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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
BETTER OUTLOOK FOUND
FOR B. & A. R. R. TRAFFIC

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE report Of the rail-
road commission on the answer of the
Boston and Albany railroad to numerous
questions propounded by the board six
weeks ago is as follows;
The record of train delays upon the
Boston and Albany railroad for the three
weeks ending oct. 10, is so bad that there
is no occasion to analyze It, The service
as whole has been growing worse rather
than better during the past eight months.
as must have been the case with locomo-
tives overtaxed and tracks overloaded.
III has become evident that the expendi-
lures authorized in February were on too
frugal scale and that the work OF Inn
provcment was tardily begun and ineffec-
lively prosecuted-in brief, that there has
been a failure TO meet the emergency.
which the situation presented.
Discouraging as this conclusion is. and
destructive as IL must be OF faith i'm as
surances, the problem OF the future is TO
be met I'm no spirit Of hostility toward any
past and present conditions. The vital
question is. whether the outlook today is
any better than IL was six weeks ago7
Notwithstanding n succession OF dis
heartening mshaps and disasters unto
ward events in the financial world, and
the fact that winter is at hand, that ques.
ton I'm our opinion ought TO be answered
In the affirmative.
No impartial critic i'm possession or all
the facts can fail to note the signs OF a
thorough understanding at last OF the
troubles which have caused disaster ana
OF a new administrative purpose TO drop
superficial treatment OF symptoms and To
get at the real distress. This Is observ-
able in the change In the operating de-
partment which brings the Boston and
Albany I'm closer touch with the whole
system: I'm "A recognition of the need OF
a larger number OF locomotives than that
already ordered. I'm the extension OF track
building to complete lines that will pre-
vent Interference between freight and pas
senger traffic, IN enlarging plans for
yards and engine houses and I'm steps that
signify an interest I'm re-establishing the
o,S sane esprit Uv corps so sadly missed
IN recent years; iinal. N the new vigor
and enterprise infused into the work Of
new construction that for the first time
Il making expense n matter OF secondary
consideration.
IL is not our intoWion to discuss in de-
tail the recent statement OF the company.
The board will submit A final report or
this service Co the legislature at the close
of the year when an opportunity will have
been afforded for further demonstration
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
FOG HOLDS UP KAISER
ON VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH
Imperial Yacht Forced Anchor Off the Nab LghtshPnce
Wales Welcomes Visitors In of King Edward

Portsmouth, Eng. Nov. flowing 10
chilling, impenetrable fog, which made
passage from the Isle of Wight impossf,
BILE. the German Imperial yacht Hohen-
zollern. having on board Emperor Will
liam. the Empress and the other members
OF the party. who are to visit King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra, was unable
to cross the harbor bar here on the early
tide and did not reach the jetty until
three hours after the appointed time this
afternoon.
The Hohenzollern with the escorting
fleet. anchored last night off Selsea Hll
for the night, not having been able TO en-
ter Sandown bay. Isle OF Wight, according
to the program. The German Emperor's
faith I'm the healing qualities OF the Isle
OF Wight must have received rude
shock, as, owing TO the thick fog. even
the exact position OF the yacht was not
known until nearly noon, when IL
was discovered that she had felt her way
through the gloom TO the Nab lightship
and anchored. pending a sufficient lifting
OF the pail to enable the Imperial party TO
land at Great Britain's premier dockyard.
AS Il was then too late 10 catch the tide
and enter the harbor, the reception party
ashore waited until the Hohenzollern SuC-
ceeded in finding her way into Ports
mouth and making fast TO the naval jetty
used as a landing place for important per-
sonages
The Prince OF Wales. however. who had
been delegated by King Edward to per-
sonally welcome the visitors had in the
meanwhilr boarded a torpedo boat. ac-
companled by Field Marshal Lord Rob-
erts. gone out In the darkness TO find
the Imperial yacht and succeeded in get
ting on board OF her Just as the fog lifted
sufficiently to enable the Hohenzollern TO
proceed TO Portsmouth.
The British channel fleet under the
command of Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford. and numbering nearly 90 warships,
saluted tho German Emperor as the Ho-
herzollern passed ~ lie =srrow waters
.: Spithead.
Owing To the delay caused by the fog
the hour OF the arrival OF the Hohenzol-
lern at the jetty was miscalculated with
the result that all the officials had gone
to lunch when she finally appeared
through the fog.
The Emperor apparently enjoyed the
surprise he had sprung on the British Of
ficials.
After inspecting the guards Of honor,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

Great interest was taken in the count
today. When II was discovered that
Matthew p. Carey and William p Nolan
were tied there was some talk about two
defective ballots. but II proved on in
vestigaton that these were spoiled ballots
and had never got into the box, SO they
could not aid In settling the dispute be-
tween Carey and Nolan.
Chairman Jacob Eaton was In high giee
when the count was announced, as his
management had, for the first time in the
history OF the ward. sent three Republi-
cans TO the common council.
O'NEIL BEATEN.
John j. O'Nel is beaten. though
the head OF his ticket conducted cam
paign OF the most personal and abusive
kind against Mr.. Gamer and those on
Mr.. Gamers ticket. The Dunn men made
a special effort to get votes against James
j. Nolan, Jr.. and make him the lowest
In the polling. This attempt was not
brilliant success
THE COUNCIL VOTE.
The vote for alderman by districts is at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

Chelsea. the vets: n. II. Anderson Of
Denmark, and Hugh Mclean OF Chelsea.
the Danish-American couple; Hardy
Downing, OF California, and ~. G. Hoop
er of Minneapolis, the Western team
Fallani Giuseppe of Rome and Bizarri.
OF Florence. the Italian pair: John Be
dell and Menus Bcdell the New York
city riders; Otto Dorflinger of Germany,
and Floyd Krebs. of Newark. the Ger
mans; Patsey Keegan, OF Lowell, and q.
l.. Mitten OF Iowa, the Irish team Carl
Limberg. OF California, and Charles Sher-
wood OF New York. the trans-contnen-
tails; j. FRANK Calvin. New Milford.
Conn, and George Wiley. Buffalo. the
Nutmeg" team; r. c. Hill OF Newark,
and f. A. Hallgan. of Jersey City. the
"Skeeters'': Denis Connolly. OF Everett
ad Fred Wyatt, of Brockton, the novice
team.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL
CONSERVATIVES
RATIFICATION

The contest for the social and business
control of the Providence evening high
school is waxing warm between the two
parties, the Conservatives and Independ-
ents.
The Conservatives. who held power
during the first two years of the exist
ence OF the school association yesterday
held ratification meeting I'm Faistaff
hall The Conservative vice presidential
candidate. Mr.. Mclaughlin. opened the
meeting and introduced Mr.. Hobert T..
Sweet the candidate for president. as
chairman. Mr. Sweet then spoke at some
length and was followed by Mr.. Nc
Laughlin, wfro-fft-ttrn- -sHeeeeaetHAf.
Edgar Merrill. an executive COMMITTEES
candidate. Mr. Merrilrs speech was ths
best OF the evening and held the Close
attention OF the students.
Miss Annie Williams. the candidate cor
secretary. spoke In behalf of the young
women of the association.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
|. CRUFF
DENIED ASSAULT
ON /. C..GLENN

Fred l.. Graft. 81 years old. in district
doubt as to what he had better do, as he
said that "he wanted to get out of 1t as
easy as he could" pleaded not guilty to
assaulting Hugh c. Glenn with a revolver,
and was held for trial on the 18th in sure
ty of $1,000
Capt. Merrill of Station told Judge Lee
that Cruff has been separated from his
wife. His wife and family live i'm the up
per tenement of the block at l5i Dodge
street, and the Glenn family live beneath
on the first floor. Cruff was extremely
jealous of his wife. Quarrels at different
times are alleged to have ensued and IT
was some months ago that Cruff left his
home
Saturday night at GAS o'clock cruz
knocked at the door OF Glenn's tenement.
Mr.. Glenn responded. Cruff is alleged TO
have asked If his wife was in the house.
The police then say that Cruff pulled a 3S-
calibre revolver. and pointing 1t at
Glenns stomach, said "Ivc got some
thing for you, and I'm going to give it to
you"
Glenn at this is said to have grabbed
Cruff, and both men struggled into the
yard. Mrs. Cruff, who was visiting I'm the
lower tenement. hearing the struggle,
jumped from window into the yard.
Cruff was taken to the Fourth station by
a citizen. where Lieut.. Toole made an in
vestigation into the matter
Capt Merrill told the court that Cruff
drinks. and that some time ago he was
placed on probation for not supporting his
family. and that Probation officer Wal
lace says that he did not keep the terms
OF his probation very well. Capt. Merrill
said that Mrs Crun informed him that
her husband has threatened her life. and
that she is i'm fear OF him.
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the head OF this column.
The votes received by the several coua-
ell candidates were :Hainsworth. .345: Fam
igletti, SH; Easterbrooks. 323; William p.
Nolan, 3l6: Matthew p. Casey. 316; Harry
Horovitz, 300; John j. ONeill, 3Os: Hugh
f. Cassidy. 3oS: James J. Nolan Jr, 3O4:
John j. Regan. 297; Dennis e. Donovan,
2s2.
SPECIAL ELECTION.
There will be a new election for coun-
Gilman In Ward 3 IL the board of canvas
sers and registration totals agree with
those announced by district counts Mr.
Carey in case OF such an election will
have the support OF the Democratic ward
committee, IL is said
Col. Clarke. city clerk. said this after
noon that as soon the board OF cam
vassers certified 10 him the fact that
there had been a tie vote I'm the Third
ward for member OF the common council
he would order new election. AS vet
he had received no information on the
subject and could not indicate what date
he would select.
Continued on Page Two)
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been drinking.
The BLACK House" was situated in a
remote part OF the village in a neighbor-
hood much frequented by patrons OF
Sunday sport.
Deputy Sheriff w. NJ. Whitman OF
Washington. who arrived at East Green
wich today from the BLACK House" says
that soon after his arrest. and while on
the way TO the railroad station. Benja-
min told him that he had gone to his
room TO secure his shotgun. preparatory
10 squirrel hunt when Babcock stepped
In his path. He says that the gun dis
charged accidentally. and that he had no
intention of aiming IL at Babcock.
Babcock had a home in Oneco Conn.,
and is survived by a wife and two daugh-
ters.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
S|x-DAY BICYCLE RACE
IN OLD RAILROAD STATION

Boston. Nov. 11.-A six-day bicycle race,
a sporting event which has not been tried
In this city for many years was arranged
10 start in the old Providence railroad
Geation, which has been named the Park
Square garden, at l o'clock this after
noon.
Twenty-four riders are entered. making
up dozen teams of two men each, leav-
ing one rider ready at all times to alter
nate with his mate. The race will be a
&-hour competition. ten hours each day
continuous from / to II p. M. the finish
being on Saturday night. The entrants
ton.
The list follows: Eddie Root OF Mel
rose and Walter Bardgett OF Hartford.
making up the Boston team; Joe Folger
OF Newark, n. j., and James T.. Moran OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
HEAVY SNOW IN
THREE STATES

Wheeling. W. Va, Nov. 11.-Six inches
OF snow are reported from William, w.
Va, In Tucker county.
Cleveland Nov i1-Nearly two inches
% heavy wei snow fell here this morning
between six and eight clock. stree. car
traffic was delayed In some sections OF
the city but BE steam roads generally re-
port trains on time.
Colorado Springs. Col, Nov. 11.-Most
unreasonable weather has prevailed in
this vicinity since Sunday morning. Two
inches OF snow fell yesterday and the
temperature today was down TO 10 de-
grees. SNOW and bitterly cold weather Is
reported from the Cripple Greek district.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

by the company OF It's purpose for the fti-
ture under this lease.
The patience of the public has been
sorely tried. but proof that skill and en-
ergy. loyalty backed by the resources Of
the New York Central. are battling with
adverse conditions. in determined effort
to reform this service will go great way
toward restoring confidence.
Meanwhile It may be suggested that a
part OF the criticism which has been so
lavishly expended upon the Boston and
Albany might we'll be diverted to the rec
ord OF trains upon other railroads, whore
In varying degree there have also been de-
lays, In some instances a lamentably fire.
quent difference between actual and
schedule time.
For the board.
JAMES r. JACKSON,
Chairman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
BENJAMIN HELD
AFTER TRAGEDY
In BLACK HOUSE
Noted Coventry Resort Near Connecticut Line Scene
of Fatal Shooting of Albert Babcock.-Proprietor
Claims That Shooting Was An Accident.

Daniel BENJAMIN. proprietor OF road
house known as "The Black House at
Oneco near the Connecticut boundary line
i'm the town OF Coventry. was arrested
early today charged with the murder OF
Albert Babcock. visitor at the house,
who was shot and killed during a quarrel
late last night.
Grace Howard. an inmate OF the house,
and Daniel Riley of Plainfield. who was
visiting there at the time OF the shooting
were taken into custody witnesses
Babcock received bullet wound under
the right arm. dying soon after.
Benjamin and the two witnesses were
taken TO East Greenwich by the officers
who arrested them.
While details OF the affair are lacking.
IT is understood that the participants had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
Deming Was Not Injured

Peter Deming Of IA Harold street was
knocked down on Washington street at
Eddy street at 5:l5 last evening by an
automobile owned by DR. clifford Of -
Greene street and driven by Fred Stew
art DR.. clifford, who was In the auto
mobile. insisted upon taking Deming 20
the Rhode Island hospital for examlna-
tion. where he was found not 20 be In
jured
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
Guests Made Hasty Exit

Hartford, CSar.. Sov. u.-Guests at the
Pennington avenue hotel were obliged 10
make a hasty exit early today when the
west side of tho building burst into
flames one woman. an invalid. was car
ried from the building and others were as
sisted by the nremen.
The Are started In the basement Of a
grocery store I'm the building and gutted
the hotel, entailing a loss of S15.onS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

Alderman John G. Dunn of the hottest nolcaI contests
ever held in this city found by the and
registrations today lead Joseph Gamer ESQ., his prn-
pa competitor nine votes and to have been
from Ward g.
Three Republicans elected the from this
ward and who Alderman common council
ticket got plurality.
Matthew p Carey who on the Gamer
ticket is tied with William p Nolan the Dunn ticket
and election will be held Harry was the only one
on the Republican council ticket defeated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

mess. Temperatures have fallen through
out the country IL Is especially cold in
tho states Immediately east OF the Rocky
Mountains where temperatures are now
generally below ~ degrees. This high"
will probably .gause fair and colder
weather I'm the Vicinity Of Providence to-
night and Tuesday.
M. T. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
Mining Congress

Joplin. Mo. Nov. 1.-THE American
Mining congress began It's nth annual
session here today. Several hundred dele
gates were In attendance. representing all
parts OF the country. The gathering will
continue through Thursday. Numerous
mining men arc on the program for ad-
dresses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
ELY PERMANENT
HEAD Of PARK
Commission

At meeting OF the park commissioners
this morning for organization Edward f.
Ely was elected permanent chairman, and
after pay rolls had been allowed and rou-
tine matters disposed OF the meeting was
adjourned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
WESTON'S FEET
BADLY BLISTERED

Syracuse. n. Y, Nov 1l-Edward Pay
son Weston left Syracuse at 2:90 a. M.
today His foot. which had been blister
ed, was I'm good shape and the aged 10
destran said he was in good form and
would reach Rochester tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
Mrs. I. L. Golf Buried

The funeral of Mrs. Ada j. Con-, wife
OF isaac L. Con-. was held yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock. A large number of
sorrowing friends were present. the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. James j.
vose, pastor emeritus OF the Benehcent
church. Interment was at the Swan
Point cemetery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

ocean. snow IA
falling this morning
along the southern
shores OF Lakes Su-
perior and Erie. A
vast area OF high
pressure Is moving
southeastward. II
Is central this
morning north of
Dakota. but nearly
all the u mite a
states is under it's
Influence. The wea-
ther ls general
~ fair. thoug..
there Is some cloud
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11

the German Emperor and party accom-
panied by the Prince OF Wales left Ports
mouth by train for Windsor at 2:30 D. m.
amidst the fire OF a royal salute from the
assembled warships and the garrison bat
teries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
DUNN WI VICTOR By (jl VOTES

Third Ward Alderman Defeats Joseph
II. Gamer 352 to o343-COuncilman
O'Neil Beaten By Easterbrooks.
VIM. p. Nolan and M. p. Carey
Tied for Fourth Councilman, and
New Election Will Be Held.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
Roomer's Money Stolen

Francis Gainor reports that $40 wat
stolen from clothing at his room, p
Rhodes street, on Saturday evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-11
WEATHER NOTES

Light rain fell yesterday and last night
in the Lake region and the Atlantic
states. due to n barometric depression
which has moved out over the Atlantic
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The Idea and the Character Of Lee.
By WALTER EDWARD ,5IIARRIs.

49,
Lee has died;but since he has nassed from
the Nalhaao mmortas he victory greater
thathat achieved by any soldier history any
ligen American of to-day the of all American
soldiers and he will not halt moment-"Robert r. Iee'
Years when Appomattox nearly
to-day Theodore Roosevelt Lee the first place in the
long list of soldiers America, adding although the
great who defeated him worthy with
Marlborough and Wellington" s faa7t '54
In writer's which
bitterly opposed General Lee forty
have equalled Southern people eXong
and his genius This delayed tribute greatest
has gratihed his old soldiers and their children;
veteran must have coupled with his
pride the thonght that he knew it all long ago.
he followed him Seven Pines Gettysburg the Wlde
Gold Harbor and hundred other fields the
of which recalls countless incidents which illustrate
the loyalty and the devotion and the vaor the soldier Of
Contederac and the splendid po the dazzling genius the
beautiful, character Of Robert d. Lee. -
took time make the American people to
upon the character General Lee viewed by his
own people, But interested to find recently in letter
written to General Halec by General Grant from Richmond
on tho 9th OF May, 1865, the following:. .fs4 f
although II would meet with opposition the North
to allow Lee the benefit OF amnesty, think it would have
the best possible effect towards restoring good feeling
South to let him in. All the people, except
political leaders, will whatever he does right rnd
will be guided great extent by his example,
General Grant knew. then, howthe people
Southern country regarded General Lee General Lee fame
has until the sound of It fills the world but it has
grown among the people of the South Ever since long
ton Of military genius the personihcaon Of those virtues
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which ift good above evil they have come to
clothe him with royalty of chaacter-a could do
no wrong.
An idea is the greatest thing the world phoso-
pher has said Character is the thing world
An idea which is sent forth representing and
of him who has begotten sway millions to its
defense and the earth drink deep Of blood
those who would 1t triumph clothed in the
mystic garb of religion, has overthrow king
doms and upbult wonderful Civilizations me idea has
died through it's sophisry the Kingdoms fallen the
civilizations have perished.
Character is eternal 1T both thought action 1t
follows to the 1T isthe first greet
eternity.
Robert L. Lee slave to idea. sovereignty of
the States composing the American Union believed
firmly imbedded in our Constitution principles Of
free government. He everything dear soldier
save honor to establish that principle in America
butn the struggle for the victory he world
character whose splendor has been surpassed since
history has been written among
Be not deceived The rights OF the individual States OF
Union never held less sacedy than today
powers that be ever regard them lightly The
not gone out in the Temple of States Rights but
flicker dmy and almost disappears in the fierce glare of
the furnace of Federalism The Idea still cherished the
hearts Of those who fought to maintain it forty ago
is almost dead.
But the character of the man who led the that
struggled to maintain the Idea still lives Its beauties
they better known Study but reveals
temptation but adds to our admiration. M
a An inspiration to every who is American--an
example to every erng child of dus prayer
seeks tho higher things of lfea prayer beneictoG
the Character OF Robert E. Lee. -
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three-quarers of century Washington "hrst in
the countrymen. And then Lee came, and
his devor in the field Of And since APPROXIMATION his
has nexrcably enwined with that of the first great
American rebel and both enshrned in the hearts Of
Southern peopleWashngton the first type Of the Amer
freeman Lee the finest fruit Of American civilization
civilization and nourshed and brought to flower
greatest perfection in the soil OF the Old South His
has his household word wherever Anglo
courses, has wrung
his enemies Of t4s@Asts44 saH4
the light after the last
at Appomattox must often strive to comprehend the feelings
the old Confederate soldier of to-day When the
hartsick and homesick had wrung
hand OF Marse Robert and started the tramp back
ruined home his government his land SCARED
bleeding after four hercest his friends dead
his family suffering, life held little to allure -Four
years 1t had been given to the pursuit of IDEAL
struggle maintain idea and that idea he had
thrown, as though tangible thing, be handled
and crushed beneath the hoof of ssa
like to think Of the old veteran this morning sitting in
ease home recalling the pleasant of the
braton Of the hundedth anniversary the birth Of his
which he ATTENDED last night perhaps;
eadpg of the celebrations Of similar character all the
South, in the West and far in the North, whence
gons whose shock broke his thin lines
Stars Bars to the dust He lost that day at
AppoatoX devotion to his country the character
genius his old commander are become the cherished
heritage Of Americans wherever the flag floats,
General Grant his victory at Appomatox. General
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"The old order changeth. yielding place to new,
And God fulfs himself in many ways
Lest one good custom should corrupt the world,