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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
STORY OF MRS.
CLARK ABSURD,
SAYS FRANKLIN

Frankfort KY. Sept. %. Common
wealths Attorney Franklin declared last
night TO be an absurdty the affidavit
made by Mrs. Lulu Clark TO the effect
that William Goebel was assassinated by
John Sanford whose father was killed by
Goebel. and Turner Igo an alleged friend
OF young Sanford. Mrs Clark's affidavit
was made two years ago In the law office
in indianapolis OF w. s. Taylor Republi-
can governor of Kentucky at the time
Goebel was assassinated. Its contents
were made public Saturday in dispatches
from Richmond, Ind
Mrs. Clark averred that she and two
girl friends. all OF whom knew both
Sanford and Igo, were in the state house
square here where Goebel was shot, saw
the shooting and recognized Sanford and
Igo as the assassins. Prosecutor Frank
lin said:
Mrs. Clarks story is an absurdity on
its face OF the hundreds OF witnesses
who have testified in these assassination
trials not one, for either prosecution or de-
fense, has testified % the presence of a
woman anywhere within the state house
square. There is only one rear door open
ing from either state house or executive
building; that is a basement door and
opens into the mems toilet room under the
auditors ofiYce There are no outside
steps at that place.
There is a west entrance door to the
halfway OF the executive Duildlng, ana
there are several steps leading TO that
door but Senator Newton Frazier who
stood about 20 feet from those steps, i'm
mediately facing them, when the shot that
killed Goebel was fired, has sworn In all
these trials that until after the shots were
fired there was no one at all on these
steps. The west entrance doors were solid
wood paneled. and were closed There
was no one In sight In the open space
west OF the executive building and east OF
the legislative building at the time of the
firing OF the shot. Warden Lillard of the
penitentiary and Col Jack Chinn have
testified In substance to the same.
Mrs. Clarks statement that at the time
the shot was fired she noticed man
standing just inside the door whom she
recognized as Sanford is dlsproved by
Llewellen st. Claire Republican post
master at Georgetown. one Of Caleb Pow
ers' close friends and warmest sympa-
thzers. who on Powers first trial testified
that he alone was In the hallway at the
time the shots were fired
TAYLOR REGRETS.
Indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 23.-W. s. Tay-
lor, former governor of Kentucky, ex-
pressed regret last night that the informa-
tion given privately In his office had come
TO light. He believes that the time is not
ripe to make Mrs. Clarkes story public.
II am sure she did not want this thing
TO come out at this time" said Taylor,
who was not inclined TO discuss Mrs
C1ark's story, although he admitted that
she had made a statement In his office
In the presence OF witnesses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

supporters and names OF men they never
saw. Many OF my friends firmly believe
that the names on the lists should nave
been left untouched and they do not De-
lieve In enrolment
eve will go TO the caucus. however,
ana we will fight our opponents all the
way down the line"
Chairman Donahue OF the city commit
tee said that he would file with the board
OF canvassers and registration today the
lists as prepared by the city committee.
These lists will stand. subject only 10
such appeals as may be filed with the en-
ecutive committee. and which may be APP
proved by that committee. Under the
law the committee has, II Is UNDERSTOOD,
the power 10 make corrections In the
lists as filed subject 10 correction.
NO COMPROMISE OFFER.
There was story going the rounds
that an offer 10 compromise had been
made I'm the Third ward and that II had
been rejected by Alderman Dunn unless
the following Dunn dlctum was agreed
to: Withdraw the Gamer council ticket
and the opposition to my deleg1tes 10 the
city. assembly and state conventions
Speaking Of this alleged ultmatum from
the Dunn side. one OF the opposition lead
ers said: There is no danger OF any COM
promise. We have Dunn and his sup
porters beaten TO n fragile and we propose
10 beat them. You remember that he was
thaertening 10 carry the fight against
Mayor Mccarthy into every ward not so
long ago lie has done nothing OF the
kind because we are keeping him SO busy
I'm his own ward that he hasn't had time
20 attend 10 any other ward and his
friends In the other wards haven't had
time To come over and help him because
they, too, have been kept busy likewise.
Those rallies we have held on Smiths
Hi and in Tooleville were eye-openers
to the alderman and his followers, and
showed that the conservative public senti-
ment OF the ward was with us and against
his idea of downing the mayor and Rep
John ~. Hogan"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
BOLT TALK
FROM ANTS

caucuses a week from next Thursday eve-
ming are made up under the caucus law
by the board OF canvassers, and the en-
rollment ordered Is under the second sec
ton OF the caucus act. as follows:
city committees may make regulations
not inconsistent with law. to determine
membership in the party and TO restrain
those not entitled TO vote at caucuses
called by them from taking part therein;
and such regulations shall be furnished TO
and shall govern the officers by this act
charged with the duty OF preparing eau
etfs voting ftSt-- IN the preparation of strch
lists. so far as they are not In conflict
with the provisions OF this act"
The name OF the old warden having been
| stricken of John w. Browning was
named by the First ward committee, and
the choice filed with the board OF can
vassers. as warden OF the Democratic eau
| cuses for the ensuing year.
-WARDENS OFF.
James NJ Flnan was the warden OF the
! caucus last year. and w. T. Young Is de-
| clared 10 be William T. Young. warden OF
the caucus two years ago. both OF which
| caucuses were declared illegal by the
board OF canvassers
John H. Doyle was clerk OF the Sixth
| district at the caucus last year, the dis
trict in which the check list mysteriously
| disappeared. IL was upon the loss OF this
| check list that the caucus was declared H.
legal
Six of the seven members OF the First
ward committee are disqualified from vot-
ing at the coming caucus by the action OF
the enrolment committee. They are Tim
othy J. Mahoney. the chairman; John r
Turbidy. John +. Degnan and Thomas j
Regan, who were stricken of the rolls
and Dennis Lucey and John J. Shea, who
were not enrolled. Thomas +. Doyle Is the
only member remaining.
ALDERMAN DUNN DENUNCTAToRY
Alderman Dunn, denounces the enroll
ment as carried on by the committee as
"a rank Injustice" you will notice." he
said. that they were very careful not to
remove any OF the names from the list
presented by Mr.. Hogan. which. i am IN
formed numbered some 200 names. You
can see from this that II Is far from right
and leaves the with the balance OF votes
for the caucus, which Ia their sole aim.
MANY good Democrats refused TO apply
for enrolment These men will go to the
caucus when II T. held and demand their
rights as American citizens. They feel
thai Hhen thew have reKistCred In accord-
ance with law that IN all that is required
OF them and entities them 20 vote I'm the
caucuses as well as on election day and
believe with them.
II and my friends know for fact that
there are on the list presented TO the en-
rollment committee by Mr.. Hogan the
names of many men who were never ar
preached by MIR. Hogan or any Of HE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
TWO BOYS WANTED
TO BE VAGRANTS

Michael Landi. 10 years old and Rocco
Landi. IL years of age, sturdy, clean
looking boys, Without any criminal rec
ord. We're before the district court this
morning on the charge of being va
grants.
Capt Mowry said that the boys had
good parents and good home, but ~.
the parents had complained frequenN
that the boys not only would not work,
but would leave home and wander about
for days and nights at a time
Michael said that he was at home yes
terday, but for a week previous he and
his brother had not been there. He said
that they had been bumming about Mar
ket square. Michael said that he slept
at the house OF his uncle, and that Rocco
slept at a room he hired on Pinestreet.
Judge Lee continued sentence until
oct. l. and committed the boys 10 Jail
In default OF bail.
In the meantime Capt. Mowry and Pro-
baton officer Wallace will inquire fully
into the case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Powhatan. Ryan, Baltimore.
Steamer Plymouth, Appleby, New York.
Steamer Tennessee, Wilcox, New York.
Steamer City of Newport. Ricketson,
Newport.
Steamer City of Haverhill. Lake. Fall
River.
Steamer New Shoreham. Block Island.
Steamer Islander, Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer n. @. Dexter. Newport.
Tug John Scully, Varnum, Newport
News.
Tug NJ. Il. Luckenback, Miller. Norfolk.
Tug Edwin +. Luckenoack, olmsted.
Norfolk.
Tug Tormentor, Baltimore.
Tug w. f. Gallson. Block Island.
Tug Resolute. New York.
Barge Banjo, Perth Amboy, bS2 tons or
coal for X. T.. Smith.
Barge bryce, Perth Amboy. with 572 tons
of coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Arladne, South Amboy, with 500
tons OF coal for Eastern Coal company.
Barge Hornet. Port Reading. 1889 tons OF
coal for railroad.
Barge Mary Il. Mitchell, Port Reading.
with 2lO0 tons OF coal for railroad
Barge Sumner r. Mead, Port Reading.
with 1Si3 tons of coay for Eastern Coal
company
Barge New Jersey. Newport News. with
9oS tons OF coal for railroad.
Barge De Vanwinkle. South Amboy.
with 7S0 tons OF coal for railroad.
Barge Resolution, South Amboy. with
996 tons of coal for railroad.
Barge j. r. Burden, clinton Point, 42O
tons of sand for N J. Miller.
Tug Ames. New York
Barkentlne Hillside. Turks Island. 1900
tons of salt, for Speman & Co.
Tug Minnie. New York
Barge Virginia Palmer Port Reading.
with 1881 tons OF coal for railroad.
Barge Carlos French. Port Reading.
with 9l0 tons OF coal for railroad
Barge Abhe, Port Reading with 572 tons
OF coal for Eastern Coal company.
Barge CASTOR, Baltimore, 23i1 tons OF
coal for railroad
Barge A. G. Cooper. Norfolk, with 200
tons OF coal for Curran & Burton.
Barge City Of Atlanta, Norfolk, with
1850 tons of coal for railroad
barge 4. II. Thomas. Norfolk. with 2OO2
tons OF coal sor railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Plymouth. Applcby New York.
steamer Tennessee. Wilcox New York.
Steamer City OF Newportn Rlcketson.
Newport
steamer city OF Haverhin. Lake. Fall
River
steamer New sboreham. FuDev. Block
IsfNnd
steamer In,anssr. johnson. Tiverton.
Tug Nathan Hale. New York.
Tug Aries. New York
Tug John scully with tow. Newport
News.
ALONG THE HARBoR FRONT.
The sloop yachts Theresa Of the Bed
ford was sold at auction at noon today at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
DENTIST ROBBED
Of s310 CASH
BY bURGtAR

Dr. Calvin Parker. Valley Falls den
tist was robbed OF 1913 early this morning
by burglar who entered his room at 3
John street, the home. of his mother.
about 4 o'clock this morning
The man abstracted the money which
Dr. Parker had saved for his vacation.
from a trousers pocket. and made his
escape through the cellar door.
The robbery has been reported to the
police OF the Third district. who are IN
vestighting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
SERGT. MULDOON GAVE
RETORT COURTEOUS

Sergeant Muldoon was out In citizen :
dress yesterday afternoon and while on
Pine stret was solicited by woman VINO
came out OF house on that street.
Sergt. Muldoon not 10 be outdone In the
Invitation line asked and insisted that the
woman come with him, and she soon
found herself locked up In the central sta
ton.
This morning the woman who said she
Is Beatrice Cliff and her age is. pleaded
guilty to being a common niehtwalker. In
the district court. She said she came from
Boston three months ago. She was order
ed TO leave the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
BIURVALD'S WEAPON WAS
A BROKEN GOBLET

Fritz Bjurvald. s years old. when
asked In the district court this morning
IL ne was guilty of making an assault
with a dangerous weapon on Oscar John.
son. replied. II guess IL Is right; / vii!
plead guilty"
Sergt Johnson told the court that Sat
nurday night Bjurvald went into sa-
loon on Pine street, got into a quarrel,
picked UP a broken glass goblet ana
four wounds on the face and neck and
one Just below the shoulder blade. None
OF the wounds were serious, however.
Bjurvald said that all he knew about the
assault was what he had been told, and
that he was drunk at the time.
lie was held for the superior court I'm
500 surety.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

CONTINUED from Pa0e one)
I'VE believe I'm the square deal, for our
selves as well as for the other fellows.
and we propose 10 have II. too
DORNEY is BUSY.
Dorney. who was exceedingly busy, said
today that he believed there might have
been few names on his list OF men who
were not entitled to vote in the ward, but
explained that I'm the hurry of compiling
the list some men might have put their
names down without thinking. 'If DR.
Carroll had scrutinized his own list as
-eleseiy He mine. -he-%+t4ti7 7--iit.
would probably have found two men who
are registered from a vacant lot.
''The reason he put on so many Italians,
however, was because / sent a number TO
him. knowing that he would not put them
on IL they were on my list. II he has left
as many men on my list as he says we
shall be able 10 defeat him.
ARRESTS THREATENED.
When the attention OF some OF the
Democratic leaders was called today To
the alleged plans TO defeat the Democratic
party first by throwing the caucuses wide
open I'm some OF the wards TO people W.
have not been enrolled. one Of the most
astute organization men said emphatlcal-
ly: Let them try H. We shall have
any caucus officer who makes such an at
tempt arrested on the spot"
"As to throwing their strength aplinst
us at the polls, we do not fear them at
all We have expected them TO do this In
November as some OF them have been
doing for years. and now that we know
what they have threatened they cannot
take refuge In their alleged loyalty to the
party since the figures will show whether
they have knitted the ticket they will be
pledged 10 support"
The enrolment committee met yesterday
afternoon at Democratic headquarters
and the First and Third wards were not
represented In pursuance. some Democrats
say. OF the plan to Justify carrying the
opposition 10 the extreme finish
The HIST filed by the Dunnltcs In the
Third ward composed nearly zoo names.
Only IS Of these were stricken of. some
because IL was alleged that the persons
named did not live In the ward and others
because their names were not on the vOt-
Ing lists. The committee received about
~ applications for enrolment. Of 50 IL
kgible a character that they tpuld not be
be deciphered by any member OF the
cynlmittee. friends or foes OF Dunn. and
en action was taken on them.
Under the caucus ru.es Adopted By lie
state central committee. any person ag-
grieved by the action OF he committee on
enrolment may Ale appeal IN writing with
the chairman or secretary Of the city
committee. on or before next Thursday
and the executive committee OF the city
committee will meet on Friday evening
70 hear and determine all such appeals.
Xhs check iists 20 be used at the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
STANDARD OIL
TO REORGANIZE

II can say, however that as soon as the
Standard oil company has freed itself
from the labyrinth of litigation now in
volving 1t. then there will be reorgani-
zation. The capital stock will be increased
TO an amount more in harmony with the
value OF it's assets, say TO s40O, 1900 or
$500, 100000
I'VE also propose to issue periodical
statements OF earnings, operations. etc.
We propose to give the representatives of
the government everything in the ws/ Of
information that IL calls for, which is all
we can do. II we are guilty of certain
infractions of the law, then practically all
other corporations are guilty of the same
offense and should be treated accordingly.
But we are confident we will win"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
TO SHOOT ASSAILANT
O'ROURKE WORE A GUN

Edward O'Rourke, "a years old Satur-
day evening. according 10 the police YER
sion OF the affair. armed himself with n
revolver and went cunning for person
who the previous Saturday night had
punched him i'm the face.
Patrolman Houghton heard OF the fact
that O'Rourke was on the street making
threats. and finally arrested him.
In the district court this morning
O'Rourke pleaded guilty TO the charge OF
carrying a concealed weapon. When ask
ed by Judge Lee IL IL was his purpose to
ORourke replied that he did not know
what he would have done; that he had
been drinking. lie admitted that he knew
IL was against the law To carry a
weapon.
IL was told TO the court that but "A few
years ago. O'Rourke was sentenced TO
three years I'm prison for shooting the
foreman OF a jewelry shop.
O'Rourke was sentenced TO 30 days In
jail
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

New York, Sept 23-Offcial denial was
given today TO reports that conference
OF Standard oil interests is 10 be held
at the home OF III. H. Rogers at Fair
haven, Mass today. 1t is said that Mr..
Rogers has not been consulted regarding
Standard oil affairs since he was taken
Ill.
representative of the Standard OIL
company today said:
THE statement that a conference Of
Standard OIL interests has been called for
the purpose OF changing the name OF the
company and effecting reorganization in
general is without foundation. We can
do nothing In this respect so long as the
company is under investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
Pleaded Not Guilty

Taunton. Mass. Sept. 23-When brought
into the First Bristol district court today
Autone Yzikowich pleaded not guilty to
charge of murder In the first degree,
the police allegation being that yesterday
the prisoner killed John Ciolkosz- Throush
his attorneys. Yzikowich waived exami-
nation and by request the hearing was
continued until oct s next. Joseph Ca
luski and John Falneys were held as wilt
nesseS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
THE LATE COL. WILLIAM GODDARD

The Goddard mills were closed and
many of the operatives were at the
church
The following persons appointed by
President Faunce represented Brown uni
versity at the funeral on behalf OF the
corporation: Thomas ID. Anderson, Fran
els A. Gaskell. William V. Keller Cor
nelius s. Sweetland, William w. Doug
las. Benjamin Il. Clarke; on behalf OF
the faculty. Prof ]. III. Appleton. w w.
Bailey w. Upon. ~. III, Munro. j. /.
Manatt
The intermen. was at the North Burial
Ground There were no honorary bearers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23

The funeral of Col William Goddard
took place this afternoon from his late
residence. 3s Brown street.
Services were held at 2:S0 I'm st. Johns
Episcopal church. North Main street, and
were conducted by Bishop William Nelson
McVickar, Rev Lesser Bradner, Jr.. the
rector and Rev. William Worthington OF
Last Greenwich.
large number of people attended the
church services. including many city and
state dgnitaries and men prominent in
the business and social life OF Rhode Is
land
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
BOY WORKED 3 DAYS
AND STOLE IL RINGS

Morris Levinson, Is, In the district court
this morning was fined $50 and costs for
stealing II rings, valued at $40 from
Henry S. Walsh and others.
Chief Inspector Horton said the boy had
worked but three days at the jewery shoD
going TO work but last week. and said
that the boy had been before the court for
vagrancy and larceny. He was fined $40
and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
MARCELLO ACCUSED
OF GRAVE OFFENSE

John Marcello, 36 years old. in the dis
trict court this morning pleaded not
guilty to the charge Of having had carnal
knowledge OF Maggie Notorotonio, girl
under is years of age, and was held for
trial on the 9th In surety OF $1,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
PRISONER SPRAINED
HAND OF OFFICER

Patrolman A. G.. Finn OF Station 2 had
his night stick snatched from him on
saturday night while he was arresting
drunken man. with the result mat his
billy hand was sprained.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-23
F FINANCIAL
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, 1907-09-23
Earn More

There is inspiration in good health
With keen appetite, sound digestion.
good blood, clear head, strong nerves,
you feel that you can attempt and
succeed in almost any undertaking,
Keep physically fit and you can do
more and earn more.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-14
SEEK CURE FOR AILMENTS
GREAT CROWD GATHERS AROUND
THE BIER OF DOWIE AT
ZION CITY.

Chicago, March 14.-Rachel Fisher,
twenty-six years of age, was seriously
injured in the crowd of people who
thronged around the bier of John Al.
exander> Dowie at Zion City in the
hope of being cured of their ailments
by touching the hem of his shroud.
Miss Fisher, who is suffering from
locomoter ataxia, kissed the hem of
the shroud and then informed her
father, who had carried her into the
room, that she could walk. She pushed
him away and attempted to descend a
flight of stairs leading to the outer
air. She fell on the top steps and
rolled to the bottom, where she was
picked up unconscious and seriously
bruised about the head and body.
She was only one of many who
thronged into the house during the
day. All of them sought relief from
their ailments by touching the hem
Of the shrOud ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-14
FLOOD CONDITIONS PREVAIL IN
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
!: AND ALL OVER OHIO.
SCORES OF TOWNS PARTLY INUNDATED
RESIDENTS OF MANY LOCAL..
TIES FORCED TO FLEE TO
HIGHER GROUND.

Pittsburg, March 14.-Dispatches
from all sections Of Western Pennsyl-
vania report heavy rains and rapidly
rising waters. At many places the
downpour resembled a cloudburst
and the streams are already beyond
their banks. Much territory is sub.
merged and fears are entertained Of
dangerous foods. .
In the Connellsville region the
streams are said to be rising at an
alarming rate. Dunbar is inundated
and several buildings have been
washed from their foundations. Nu-
merous bridges are threatened. In
Allegheny county CHARTERS creek,
Robinson run. Pine creek, Deer creek,
Turtle creek and Gintys run are rag
ing torrents. The towns of Oakdale,
Ingram, Carnegie, Wilmerding, Sharps-
burg and Turtle Creek borough are
already partly under water. At the
latter place the rise came so quickly
that many persons were rescued from
their houses in skiffs. .--...s.
Pittsburg rivermen are preparing
for a food stage of twenty feet. If it
does not exceed this there will be no
damage here
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-03-14
ADDITIONAL LOCAL MAT TER
Birthday Dinner.

Yesterday was Mrs. e. 4.
Turner's birthday and Mr..
Turner gave surprise dinner in
her honor last evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. White turned over the par
sonage to Mr.. Turner, and his
guests assembled there. When
all were present, save the guest
of honor, she was summoned.
She was completely surprised.
The first thing that met her eyes
upon entrance was the laden
table, which was decorated with
ferns and magnificent red roses,
and had as centerpiece a fruit
cake two feet in diameter, and
six inches in height. beautifully
ornamented ard bearing lighted
candles in the number of Mrs.
Turner's years. A bountiful
three course dinner was served.
The dining room decorations
were light yellow, the parlor
light green, with boquets OF
beautiful roses in each room.
The guests were Miss Anna
Watson Of St. Paul, Mrs. r. B.
Foster, Judge and Mrs. M. A.
Spooner, DR.. and Mrs. E. ii.
Marcum, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B.
Farwell, Rev. and Mrs. White,
Miss Edna Prudden and Mr.. r.
A. Prudden.
After dinner Mrs. Foster and
Mr.. Turner entertained the
guests with music.