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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN
FOR INLAND WATERWAY

rate i'm the numbers OF the population,
but is expanding almost incredibly in
the ratio Of trade movement to the pop
uation itself.
Undoubtedly much OF our recent finan-
Cial trouble was due TO the fact that
transportation had not been able TO give
that quick exchange of rs~erials and
products which would enable us to make
the freest use of the money. In other
words, slow transportation means the
tieing up of our currency which under
the most favorable circumstances is hard
ly adequate to the needs OF the coun-
try.
Here on the Eastern seaboard where
the biggest work Of the world is being
done, and where the necessity for quick
transportation Is largest we face a sit
uation that calls for prompt relief, and
the only possible way out OF the difficult
ties Is 10 provide these water facilities.
ut seems to me q most extraordinary
thing that we should divert millions OF
tho national wealth In irrigation plans,
when here along our EasteSfl seaboard we
have all the facts OF a high civilization
demanding recognition and encourage
ment.
More benefit is 10 be obtained from a
milIieH-Aeliafs- spent on these interior
waterways than would come from five 10
ten times that sum invested In the MIS-
issippi or at Panama or fn desert lands" ="
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20

philadelphia, Nov 9.-After two
DAYS discussion of the project for an in
land waterway along the Atlantic coast
from New England To the Carolinas, the
Atlantic deep waterways conference VIII
this afternoon form a permanent organi-
zation and begin an aggressive campaign
TO accomplish the great undertaking.
At the same time resolutions will be adj
opted asking the assistance of the Ma
tional government and the cooperation
of all states interested in inland water
ways. The delegates from the several
Atlantic coast states attending the con-
ference are highly gratifed at the interest
taken by the authorities and commercial
organizations OF the states interested
Tho attendance at the conference has
greatly exceeded their expectations and
the unanimity OF the delegates for the
proposed waterway is gratifying to the
various state delegations.
Yesterdays sessions having been de-
voted TO discussion of the water routes
from Philadelphia, north to Boston to-
days sessions were largely taken up with
addresses on the waterways that arc pro-
posed to form part or the great inland
route from Philadelphia south to Beau
fort, n. G.
The speakers at the morning session in
cluded Gen. Felix Agnus of Baltimore.
who spoke on the Chesapeake Bay and its
connection with the Delaw are: Hugh II.
Garden of New York, formerly of South
Carolina, who described conditions In
Hampton Roads and the Chesapeak APP
proaches to Maryland, Virginia and North
Carolina; Congressman Small of North
Carolina who took up for his subject
"Hatteras-the Norfolk Beaufort route"
and Major c. A. +. F'lagler, L. :. ~, on
THE Engineering Outlook-Chesapeake
and Delaware and Norfolk-Beaufont
routes"
Gen. Agnus, who heads the delegation,
appointed by Gov Warfeld Of Maryland,
said that in his opinion the present con-
ference is one of the most important
things I'm the history OF American tradJ
and transportation. He referred TO the
Chesapcake and Delaware canal link I'm
the great waterway scheme, and SAID: Il
feel that we are at the climax of the ef-
forts and public spirit OF many years
that we are no longer dealing in theories
and paper plans, but are considering
plain business propositions and assured
and profits. This scheme OF
safe navigation for our domestic COM
merce means more for our country and
more for our wealth and happiness than
Panama.
There are three vital facts I'm the work
we propose TO begin here this week:
"First-Transportation by water is far
cheaper than transportation by land.
"Second-The conditions Of traffic be-
tween the North and South have been
acute and unsatisfactory for several
years. The Ines OF railroad we now pos
sess are not equal 10 the demands and
Il is not likely that they will be Increased
for years TO come, nor Is IL probable that
their present -rates-Rill- -exer-bc- lower.
Here We have the absolute necessity for
relief made 50 manifest that not even
a railroad man can dispute II.
"Third-Thc growth OF the country Is
not only proceeding at an astonishing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
DIPHTHERIA CASES
PUZZLE DOCTORS

Three well-developed cases OF diph-
iberia have been discovered I'm Wexford,
their origin being a mystery to physic-
ians there. Those i'll are Matte Donnelly,
Is; Hope Northup. H. and Stephen Now
ry. The girls have been employed In the
WEXFORD house as maids and board in
the Hall place on Main street.
Mowry Is caretakor OF a yacht moored
i'm the cove and has been in the habit OF
ga ting at the Wexford house.
on Saturday the Northup girl COM
planned of sore throat, and DR. Floyd
Rogers diagnosed IL as tonsilitis. On Sun
day she was worse and the other girls
also became III. Dr. Rogers then sent
cultures TO DR.. Swarts OF the state board
of health, and he found that the cases
were well developed ones Of diphtheria-
He at once informed DR.. Rogers and sent
down anti-toxin at the same time.
Mowry was taken III on Monday, and
Dr. Howard Metcalf Of North Kingstown
was summoned 10 the yacht TO attend
him. He found that he had diphtheria,
and the yacht was quarantined, as was
the Hull place on hearing from Dr.
Swarts.
The most seriously III OF the trio Is the
Northup girl. The Donnely girl and Now
ry are not very H. and IL is hoped 10 pre-
vent them becoming so.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
BOSTON GREAT
ORCHESTRA CAVE
FINE CONCERT

The always popular Boston Symphony
orchestra opened its 9Th Providence sea-
son with its 1c6th appearance last evening
in Infantry hall before large audience.
which was delighted with the brilliantly
executed program given i'm the following
order:
"Wallenstein." Trilogy after the Dra-
matte Poem of Schiller, op 12... .DIndy
1. Wallensteins Camp.
2 Max and Thekla CThe PissolominD.
& The Death OF Wallenstein.
Concerto in A-minor. for pianoforte and
orchestra. op. d.................Sc .Schumann
!. Allegro affettuoso.
lntermeZzo: Andantino graZioso.
g. Allegro vivace.
Overture TO "Genovova," op. N.......
...,.... ..........' .Schumann
The "Wallenstein" trilogy was pre-
sented here for the first time .and IL re-
ceived a most hearty reception from a
notably critical audience.
The trlology while new here is not new
music. IL was finished more than quar-
ter of a century ago at time when M.
D'Indy had not assumed the peculiarly
advanced position toward the art OF
music which he holds today. II is fresh.
rich. vital and full of individuality
The orchestra, which is exceptionally
well balanced and contains 9S pieces.
played with splendid sorority and preci-
sion, and DR. Muck. who bears at dis
tance resemblance TO Gov Higgins,
conducted most gracefully and sympa-
thetically.
Nine. Olga Samaron. the soloist OF the
evening, chose the A-minor con-
certo OF Schumann. which is so
familiar here that the applause which
followed her work was the best
possible evidence OF her artistic abil-
ity. She has most pleasing
stage presence, a delightfully."- clean-cut
touch most admirable expression and
seemed TO put her soul into the music
that leaped from the magnificent joyously
Steinway pianoforte. She was twice re-
called but did not render additional Sc
lections. contenting herself with her
sweetest bow.
The closing number was the popular
overture TO Schumann's opera "Geno-
veva,' i'm which the orchestra displayed
remarkable skill and unity.
There are two more performances in
the series OF symphony concerts for this
season on the evening OF Tuesday, Dee.
81 and Feb Il.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20

Washington. Nov. 90-1t is understood
that President Roosevelt and Secretary
Cortelyou feel confident that the Panama
canal loan of $5o,0oO.0oo and the $4,000
600 issue Of certificates of indebtedness
will both be heavily oversubscribed.
While details regarding tho subscrip-
tons have not been given out, II is known
that the response is expected to equal
IL not exceed the patriotic outpouring
of money In 1885, when the 10000, 900
popular loan was issued during the Cleve-
land administration.
The communications which have come to
the treasury department approving the
financial policy adopted by the presi-
dent and Secretary Cortelyou were the
subject OF discussion at the meeting OF
the cabinet and afforded general gratifi-
cation.
The decline I'm the stock market
Is regarded as only "a symptom OF hesi-
tation until the full effect of the de-
gree OF success of the government meas
ures arc proved by tho opening OF the
bids
Several important questions are being
raised I'm communications addressed to
the treasury. but tho treasury officials
are exercising an unusual amount OF care
in defining their position.
One of these questions, upon which no
official information has yet been given,
is whether the new one-year certificates
will be available for bank reserves.
LAW is CLEAR.
The law on the subject seems to be
sufficiently clear. that they are not avail
able for this purpose but II is possible
that the presence OF few of them in
reserves under present critical conditions
would be winked at, just as in the case
OF Clearing House certificates.
iQ hN
revised statutes that banking reserves
shall be In lawful money OF the United
States" This can mean only gold and
silver coin, coin certificates and legal
tender notes. The law does not even
permit bank notes. which circulate as
currency. to be counted as reserves. al
though small amounts are occasionally
included I'm the same packages with
lawful money.
Whether the new certificates should be
counted as reserve money would be,
under present conditions. n more or less
academic question because they are
legitimate investments OF banking funds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
mot FIRST TIME
MONEY WAS SENT"
Mayor Mccarthy Says Those 500 Bills Chief Egan
Turned Over to Police Commissioners W ere Sent
ITO Protect the Professional Vioators of Laws

The bribe of Sioo offered to Chief of Po-
lice Patrick Egan and turned over by him
TO the board OF police commissioners, was
not the first money sent In that way 10
public officials, Mayor Mccarthy told the
Rhode Island Business Mems association
at its banquet i'm the Wellington last eve
ming. In part. he said:
I'VE read i'm the evening papers a
story of an attempt TO bribe our chief
OF police, Two envelopes were sent to
him at his home. each containing 500.
The first was sent a few days after
his election 10 and his taking over of
that office,
''Was that the first time that money
was sent that way 10 any of our pub
lie officials? No. This man turned it
over TO his superior officers and they
quietly Investigated. They kept quiet
a month and another envelope like the
first with 500 more I'm IL was delivered
I'm the same way at the mans home.
Then they investigated vigorously.
and prosecuted certain interests in the
city. They enforced laws that hit GER
tain interests. The third month there
was no envelope with money deliver
ed. j say that that was not the first
time money was sent TO protect the
professional violators OF laws.
"Our police commission today is
worthy of recommendation. The same
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20

conditions have prevailed for years.
and we know that laws have been
violated and the violators have felt
safe.
CONCERTED MOVEMENT.
"We must be viglant and we must
elect men OF honor 10 that commis-
sion. We must protect ourselves.
There is a concerted movement on
foot by those violators OF laws To have
elected to that commission a certain
man.
Now. while the mayor has the
power of nomination. the board OF al
dermen has the election, and IL they
don't like the mayors choice they can
set IL aside and elect their own man.
The commission now has two Republi-
cans, and I want the third man, who
Will soon be elected. 70 be a Demo-
crat. Not because he Is a Democrat,
but because the other two are Re-
publcans and the Democrats should
be represented on the commission.
II hope you men will use all your
influence i'm that direction"
CAPT. MATTHEW'S SAYS.
When ex-Chief OF Police Matthews
now captain OF the Seventh district wa
asked IL he had ever had such an expe
rience similar to that OF Chief Egan, h.
said:
IL never did. and can throw no ligh
upon the matter"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
RIVERSIDE

In making his rounds last evening
Patrolman Rich found the front door of
ofons restaurant, opposite the car barn.
forced open, and he called the clerk who
found that penny gum slot machine had
been smashed and robbed, about 50 taken
from the cash drawer and the cigar case
mad been touched up for a goodly num-
Der of smokes
At the meeting of Riverside lodge.
Knights of Pythias, this evening the rank
OF esquire will be conferred upon four
candidates.
The entertainment held by the mems
club OF the Congregational church, in
Library hall, last evening. was a pleas
ing success for all concerned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
ROCKEFELLER DENIES
BOARDING BONDS

New York. Nov. 2O.-John d. Rookescl-
ler is not boarding government bonds.
according TO "A statement issued last
night by those who said they were au-
thorized to speak for him. The statement
follows:
81 ann Informed that there have appear
cd IN several newspapers recently re-
ports that / possess sloo,Ooo.coo of United
States government bonds. which I have
refused TO loan or sell for the purpose
Of helping the situation or OF aliing ad-
-tiitionai ciretfirticrr-i-y--tif barh---
81 do not own at the present time. nor
have I owned at any time during the re-
cent crisis. any United States g0vern-
ment bonds whatever
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
VARIED ARTICLES TAKEN
BY BUSY THIEVES

Blazis Tuszkewicz reports stolen from
his house at IS Ashburton street a rain
coat valued at 500, a gold ring valued at
81. and 81 i'm money.
Mrs. Kate Boyard reports stolen from
her house. $50 Lockwood street, fur col
lar valued at s25
Julian j. Freeman who rooms at 3
Graves lane. reported stolen from there a
suit OF clothes and pair OF trousers
valued at s25.
Frank \. Conaty of "a Mitchell street
reports that some person is injuring his
spring water business by putting OBJ
jectionable matter into his demijohns.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Painters. Labor Temple.
Sausage Makers. Labor Temple.
Executive Board, e. l.. u.
Railway Clerks, 81 Westminster street.
I. A. Steamhtters. 9S weybosset street.
Stationary Engineers, IL Westminster
street.
Masons and Brlcklayers. 81 North Main
street.
MACHINISTS.
The Machinists' local held a rousing
meeting at the Labor Temple last even
ing. Five new members were Initiated
and several more applications for MEM
bership were handed I'm. The current
subject for discussion was OF course the
coming minstrel show and entertainment,
at which the local Machinists' union ~
to present tho Royal Entertainers. VINO
include "a chorus OF over 100 traineu
voices Dancing will be enjoyed from 10
10 u. music To be furnished by Fay's or
the essrs grand success success of sne venture, which
Is the second in this line which the ma
chinists' union has undertaken. AT tho
last entertainment, which was held In
April the hall was iammcd TO the doors,
standing room being at premium. me
committee expects nothing less at this
affair.
Tomorrow evening the meeting for the
organization or ladies' auxiliary to the
Machinists' union will be held In the
large hall OF the Labor Temple. During
the evening Mr.. Johnson. business agent
of the local Will deliver an address. In
which he will make clear the object and
the purposes OF the proposed auxiliary.
The daughters, wives and sisters OF ma
ent.
STEAMF1TTERS, 47s.
Tho Steamftters' local held a meeting
at the Labor Temple last evening. The
attendance was good and the interest OF
the members In the business on hand was
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20

extremely gratifying 20 the officials os
the organization. President Campbell
presided. A number of new members
were initiated, and a report of the busi-
ness agent was listened to with marked
attention
The Alice and Millville mills employ
Ing together about 900 hands are to shut
down on jan l. 1885, according TO the
statement OF Col Samuel +. Colt, presf-
dent of the Woonsocket Rubber com
pany The Alice mill is located at Woon-
socket. Y. l., aud the Millville concern
Is situated I'm Millville, Mass.
When interviewed I'm regard TO the mat
ter President Colt stated that the shut.
down Is being caused by the overtaxed
condition OF the wholesale rubber deal
ers' storehouses. thus bringing about n
very great decrease in the amount of or
ders that are being received.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20

There are many who are asking when
the town Is TO paint the west end of
Washington bridge, now that $500 has
been appropriated for that purpose. A
IKE sum was appropriated one year ago
Tor the purpose but the money found its
way into the channel of the highway de-
partment and the taxpayers are OF the
opinion that the bridge should be PAINTED
this fall before the rust gets embedded
any deeper.
WILL BE THE FIRST OF THE
SEASON
Brigade No. will hold a short meeting
this evening. after which there will be a
gun practice Tomorrow evening the
basketball team will play its first game
OF the season with a team from Proyi-
dence. The game will be played in the
Town hall.
WILL TAKE PART.
The Guild of st. Mary, connected with
81. Mary's Episcopal church, will meet
TINS evening and make arrangements to
take part In the bazaar which is To be
held by the parish in the Town hall on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday even
ings, Dec. g. and s.
MINOR MENTION.
At the meeting OF Reliance Lodge of
Odd Fellows last evening, the social COM
mittee were instructed to arrange a pro-
gram for tho entertainment of the officers
of the grand lodge for next Tuesday even
ing.
Howard Lodge, Knights OF Pythias. will
meet this evening, and confer one or more
degrees upon number of candidates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
District Court Notes

Catherine McKenna. IL years old. in
district court this morning. pleaded not
guilty TO a charge of vagrancy, and she
was held for trial on the I'D in surety OF
$500 and I'm default OF bail was committed
to the Oaklawn school for girls.
Richard T. Staples pleaded not ssiilty TO
tho charge OF cruelty TO a horse. and he
was held for trial on Dec. In surety OF
tevA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
LANDLADY CRANKY,
FLYNN STRUCK HER

John A. Flynn. 81 years old. Monday
night went to "A house on Pine street 10
see lady on whom he is in the habit
OF calling. and went there drunk, and
the woman he went to see was drunk.
The landlady, Elizabeth O'Brien, OBJ
jected to the conditions. and Flynn struck
her, Sergt Muldoon told Judge Lee In
district court this morning when Flynn
was arraigned for assault
Flynn's only excuse was that the land
lady was cranky. He was fined $50 and
costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
CHICAGO WOMAN TAKES
MONEY TO CANADA

London, Ont. Nov. 20-A middle.agcd
woman entered the Bank OF Montreal
yesterday saying that she had come to
Canada in order To deposit 5000 in gold
and American one dollar bills, which she
had tied up In a towel, feeling that tile
money would be safer IN tho Bank OF
Montreal. The money. she says, was the
lifetime savings OF her grandmother. her
mother and herself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
The Oakhurst
Oakland Beach.

Rooms by the DAY, WEEK or MONTH,
with or without meals. For rates sd-
sre.. CLINTON BENNETT. Oakland
Beach, II. u
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
British Steamer Wrecked

Santiago, Chile, Nov. 20.-News has
been received here that the British steam
or Hazel Branch Capt. Gambril from
the west coast of South America for Eng
land. Is total wreck I'm the Straits OF
Magellan.
ais.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-20
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The Washington times., 1907-08-25
: The characterization of Japan :.

where Commodore Perry landed,
monument to that illustrious man. The
chief officers of the government were
present, indeed the president OF the
society was the minister OF state for
Justice. Baron Kaneko.
Masatake shinoda. NJ. A, editor OF
Kyoto Kakinshinipo, writing in the
independents of May 8. 1900, said:
I've have regarded and still regard
the United States in the light of a
benefactor, nay In the light OF a
mother. and we believe that II is not
any exaggeration to say that the
American people have every reason to
be proud of the advance achieved by
the Japanese.
"Slnce the Islin revolution the cOul-
try with which Japan has been in
friendly contact, and which has been
the inspiration IN the construction OF
the New Japan. is indeed the country
of Liberty the country of the 'Puri-
tan and the country OF Commerce ="
Thus it is acknowledged that Japan' 5
civilization and national spirit are of
American cultivation.
The United States frst introduced
Japan into the family of nations. i'm
bued her with the spirit OF modern
civilization and gave her whatever she
needed for the IMMIGRATION CT her ma
tional life. thus enabling her to act
her part with honor whether IN war or
peace
The Washington times., 1907-08-25

Hirst, somewhat brusquely, as al eyes
turned upon him. II dare say you
think Pm easily scared, but you didn't
see f."
Not at all" said Malcolm. smiling
family despite himself
I'm going TO bed" said Rirst. no
ticing the smile and resentinE It.
win you share my room with me.
Somers7''
Il VIII with pleasure" said his
friend, provided You don't mind sleep
ing with the gas on full all night
He rose from HE seat. and. bidding
the company 8 friendly goodnight.
left the room with his crest-fallen
friend. The others saw them 70 the
foot Of the stairs, and having heard
their door close. returned 20 the coffee
room.
We'll, suppose the bets ofr?'' said
the stout commercial. polking the fire
and then standing with his legs apart
on the hearthrug; though. as far as
! cen see. won Il. never saw a man
50 scared in all my life. Sort OF poetic
justice about II. isn't there
Never mind about poetry or JUS
tee" said one OF his listeners: who's
going 20 elsep with me7''
7 willS' said Malcolm, sfSably.
And ! suppose We share q room to-
gether, ny Leek p said the third man,
turning To the fourth.