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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
LAD
DIES OF BURNS

Attleboro. Nov. 1S.-Francis Wemmell,
the 3-year-old son OF Harry Wemmell OF
Franklin court, died Saturday night in
commissions of burns received Friday,
The child had been watching the burn-
ing OF leaves in the cutters and had be-
come so possessed with the desire to
make a fire of his own that his parents
had noticed IL and tried to keep matches
from him. Friday afternoon. when MS
mother left him for moment, he went
into her room. took one match from the
dresser and took II into his toy room. A
moment later the mother heard a scream
and rushing upstairs found the child en-
veoped in flames. She quickly wrapped
a great rug about him and rolled him on
the floor. extinguishing the flames, but
he had been badly burned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
UNIFORM MILK
RATE DEMANDED

Boston. Nov 1s.-The Massachusetts
state board OF railroad commissioners
held n continued hearing today on the
petition OF the Worcester County Milk
Producers association for n uniform rate
per can or per quart for the trnnsporta-
tion OF milk. George Albree OF Concord.
who presented "A list OF questions 60 the
railroads and Charles w. Wood presI-
dent OF the association. and n number OF
other milk producers were at the hear
ing today.
During the proceedings it was shown
that the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad is running a milk car
between Pittsheld and New York. not un-
der . contract but f0r Itself. and n
charging fat rate Of NC per quart 20
the producer. ON the other railroads OF
the state cars are leased by the milk
contractors and the rates charged the
producers by the contractors vary.
Another hearing will be held and an
other set OF questions will be presented
to the railroads
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
BOY KILLED
IN MIDNIGHT ROW

York. Pa. Nov. 1s.-William Il. Hoover,
II years old. and Curvin l. Hoover, 10
years old. sons Of Charles III. Hoover, liv-
ing about a mile and a half from this
city, were shot Saturday night about II
o'clock by some one not now positively
known. The boys were on their way
home from the village of Pleasureville,
when they were accosted by three young
men In buggy driving a gray horse. A
quarrel followed and six shots were fired
William was shot In the back of the head
and Curvin was shot in the forehead. The
boys were left lying in the road all night
and were not found until 8 o'clock this
morning One of them was frozen fast
to the ground. Both were alive, but un-
conscious. Curvin was taken TO his
fathers home and William was brought
here TO the hospital. Curvin died at 1880
o'clock. and William can hardly survive.
The Rev. NJ j. Heberty and his wife
were the only witnesses except those who
participated in the tragedy. They heard
the shooting, and saw the men drive
away. but did not know who they were.
At the instance of District Attorney
James G.. Glossner. Detectives Charles ;.
White and Jacob Cookies arrested Oscar
Hoover and Lester Kaufman and locked
them up. A third man will be arrested.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
PAPER HANGERS
WANT OLD PAY

The Paper Hangers union. the highest
paid union I'm the building trades until
1t was absorbd by the United Brotherhood
omy in the trade. so that paper hangers
only can do paper hangers work. The
convention of the American Federation OF
Labor now in session in Norfolk. Va,
will take up the question
Six or seven years ago expert paper
hangers could average $50 week by piece
work Through the efforts of the other
unions the Brotherhood of Painters and
Decorators induced the Paper Hangers
union to join II. The wages of the paint
ers in this city are $3.50 a day for plain
painting and 81 for decorative painters,
and the wages of the paper hangers went
down to the level OF the painters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
DIR. STEPHENS LOSES,
MERRISS GIFT INVALID

Judge Parkhurst today handed down
the opinion OF the supreme court I'm the
case of George T.. Schuyler, administra-
tor, with the will annexed OF Mary 7.
Merrlss, late of Pawtucket. deceased,
against DR. Samuel S. Stephens of Valley
Falls This was an appeal in equity from
decree OF the superior court setting
aside gift of personal property made
by Mary T. Merriss to DR.. Stephens, and
ordering that certain so-called deed OF
gift be delivered up to be cancelled and
that the personal estate. which was the
subject OF the gift be turned over to the
complainant.
1t was claimed by the administrator
that Miss Merriss was unduly Influenced
by DR.. Stephens to make thiS gift. Judge
Parkhurst agrees with the justice of the
superior court and speaking for the SUI
preme court declares that the gift was
the result OF undue influence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
LOVE LANGUAGE
PLAIN To THIS
HAPPY COUPLE

sew York. Nov. ia marriage took
place Saturday In the marriage bureau of
the city hall between Luisa Minuira, IS,
and Arthur f. Keene. o. a clerk. The
bride is an italian who cannot speak
English: the bridegroom, an American.
does not know Italian.
The bride lives at 100 Park street with
an aunt. Annonoiato Depra, who cannot
write. She had to make her mark as a
witness to the marriage. The bridegroom
lives at 2s2 East 1ith street. He met the
Italian girl. who has been In this coun-
try several months, at ball They have
been going 10 balls and dances ever since
without being able TO speak with one an
other. Keene wanted TO get married, but
did not know how 10 propose. He told
the aunt. who told Luisa.
Alderman Grifenhagen said he was a
little sensitive about marrying them and
refused. Alderman Richter said he
thought they had n perfect right TO be
married IL they loved each other. and he
tied the knot.
BILLY" Long. who Is In charge OF the
marriage bureau. has seen thousands OF
marriages, but never one where the
bride and bridegroom could not talk to
each other.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
AF TER 81 DAYS
N A COMA
GIRL AWAkEMS

Boston, Nov 1S.-With full month gone
out OF her life. Mary T.. Anthony. who
for 90 days had lain at the city hospital
In one OF the most remarkable attacks of
toma tho surgeons there had ever seen
suddenly returned To consciousness yes
terday.
Throughout the entire period of mani
tion Miss Anthony had taken nour1sh-
ment regularly, and IL was while she
was being fed through a rubber tube
that her faculties returned. None Of the
nurses or surgeons was prepared for
the sudden change In her condition, for
she had given no indication that she
was improving
The first movement was OF the eyes
and second afterward the woman
turned and gazed straight at the nurse
who was feeding her.
Where am II Who are your" were
her first queries.
The surgeons who had direct charge
or her case were at once notified OF the
change, and after an examination she
was pronounced out of danger. Her
name was removed from the dangerous
list for the hrst time in weeks
Miss Anthony, whose home is In Gaze
move street, was struck by an automo-
bile on the Dartmouth street bridge dur
Ing the evening of Oct. 16 She was re-
turning from the food fair at the time.
and was removed directly to the city
hospital. where she has since remained
Throughout her illness she has re-
, tained her strength. fact that was due
tho physicians declared, TO the fact tina,
she readily absorbed nolrishmont. For
few days In the middle OF her coma
she gave evidences OF probable change
but the promises were not fulfilled un.
til yesterday. when her faculties re.
turned almost without warning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
National A. A. Meets

New York, Nov. ls.-Delegates from all
sections OF the country met here today
TO take part In the annual meetina of the
National Amateur Athletic union For
the first time In many years however, the
Canadian amateurs were not represented
Their absence was looked upon as mark
ing the final severance OF relations be-
tween American and Canadian amateur
athletics.
The following report OF the national
registration committee. which was made
at the opening session OF the convention.
was approved:
r. l.. White. New England association.
reinstated. Fred Englehart. Brooklyn, ~.
Y, rejected: G. III. Reilly. New York city.
referred 90 tho chairman OF the commit
tee. Arthur Hatfield. Mills City. Pa. re-
ferred TO the Middle Atlantic association:
H. q. Prime. Lynn. Mass, rejected w.
NJ. Duncan. South Atlantic association, re-
jected w. Weinig. Scranton. Pa. refer
red 10 Middle Atlantic association. and T.
j. Oliver Cartwright. Mcriden. Conn. re-
jccted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
NEW DISTILLING
CORPORATION

Pittsburg, Nov. 1S.-H. c. Frick, A. w.
Mellon and r. h. Mellon have filed pc
tition In the court at Uniontown, Pa,
asking for transfer OF the license Of the
A. Overhaul Distillery from them person.
ally to corporation.
The names of the petitioners do not APP
pear at the head OF the new company.
The formation of the corporation, 1t is
said, is to overcome the difficulty now
experienced in the operation of the dis
tillery. IT is now necessary for the three
men mentioned to affix their signatures
to all papers. Frequently they are away,
necessitating considerable delay. BY form
ing a corporation, the Objectionable feat
ure. II is said can be eliminated.
w. A. Bollnger is president OF the new
company and w. T. Campbell and b. Il.
Taylor vice presidents. The headquarters
will be located In this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
DRUCE CASE
VENUE CHANGED

London. Nov. ls-The venue In the
Druce case. involving the claim 10 the
Duke OF Portland's estates, was trans
ferred from the Marylebone 90 the Clerk
enweil police court today and though the
latter court is the centre OF an East End
slum the same fashionable crowd was
present as before
Robert G. Caldwell OF New York, again
was IN the witness box but added little
10 previous testimony. He made the as
tonishing statement that the ffth Duke OF
Portland. wearing the whiskers in which
he is said TO have disguised himself as the
late Thomas Charles Druce, was walking
about the Baker street bazaar just before
the coffin supposed TO hold Druce's body
left the premises
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
SPECIAL ELECTION CALL
FOR WARD 3, DATE NOV. II
Roundy Criticised BY Aldermen for Refusing
Recoun-Could Not Do So Under the Law However, AS
Had Certified Tie and Decision Had to Stand

Alderman Peterson wanted the board OF
canvasscrs and registration to recount as
the vote was tie between William Il.
Nolan and Matthew Il. Carey. He though
IL possible the city could be saved the
expense OF a new election. Alderman Pc
terson was afraid some votes east for
william T.. Nolan went 10 a candidate OF
a slightly similar name on the Gamer
ticket.
Alderman Parks thought the board
should have granted the recount. He
questioned Mr.. Molloy as to the cost and
was told there would be no additional
cost. Then the alderman wanted 10 know
III the board OF canvassers and registra-
tion considered itself infallible.
Mr. Molloy modestly replied that such
was not the contention. The ballots were
carefully counted and men were watching
for the three tickets and the possibility OF
a recount showing anything different was
very slight. Alderman Parks and Alder
man Peterson then discussed the matter
at great length, condemning the board of
canvassers and registration for not hav-
ing a recount. Alderman Parker and AL
derman Higgins spoke In support or the
position taken by the board OF canvassers
and registration.
Mr. Nolloy said that II the board grant
ed a recount In cases OF a tie II would
be called on TO recount where the plural
ity was only one and there would be lots
or trouble.
Alderman Parks wanted an adjourn
ment until tomorrow so the board might
recount. The attention OF the board was
called by the mayor to the fact that there
could be but little delay II an election was
TO be held at all within the limit fixed by
law.
Alderman Parks had resolution drawn
requesting recount but did not present
IT,
Alderman Reynolds favored the resolu-
ton and II passed by unanimous vote
though not before Alderman Dunn had
aueried II there was no way by which
candidate could decline.
The mayor said that the board had
nothing 10 do with that. No member or
the board seemed to grasp the vital point
In the matter, namely that In certifying To
the city clerk that there was no election
the board OF canvassers and registration
had exhausted Its powers in the premises.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
ARREST BRIDEGROOM
AT THE ALTAR

New Haven, Conn. Nov. lS.-The mar
riage of Maxwell Schmidt of New York
and Miss Esther Svirska OF this city was
interrupted last night by detectives and
the rabbi halted tho elaborate ceremony
at Mission hall, where several hundred
guests had gathered.
The wedding march had just been play
ed and the couple stood before the altar.
when Detective Joseph Russell OF New
York and Detective Dorman OF the New
Haven police placed the man under ar
rest. Tho prospective bride swooned I'm
the arms OF her father.
Schmidt was taken back TO New York,
whence he came some weeks ago, on a
fugitive from Justice warrant
Miss Svirsh is only ~ and has known
Schmidt only since he came to this city.
Great preparations had been made for the
wedding.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18

There will be a special election for one
common councilman from Ward 3, on
Nov. q. Today. after a good deal of
discussion, tho board 80 voted. Nearly all
the members OF the board attended this
meeting
Mayor Mccarthy called the board TO
order shortly after l2, noon. The mess ge
OF his honor was read. 1t was as fol-
lows:
sTo the Honorable the Board OF Alder
men OF the City OF Providence:
"Gentlemen--It appears from certlh-
Gates furnished by the board OF canvas
sers and registration TO the city clerk,
and by the city clerk 20 the mayor. that
but three OF the four members OF the COM
mon council from the Third ward were
lawfully elected at the municipal election
held In this city. Tuesday, Nov. 9Th, 1907
Wherefore you are convened In special
session at this time, in accordance with
the provisions OF Chapter 1858. section 2
OF the public laws. passed May 18th, 1885,
for the purpose OF Issuing warrants for
another election In said ward to elect a
fourth member for said ward TO the COM
mon council
Accompanying the message was n reso-
luton providing for the issuing OF "A war
rant for the election. Alderman Reynolds
moved the passage OF the resolution and
the motion was seconded. Alderman John
c. Dunn promptly was on his feet with an
interesting statement. He said that VIII
liam p. Nolan. who was tied as candi-
date with Matthew II. Casey. had asked
the board OF canvassers and registration
for a recount but had received no answer
from the board. The alderman suggested
that there could be no harm in finding
out Just what the board had done con-
cerning william p. Nolan's request.
II was then voted that the members OF
the board OF canvassers and registration
appear before the aldermen and state
what the board had done about the petit
ton.
Timothy z. Molloy appeared as the rep
resentative OF the board of canvassers
and registration. He said the board had
late Saturday night decided TO deny the
petition for a recount. This action was
taken because the board had made a very
careful count OF the ballots cast In Ward
In the presence OF candidates and their
watchers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Single Takers Convene

New York, Nov. 1s.-Single Takers from
half the states In the Union and num-
ber from Canada and Central America
met here today TO take part in the Ma
tional Single Tax Conference. the first OF
it's kind since the international confer
ence in Chicago In 1893.
In addition to the conference todfS
which will be continued tomorrow. there
will be a public mass meeting at the Muir
ray -Hiii Byeeuff, at which Henry George
Jr., will preside. Among the speakers
scheduled are ex-Gov. l.. +. c. Garvin OF
Rhode Island and William Lloyd Garri-
son of Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
MARINE Intelligence

ARRIVED.
Steamer Tennessee Wilcox, New York.
Steamer City OF Newport. Ricketson.
Newport.
Steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake. Fall
River
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller, Block
Island.
Steamer Maine, Appleby New York.
Tug T. J. Scully. New York
Tug Gertrude, New York
SAILED.
Tug Edward Luckenbach, New York.
Steamer Maine. New York
Tennessee, New York.
City OF Haverhill, Fall River.
City of Newport, Newport
Tug Nathan Hale, New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Mrs. A|NLEY
ASKS DIVORCE
N Gross SUIT

Charlotte NJ. Ainley of Huddersiield.
England who recently got permission
from the superior court to answer a di-
vorce case brought against her by her
husband. Emmett Ainley, has filed in
a cross-petition asking for divorce from
bed and board and a separate mainte-
nance. In her cross petition Mrs. Ainley
acuses her husband of adultery, bigamy,
perjury, OF having deserted her coming
to this country under the assumed name
OF Jack Maitland" and of becoming en-
gagged To marry number OF other ladies'
James Il. Smith is attorney for Mrs. Ain
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boston symphony orchestra will
give It's first concert OF the season here
next Tuesday evening at SIZE under the
direction OF DR.. Kari Muck
Madame Olga Samaroff Is the solois,
ana undoubtedly will be warmly wei
during her former appearances
Ine chict feature of the program will
be D'lndys symphonic triioRv entItled
Nallenstein. The composer has drawn
dramas, ''Wallenstein's Camp' the
"Piccolomini and ''Waiiens,ein's q
Death" The work n IN three mox,e.
ments, ana INC nrst and last bear the
same titles as the corresponding dren,as
The second movement. which was origi-
nally entitled II Piccolomini." h. now
called Max and Thekla." IL was written
In 1874.
The other work on the program will be
schumann's overture, "Genoyeya."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
DESPONDENT POLE HANGED
HIMSELF TO CLOTHES HOOK

Philip Manasyrzki 10 years old, was
found lifeless this forenoon at his board
ing place at IS Robinson street. he being
suspended by a rope about his neck to a
clothes hook fastened TO the wall.
The man. who Is a Pole. came to this
country about six months ago from Aus
tria, but was unable TO find work, and
had become Respondent.
John Moranski. compatriot. and a
friend OF the dead man. had decided to
return TO Austria. and to help his friend
had purchased tickets to take him back,
and this morning went TO the room OF the
dead man and told him 10 pack his things
and be ready to start for New York to-
day.
Manasyrzki said that he would do so
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
s|ssOA Still
LOSING GROUND
Ar STATE HOUSE

The state returning board this after
noon resumed the count of Pawtucket
taking up the Fourth ward. No material
changes were made, though jerks Dem
ocratic-Lincoln candidate for state sena-
tor, made net gain of eight I'm the
Fourth ward. while Watrous gained three.
In the First district or the Fifth ward
Watrous gained two more and jerks lost
one, leaving jerks net gain seven and
Sisson's net loss five.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18

and Join Moranski at his boarding place
at 20 Stamford street Moranski waited
more than an hour for his friend to come
and finally went to the Robinson street
house and found his friend had taken his
life.
II is said that on Saturday Manasyrzii
threw himself from the window OF his
room.
md after his body was found a letter
from her was delivered at the house. The
letter. II is said, contained no bad news
from home.
The body was guarded by Patrolman
Mclaughlin of station 8, pending arrival
OF n medical examiner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
EWES DIARY"
FINDS FAVOR

Worcester. Mass. Nov. 1s-Mark
Twain's Ewes Dairy" has come into Its
own again I'm Worcester county. In def
ance OF the prudes the book has been ac-
cepted at the Simeon Fairfield public
library lin East Douglas and has been put
upon the circulating shelves. This book
was barred at the public library in the
nearby town OF Charlton because the
sketches showed Mother Eve clad In
rather summery costumes, true to the pc
riod. Charlton folk are scrambling for
"A look at the forbidden fruit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Witness Rebuked

Chicago, Nov. 1s.-R. r. Williams. au-
ditor of the Southern Indiana Railroad,
was the first witness called in the trial
Of John r. Walsh today. His answers
and refusals to testify called forth fire.
quent rebukes from Judge Anderson
Attorney William j. Hines. for the de-
fense. also came in for reproof from the
court while Williams was on the stand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
District Court Notes

Annie NJ. Jackson. a. years old whose
husband ~ In the hospital at the Soldiers
home, was this morning In the district
court adiudgsd TO be insane, and was
committed To the state hospital.
John MoLaughlia. - years old. pleaded
guilty 90 being csmr1on drsnkard. and
was put on probation On his promise to
take the pledge forever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
HUSBAND GOT
DIVORCE DECISION

Presiding Justice Sweetland today
heard the divorce case OF Ella M. Mills
VS.. Francis A. Mills. Mrs. Mills petit
tion was denied and dismissed and Mr.
Mills got decision on the cross petition
In which he alleged wilful desertion. TIL
linghast q Murdock and John H. Slattery
represented Mr. Mills.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Neil Ready for Battle

San Francisco. Nov. 1s-Frankie Nell
did vigorous boxing stunt at the Reli-
ance club I'm Oakland yesterday before n
large crowd. owen Moran also had a
crowd at his quarters In San Rafael.
Neither will do any more boxing previous
to their fight Friday night. The sale of
seats will begin today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
CHICAGO GRAIN ANe WHEAT
WHEAT.
Copper Drops Again

New York, Nov. 1s.-All grades of cop
per dropped a quarter OF cent per
pound on the local Metal Exchange to-
day. The new prices are: Lake, l3Q13l4e-:
Electrolytic, t2Aal3c.; Castings 121sg~
12&c
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Fur Man Held

Chicago. Nov. 1s.-F. L. Wolfe is un-
der arrest here, charged with having OBJ
tslned $4,000 worth OF furs from Eastern
manufacturers under false pretenses.
The police say Wolfe conducted "A con-
cern known as &c. Ewald Anderson &
CO." and represented himself TO be an
agent for reputable fur house of this
city, which Is well known I'm the East.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Storm Warning

Boston, Nov. B-The following storm
warning was issued by the local weather
bureau this forenoon:
Northeast storm warnings are 20 be or
dsred up AT noon today from Cape Cod
south TO New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Bankruptcy Notes

A petition in bankruptcy has been sub
mitted in the United States court In the
case OF Alphonse Roy of Burrfllville.
The Providence Steel Casting company
was discharged from bankruptcy by order
of Judge Brown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
Heard on Exceptions

The case Of Ciementina Canale against
Deputy sheriff Daniel III. Horton was
heard by the supreme court on excep-
iions 10 rulings OF the superior court to-
day This was an sction OF trespass for
the taking and carrying away OF the
goods OF the plaintiff at 50 Spruce street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-18
M. d. conway's Body crema,ed

Paris. Nov. ls.-The body OF Moncure ID.
Conway. the American author. who died
here Nov. Is. was cremated today IN the
presence Of many friends The ashes will
be probably sent TO the United states
inAaks
Middletown transcript., 1907-08-03
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