
had been rescued by the Norwegian bark
Smart and were transferred to the San
Giovanni.
The abandoned bark was l2-tons burden
and hailed from st. Matens, Dutch West
Dndiea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
GUESTS FLED FROM FIRE
IN VERY SCANTY ATTIRE

men. one of whom was so badly affected
by the smoke that he was taken to the
hospital.
One of the most thrilling escapes was
that of two Lowell Mass, men, James
Gaffney and Frank Currier, who had been
overcome by the smoke and who were
discovered by c. A. overall OF Boston,
who took them to the roof. The latter
made his way out through the building,
but the other two men were forced to
outside means OF escape by the binding
smoke, and they climbed down a gutter
pipe. which was so Jagged that their
hands and feet were badly cut. Currier
received the worst injuries OF any OF the
victims of the fire.
Diamonds valued at more than $500
were recovered after the fire, In room In
one OF the annexes. The stones are the
property OF Mrs. James +. Lothrop. The
fire was discovered about 1880 this morn
ing and burned briskly for several hours.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Melted Him Trouble

James McKenna, 50 years old. in district
court this morning pleaded guilty to
breaking Ard entering in the night time
the carpenter shop OF Henry zuill at 3
Livingstone street, and stealing tools
valued at A.45, and he was held for the
grand jury in surety OF $1,000
The tocis are the property OF Charles
y. Grinnell and have been recovered by
Inspector Godfrey. VINO arrested Nc
KNnna.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Y. S. TROOPS
WIN BATTLE
WITH INDIANS

Washington, Oct. s1.-In a battle be-
tween United States troops and Indians
which occurred in southern Utah several
days ago. three persons were killed ana
another wounded, all believed TO have
been Indians.
The news of the occurrence was con-
veyed to the Indian bureau In telegram
from Superintendent Shelton OF the San
Juan agency. which, though dated yes
terday. was not received until today.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
CROKER'S RHODORA
WINS DEWHURST PLATE

Newmarket. Eng. Oct. a.-Richard
Croker's Rhodora, ridden by w. Bullock
won the Dewhurst plate today, beating
King Edwards Perrier, which was second
and Baron De Forests Little Goose, which
was third. Nine horses started.
Rhodora. which was considered TO be an
outsider. started at 100 TO against. and
won by two lengths. The betting against
the favorite was 8 tot
The Dewhurst plate is OF 800 sovereiens.
added TO q sweepstakes OF - sovereiens
each. for two-year-olds. at . distance of
seven tarlongs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Fifth Ward.

In the Fifth ward. as stated. Alderman
Reynolds has strong opposition. A rally
was held In fremont hail. on Willard
avenue last evening. at which Mayor Nc
Carthy attacked the record of the Repub-
lican party in this state. and urged his
hearers to give their support to the DEM
ocratic-Lincoln nominees.
Mr. Cotton, candidate for alderman
dealt with municipal matters. devoting
most OF his time TO Alderman Reynolds.
Washington II. Prescott and James A.
Williams also spoke.
Mr. Cotton declared that in 1908 Herbert
A. Dean, the dog officer. filed with the
city treasurer an order authorizing Al
derman Reynolds TO receipt In Mr.. Deans
name for money due him from the city.
He asserted that the order was still In
force and propounded the following ques-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
WOMAN AVENGER
HANGED TODAY

ST. Petersburg. oct. 31.-Mlle Ragozin-
nikova, who on oct. Is killed Gen. Maxim
offsky. director OF the department Of pris-
ons OF the ministry OF the interior, was
hanged today. I'm spite OF the wishes OF
Gen Maximoffsky, who before death ex-
pressed a desire that the woman be not
executed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Receiver for Akron Bank

Akron, O.. Oct sl-Joseph Dangel. pres.
ident OF the Dollar Savings bank, was
appointed receiver OF that institution to
day I'm consequence OF the suicide of Fred
A. Boron. cashier and treasurer. Sunday.
II Is believed that the depositors will re-
ceive dollar for dollar. According 10 the
petition hled In the case. Fred A. Boron
"embezzled S5sOoAS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
CANAL LOCKS
WIDTH FIXED
1T 10 FEET

Washington, Oct. a.-one hundred and
ten feet is the width which the navy de-
partment has finally fixed upon as de-
sirsble for the locks for the projected
Panama canal. This is an increase of ten
feet in width over the plans on which the
commission is now working
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

lantic states, but
over the central
states coudiness pre-
walls. and rain has
fallen quite general
~ during the past
"a hours. II is rain
Ing this morning in
western Ohio. An
area OF low pressure.
central In western
Caneda, overites the
west Temperature
changes have gener-
ally not been great.
but there has been
a tendency toward
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Boston Bankers, Too

Boston, Oct. S1.-The proposition of the
treasury department that the National
banks of the country substitute other Sc
curities for their government bonds on
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
GARAGE OWNER
KILLED BY AUTO

Pittsheld. Mass, oct H.-Thomas r.
Morse, proprietor Of an automobile gar
age In Lenox. died in this city early to-
day as n result Of injuries sustained IN
an automobile accident in Sharon, Conn,
yesterday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
At Least Five Wards Will Probably
Elect Democratic or Independent
Aldermen-PeterSOn Almost Sure
in the SeCond-Gainer Strong in
Third, Cotton, Mcdowell and
Spicer Putting Up Great Fight in
Fifth, Eighth and Ninth Wards.

The ward battles in this city for alder
are the most interesting and exciting the
city has witnessed in many years.
The Republican machine has its hands
full In its efforts TO defeat the Demo-
cratic and Independent nominees who
have refused TO train with IL, and there
is more than a slight fear among the ring
followers that the next board OF alder
men will be for reform.
In the Second, Third, Eighth. Ninth and
Tenth wards all signs point to the cleo
tion OF Democratic or Independent nomi-
nees There is little doubt that Daniel
A. Cotton. former member OF the general
assembly. will put up stiff fight against
Alderman William X. Reynolds In the
Fifth ward. The First. sixth and Sew
enth wards are conceded to the Republi-
cans. as is the Fourth, In which, how
ever, the Democratic nominee for alder
man has the Republican Endorsement and
will be elected.
Present indications point TO an almost
even break, IL not better. for the reform
element In the board OF aldermen and on
such a question as the election of DEM
ocratic member OF the police commission
TO succeed Mr.. Lewis j. Pierce there
could be hardly any doubt OF confrma-
tion OF the reformers carry the Second
Eighth and Ninth wards. as the aldermen
from the Fourth and Tenth wards would
probably help confirm the mayors nom
ination. In that event, the mayor would
have the casting vote. But whoever tho
nominee may be- I'm the event OF a close
vote in the board OF aldermen. II is highly
probable that the next board OF aldermen
will be OF such a high standard that the
successful candidate will be man with
out reproach.
The campaign has reached the circular
stage, and the city is being flooded by
the various candidates for city council
men with circulars setting forth their
claims 10 the offices they seek.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
WEATHER NOTES

An area OF high pressure, central over
the North Atlantic states. covers the Mis-
sissippi valley and the east. 1t Is caus-
ing generally fair weather over the At
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

warmer over the interior. Fair and
warmer weather is indicated for Provi-
dence and vicinity tonight and Friday.
M. r. BLYSTONE,
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

sist one another in the effort TO material
ly increase the amount OF National bank
circulation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

tlons to Mr.. Reynolds:
lis the assignment OF wages from Her.
bert A. Dean TO you bona-fide assign
ment?
Did you ever loan Mr.. Dean s22.oo07
In accepting that assignment, did You
accept II for the purpose OF shielding Mr..
Dean from his creditors?
ITO be frank with your constituents. is
IL not a fact that you are receiving
large portion OF this money for your own
personal use and giving the small por-
tion to Mr.. Dean?'
Second Ward.
The Second ward Republicans have sene
out a circular asking support for Coun-
Gilman Kelso, their nominee for alder
man, who last year was for Alderman
Peterson and against Alderman Barney.
Second ward Democrats are out with a
strong circular to the Democratic. Inde-
pendent and other taxpayers In the ward
In which they say In part:
"One year ago the taxpayers OF the
Second ward recognized the fact that
there was an imperative demand for
change In Its representation In tho bos ~
OF aldermen. A movement was inaugu-
rated by leading citizens. who united. ir-
respective OF party lines, AMI elected
George p. Peterson, who had for seven
years represented the ward in the COM
mon council.
'Mr. Peterson's ability as q successful
business man. his well-known political
and good government principles. gave as
surance that the city's interests would
be properly safeguarded. We wish TO can
to your attention the record made by Mr..
Peterson during the past year a. mem.
ber OF the board Of aldermen, and more
especially as a member OF the city prop
erty committee. His work for the re-
election OF Col. Harold j. Gross as police
commissioner certainly entities him to tbs
support OF all citizens who desire to see
the city clean and not run by men who
would allow our fair city to be a wide
open town. Mr.. Petersons efforts In the
city property committee have also borna
fruit, and the city has been saved q great
deal OF money through the business like.
economical and careful management OF
the city's interests that have been placed
In the hands of that committee.
Two of the five members Of the re-
organized city property committee are
from the Second ward, Alderman Peter
son and Councilman Rogers. The retire.
ment OF Mr.. Rogers for business reasons
deprives the city OF the services of a
most worthy. honorable and public-spirit-
ed citizen, makes II all the more impera-
tive that Alderman Peterson be returned
at the coming election, especially In view
of the fact that there is a determined ef-
fort to eliminate this committee, as evi-
denced by the unceremonious retirement
of Councilman Presbrey.
Continued on Page Eighty
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-11

applied. He is humorisit as Fielding
 was humorst. And this article on
 The Partnership of Society is in itself proof of the truth of the theory that i the foundation of all abiding humor is right thinking and clear thinking. It . reveals suddenly the sources in MT.
 Whites own mind of the many whim- sical and affectionate pictures of life that he has presented to the world. To call it an article or an essay is to un- der-value its importance. It is in real ity a sermon of great sincerity and power, modern lay sermon in which scientific knowledge of the building up of modern society is informed by tender concern for the sorrows and troubles of all mankind. We need such discourses from sane minds always, and we need them at this period more than ever before, whn conservatism is wallow of selfishness and radicalism a riot of hate"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-11
AGAIN THE TERROR.

The Terror in Russia proceeds, mex
 orable and unsuitable. Its dreadful
 operations all show unmistakable
 marks of deliberation of ample and
 detailed preparation and of unflinch-
 ing resolutiongg They suggest, too,
 something of the grlmness of Fate, of
 that Fate which Tourgentied so menacingly portrayed, with her.
 "Thou connot escape mel Some time
 ago 1t was publicly announced that certain men, whose names were made
 known, had been condemned to death
 by the Terrorists. We must suppose
 that all possible personal and official efforts were made to protect those men from harm. Yet one by one, unerring- ly, the sentences have been executed. 1gnauntiz, and now Pavloff. The world must speculate with dreadful fascination upon the next name on the doomed list against which "the fatal asterisek" may be set and must won der if the work so unrelentingly be- gun will be continued until the sen tences have been executed
 Never before in the history of Russia has the Terror been more active or more successful in fulfilling it's mur- derous designs than it Is at the pre- sent time. Apparently, however, it's purposes and its ideal are now differ cnt from what they were in the pre- ceding two reigns, There may be among the Terrorists some of the old Nibilists, of purely anarchical aims, against all government is reason to think, however, that they are the minority and that the moving impulse of the present Terror is some thing new. These Terrorists desire reforms, perhaps of pretty radical nature, but still within the limits of organized government. They have been provoked to their pre- sent awful excesses by the action of me government in dismissing inc 'ormer Douma and in imposing upon ne election of an ther Douma sach aroitrary and restrictive conditions as threaten to make that body a mere