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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

4 addition OF from six to a dozen men TO
the ranks OF the union and in the office
at present there Is list OF no less than
200 names that are being considered for
membership. reorganization OF the
union VIII tend to strengthen and in
crease the usefulness OF the union TO the
machinists OF this city. From statistics
gathered by Fourth Vice President will
son. IL Is learned that the increase in
pay per hour TO union men has been from
TO 3 cents, while the Increase I'm the
non-union shops. that is. the shops en-
ploylng strike-breakers, the increase
given these strike-breakers is from to
7 cents per hour. so that the employers
or strike-breakers are paying greatly in
creased prices TO men who are doing
vastly inferior work
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S. e.
Rhode Island lodge, No g. OF this or
ganzation held its tenth annual ban
quet at the Wellington last evening. The
spread was enjoyed and appreciated by
nearly 200 members and guests
After the dinner Toastmaster Bell i'm
troduced Mayor Mccarthy who spoke
himself. Congressman Capron and Lieut.
Gov Jackson entered the room. where
upon the chief executive called for three
cheers for two eminent Republicans.
fhese were given with a will. and In re-
turn Congressman Capron replied as fol-
lows:
II have the highest admiration for the
man who does things. 1 am a sort OF a
working at the job now, and this gives
me an insight into what you have TO do
and can appreciate all OF your difficult
ties
"Lieut.-Cov Jackson has told you that
the man behind the throttle of a manu-
factory Is the soul of the plant. and
want TO tell you that the man behind the
throttle OF the government is the soul OF
the city or state II is a good thing to
have a man at the head of the city who
can look after the machinery, and dur
Ing the last year you have been privi-
legged TO have a mayor who has shown
the faculty of doing this very thing.
admire him for II and am sure that you
do the same"
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ELMGROVE AVENUE SEWER

Alderman Peterson's continued efforts
have aided in securing the extension of
Elm Grove avenue sewer, which is now an
assured fact, all street rights having been
secured, and the contract let for the build
Ing OF the sewer, thus assuring the speedy
drainage OF this large and growing sec
tion OF our ward
I'VE all stand for a city government un-
controlled In any way by any party ma
chine. II is desirous at this time that
the ward should be represented by men
who are absolutely uncontrolled, in order
that the city and wards interests may be
carefully protected. We feel that the city
long enough has been controlled by a
few men who are working, If not for their
own ends, for those of their friends and
hackers, who seem to think that their
private interests should be considered in
preference to the good of the city
THE council candidates on this ticket
with George +. Peterson are independent
and aggressive men, and We earnestly re-
quest your hearty support OF the enclosed
tickets with your ballot Nov. 5th.'
TO PROPERTY VOTERS.
The address ITO the property voters Of
the Second ward" says in part: You
are invited by a large body OF the leading
citizens of the ward 10 support the fol-
lowing named gentlemen for the city
council: For alderman, George r. Peter
son. Few men are more favorably or
better known in the city. He is. and al
ways has been, non-partisan In municipal
affairs. He has served the ward for
seven years in the council and one year
I'm the board OF aldermen. His long expe-
rience and sound judgment in the conduct
of city affairs, and as a member of the
present city property committee, and
other committees has proved him valu-
able man. He is president of the George
r. Peterson company. and is taxed for
real estate and personal property for $751;
40
"Mr Henry F. Baldwin has been a life
lcns resident OF the Second ward. He Is
well-known business member OF the
firm OF Gates & Baldwin, and like his as
sociates on the ticket. regards the city as
large corporation, and believes firmly
that it's affairs should be conducted In a
broad, but prudent manner. Mr.. Bald
win Is a man Of ability and conscientious
IL the discharge OF his obligations.
"Col Irving o. Hunt is well-known
practicing attorney of Providence. a grad
uate OF the public schools and Brown UNI
versity. He is member of the governor =
staff and one of the rapidly increasing
class OF young men OF the city and state
who are doing all I'm their power TO COR
re ct the present abuses in municipal and
state affairs.
John c. Kingley. Jr., councilman from
the Second ward, 1903. born avd educated
in North Providence, resident OF Provi-
dence about 20 years. was associated with
the Providence Lithograph company. now
bookkeeper for one OF the large corpora
tions on Westminster street. third vice
president of the National Park associa-
thor. associated with the Metropolitan
Park association OF Rhode Island and city
Fairgrounds. Politics, in municipal af-
fairs. non partisan
Alfred G. Thompson has been a resi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
PORTLAND JUDGE JA|LS
THE COUNTY ATTORNEY

Portland. Me-. Oct 3l.--County Attorney
Joseph Il. +. Connolly. who made a sem
sational attack on Judge Howard Hill of
the municipal court yesterday I'm the pres
ence OF a score of attorneys i'm the court
ahtefeem after Judge Hill had discharged
the managers of three express companies
from which large quantities OF liquors
were seized Saturday, was fined $50 and
costs and ordered to apologize by Judge
Iiill today just before the close OF the
morning session of the court
Mr.. Connolly, who had been notified by
police captain to appear before the
court, informed Judge Hill he had moth
ing TO say, that he meant what he said.
and had nothing TO retract. lie was or
dered to be placed under arrest and coni-
mltted to the county Jail until the fine has
been paid arsi the apology made. He wal'
arrested by Deputy Sheriff Sweet The
county attorney announced that habeas
corpus proceedings would be instituted
Immediately for his release
The contempt was based on a declara-
tion by Mr.. Connolly in substance as fol-
lows: your ruling I'm this case. judge,
was directly opposite to that which you
gave in the case OF the Forest City Ex-
press company last week. and the only
reason YOU gave IL was because you were
afraid to hold Gardner Walker, and that's
why you let all the others go If II had
been some old woman on trial, you would
have convicted her on half the evidence.
Judge I'M in a statement said this was
not the first time recently he had been
subjected TO such treatment, but he had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

out for this within the new year. The
per diem freight controversy, of which
you have seen reports makes II inexpe-.
dent for this roac 10 be equipped 10 meet
Just such ar emergency as has arisen.
Barring the increase of per diem
charges on cars. the roads report for the
past three months would show net gain
OF over 100000 over the same period last
year instead OF a deficit of $4,000, the
present record. AT the present rate the
New Haven road would have to pay an
nually s2.ooo.ooo In per diem charges. and
IL would seem wiser TO expend consid-
erable amount at once In new equipment
effd thus ba able 10 meet such a situation
instead OF waiting until after several MIL
lion dollars had been thus expended The
interest on the equipment will be only
about one-half what the per diem charges
would amount 10
PROVIDENCE IMPROVEMENTS
The money was also needed, President
Mellen pointed out. for completing the
sx-tracking OF the New York and Port
Chester line, tho completion OF improve
ments at the New Haven cut and at
Providence
Presiden. :l,l tn saiu that the net earn.
ings of the rnaG Ion the three mohulJ
ending Sept 20 were 1885, 139, as against
Sl.6l0.b9S the record for the same time
last year He said that the road has a
surplus OF July ]. 1901. OF 100000. and
that as yet only $4,000 had been used up.
and that he did not anticipate that IL
would be necessary TO reduce tho divi-
uend next july.
President Mellen acknowledged that his
company recently had had To buy up con-
siderable wind and water In trolley COM
panies. but said that IL was necessary TO
guard the roads interests. and that while
he had In some cases groaned gricvously
at the time and groaned since, the road
would not dispose now OF any of these
companies az the price paid for them. He
also stated that one OF the trials of the
per diem controversy I'm this state was
that shippers could hold cars here four
days unloading. and four days again
loading, using up practically, ten days.
which meant cost OF s. for each car TO
the road.
The old board OF - directors was re-
elected. making the new board 25.
At meeting of the board of directors,
held after the stockholders had adjourn
ed. the following officers OF the COM
pany were chosen. all re-elections: Presi-
dent. Charles s. Mellen; ice-president,
OF the board, Charles +. Booker: treas
urer. A. s. May; secretary. John @. Par
ker.
The directors postponed for special con-
sderation at the next meeting the uues-
ton whether the new stock to be issued
by the company shall be put out at sl25
or 500 share. and also the question
whether 43l.2l9 shares shall be issued In
stead of the S5i,695 proposed In the ad-
vertscd notice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

James Harrison was badly hurt by q
fall from tho running board OF moving
wagon on the way from East Warren to
the central part of the town yesterday
afternoon about 3 o'clock. the accident
occurring on Main street. near Market
lie was taken I'm charge by Chief Ma
comber. who carried him 10 police head
quarters. but the man did not regain
consciousness until an early hour this
morning, when he was allowed 10 go. The
man was suffering from many bruises
and contusions on the head and the up
per part OF his body.
Operations on the new filter beds OF the
Bristol and Warren Water Works COM
pany on the banks of the Kickemuit
river have been progressing rapidly dur
Ing the past few days The contractors
OF Boston has already loo men employ
cd on the work, and many excavations
have been made I'm the land recently pur-
chased by the company. IL r. expected
that the work will be continued during
the winter.
repairs on North Main street. where there
has been considerable trouble with thu
surface water lodging In portion of the
highway
ing repairs the work being done by the
firm OF Potter a. Collamore.
The intentions OF marriage OF William
q. Wehle OF this town and Miss Catherine
II. Dcvlin OF Pawtuckct are filed at the
town clerks office.
The body of James Hiscox. who died
suddenly I'm Providence on Saturday. was
brought here yesterday afternoon for
burial in the South cemetery. Rev.
Thomas j. Gregg conducted the services.
Mr.. IliscoN was formerly resident or
The NJ Il. church choir held rehear-
sal ia The chvrcE pBrics~ last evening
eith rdii attendance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
SPRINGFIELD TO BE
A SEAPORT CITY

last few days the final steps in the plan
to make Springfield and Chicopee seaport
cities have been taken. the first of the
fieet OF barges, the Julie Plante, having
been launched here. The barge is the
property OF Herman Burgi of the Spring
fled Gas Light company. who. a few
months ago, demonstrated that the trans
portation of coal by water to Springfield
was practicable. The barge will be used
in the transportation OF coal from Hart .
ford To Chicopee and Springfield. The
Julie Plante, which cost about 5000 will
make her first trip down the Connecticut
river in n few weeks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
DOCTOR THE ITCH WHERE THE
ITCH IS.
Don't Dose the stomach Ia Cure Eczema
and Other skin Diseases.

Those afflicted with Eczema, psoriasis
salt rheum,. or other skin diseases OF a
similar nature, should never dose the
stomach 10 rid themselves of the terrible
itch. They should doctor the Itch where
the itch is-cure the skin through the
skin. not through the stomach.
Eczema and other diseases OF kin-
dred kind are skin diseases-not blood
diseases Science has shown that Eczema
is caused by germs in the skin, and that
the disease can be eradicated only by
killing the germs.
first physicians to follow out the germ
theory In skin diseases. Then he discov-
cred that 10y mixing oil Of wintergreen
LIQUID prescription which killed the germs
and cured the awful Itch leaving the skin
white and smooth. Since that time this
u. u. ID. Prescription has been the stan
dard remedy for skin diseases. Just as -.
j.. u. soap Is the standard high grade
skin soap.
The first few drops OF u. ID. ID. give
instant relief from the terrible itch and
from the frlghtful burning of the diseased
skin so reliable is this ID. ID. II. remedy
that hundreds OF physicians prescribe ~
IL is "a wash as thin as water and as mid
and as pure which Is applied 10 the dis-
eased portion OF the skin.
Mrs. Frances Richmond OF Milton,
Trimble county Kentucky. writes
My iit'le Eirrs FMS nsers scyce wsrs sd used ed
part OF the sample bottle OF II. -. ID.
Prescription received from you and now
they are we'll II Is wonderful skin
remedy"
We carefully Investigated this u. - ~.
Prescription before recommending ~ 10
our neighhors and patrons. and after
long experience we are moiN than ever
convinced OF It's wonderful merits.
Hall a LYON Co. and all druggists.
You needn't decide now. but call ~ our
store anyway and We will SHOW You
how this n u II Prescription GIVES
INSTANT RELIEF FROM ITCH.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

Howard lodge. Knights of Pythias. held
meeting OF more than ordinary interest
last evening, when eight candidates were
given the rank OF page, and one applica-
ton for membership was received. There
were delegates present from Rhode ISL
and, and Oriental lodges of Providences.
and lodges from Taunton, Fall River and
New Bedford. Next Wednesday evening
the rank OF esquire will be conferred
upon eight pages. A collation. ~as served
at the close Of the session.
TO ENTERTAIN MAzEPPA CAMP.
This evening Fraternity encampment OF
Odd Fellows will entertain Mazeppa en-
campment of South Providence. and ono
OF the attractions will be the conferring
OF the patriarchal degree upon ten catr--
ddates. and ii is expected that the Wis
iting organization will tender the local
camp an invitation. the same to be ac-
companied by the candidates of this
evening, 10 make return visit. when
the Golden Rule degree will be conferred
upon the candidates.
A HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Halloween party held by the Guild
of st. Mary in the guild house connected
with st. Mary's Episcopal church, last
evening. was very pleasant anair. All
games pertaining to the happy season
were enjoyed. and at the conclusion of
which a tempting luncheon was served:
The pleasant affair was arranged and
carried out by Miss Charlotte Wilson.
Mrs. Harry Pizer. Miss Annie Gartner
Miss Ula Welock and Miss Lillian Town.
send
REALIZED A GOODLY SUM.
The benefit party for Mrs. Mary Quill
lin. held in Odd Fellows hall last even
ing, proved to be what II should be, and
was Intended TO he by those who had II
I'm charge. a success. There was goodly
number present. but they did not repre-
sent by any means the amount OF cash
that will be presented to Mrs. Quillin
when all the returns have been made.
THREW UP THE SPONGE.
Mrs II. c. Brown, who for more than
two years has, been struggling with an
eating saloon on Taunton avenue, threw
up the sponge this morning and had her
effects carted over Washington bridge To
the city.
MINOR MENTION.
The Watchemoket Public Library as
sociation is making arrangements to hold
n bazaar in the town hall on the evenings
of Nov. 49, 10 and 20.
Mr. j. L. Forester. local novelty deal
er, received a large consignment OF goods
from Germany, through the custom
house at the local postoffice this morn-'
ing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

Meetings tonight:
General Teamsters, Labor Temple
Machnists' executive board. Labor
Temple
Marble Cutters. Labor Temple
Building Trades council, Labor Temple.
Sheet Metal Workers, Labor Temple.
EXECUTIVE BOARD G. l.. H.
The executive board OF the Central La
Dor union held regular meeting last
evening. A fair number OF delegates from
the different locals were present and the
new constitution, which Is being formu-
lated by the constitution committee, was
discussed. Communications were received
from several bodies and matters pertain
ing to the welfare OF the locals were con-
sidered.
PAINTERS
The Painters meeting in the large hail
OF Labor Temple was very well attended
last evening. number OF new candl-
dates were initiated into the union and
several hew names were proposed for
membership. The report of the business
agent was received. Conditions are favor
able along trade lines. the demand for
painters being greater than the supply.
Wages are satisfactory throughout the
city.
SAUSAGE MAKERS.
The Sausage Makers union met at the
Labor Temple last evening. There was
scarcely any business for the considera-
tion OF the few members who attended
The usual reports were read and ordered
filed and the meeting adjourned early.
MACH1NISTS.
Fourth Vice President Wilson OF the
International Machinists association is i'm
the city at the present time. He stated
To a News-Democrat reporter that plans
would be set on foot I'm the near future
for the reorganization OF the Machinists
local In this city. The local Is already
one OF the strongest I'm the city. it's mem
bershp reaching into the thousands More
than that. however. Is the
steady gain In the number OF members.
Rarely single week passes without the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
STRIKERS DRAW UP
GRIEVANCE LIST

Lawrence. Mass, Oct 31.-The striking
operatives OF the Arlington cotton mills
met again this morning and drew up a list
OF grievances to submit to the manage
ment. While the strike was inaugurated
out OF sympathy for the discharge of Sec
ond Hand Fred Hardy. the strikers claim
that Overseer w. j. Bolton, whose dis-
mssal is demanded has so rearrnnged the
work to put more on the operatives
than they can do and that this influenced
their action as well as the removal OF
Hardy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Third Ward.

In the Third ward Republicans profess
TO have some doubt as to the outcome
and to believe that there is fighting
chance for them because NJ tho compli-
cations created by tho voiding ~ the
Democratic caucus and the running Of
two tickets. one headed by Joseph III.
Gamer. ESQ. who has tho Endorsement ~
the ward comnittce and Of the party AT
large. and the other by Alderman John
.C Dunn Those most familiar with az
fairs in the ward, however. say that Its
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
NATURALIZATION TREATY
PRESENTED TO RUSSIA

st. Petersburg. oct. 3l.-The American
charge d'affaires, Montgomery Schuyler.
Jr.. has opened negotiations with the for
eign office here for a treaty reciprocallv
recognizing naturalization in either
country. and in so doing presented. at
the inquest Of the foreign office a draft
modelled on existing treaties.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Louisiana Solons to Meet

New Orleans. oct sl.--A proclamation
calling upon the coming extra session ot
the Louisiana legislature 10 orsider the
regulation OF railroads. telephone. tcle-
graph and express companies. and 81 pro-
vide for the ousting Of corporations which
carry suits against state laws into fed
eral Jurisdiction. was issued early today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
Ninth Ward.

In the Ninth ward Alderman Spicer,
whose candidacy is indorsed not only by
the Democrats but also by a large num-
ber of Republicans. Is, with his running
mate, Mr.. Farnsworth. putting up great
fight and giving the Hunter G. White
machine the battle OF its life. His friends
see no reason TO doubt his triumphant re-
election, probably with the entire council
ticket
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
HARTMAN ROAD TO
LAY OFF MANY

Portland. Ore, Oct. 31.-Work on all tho
extensions in oregon and Idaho of the
Hartman system will be brought TO
close on Nov. l. and many men will bs
laid off General Manager O'Brien OF tho
Hartman lines in oregon says that un-
settled financial conditions" makes IL adj
visabe 10 reduce forces to the cunstonlary
winter basis.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31
HOT COUNCIL BATTLES

dent OF Providence for "a years, 80 years
OF which he has been associated with the
Fletcher Manufacturing company. and
for number Of years has held a respon-
sible position with that corporation. He Is
public spirited. aggressive and an ener-
&c tic worker and can be depended on TO
labor earnestly for this rapidly growing
nart OF our city"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

James Piper Taaferro United senator from
Florida born Orange Court House Virginia Sept so
S47 He given ordinary school education and
the Confederate during the Civil War
After Senator Tafcrro Jacksonville Florida and
went into becoming practical logger and saw
mill operator lie successful and banchcd into the
banking power his section OF his He
chairman Democratic committee for his state
for three years His home is in Jacksonville
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-31

regarded such remarks as due TO passion
and not thought ii necessary TO take any
action concerning them.
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-06-01
To Our Customers.

After March LIST we shall be To-
Gated with headquarters at Sites.
We shall carry a full line of hard
ware and groceries, any article
we do not have in stock shall be
gladly looked after with the ut
most care and forwarded to you
as quickly as possible.
Prompt replies to all communi-
cations and careful attention will
be given to all orders addressed
to US there.
With headquarters at Sites,
the distributing point for the
mountains and prairie, we hope
to give our mountain trade
prompter service and better at
tention.
Thanking you for the nice bust
ness given us in the past, solicit
ing your future orders and further
valued commands, we remain,
Yours respectfully,
&C. LAPP Co., LTD.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-06-01
]. c. Young has returned from

J. C. Young has returned from
Lewiston.
Ed Brown returned the first of
the week from the Cracker Jack
mine.
J. Pollard of Orogrande has
been engaged as amalgainator at
the American Eagle mill.
Warren Bullock cut the great
toe on his right foot while chop
ping wood Monday. The injury
is not serious.
]. w. Duffield will leave the
first of the week for the hot
springs, to remain during the
month of June.
VIM. Wyllie's. brother arrived
Tuesday from the Elk Horn basin
country, Wyoming, and will
spend the summer here.
All those who have bills against
the late Dan Mcdonald, will
please send them TO me. H. D.
Poyneer, Pomeroy, Washington
r. Sylvester's SON. a boy about
IA years old, arrived Wednesday
from his home north of Spokane
to assist his father in his placer
work.
S. S. Snider the first. of the
week received a letter from Jay
Ball, at White Rock, Nevada.
The letter stated they expect to
go to Ely in about month.