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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16

Col. Robert Hale Ives Goddard, with II
solid Democratic and Independent votes,
still leads In the contest now being
waged I'm grand committee for the cleo
tion of senator from Rhode Island to
succeed George Peabody Wetmore OF
Newport for n term OF six years.
In fact. though he did not Increased his
vote numerically ne gained relatively
one vote over both Col. Samuel +. Colt
and Senator Wetmore today, because
Judge Henry A. Palmer OF Cranston who
voted for Col Colt yesterday, shifted to
ex-Gov. George II. Utter and Speaker
Roswell b. Burchard. who voted for Sem
ator Wetmore yesterday. absented HIM
self today before the balloting began, ex-
planning that he had to attend a funeral.
The proceedings were brief and almost
devoid OF incident. Gov. James III. Hig-
gins called the grand committee TO order
al 12:05. The minutes Of yesterdays pro-
ceedings were read for both houses in
turn, and the governor announced that
the hour for balloting had arrived. He
requested each member OF the legislature
10 rise In his seat as his name was called
and TO state his choice for United States
senator.
Some of the assemblymen did not ap-
pear TO know the full names OF their
candidates, some spoke so low that the
clerk had TO call their names again, and
a half dozen spoke UP loudly and reso-
lutely The latter were all Goddard men.
There was futter in the crowded gall
lery when the name OF the speaker was
called and there was no response.
The monotony was further relieved
when Senate Clerk David j. White call
ed Henry a. Palmer and Judge Palmer
arose TO make a statement explaining his
vote
There has been considerable com
ment," he said, about my action yester-
day. In the newspap pers and on the
streets; and friends have been TO me 10
discuss IL.
Il voted yesterday FOR Samuel Pomeroy
Colt. because | could see no chance or
my personal choice being approved. L
believe ex-Gov. Utter should be elected:
and today l wish 10 have my vote record
er for George II. Utter"
As IL 20 give Mr.. Palmer still another
chance. the clerk called his name again;
and he voted for Utter
Tt took almost as long 20 announce the
result as II had taken TO call the roll.
Gov Higgins. when the tally was re-
ported 10 him, stated that 10 votes had
been cast. Of which Col Robert II. /.
Goddard had received a.. Col. Samuel
POmeroy Colt. %. Senator George Pea
body Wetmore 20. and George H. Utter l.
"Firty-six being necessary TO a choice,
and no candidate having received that
number. there has been no election" he
said
on motion of Senator stiness, seconded
by Senator Erskine. the grand committee.
at 1923. dissolved
u Is the general expectation that to-
morrow's baloting will show some ma
tcrial changes. though on both sides OF
the bitterly divided Republican forces n
Is admitted that great uncertainty exists.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
JETT|SON CARGO
IN ATTEMPT To
FLOAT STEAMER

Chatham. Mass. Jan. l6.-Work on
lightering the cargo OF the stranded Clyde
line freight steamer which grounded Sun
day was commenced before daybreak to-
day I'm the attempt TO get the vessel off
before n heavy storm could damage her.
Three carloads OF potatoes werc the first
60 be thrown overheard and as these fail
ed 10 tighten the ship materially the car
go OF hay was the next 10 go.
The sea was quite rough with a fresh
north wind threa tening 20 pile ~ consid-
cradle surf, but the three tugs which yes
terday moved the vessels sterr only a
few feet were able 20 get I'm close enough
20 send lines aboard. II was hoped that
only portion OF the cargo would have
10 be taken out and a large lighter was
kept nearby for use IL necessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
FOUR NEW STEEL
STEAMERS FOR
SOUND SERVICE

The New England Navigation company,
the marine division OF the Consolidated
railroad, is having four vessels built for
it for passenger and freight service on
Long Island Sound.
The steamers Massachusetts, and Com
monwealth will be OF steel, each 395 feet
long. So feet beam and % feet depth, with
two reciprocating engines and eight boil
ers. The hulls and machinery will be
built by the Cramp company at Philadel-
phia.
The steamer Old Colony with same di-
mensions, viii have Parsons turbine en-
gines. driving triple screws built by the
Quintard Iron works.
The steamer Plymouth. which was
burned last March. is being entirely re-
built OF steel by the John n. Robbins
company OF Brooklyn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
FEAR EPIDEMIC
Of FEVER IN
THE SCHOOLS

1t is now feared that scarlet fever has
gotten into the public SCHOOL,; and the
school medical inspectors will at once
start an investigation. A few suspected
cases have been reported To the health
department within the last few days by
teachers.
The health authorities believe that the
scarlet fever epidemic among the Federal
Hill Italians is now under control, as very
few cases have been reported lately. Most
of the patients are much improved. and It
is expected that their recovery will soon
be rapid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
DUNN DOESN' T
FANCY MAYORS
RED TAPE RULE

Alderman Dunn is far from being
pleased with the mayors new scheme OF
having callers at his office write their
names, addresses and the nature OF their
business on a slip OF paper before they
are allowed TO see him.
'Only recently" said Mr.. Dunn this af
ternoon, Mayor Mccarthy was UP in my
ward inviting people to go down 10 the
city hall and visit him in his office; and
that these people, If they accept his invi-
tation. must meet such a reception. it
is almost an insult 10 them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
FAIRBANKS GOES
To DEFENCE Of
HIS NEPHEW

Springfield O.. Jan. i6.-N. IL Fair.
banks, brother OF the vice-president and
uncle OF Fred Fairbanks OF this city, left
at midnight last night for Steubenville.
accompanied by Attorney Clease Stewart,
with view Of getting al the facts on
which the charge Of perjury against his
nephew is based
lie says young Fairbanks made no mis-
representations whatsoever in regard to
himsef or TO his bride. He says that he
told the probate court officials that he
was the son Of Vice President Fairbanks
and gave all the necessary facts with re-
gard TO his br.de-elect, his residence,
parentage, etc.
He says he is Of the opinion that the
Indictment is the result OF misplaced zeal
on the part Of the Steubenville officials, as
he parents of the contracting parties are
entirely satisfied with the marriage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Barge Safely Anhored

Chatham, Mass. Jan 16.-The tug
Mercury went out early today To pick
up a barge that had broken loose
from a string OF three which went hy
here last night from Boston for 60 tth
Amboy, In tow OF the tug Concord.
The barge was brought 20 a safe an
chorage under the beach here to walt
word from the Concord, which had dis
appeared TO the south.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
CONVEYING STEAMER
WITH EMIGRANTS

Fort de France, Island OF Martinique
Jan. 1.-THE French cruiser D'Estree
left Fort de France yesterday for Trinl-
dad. conveying the French line steamer
Canada. which had been detained here by
mutinous outbreak among the emf
grants on board that vessel
The armored cruiser klebor is expected
10 arrive here Jan. 90.
The steamer Canada left Havre, France
Dec. % for Pauillac. France Thence she
went TO Santander. Spain. and sailed
thence Dec. 2S for Colon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Or. CASTOR AND
WIFE PLACED
UNDER ARREST

Portland. Me, Jan. 16.--Dr. Paul Cas-
tor and wife and two other persons,
whose names were not given out when
the arrests were made were taken into
custody today by police and deputy
sheriffs on suspicion OF being acces
sories before the fact in the robbery of
diamonds and jewelry. 10 the value
OF 5000, from Mrs. Herman NJ Cast
ner wife Of the proprietor OF the West
End hotel.
Earl Edburt, alias Earl Dunbar. a
boy employed at the hotel. is in iail
awaiting the action of the May term
OF the grand jury on the charge OF
stealing the valuabes. DR.. Castor is
under indictment by the supreme court
for Androscoggin county charged with
performing a criminal operation at
Lewiston and for practiclng medicine
without being registered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
MRS. KELLY'S CASE
SOON DISPOSED OF

Judge Tanner today denied the petition
OF Ethel Kelly for a divorce from Eu-
gene Kelly for extreme cruelty.
When she testified that her husband
told her he would knock her block off, -
her attorney, Dexter i. Potter. wanted
an explanation of the threat but Judge
Tanner didn't think the phrase needed
explaining.
The Judge did not require Mr.. Kelly.
who contested the petition, 10 produce
any testimony nor his counsel to argue
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
RETURNS AFTER
SURPRISING VIOLENCE

Mexico City, Jan. 16-Gen. Martinez,
sub-seretary of war, returned here yes
terday from Orizaba where he command
ed the troops during the recent strike
riots.
With him came the bulk of the troops
who were rushed there during the dis
turbance All is peaceful I'm the mill dis
tricts. Some troops still remain I'm that
section.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
COL. GODDARD HAS
FULL CONFIDENCE
IN HIS FOLLOWING

Col. Robert Hale Ives Goddard Demo-
cratic-Independent nominee for United
States senator, is confident that the re-
form forces will stand by him to the
finish.
The colonel was we'll pleased at the re-
suit of the ballotlng when seen by a
representative Of the News Democrat.
Yes, led them ALL" he said: smiling
~, and he added: Il think / shall hold
my strength
Il believe all OF those who are SUM-
porting me are sincere; and do not be-
lieve that any one OF them will even want
to break away"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16

1t was predicted by one Colt man after
tCdays balloting that the Bristol man
would be elected tomorrow. beyond any
doubt; but another Colt boomer showed
uncertainty by saying that unless such
were the result tomorrow IL was doubtful
II Col. Colt would ever be elected. and
that probably new candidate would ul-
tlmately be brought forward as a COM
promise and elected
II was also asserted that the Colt Lead
ers confidently expected Lieut.. Gov. Jack
son and some OF the Warwick contingent
to vote tomorrow for Col. Colt, as well as
others who so far arc recorded as for
Wetmore
Boss Brayton arrived at the state house
at 1912 and three minutes later was en-
sconced In HIS favorite leather-covered
easy chair in the high sheriff's office.
where he received constant stream OF
visitors seeking instruction or conveying
information.
Il see you had quite number OF callers
yesterday. general" remarked a represen-
tative OF the News-Democrat.
Yes, he replied There were four
spies keeping tabs"
The general sent for rolls OF the senate
ana house In order TO keep a few tabs
himself on the vote In grand committee,
and then settled down 10 the serious busl-
ness of the morning
do you know" asked one of the SAL
aried satellites who revolve around the
high sheriffs chamber. that the old man
has finer sense OF motion than any other
man l have ever seen?"
II think that is fully demonstrated by
the way his puppets act" a bystander
retorted They don't deviate a hairs
breadth from the course he prescribes for
them"
Gen. William Ames OF the Wetmora
campaign committee was one OF the early
visitors TO the capital today; but there
was much less popular interest on the
joint ballot than had been shown I'm the
vote taken separately yesterday by the
two houses.
Even among the assenblymen the Inn
preston prevailed before noon that there
would be no material breaks. II any, to-
day.
Members OF the Newport delegation said
they hoped and expected the Goddard men
TO stand firm. Colt supporters said the
same thing. and the Goddardites declared
that their resolution had been strength
oned by events OF the past "A hours.
Among the visitors to the governor
was John c. Pegram. one OF the gov
ernor's appointees. who was introduced
by Senator Gardner OF Providence. Ap-
parently IL was the first time they had
ever met; and this was taken by OBJ
servers as ample proof that a new
hand is at the legislative helm.
The old rule has been for governors
to be besieged by applicants for places.
rather than 20 be allowed to make
judicious selections for themselves.
IN THE SENATE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16

combined crews number about $50 men,
which will enable them TO land strong
detachments for police and other duty in
the devastated city.
FOUR HUNDRED KILLED.
Kingston. Ja-, Jan 16.-Kingston was
overwhelmed by an earthquake Monday
afternoon. All the houses within a radius
OF 10 miles were injured and almost every
house In the city was destroyed.
Fire broke out after the earthquake and
completed the work OF destruction. The
business section OF Kingston is a heap Of
smouldering ashes. The killed number
about 400 and thousands were injured.
The churches, public offices and hotels
are all gone, but there We're no fatalities
at the Constant Springs hotel
Among the killed were Sir James Fer
usson and prominent merchants and pro-
fessiOnal men.
CONTINUED on Page Six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
FLORIDA SPECIAL RUNS
INTO OPEN SWITCH

Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 16.-The Sea-
board Air line FLORIDA Special" north-
bound. ran into an open switch two
miles north OF Raleigh early today
The boiler OF the locomotive exploited
and the train caught fire from
gasolene tank. There were no fatalities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Richard E. Steed Bankrupt

Richard Il. Steed Of this city was ad-
Judged bankrupt by Judge Brown in the
United states court this morning with
liabilities of $SOlL75, including 1927 % I'm
unsecured claims. and assets OF 500. the
value of his household goods.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
To Wed His Niece

Abraham Pincus, aged 80, n waist man.
ufacturer. and his niece. Miss Dora PIN
Gus. aged q. both Of IL Smith street. se-
cured marriage license at the city hall
this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
GREAT
DEFENCE CENTRE

Elaborate plans for utilizing the strate-
gtc Importance of Newport as part OF
the defence OF New York harbor have
been formulated by the war department.
This station will be the headquarters
for the navy submarines, and the present
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16

mining system will be extended.
New fortihcatlons will be erected along
the waters OF Narragansett Bay and the
stretch between Point Judith and Mon
tauk Point; and the work is expected TO
be begun soon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Miss Kane Gets $500

The jury that heard the case OF Lii
ian a. Kane against the II. J.. Greene
Paper company awarded plaintiff 500
ney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Plaintiffs Claim Legal

In the case OF Francois Y Roberts vs.
James T. Rousseau presiding Justice
Sweetland today decided that complain
ant had a legal claim upon the property
described In his bill In equity Co estab-
lish a mechanics lien.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
Demurrer Is Overruled

Defendants demurrer In the case OF
John Napolan VS.. Rhode Island company
was today overruled by presiding Justice
sweetland Plaintiff was injured while
boarding a car and seeks 5000 damages
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16
IN THE SENATE

The senate was late in Assem- bling.
Gov. Higgins not rapping TO order un-
I'll li:42. At that time only four SEN
Continued on page Sevcn)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-16

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
Judah p.

1t is to be regretted that Mr.. Pierce Butler
in writing the biography d Judah P.
Benjamin" (Geor ge w. Jacobs d Company
should have been in close relations with
the BENJAMIN family. 1t gives his book
a tone OF eulogy and apology which hardly
seems Just 20 the distin guished lawyer
who became Secretary Of State of the
C~onfederacy. Benjamin's career at the
bar and in politics before the war could
surely stand on its own merits, and time
enough has elapsed for his services TO the
C~onfederacy to be told with no reference
10 contemporary Northern judgments. AT
the same time Mr.. Butler shows his family
And personal relations in a delightfully."- ami
able light.
The most interesting part OF the biog-
raphy to many will be the story OF the
pluoky beginning made at IS years oil
age at the English bar, which gave the
legal profession Benjamin on Sales
and advanced him to the highest position
at the English bar. Benjamin's preeminent
merits as a lawyer. needing no apology,
might we'll rave been the main topic of the
biography. The steps in his political
career were applicable without need OF
apology.
A remarkable story OF a self-made man
ia told by Mr.. Butler, one that shows the
possibilities open to talent in America,
regardless OF race or religion, and one that
Jews may we'll regard with pride,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
The Third Benson Brother.

A remarkable showing is being made in
English fiction by the three sons Of the late
Archbishop of Canter bury. Mr.. E. +.
Benson. who first attracted notice with his
"Dodo,s has drifted into the routine Of the
ordinary novelist; the eldest brother, Mr..
A.C. Benson, who has contributed admirable
biographies to the English Men Of Letters"
series, has come out with contemplative.
philosophical stores, and now the youngest,
the Rev. Robert Hugh Benson. who some
time ago turned to the Church Of Rome,
publishes a set OF mystical stories in a
Mirror OF Shalott- CBenziger Brothers,
New York;
In form these stories are uneXceptionable.
IL lie rare nowadays TO meet with such
well turned conversational English. which
it is a delight to read irrespective Of the
matter. The stories themselves are rather
vague, Intentionally so. for they tell OF
matters verging o the supernatural, and
as they seem 20 be true tales they have
not the completeness OF madeup ghost
stories. They are told, however, with
consummate skill, carrying the reader
along, which will account for some dis
appointment when no definite conclusion
is reached. The charm Of the narration
and the problem suggested, nevertheless.
will more than compensate for this. II is
a remarkable book and remarkably well
written.S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
Fiction.

II Mr.. Henry Newbolt had provided each
Of his stirring lyrics with an elaborate in
troductory sermon he could hardly have
expected the public to feel deeply inter-
ested. 1t seems, therefore, a curious mis-
take for him TO make to preach for a hun
bred PAL es in The Old Country (E. p.
Dutton and Company before he plunges
into his fairy tale. This is an imitation
OF Mr.. Kipling's bad Puck Of Pook's Hill
and is in substance a sermon to the colonies
TO remember what the history OF England
really stands for. II seems TO be caused
by British alarm lest Australia and Canada
and the rest may break away and set up for
themselves: so Mr.. Newbolt tries to remind
them what fine things Old England and
Conservatism and the past history are.
There are charming bits that make the
reader wish the author would tell his story
and drop his high purposes.
Years nave not dimmed the ardor Of the
author OF st. Elmo In a short story,
"Devota,' by Mrs. Augusta Evans Wilson
&c. w. Dillingham; Company, published
with decorative borders. the passion and
eloquence that made her earlier novels
popular will be found again.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
HunnoP.

Much trouble has been taken by Mr.,
Wallace Irwin, when preparing the articles
for The Shame Of the Colleges CThe Outing
Publishing Company, in acquiring local
color. To parody the magazine muck
rake" papers cannot be very inspiritinR
to a humorist, but the lyrics that Mr.. Irwin
throws in freely are always amusing. Mr..
Blumenthal's pictures have some artistic
merit.
A number Of typewriter missives, de-
scribing the commercial trip OF an in
credibly innocent young Hebrew salesman,
make up Mr.. George v. Hobart's "Ikey's
Letters to His Father &c. W. Dillingham;
Company. They contain a varied slang
vocabulary and a good dealof vulgarity.
Burlesques on = sporting stories, about
thirty in number, compose the Sports
mans Primer by Norman H. Crowell
The Outing Publishing Company They
may have been mildly amusing as they
appeared from time to time in periodicals,
but the fun Is very infantile, and the reader
may have an overdose of 1t when it is COL
lected together.
The yearly collection OF pictures from
Life lie called this year The Comedy Of
Life" Life Publishing Company The
other illustrators are not overshadowed
now by Mr.. c. D. Gibson, but the collection
does not seem TO be much more cheerful
on that account.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
Other Books.

The text OF The Historic Thames 81. NJ.
Dent and Company; E.. p, Dutton and Com
pany) is Of unusual quality for q picture
book. II ia by Mr.. Hilaire Belloo. NJ. p. and
for once Mr.. Belloc has restrained himself
to a careful statement Of facts. abandoning
his favorite digressions. For some unac-
countable reason, however, he declines to
aid the reader with breaks in the narrative,
though il easily lends itself to prosaic chap
ter headings. The only help, therefore,
is from the index. This lie the more provok-
ing because Mr.. Belloo tracesthe course OF the
river geologically, then goes back and treats
It historically, then es over II econom
ioally. The pictures by A. R, Quinton. are
umerou and are properly called on the
title page 'colored illustrations They are
pretty chromos with very little character.
No more helpful book could have been
gotten up th0n the little pamphlet by Capt.
John w. Norwood. Instructions for the In
fantry Private OF the National Guard
(Arms and the Man P%ublishing Company,
New York;. IT deals with the principal
faults OF the guardsman, giving very little
attention 10 drill. II begins with the idea
Of discipline and the soldierly spirit, then
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-29
Captain Cook.

To those who have any knowledge Of the
history Of geographical exploration Capt.
James Cook ranks with the very greatest
with Columbus, with Vasoo da Cana and
with Magellan. 1t was his fate TO come
much later, 80 that his chief exploits
were rather Of a negative kind, but his
gallant voyage in high southern ATTITUDES
put an end once for all to the legend OF
an Austral continent. and his search OF the
American coast knocked on the head the
etory OF the Straits Of AniAn' and Of Juan
de Fuca and ~relegated the northwest
passage TO the Arctic seas. His positive
contribution to the knowledge Of the earth
in the Pacific regions were OF great i'm
portance, but cannot compare with his
service In the dispersion Of error.
The opportunity for a hnt class biog-
raphy was In the hands Of Mr.. Arthur Kitton
when he wrote Captain James Cook
yet IL he wakes up to IL in q second edition.
Mr.. Kitson has gone carefully over all the
Cook records and has corrected them step by
step from the authorities. A useful and
scholarly piece Of work, certainly. and
one that should be done, He loses sight,
however, OF che big things accomplished
In his anxiety 10 straighten out details,
and the reader may be pardoned for not
oomprehending their importance. He 10 In
danger Of missing that, toe, frOm the perusal
Of Cooks own modest journal.
The fault could be easily remedied II Mr..
Kitson at the end OF each voyage were TO
summarize In O few pages the additions
il supplied 10 geographical knowledge and
indicate the blank spaces 1t wiped out
from the map Of the world. New Zealand,
the barrier reef Of Australia and the Sand
wich Islands are still associated with Cook
In the popular mind. but the sweep toward
the South Rble and the North Pole helped
more TO clear the map Of confusion. Mr..
Ritson very properly lsys greet stress
on Cooks wonderful demonstration Of the