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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

| sary for him TO dwell upon fac;iities of all
kinds AS they already were known. He
reminded them that this would be the first
convention since 1883 when II had not
been known for months in advance. what
was going TO transpire. Hence, he said
1.-The interest will be greater than I'm any
convention for many years past and
hence the necessity for the fullest possi-
BILE facilities"
MIR Lowden said that Chicago being
practically the center OF population, was
the best place for holding the conven-
ton.
He said that i'm the matter OF money
il was not wise from party standpoint
To pay more than the actual expenses OF
the convention.
His remarks were applauded ana he
was succeeded by T.. j. Atkins. member
from Missouri, who spoke briefly for
Kansas City. aLd then introduced Senator
Warner OF that state vino, he said. was
one Of the fruits of the Republican VIC
tory I'm Missouri three years ago.
Both Mr.. Atkins and Senator Warner
were received with loud hand clappine,
showing that Kansas City's delegation
was present I'm full force. Senator Warner
recognized the delightful climate Of Den
yer and Chicago's abundance of hotels.
but he said he was making a bid for
Kansas City which he declared had a hall
people.
Representative Bartholdt, seconded Mr..
Warmers speech. and also urged the com
mittec To send the convention TO Missouri
In the interest Of the Republican party
OF that state.
EX-Mayor j. III. Neff. of Kansas City,
chairman OF the Kansas City delegation,
presented the financial aspect OF that
citys claim. first alluding to the achieve
ment of the Republicans of Missouri in
1904
Mr.. Ncn guaranteed convention ex-
penses in the maximum amount of $4,000
and furnished a certified check for $4,000
as an evidence OF good faith. lie also
submitted receipt in full for the use OF
the convention hall.
At li:t5 the call OF states was con-
chded and the hall was cleared of out
siders preparatory TO taking the ballot.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
A|RSH|P BIDS
WANTED BY THE
WAR DEPARTMENT

Washington, Dec. THE war depart
ment Is about to advertise for bids for
airships. The chief signal officer OF the
army, Brig-Gen. James Allen. has drawn
up the specifications which provide for
a dirigible balloon with n silk gas bag
which will stand a throc-hours' test an |
Will mako al least 20 miles an hour. eth
er with or against the wind.
The airships are TO be equipped with
gasoline engines and must no capable of
carrying two passengers. weighing so
pounds and 100 pounds OF ballast II Is
expected that at least half a dozen bids
will be offered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
five RESCUE PARTIES
take BODIES FROM MINES

cent OF whom are Americans, who went
into the mine yesterday morning. There
is little hope that any have survived the
terrible explosion and the resultant pois-
onous gases.
With the dawn of day there began a
heart-rending march up and down the
aisles of the temporary morgue sobbing
wives and mothers and sweethearts, or
phaned children and strong men, seeking
TO identity their dead.
There are between 5000 and G000 inhabi-
tants in the mining town OF Monongah
and it Is dOIotful IL ia this entire popu-
latioL there aic a score of persons who
nave rot either a near relative or close
friend numbered among the victims of
the disaster
g 1t Is thought that bX tonight the full
extent of the horror viii be known
The rescuing parties penetrated mine
No. s about $500 feet before they came
upon the first OF tho dead.
\ majority Of tho victims. n Is believed
will be found about a mile further back
Tho go men were working in a territory
one mile square. II will be days before
thorough search OF all OF this area can
be made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

last night. with his face badly disfigured,
as a result, he said, of treatment received
at the hands of the miners several days
ago.
Belford had been accused Of having
"scabbed' on Stratton's Independence
mine in Cripple Greek during the strike
there. lie had worked there at the time,
but In the office OF the company, and was
not eligible 10 join the miners union.
Dynamiters made an effort yesterday to
wreck the electric power line which fur
nishes the light and power to Godheld.
A patrolman discovered 100 sticks of giant
powder scattered around the poles where
the line crosses the railroad, two miles
from the city proper. Holes were bored
exploded. but the powder being frozen,
failed to ignite.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
WARRANT OUT
FOR ZULU KING;
TROOPS READY

Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Dec. r.
Magistrate Stuart has been entrusted
with a warrant for the arrest of Dini-
zulu. the zululand king, whose alleged
support of the rebels is declared to he
responsible for the trcatcning situation
in Natal arising from the increasing
boldness OF the natives.
Mr.. Stuart will go at once to Unutu
the Zulu capital Should DiniZula re-
fuse TO come in and stand trial by a
civil court the military forces Will take
the field Immediately
Large numbers OF Natal troops have
been stationed on the frontier. The
authorities are mindful OF past out
breaks in Zululand and realize that
any preliminary reverse would set the
whole country afiame.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
SWEDEN'S KING
SINKING SLOWLY
Very Low at o'clock and Chief Church Digntaries
Had Been Summoned to His Bedside.

THE kings strength has been contin-
uously decreasing during the last q
hours and especially during the night.
His majesty is at times not fully con-
scious. Action OF the heart weaker.
Pulse So. irregular. Breathing difficult =
King Oscars periods OF unconscious
ness are becoming much more prolonged
During the short intervals when his ma
jesty rallies. he seems TO recognize the
persons at his bedside.
437 r. m.-The bulletin issued at $50
y. M, says:
King Oscars condition remains un-
changed and is very serious"
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
PERMANENT u. S. GARRISON
FOR GOLDF|ELD CAMP?

Goldheld. New. Dec. 7.-There was in
tense but suppressed excitement in Gold
field last night over the expected arrival
OF United States troops In the camp this
morning. Union hall was filled until mid
night with miners discussing the situa-
tion.
President McKinnon of the local mi
ners' union brother-in-law OF William
u. Haywood. is in charge OF the miners
camp again.
Some OF the mine operators expressed
the opinion last night that the coming OF
the troops means permanent garrison
at Goldfeld.
Herbert Belford. son of Judge Belford,
OF Denver, appeared on the streets here
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
DRISCOLL'S CONDITION
MORE HOPEFUL

Boston. Dec. After having passed a
quiet night. which eliminated several un-
favorable symptoms, the physicians at
the Massachusetts, General hospital today
stated that Dennis Driscoll the labor
leader. who was shot by j. A. Steele In
the state house Thursday. at the same
time that Edward Cohen. the president of
the state branch Of the American Fedora
tion of labor, received tho wounds which
resulted In his death yesterday. had good
chances for recovery. should his present
SSyeEaels MexreSx oontfnue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

Stockholm. Dec. Z. $40 p. mixing os-
car is gradually sinking. lie mas been
unconscious almost all day long. His rail-
lies are becoming briefer and briofer and
the action OF his heart is very feeble.
The Associated Press was informed to-
day by chamberlain OF his majesty that
the royal patient had lost ground ever
since the issue of this mornings bulletin.
At this hour, $40 p. M, he is very low.
The chief ecclesiastics of the Swedish
church in Stockholm have been summon
cd 10 the bedside OF the patient.
This mornings bulletin emphasizes the
gravity of his condition. II says:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
]. c. B. woods
CONDITION IS
MUCH IMPROVED

John Carter Brown Woods. former
state senator and prominent citizen. is Sc
riously III at his home In this city fol-
lowing the removal et sr .loaratc1 ,>c.k.
it was sstd.
Blood poisoning set In. II WAS STAGED. aud
three physicians were called Yesterday.
This morning his condition showed much
Improvement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

this loss OF income Go many men ana wo-
| men would mean.
Furthermore, there were n score or
more of business houses who had secur-
ed loans from the Union Trust company,
but were unable TO pay in full now with
out great harm to their business. The
receivers had no power to give further
time on these loans and while there might
be no cause for complaint IL the receiv-
ers stopped with their work OF prcserv-
ing the property as they received 1t. Yet
they thought that il they could do any
thing for the depositors and creditors OF
the institution II was best TO do II in or
der to prevent the disaster that would
follow liquidation.
PLAN FORMULATED
Senator Gardner said a plan had been
formulated and ii had the approval of
men OF the highest standing in local
financial circles to carry on the business
of the bank The bank under new man
agement would be able TO pay its small
depositors in full. enable persons in posi-
tions of trust to perform their duties and
protect all parties.
The present officers, Senator Gardner
said, are to resign.
The voting trustees are TO be endorsed
In power long enough to ensure the car
rying out of all the obligations under
taken by tho bank
All the details of tho plan formulated
had not been worked out. but the men
who comprised the committee would ex-
anime most carefully everything connect
cd with it and would also consider any
other plan that might be offered. The re-
ceivers heartily approved of the motion TO
continue and trusted that the reasons
submitted would commend such a plan to
tho approval OF the court.
In concluding his main statement Sena-
tor Gardner said that when a plan had
oeen worked out and submitted to the
court he hoped counsel and persons who
were asked for advice would il they could
do so urge its approval. There might be
slight differences of opinion but all should
work for the best interests OF the many
concerned.
Arthur T.. Sumner. Esq. wanted to
know If any offer OF financial assistance
had been made.
CAPITAL ASSURED
Senator Gardner said the plan did not
call for financial assistance but capital
enough had been assured 20 carry out the
proposed plan.
Charles l.. German. Esq. and Clifford
s. Tower, Esq. expressed their approval
OF the receivers plan and favored the
postponement
c. VI. Van Slyck. Esq. asked for more
details. lie did not oppose the course sug-
gested by the receivers. however.
Senator Gardner said it seemed 10 hin,
best TO have the opinion OF the experts
on all details before they were given out.
Presiding Justice Sweetland said any
plan brought forward must have the ap-
proval of the creditors OF the Institution.
Attorney General Greenough approved
OF the general IDEAS OF the receivers as
given but hc would like TO know from
Senator Gardner n the names OF the men
pn this committee could be given, The
attorney general called attention ts ths
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
SENATOR GARDNER
EXPLAINS TO COURT

The receivers have interested
themselves in formulating plan by
which they believe the Institution
can work out its own salvation.
They were appointed to examine
the condition OF the bank and con-
serve it's assets TO the best OF their
ability. | think that no one could
realize the facts as tho receivers
have been forced TO realize them
In the last four weeks, without
fully realizing that IL anything can
be done 10 relieve the distress
which would follow liquidation un-
der strict Interpretation of the law,
that thing should be done and no
cooperation TO this end could be
refused.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

pressure, central
over the North Pa
cifc coast, covers
most Of tho coun-
try west OF the Mis-
sissippi river, IL
is causing cloudl-
ness quite generally
throughout that re-
gion. Rain is fall
ing In the lower
Aissca-. voiiey ana
at many places over
the western plateau
and the Pacific
coast. There has
been n rise OF tenn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
CONFIDING PEOPLE
LOST THEIR MONEY

Mrs. Joseph Appleton OF 81 Wood street
reports that yesterday she gave man
who came 10 her home TO sell eggs. s.
note 10 get changed. and that he failed
TO return with the money.
Leonard Mainieri OF ~ Greenwich
street reports that he sent young man
on an errsnd TO get So changed into Ital-
ian coin, and loaned him his ovoroat,
Valued at tls, and that the YOUNG man
disappeared,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

resignation the directors and putting control of
the Union Trust company the hands OF voting trust were u
this morning the hearing before Presiding Justice William
H. Sweetland in the superior court
Pending completion of plan for protecting the interests OF all
concerned the receiveshp continued until
Ian ordered the proposed plan
in detail before Dec. 2S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
BLACK HAND
RECRUITING IS
VERY PROF TABLE

Naples, Dec. The police OF this city
have recently taken into custody a man
named Antonio Delucla. who a short time
ago was elected commandcr-in- chief OF
the Camorra secret society. Dclucia had
in his possession $4,000. which he Is said
to have made by furnishing recruits for
the BLACK Hand" I'm New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07

Pcrature over the central states and the
fast. Iu western Canada and 'ho north
ern Rocky Mountain slope II has grown
colder Fair weather, with moderate tcm-
pcraturo. Is Indicated for Providence and
s:~~ity tonight and sunday.
AZ. = N.ISToNE.
foeal Foreeastsr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
WEATHER NOTES

An area OF high pressure Is central over
the South Atlantic states. IL Is causing
generally fair weather 20 prevail east OF
the MissIssipni River. An aren OF low
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
VOTING TRUST
IDEA FAVORED
BY RECEIVERS
PRESENT OFFICERS TO RESIGN

Temporary Custodianst to Remain in Charge
Until January 4, but by December 28
They Must Present to Court Complete
Plan for Conducting the Banks Bust
ness so as to Protect All Parties In
terested---Creditors Must Approve.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-07
MONEY STOLEN
FROM DRUG STORE

Tho drug storo of Thomas O'NeiI AZ
t69 Cnsrl,a street Vas entered last night
asd ,ls were stolen;
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
Columbia-Kyrls Beliew and Fanny
Ward in "A Marriage Of Reason"

a Marriage or Reason" Kyrle Bel
LEWIS new play. viii have its real pre-
nier at the Columbia Theater next
Monday night J. Hartley Manners is
the author OF the new play. which is a
study OF international marriage. In the
beginning. the marriage OF Rita Forrest.
the Chicago heiress. and Lord Del
cOmbe, is mercenary in the extreme.
The experiences Of the American count
ess are set forth In detail The charac-
tiers of man and wife are remarkably
developed. and great love comes 70 them
as a result Of their mutual respect for
each others sterling qualities.
Kyrle Bellew is the Earl. OF course
while Miss Fannie Ward is the fasein-
ating American heiTess- She is said 10
look. dress. and act the part 10 peTfeC-
ton. Prominent in the brilliant cast
are Miss Julia Dean. Miss Margaret
Fuller. Miss Maud Ream Slower
Frederic de Belleville, J. X Adams
Conway Tearle. Master Richard StOT-
ey. The production is the most
stump Sous play given in recent years
A dA llnguished party OF theatrical folk
viii come from New York and Phila-
delphia 10 the premier.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
An Admirable Selection.

Charles d. Walcott. d resident of
Washington for nearly thirty years
and director of the United States
Geological Survey for twelve years,
has been elected 10 succeed the late
Prof. Samuel Z. Langley as secre-
tary of the Smithsonian Institution.
The choice of the regents viii give
the people of the District a particu-
lar satisfaction in that it fell upon
a neighbor- Yet it is not too much
TO expect that students of science
throughout the country win be
gratitied. For the Smithsonian is
distinctly a national institution, and
this appointment is based mainly
upon Mr.. Walcott's capability as
proven by practical results.
The regents of the institution
could vote on Mr.. Walcott's name
with unusual personal knowledge
Several Of them held office through
the period beginning January. 1897.
and continuing for "a year and "a
half, when he served at the head
of the National Museum for the
purpose of expanding its OrganiZa-
tiOn 10 include several recently
added governmental departments,
such as the Geological Park. The
seven regents who serve -us repre-
sentatives of Congress knew him
through annual conferences on the
work of the Geological Survey and
appropriations for continuing il.
The whole membership knew of his
practical, business-like, and wholly
successful management of the Geo
logical Survey and his admirable SUI
pervision of the great irrigation
projects ordered by Congress these
past five years.
Few men, indeed, of Mr.. Walcott's
noteworthy achievements as a scien-
list have ever demonstrated so
much executive ability. He NAV
we'll be expected, therefore, to add
to the wide and general scientific
labOrs of the Smithsonian "a special
force in the direction of applied
science and a special ability TO make
the most Of the institutions re-
sources.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
In the Same Situation.

BY process not wholly unObjec-
tiOnable, Congress has voted 10 in
crease the pay of its own members.
The Times has often commended
the movement TO this end. 1t has
believed, and now believes, that the
pay of Representative and Senators
has been too low for good men; and
one of the most solid bases for this
belief is that the cost of living has
increased everywhere in this eoun-
try, including Washington.
The case of the Congressman
stood on its own foundation. The
Times did not espouse il as a vesti-
bule TO a general cry for "a raise in
governmental salaries. But The
Times is impressed, as il thinks Con-
gress must be impressed, by this
manifest fact.
That every argument adduced 10
support the advance in pay for Con-
gressmen supports with correspond
ing force the need for increasing
the pay of the Government clerk.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
ARREST SEED MAN
WOMEN ACCUSE
Allege Rubber Plant Dealer
Sold Them Squash
Seeds.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25-A dozen
women accompanied Detectives Mangin
and Walsh 10 the West one Hundredth
Stree: Police station with a prisoner The
women charge with being the original
rubber plant man. who has sWindled
them with squash seeds he guaranteed
70 sprout into the healthiest rubber
plants that ever basked on q sualy aIn-
dow sill
When searched the mans pockets
gave up the markings OF a Long Island
produce farm.
Many complaints had been made G.
the station by women who claimed that
they had given money u STRANGER
Win ruBDeT-plant seeds. 10 whom they
had paid 81 each when told their nus
bands had ordered them
Mangln and Walsh were stroIling
along Amsterdam avenue. near one
Hundred and Fifth street, when they
saw man acting strangely IN the hall
ways or several nat houses and medi-
tated arTestIng him. Mrs. AdTieuue
Beineuk, of s3l Amsterdam avenue. look
ing out OF her window. said It's the
seed man, l do believe" and she rushed
down the stairs 10 make sure.
But she had not reached the street
when other excited voices cried. That g
him. Hes the one -'The wretch
and the detectives. then sure. marched
their prOisoner on 10 Jhe station house.
There the man said his name was
George Kroner. Mrs. Belneuk said she
gave him 81 Tor seeds he said her hus-
band asked him 70 deliver. Mrs. Miltel-
kauf OF the same address. said she also
raid him for rubber-plant seeds.
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
River and HarbOr Work.

a new and powerful interest is
manifested in the Improvement of
the internal waterways Of this coun-
try. The river and harbor bill that
viii be reported by the House com
mittee in a day or two viii carry,
il Is said, near 100000 600, being Il
much greater sum than was ever
appropriated fer such purposes be
fore. 1t viii provide for finishing
a long list of continuing projects.
and viii make il possible, two years
hence, 10 set about inaugurating a
new scheme of waterway better
ments.
No doubt when the policy Of the
next bill comes up for consideration.
the demand for betterment of the
interior rivers viii be heard louder
and more insistent than ever be-
fore. The proposal for "a deep
waterway from Lake Michigan to
the Gulf win be pressed; the advo-
Gates of an eight-foot channel in the
Ohio from Pittsburg 10 the mouth,
and of siN-foot channel in the
upper Mississippi viii be heard;
likewise the supporters of a policy
of effective Improvement of the Mis-
souri,.
These friends of river improve
ment and navigation have on their
side one powerful argument They
can show that unless the rivers and
lakes are more used for transporta-
ton in future, there viii he a con
gestion of traffic that viii mean
slow paralysis TO industry, The
business of the land has outgromn
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
NItiOnal-second Elmsndorf Series.

The sale of seats for the entire course
OF tive lectures which Dwight Elmea-
dorf will soon deliver here began yes
terday. Mr.. Elmendorf's entire series IS
one Of remarkable beauty. for he has
chosen the beautiful countries OF Ire
land, England, Scotland. and Norway TO
Photograph From Ireland he shows the
journey through picturesque Killarney
20 the Scotch moors. thence TO the coun-
Try Of Scott and Burns; next 70 Eng
land. where the pictures OF the War
wick pageant viii be a great feature:
finally, To Norway 1.-TWO lecturesl, where,
after look at the towns of Southern
Norway. ne shows the journey north
ward through the picturesque fiords TO
the Land OF the Midnight Sun"
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
BOON la TOILETTE
FOR PRESIDENCY
University of Wisconsin
Starts Movement With
Club.

MADISON. Wis. Jan. IA boom for
Senator r. NJ. La Toilette for the Re
publican nomination Tor President in
1905 was started last night by the for
nation OF a La Toilette Presidential
Club in the University of Wisconsin.
Its object is to form a nucleus for sim
ilar organizations Ia the State. Reso-
lutions were passed indorsing the
junior Senator and pledging the mem
bers to his support for President
n temporary organization was formed
as follo0s: President. George +. Han
nan. Milwaukee: vice president. Adolf !.
Lehner. Princeton: secretary. Maurice
Morrissey
The text Of the resolution is as fol-
lows; We heartily approve OF the ac-
IONS OF senator La Toilette, both as
SOVernor and as Senator. As indi-
viduals and as an organization, Nc
pledge ourselves 10 work for the nom
nation OF Senator La Toilette TOR Pres
ident IN 1866"
The Washington times., 1907-01-24
The rivers must

railroad facilities. The rivers must
be used.
But there Is another side. The
fact is that the rivers are not used.
The statistics prove that year by
year traffic on the Ohio, the upper
Mississippi, the lower Mississippi, is
falling of. The railroads are
swamped with business terminals
are blockaded. car famines and fuel
famines are reported, yet the use of
the rivers for freighting is growing
less with each passing year.
Facts are stubborn things; and
these statements are facts. They
must be explained away before the
expenditure of 500, 100000 or $780,,
100000 on the interior rivers win be
justified A good many millions
have been spent on the Ohio; il is
now a very respectable waterway.
II ought to furnish outlet for stu
pendous share of the coal and iron
and steel of Pittsburg industry. Yet
the record proves that its tonnage
was less in 1906 than in 1905, and
less in 1905 than in 1904. Likewise
commerce has almost deserted the
upper Mississippi, and has entirely
disappeared from the Missouri
There viii have 10 be explanations,
and the men who want money for
internal waterways would do we'll
10 get their explanations ready
early.