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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18

resentation OF wetmore adhsrents when
the general committee meets.
URGED TO REGISTER
Down stairs In the rooms OF the Re
publican state committee, whore the SEQ
retary, Judge Nathan M. Wright. holds
forth. there was no cheering news and no
- caused II to fss'''si be distributed hundred. Of
postal cards bearing the following in
junction to Republican voters. but as IL
Is equally applicable TO Democratic and
independent voters, IL is given herewith:
Have you reg1steredY
Important elections this year,
''The city hall Is open daily from 20
o'clock. and evenings as follows: satur-
I'll s O'Clock. and the following evenings
until o'clock. viz:
Thursday, June q.
Friday, June Is.
Saturday. June %.
''Republicans, register now!
yours respectfully.
THE REPUBLICAN CITY COMMIT
COLT MEN BUSY.
Col. Colt did not return from Mafns
today but several OF his principal sup
porters held an informal conference this
morning, and their program Will be In
readiness for the meeting.
One of the confidential men connected
with the Colt propaganda said today.
There will be no withdrawal declaration
the contest. He never formally entered
the fight until he was assured that there
was a clean majority OF the Republicans
elected TO the last general assembly in
his favor and he will not withdraw until
there Is an expressed desire on the part
OF the majority OF his supporters for sonie
other candidates. To get out now would
be a rank desertion OF his friends VINO
supported him at a considerable sacrifice"
GODDARDITES ACTIVE.
While the Democratic campaign conn
mittee has not yet been appointed. the
Goddard campaign is not languishing by
any means. Efforts OF the leaders have
been concentrated upon piiing up the big
gest registration the city and state has
ever seen for a long time. and there has
been a surprising degree OF success. 1ndi-
cations at present are that all records.
save those of 1904. and possibly even
those. will be broken this year,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
CONDUCTOR IS
ATTACKED BY IN
INSANE WOMAN

A woman who was later identified as
Bridget Kearney. % years old. came from
Buttonwoods last night and transferred
to a Broad street car II appears she
was insane. and a belief that she was TO
be prosecuted caused her 10 attack Con-
ductor j. w. Fisher, whom she attempt
ed to throw of the car.
This happened at o'clock at Broad
and Spring streets. The attack by the
young woman on the conductor was seen
by Sergt Costigan and Patrolman A Z.
Wixon of Station 4, who jumped on the
car TO assist him. They were attacked In
turn by the woman and then she was
placed under arrest and sent to the Cen
tral station for safe-keeping. Investiga-
ton by the police brought the informa-
ton that the woman came to this coun-
try only FIVE weeks ago. and that she
has been working at Buttonwoods for a
Mrs. Harris. and that she has two sis
ters. her only relatives in this city.
One Of them. Mrs. Rose Donnelly. told
Judge Lee this morning that the afflicted
woman was at her house Thursday, but
sne was then In an excited condition al
though evidently all right. Two physi-
clans testified that the woman was insane.
and she was committed 10 the state hos
pital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
Comes to Town to Look After His
Fences i'm Advance of the Meeting
of the Republican State Central
Committee on Thursday - Col.
Colt Not on Hand, but His
Friends Are Active

Ex-senator George Peabody Wet
more was in town this morning and
spent several hours at his headuarters
on the third floor OF the Butler ex-
change in conference with some OF
his principal advisers.
The former senator arrived early
and remained late and got down I'm
mediately to business, in preparation
for the meeting OF the Republican
state central committee. which will be
held next Thursday at noon on the
floor below the big suite OF rooms the
Republican League OF Rhode Island
has established In the senator's in
terest
Among the first arrivals today was
State Senator Walter r. Stiness. look
ing as brown as a berry. and redolent
with the scent of clover blossoms. He
wore his inseparable pink. and a big
Panama. The senator. who led the
Wetmore forces In the last general
assembly. and In expected to play a
prominent part next fall in the cam
paign in opposition to that other gen
eral. Charles r. Brayton. in case the
old boss refuses 10 stay dead politi-
cally, spent some time in the inner
sanctum. closeted with Mr.. wetmore
and his campaign chief. ex-Speaker
Joseph p Burlingame
lie was followed Dy zen. Cnarfes A.
Wilson, who served last year on the
senator's campaign committee. but is
not officially connected with the league
this year. The general also had con-
siderable TO say either TO the ex-
senator or 10 Mr.. Buriingame. or both.
as he, too. remained In the inner Office
some time.
A WAITING GAME.
While no one connected with headquar-
ters would discuss the probable course OF
the wetmore members OF the state cen-
tral committee at the meeting to be held
next Thursday. there seems little doubt
that, In the event that no declaration OF
withdrawal comes from Col. Samuel
Pomeroy Colt, the Wetmore members
will say little or nothing about the can
didacy OF Mr.. Wetmore. Every member
OF the committee who can be relied upon
to support the plans and purposes OF the
Republican state league has been COM
municated with during the past week.
and there will undoubtedly be full rep
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
MAYOR HOLDS Up THE
SPEEDWAY CONTRACT

Mayor Mccarthy is holding up the con-
tract for the proposed speedway at Roger
Williams park,an II Is believed he will
refuse TO sign IT, He has requested the
park commissioners 10 confer with him
regarding the matter next Saturday morn
ing I'm the executive office in the city hall
at 10 o'clock.
The plan is 10 devote the greater part
OF the $4,000 appropriated by the city
council for the speedway and the play
ground at the park. 10 the speedway and
the balance TO the playground. The park
commissioners have awarded the contract
for this work TO Frederick T.. Shaw, but
the mayor refuses TO sign IL.
The mayor believes the playground
should have the preference. instead Of the
speedway. as thousands OF children will
benefit by IL. while only few sporting
gentlemen would benefit by the speedway.
At the conference with the park commits
sioners next Saturday his honor will
thresh out the matter with them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
ATTACKS FORMER
W|FE'S HUSBAND;
IS SENT To jail

George Bruins. aged 81. was sentenced
20 % days in Jail IN the district court
this morning. for assaulting Byrd @. Cas-
we'll.
II was stated to the court that Bruins
came from woorsocket yesterday to the
home OF Caswell on South street. and
when he was denied admission threw a
piece OF a billiard cue at Caswell clutch
ed with ham and bit him. II was brought
out that Caswell Is married to the d.
vorced wife OF Bruins.
Bruns said he went 90 the house 70 get
his daughter. who. he said. is being har-
bored by the Caswells.
Judge Lee when he learned the daugh-
ter is "A years old, informed Bruins that
he had no legal control of her. and must
let her alone as well as his former wife.
He then imposed the sentence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
BLAkE'S CASE
WILL Be DECIDED
BY GOVERNOR

The case OF Lelwyn N. Blake, who
vas arrested on the Sd inst as fugi-
tive from justice, II being alleged he
had been indicted for grand larceny by
the grand jury OF Chemuns county,
New York, came up for disposition In
the district court this morning.
His attorney, Thomas A. Jenckes.
suggested that his client should be
discharged from arrest, as extradition
papers had not been served. and that
the reasonable time during which
n man could be held had expired.
Assistant City Solicitor Cram op-
posed the discharge OF the prisoner.
He read letter from the New York
authorities TO the effect that Blake's
attorneys there had said he would re-
turn without extradition, but had
learned that his attorney here was TO
fight the case. This conflict caused de-
lay I'm making out the papers
Judge Lee said that the case would
not be heard In the court. but before
the governor. and therefore. as the
chief executive OF the state had
jurisdiction the case should 80 &C
him. lie continued the case one
week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18

Mayor Mccarthy has several prominent
supporters in his stand, and IL Is believed
Re will win out Sporting men. who want
the speedway as soon as possible. and
who prefer to deprive the children OF their
playground that they may pursue their
own sport, are urging the mayor TO sign
the contract. hut he has refused 20 do
so until he has investigated the matter
fully.
They argue that the mayor is wasting
time, but such arguments have not caused
him 10 yield 10 them.
Plans for the speedway. which is to
have two roadways call for the building
OF It in a substantial and enduring man
rer. with proper regard TO it's speed quail
ties. This Improvement was begun 10
years ago. $4,000 having been thus far ex-
pended upon II. The land cost $4,000 and
with interest on the investment 81 repre-
sents total valuation of 500 900. The site
OF the speedway was formerly strip Of
unimproved. unsfghtly land, as DIR. Peck
ham says, OF no use 20 anybody.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
FELL ON STAIRS, BUT
WAS SOON REVIVED

George Blood, aged II. while on his
way TO work at Brown & Sharpe's at
7:20 this morning. fell down the stairs
opposite 3s7 North Main street and
fell into Mill street.
lie was picked UP unconscious by
Capt. Miller and Fireman Thomas
Sisson OF Hose 4. who took him into
the fire station and cared for him pend
ing the arrival OF the ambulance,
which had been called by Patrolman
+. j. Feeney. The ambulance surgeon
soon revived Blood and he was then
removed TO his home at 27s Doyle
avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
GO-BETWEEA IS
SLATED FOR
PUNISHMENT

There Is likely to be a sensation soon
In underworld circles when certain
politician and alleged go-between gets
his at the hands OF body OF men who
have been watching with interest and
sus plcion his course for some time.
IL is understood that the police have
not always been so critical OF his opera
tions as they now are. but they have at
last. under the spur OF duty. succeeded In
getting him with the goods. ana now
he will be made an example as salu-
tary .Aseon for THE benefit OF his numer-
Gus friends within and without the police
department.. who are making desperate
efforts TO save him.
pull" has been his chief boast for
years. and there were appearances 20
Justify his claims. When places al
around him were raided his place re-
mained like tall lighthouse on a darl,
sea pointing the way 10 security and
protection for those who were harried
elsewhere and proving net for the cap
ture OF dollars which no other place could
get at least in his locality.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
DUKE MAKES IN
EARLY CALL ON
THE MAYOR

Boston. June 1s.-The Duke OF Abruzzi.
1talys well known Arctic explorer and
cousin 70 the king, who is visitor IN
this city. was out OF bed early today and
made his formal call on Mayor John F.
Fitzgerald. accompanied by Baron Tosti,
the italian consul In Boston.
From city hall the duke went to Charles
town 10 pay his respects TO Admiral
Snow. commandant of the navy yard. He
then boarded his flagship. the Varese, and
received the return visits OF Mayor Fitz-
gerald and later that OF Admiral Snow.
The duke then went TO Cambridge. where
a luncheon had been prepared for him
at the rooms OF one OF the prominent
Harvard societies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
COMMENCEMENT
1T HOLY CROSS
IS SUCCESSFUL

Worcester. Mass. June 1s.-The pres
ence OF Cardinal Gibbons. an exception
ally large number OF graduates and per-
feet weather conditions united todey TO
make the annual commencement at Holy
Cross college as successful as any SINH
lar event in the history OF the institu-
ton.
Long before the hour set for the Begin
ming OF the commencement exercises. n
great throng OF relatives and friends OF
the students. as we'll as hundreds Of
alumni. including many Catholic clergy
men were at the college awaiting the
opening OF the doors.
The exercises included musical selec-
tions. orations by members OF tho grad
uating class, the presentation OF diplomas
pS Cardinal Gibbons snd an address by
hrs eminence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
268 YOUNG WOMEN
GRADUATE AT SMITH

Northampton. Mass, June 1s.-Two
hundred and sixty-eight young women
received their diplomas and the degree
of Bachelor OF Arts at the Commence
ment exercises OF Smith college, which
were held today. OF these SO reside
in Massachusetts, and the remainder
come from 30 other states. one terri
tory, Canada and Japan. The Com
mencement orator was Rev. DR.. Samuel
NJ Crothers OF Cambridge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
REGISTRATION
HAS PASSED THE
$4,000 MARK

The registration this morning passed
the 1900 mark.
At the close OF the Office OF the board
Of canvassers and registration yesterday
afternoon II 99s had registered. There are
IL more days to register. including today,
as there were on June 10 last year. when
the registration was 1855.
The registration on the last II days last
year was respectively as follows: sls. 5S.
22. 244. 100, 374. S73, 426, 91s. Ills. and 1921.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
ALLEGED JEWELRY
THIEF TAKEN
To NEW YORK

Marcellus Gilbert. the negro who was
arrested in Pawtucket Sunday by officer
Campbell TO answer TO "A charge OF steal
ing jewelry valued at $500 preferred by
the police of New York, was taken back
to that city today by Inspector McCor-
mick.
the Central station in this city and photo
graphed and measured By the Bertillon
system 81 Inspector Caffray.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
OIL STOVE EXPLODES;
BLAZE EXTINGUISHED

Hose n AT 1920 this forenoon extinguish-
ed a small fre in the house AZ li5 stan
wood avenue. occupied by Aaron Gore,
The damage was slight
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
LOST WATCH AND WAS
FINED AS DRUNK

Joshua Classy came 20 this city
from East Greenwich yesterday and
got drunk He also lost his watch
valued at si2, and he reports that II
was stolen from him by three colored
men in Marks lodging house. He
finished his adventures by being ar
rested for drunkenness. for which he
was fined 81 and costs In tfe police
court this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
MRS. LANGLANDS DIES
AT THE AGE OF ro3

Newburyport. Mass. June is.-Mrs.
Catherine Campbell Langlands. the
oldest woman in this section OF the
state, died here today aged 1o3 years.
She was born In Argyleshire. Scotland.
and came TO America when child. on
May last she celebrated her 103d
birthday. For more than 20 years she
had lived with her daughter. Mrs. John
NJ. Young. Old age was the cause OF
death.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
CHARLES M. SCHWAB'S
BROTHER TAKES A BRIDE

Cleveland. June 1s-The wedding OF
Miss Edith McGorray Of this city TO
Prof Edward IT, Schwab OF Notre
Dame university. a brother OF Charles
NJ schwab. took place today at St
Johns cathedral.
Among those present were the bride
grooms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
schwsb lf Lcretto. Pa, and his brother,
c. NJ " hwaN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
ON PROBATION, NOW GOES
TO REFORM SCHOOL

Francis p. Dorgan. aged Is. worked two
days for the Bassett Jewelry company
when he completed his record by stealing
a pin valued at $3.50. and a ring valued
at sl2 from John Hennessey. a fellow
employe.
In the Juvenile court this morning he
was sentenced TO the reform school for
minority. He was on probation after
committing other larcenies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
SWEDISH SINGERS TO
MAKE PARADE HERE

About 400 Swedish singers. with
their friends. representing the Eastern
division OF the United States. will
have a parade next Friday morning.
Mayor Mccarthy has accepted an In
vitation 20 review them from the city
hall steps.
At noon the singers will proceed
10 the state house. where Gov. Higgins
will receive them. They will then
sing patriotic songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
FALLS FROM SPRINKLING
CAR AND is INJURED

George Therrien an operator on one 81
the street sprinklins cars Of the Rhode
Island company, fell from his car on Win
ter street this forenoon and received a
cut four inches long on his forehead. He
was given surgical treatment and taken
to his home at South Auburn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
DROWNED IN FIVE
MINUTES after
ENTERING WATER

Lynn. Mass, June ls-william McDon-
ough. 35 years of age. was seized with
cramps while bathing In Saugus river at
River street landing this forenoon and
sank and drowned five minutes after 60
ing into the water
An Intellectual attempt was made 20 res
cue him from rowboats. The body has
not been recovered. He leaves family.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
COTE FILES PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY

A voluntary petition IN bankruptcy was
Sled In the Uni,>S states court this morn
hg by Victor - OF Hnooln. whose la
bIlities amou- to &A.ses and his assets to
nl.40o
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-18
Crap Player Fined

John crotty. aged 10. was fined & and
costs this morning by the district court
for playing craps.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-25
NOTICE.

The legal voters Of TIE Town OF Barton are
hereby warned 70 meet in H.TSeaver's Opera.
Han, on Saturday, March 3Oth, 1901, at 10 GO a
M to act on The following business:
Art. To elect Officeas TO fill the vacancies
eau 3ed by the resignation OF the following
officers
3. B BAKE, Road Commissioner, South end.
G.. r Pierce. Road Commissioned, North end
VI. G. Heath. School Director.
q. b willard sexton south Barton Cemetery
Art. To see II the town will vote to intruct
its Selectmen TO convey TO the Barton Land
ing Cemetery Associate on, when organized,
the land ocCuNied by the Barton Landing
Cemetery so called. within the territory linn
its Of the Village Of Barton Landing, and also
convey all its right, interest and control in
and % the Cemetery situate on Maple Street
in said Village OF Barton Landing.
Art. To see u the town will vote TO in
struct it's Selcctmen to draw an orcer on tn e
Treasurer OF said town in favor of the Barton
Landing Cemetery Association, when organ
lied, for the amount Of money standing TO the
credit Of the Barton Landing Cemetery, so
called
Art.f Toact on any other business thought
proper when met.
T. N NJ L tsTi3 seleo.men
70 r. l.. WEBSTER
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-25
WEST CHARLESTON.

Veda Cook is very i'll.
Josiah Ham blet is quite Ill.
Mrs Chas. Church is quite poorly.
Lois Cook has been visiting in Derby.
Bert Mack, who broke his leg five weeks
ago, is out again.
Miss Grace Quimby of Lyndon is the
guest of Mrs. 6. w. Reed.
Mrs. VIM Armstrong of McIndoes, Falls
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. N G Eastman is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Eda Hastings.
Will Austin has returned from Boston
and brought his little son, Gordon.
Maude Hill is suffering with quinsy.
Her mother is here caring for her.
Carlyle Nye spent Sunday with his
brother, Walter Nye, in Barton.
Fred Crawford of Newport has bee n
visiting relatives here the past week.
Mrs. R. a. Gatchell is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Heny Badger, in Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Percy Bean and sister, Mabel VIII
son, both of West Derby, are in town.
Madge Parlin, who has been visiting re-
latives in the West, has returned home.
Clarence Wheeler and son, Carol, OF
Barton Landing were in town recently or
| business.
The mails were delayed and some OF then
stopped on account OF the sn0wstorm las
Wednesday.
Chas. Chapman of Coventry has been the
guest of his cousin, Mrs. G. W. Reed, tn.
past week.
Geo Kline has been chosen selectmar
to ill the vacancy caused by resignation o
Norman Eastman.
Mrs. Will Davis was called to Libby
Mills, P. O., to attend the funeral of he
father, Mr.. Harvey, March 16.
Carrie Heath has gone to Portland, Me.
to have an operation on one of her eyes
Mrs. ]. D. Waldron accompanied her.
The many friends of Edward G. Brown
formerly of this place will be pleased t.
know that his condition is very mucl
better at present. Mr.. Brown has been il
the hospitol at Brattleboro since Deem
Der Is.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-25
COVENTRY.

Albert Patten has been at Cam bridge the
past week.
Mrs. Harrie Goss has been visiting in
town for several days.
Mrs. Willard, Alvah Brooks, John
Wheelock and Hugh Csron are among the
sick ones.
On account OF the promenade at tow n
hall the social at the M. E. church will be
held on Friday evening instead of Wed
nesday evening.
Twenty-three persons responded to Il e
invitation to E. Z. Gray's 57th birthday
party Tuesday evening. Those that at
tended had a very enjoyable time. Many
more would have gone had it not been
such stormy evening.
Among those who we're in town last
Tuesday TO attend the funeral of George
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-25

William Worth is in Hanover hospits
where he underwent an operation "a
hernia. He had quite serious time bt
st present writing is better, and gettin
along as well as can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allen are going
move to st. Johnsbury. Mr.. and Mr.
Allen have won for themselves many war
friends in West Derby and we are yer
sorry to have them go away. We wis
them success in their new home.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-25
GLOVER.

Claud King has rented theJenness hous
Eugene Rash has finished bis lgmbd
job.
&. J. King has rented the Carroll Dav
house.
Leo Wilson was in town last week 81
business.
AZ. Sargent is making extensive repaiI
on MS house.
Wesley sherbarne has purchased th|
Cameron house.
Milo Wilson has returned to his work i
Springfield, Mass.
Judge Clark was at Newport the first d
last week on business.
Pliny Miller has moved into one of tho
tenements over The store.
Are you going to let your dog live anoth
er year? April LIST you know.
Mrs. Charles Kelton, who has been yer!
III with pneumonia, is gaining.
Verne Miles is suffering from an attacI
| OF grip as are several others of our people
E. D. Walker has been engaged to ru
the road machine this summer at Lyndon
Vile.
Mr.. Mudgett has rented Almon Sar
gents house and will work for Miles .
! Miller
I he mail carrier was unable to make b
full trip on last Wednesday owing to til
storm.
The Earnest Workers will hold hulle
corn social at the vestry, Wednesday aft,
noon, March p. Supper from five until 81,
Mrs. McGaffey remains about the sam
Her oldest daughter, Mrs. Eva Scott,
| staying at S. 3. French's to be near b,
mother.
Mr.. Osborne and Mr.. Frank were i
town last week in the interest of the o.
borne division of the International Hal
Eester Co.
Charles BueI died very u1denly at tt
home OF Burleigh Sherburne on Tuesda
night. The remains were placed in Il
tomb on Tuesday afternoon after shol
services at the NJ. E. church.
On account of the weather the spid
web party and box supper to be given
the Daughters Of Liberty has been pos
poned to March 26, Tuesday evenln
Ladies are requested to bring boxes.
are cordially invited.
Lnreporting the disgrRceful happeniI
in our street on Sunday, Mar. 10, the reat
er is left to assume that the ''quartettt
were natives; in Justice to ourselves '
wish 10 state that they were neighbo
from Barton. They appeared before t
states attorney on Monday, Mar. Is, al
contributed to the bank account of t
state to less extent, however, than tn
Will next time it occurs.