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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
N. H. LEGISLATURE OPENS
IMPORTANT SESSION

Concord, n. H.. Jan. 2.--The New Hamp-
shire legislature today opened a session
of unusual Importance. It's members be
ing called upon 10 select a governor and
United States senator to succeed Henry
r. Burnham. The failure OF any Of the
candidates for governor at the November
election TO secure "A majority OF the popu-
lar votes threw the contest into the legis-
lature, and the choice OF the states chief
executive was the most vital matter Of
business to be transacted today the con-
test being decided in joint committee fol-
lowing the organization OF the house and
senate. The leading candidates were
Charles NJ. Floyd. the Republican nomi-
nee, who led all competitors at the No
ember elections. and Nathan g. Jameson,
the Democratic standard bearer, who ran
a few hundred votes behind Mr. Floyd.
The election OF n United States senator
will come up. II is believed. next week
Henry T.. Burnham seeks reelection and
his aVowed opponents are George e
Leighton of Dublin. and Henry NJ Baker
OF Bow. while there is talk among some
of the members OF advocating Edwin c.
Eastman OF Exeter Gen. George H.
Adams OF Plymouth. former Gov John
McLane OF Milford, and Henry r.. Quinby
OF Laconia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
INDICTED FOR
STEALING FROM
COTTAGE CITY

Edgarton. Mass. Jan. "A sensation
was created here today when Il. T. Ell
bridge one OF the most prominent resi-
dents OF Cottage city. was arrested on
warrant charging larceny and conspiracy
10 steal from the town OF Cottage city.
Eldridge was put in jail here. but II is
expected that he will be released on bail
during the afternoon.
IL Is generally believed that another
arrest will soon be made on charges SINH
lar TO those preferred against Eldridge.
Eldridge was selectman OF Cottage city
from 1892 till 1905 and he was at one time
judge OF the county court. His father-in-
law. Zenas D. Linton. was formerly town
treasurer OF Cottage City and he was
witness before the grand jury which went
into special session yesterday.
In the Indictment returned by the grand
jury, Eldridgr is charged with conspirnS
10 steal from the town OF Cottage City;
he Is charged with the larceny OF 800
from the town oct q, 1903. and Eldridgc
and others are charged with the larceny
OF SILICA from the town during a period
extending from 1902 TO 1905. Eldridge is
agent OF tho Methodist Camp Meeting as
ISOLATION and at the present time is en-
gagged I'm the insurance business.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THIRTY.FIVE DIE
CONTINUED from Page one.)

The special train bearing 2s injured
many OF them Mexicans. reached Topeka
this afternoon. Ambulances hurried them
To a hospital Twelve bodies were left
at Alma, The names are as yet unknown
Just before the collision Engineer Nc
Mahon and Fireman Brown OF No. 30 and
Engineer Slater and Fireman Sweeney of
No. 20, jumped. All escaped injury.
An interpreter for the Mexicans was
questioned as he lay burnind TO death
under the wreckage. He said there were
q Mexicans in their party going from
Kansas City TO FL Paso to work for the
Rock Island company. The most OF these
were burning TO death. Soon after this in
formation the interpreter himself sue
cumbed.
The only trainman who was known TO
be seriously hurt was the porter on train
No. %. whose leg was cut off. An express
messenger on No. 20 is reported missing.
Most OF the trainment escaped injury by
jumping.
Three OF the injured Mexicans brought
to Tojeka were fatally hurt
THIRTY-FIvE KILLED.
Chicago Jan. 2.-The following state
ment was issued today by General Man
ager Melcher OF the Rock Island railroad:
"Supt Rourke now at wreck says that S5
persons were killed in the wreck
"The FL Paso express train No. 90,
WHICH ltIl chicago NtSltIudN il osou n.
m. collided with east-bound FL Paso ex-
press train No 30 at 4:30 a. m, three miles
west OF Alma, Kan
The baggage, smoker, two chair cars
and one tourist car on the west bound
train are on fire and probably will be le-
stroyed The east bound train Is not bad
ly damaged and no fire occurred I'm this
train. Apparently none OF the cars was
derailed and the damage Is the result
OF the baggage car having skidded over
the smoker and crushing It's roof
The wreck was evidently caused by the
failure Of the night operator, John Lyncs
at Volland. Kan. who had been on duty
since p. m. the previous evening, to de-
liver 10 the westbound train orders which
he held for that train.
"The Kansas division upon which the
wreck occurred has just been equipped
with signal block system which was
placed in operation at 1901 a. m. Jan ~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
REPUBLICANS HOLD
UP VETO MEASURE

The session OF the house was fully
as interesting In point OF "scrappiny"
as yesterday. and began at 1907. with
Speaker Burchard In the chair.
After promising to he fair and i'm
partial In his rulings during the ses-
sion yesterday, Speaker Burchard to-
day turned directly against his pledge
and frankly favored his Republican
friends In all important measures that
came up.
The Democrats proceeded TO put it
right up 10 the Republicans from the
OF the boss fell right In line with oppo-
sition to things that they had declared
themselves I'm favor OF during the cam
paign and before.
one OF the first moves OF the Demo
Gratis was 10 test the sincerity OF tho
Republicans on the question OF the veto
power for the governor. Realizing
that this was an opportune time for
such legislation. before the house was
fully organized. they decided to put
upon its passage a resolution TO char Re
the constitution, so that the governor
might have the veto power, and also
that the appointing power might be in
his hand
The Republicans saw that they
would he doing something without the
advice OF the boss and parleyed for
time.
Another feature OF the day was ths
way Speaker Burchard ignored tho
pleas of the Democrats for recognition.
and gave the Republican leaders the
floor upon every question. Several
times the Democrats had the floor
ahead OF their Republican colleagues.
but the speaker ignored them when
ever either Mr.. Allen or Judge Harris
wanted recognition.
Both parties had held caucuses: and
the Republicans were longest az theirs.
indicating that they considered their
case serious In the extreme. The Demo-
Gratis planned TO force the nghting
from the Jump. and planned 60 intro
duce measures restoring TO the gov
ernor the veto power. while the Re-
publicans contented themselves with
planning measures for adjournment.
Mr. Greene presented resolution
restoring TO the governor tho veto
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
BILL TO CANCEL
LEASE Of THE
B. & A. RAILROAD

Boston, Jan "A bill calling for the
cancellation OF the lease OF the Boston
and Albany railroad TO the New York
Central railroad was filed at the state
house today by Senator James H. Vahey
OF Watertown. The petition filed with
the bill alleges that the state OF Massa-
chusetts has been Disseminated against
by the New York Central both with re-
gard TO its freight and passenger business
and that the lessee is not giving the citt-
zens the service 10 which they are en-
titled that the New York Central rail
road is hostile to the interests OF MasSa-
chusetts and that IL has made no serious
attempts TO remedy the defects in ihe
service.
The Introduction OF the bill follows
many complaints OF tardy and made
quate train service on the Boston and
Albany road.
Senator Vahey who was senior counsel
for Charles l.. Tucker. who was electro
cuted last summer for the murder OF
Mabel Page. also filed a bill for the abo-
lition OF capital punishment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
CONSPIRACY TO
MURDER TRACED
To REvOLUT|ON|STS

st. Petersburg. Jan. 2.-The revelations
OF the secret committee OF the Social
Revolutionary party, az the result OF its
work In tracing the murder OF eX-Deputy
liertzenstein, who was killed near Teri
kki, Finland. July 81, 1906. TO tine reac-
uonary league OF the Russian people. the
counter-terroristic. organization, were
published in the Rech today and created
a great sensation.
The league. which has many prominent
members. is one OF the legalized political
parties which is preparing 10 participate
in the coming elections.
Additional evidence has been secured
tracing TO the same reactionary organiza-
tion a plot 10 murder Joseph Hessen, edi
tor of the Rech. and Prof Milukoff lead
er of the Constitutional Democrats. In
vestigations of the charge against the
league have commenced at St Petersbul (
and Moscow and In Finland.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THE FIELD
c.
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Painters. Labor temple.
Carpenters. Olneyville.
Steam Filters. Westminster street.
CARPENTERS MADE PLANS.
At the meeting OF the carpenters on
Monday evening the most OF the time vas
devoted to making plans for the coming
year so that the success OF the craft
would be more than doubled. II possible
by the time the next year came around
The first business after the opening Of
the meeting was the reading of the COM
mittee reports. The membership commit
tee reported that there were five applica-
tions received and four men ready for
obligation. The report was filed and the
candidates initiated
letter was received from the general
offices presenting the report for the last
quarter OF the old year. stating that the
past four months since the convention,
the membership had increased by 1855.
making the total now $4,000 in good stand
ing.
1t was then moved and seconded that a
mounted gavel be prepared and presented
20 the retiring president at the installa-
ton OF the officers. The membership
committee reported two sick, after which
the secretary was instructed to send out
notices for the installation OF the officers
and the receiving OF the new cards.
MACHINISTS INVITATIONS.
The members OF the Machnists union
last evening were somewhat disappointed
owing TO tho fact that the international
vice president did not arrive I'm time for
the meeting. The first business after the
opening OF the meeting was the initiation
OF the candidates. There were rs OF them
20 be obligated and like number TO be
considered at the next meeting.
The installation Of the officers then took
place, after which the business agent
made report 20 the effect that a number
OF applica tions were being received from
out OF town asking for union men and
that he was having hard work filling the
demands. He stated that Vice President
Wilson would be here today and remain
I'm the city until next week. when there
would be a mass meeting. so that all the
members might meet him.
OTHER MEETINGS
Among the other meetings AT Labor
temple last evening were those OF the
Plaster Tenders. Steam Filters and Brew
ers l66. Az each Of the sessions there was
only routine business with the exception
OF the Brewers This organization held n
special meeting TO consider some trade
differences. The decision will he reported
at the next regular meeting, when some
action will he taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
HORSE CASE CAME
TO AN END TODAY

The jury that heard testimony In the
superior court today in the trover and
conversion suit brought by williston A.
Cady against James J. Healy found for
the plaintiff
The property. the value of which II was
sought 10 recover consisted OF "A mare
known As Dolly" which was declared
10 be prize animal. eight years OF age
an express wagon and harness
The defendant claimed that the mare
was really l6 years old
originally. Il is claimed this property
was mortgaged by Healey 20 Walter n
Eddy, who transferred the mortgage 10
Cady. Healey refused 20 deliver the
property when demand was made upon
him.
The Jury found Mr. Cady's property TO
be worth ts6ll; aud the interest brought
the amount defendant will have to pay
up 10 slo9S5
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
CITY FATHERS WILL
FEAST THIS EVENING

The i3th annual municipal banquet will
be held az the Elcise this evening at s D.
The committee has received acceptances
from Hon. job r Hedges. formerly at
torney- general OF New York and noted
after-dinner speaker. and President
Faunce OF Brown university Acting
Mayor William X Reynolds and Mayor
elect Patrick J. Mccarthy will speak: and
toastmastor.
u r. expected that $50 will attend. as
there will BE- seated at the tables not only
the members OF the city council and the
city officials but guest tickets will be
available this year for the first une at
these gatherings
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
ASKS $4,000 FOR
BODILY INJURIES

This afternoon in Judge Bakers division
OF the superior court was begun the trial
OF the $4,000 suit OF John Kollinova
against the Atlantic mills
On Feb 7, 1899. when Mr.. Kollinova had
been about four days I'm the employ OF tho
defendant as a helper, he was changing
some rolls on a grab machine which was
suddenly started up and plaintiffs right
hand was so badly mangled that amputa-
ton OF part Of 1t was necessary.
The accident is alleged TO have been due
TO defect In the pulley and belts which
permitted the belt to shift OF its own ac-
cord from the loose 10 the tight pulley.
James j. McCabe is attorney for plain
tiff. and Comstock e. Canning and p. +.
Curran are for the defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
Municipal Court

(Before' Sphinx, -
VIII Proved-Estate OF Samuel \
Howard
Administrators Appointed--Esta OF
John McKenna, Thomas ~. Atkinson,
Mary J. Sherson, John Sherson. Gaetano
Andreozzi.
Guardian Appointcd--Estate Of Mar
tina Haupt
Account Allowed--Estate OF Joseph
a Miller.
Petition for sale of real estate. grant
ed Estate OF Hugh Mccarthy.
Inventories Accepted--Estates of
william W. Burgess. John " Grayson,
Thomas Leach. Francesca Il. Castaldi
and James Sherson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
SEEKS TO RECOVER
VALUE OF STOCKS

Judge Brown in the superior court to-
day heard the equity cause OF J. O. Fuller
vs. Fred r. Perkins "a al. trustees. on
bill answer and proof This Is a suit to
recover the value of certain stocks origi-
naliy pledged as collateral security for a
note for $500
The stock was that OF the J. @. Fuller
company I'm which complainant and re-
spondents We're stockholders. n is claim
ed there was an agreement that I'm return
for the use OF the shares the note was TO
be taken care of.
y u Bassett Is counsel for tho COM
plainant and Walter ~ Barney ans
james y. Littlcneld represent the re-
spondent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
TWO MACHINE MEN
AFTER SAME SNAP

Superintendent Of Public Buildings
Henry r. Evans is said TO be slated. by
the city hall machine for reelection. He
has occupied the Office since 1892.
Former Supt Albert T. Mansfield. who
held the office from 1867 until succeeded
by Mr. Evans has worked hard during
the past few months TO defeat the pres
ent superintendent
Both candidates are regarded as equal
~ loyal machine men, for whom the more
independent members OF the city council
have little use
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
STRIKE TO OBTAIN
IS PER CENT ADVANCE

Pittsburg, Jan. 2.-The mates deck
hands and firemen employed by the vari-
Gus coal companies operating boats In the
Pittsbucg harbor. struck today for an in
crease In wages averaging about IL per
cent The strike affects several hundred
mon and every coal company in the Pitts
burg district
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
Ready Next Week

Work on the new scarlet fever
ward at the Rhode Island hospital II pro-
crossing rapidly. and the building will be
ready for use next week This morning
the plumbers were az work and tho men
who are 10 set up the heating connections
we're getting out their part of the job.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
STEAMER GARIBALDI
DAMAGED WHILE ASHORE

Louisburg G. r.. Jan. 2.-The steamer
Garibaldi. which went ashore on Langley
Island St Pierre. Miquelon. Dec l6 and
was subsequently hoated. arrived here to-
day under her own steam and is proceed
ing TO Halifax 10 drydock for repairs she
Is considerably damaged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
STORRS MADE HEAD
OF BAY STATE LINES

New York. Jan. 2.-President c. s. Mel
len OF the New England Investment and
Security company, the holding company
OF several street railway sy stems about
Springfield Worcester and other Massa-
chusetts cities and towns, today an
nounced the appointment of Lucas 5.
Storrs as a vice president Of the com
pany. with offices in Boston.
The appointment is effective at once.
Mr.. Storrs formerly was located i'm this
city as an expert and engineer of tests
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
HACKMAN ROPER is
WITHOUT LICENSE

Acting Mayor William X Reynolds
this afternoon revoked the hackney
carriage license Of Charles u. Roper,
a hackman at the linton station, on Il
charge OF drunkenness while pursuing
his licensed vocation.
The charge was preferred by tho
superintendent OF hacks on Dec. s6.
and the acting mayor gave Mr.. Roper
hearing last Monday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
WOMAN ATTEMPTS
To KILL JUDGE
WHILE ON BENCH

81. Louis, Jan. 2-Just after Judge A. j.
Mcdonald OF the circuit court had con-
vened court today Miss Rosa Well sud
denly arose from among the spectators
and fired point blank with revolver at
the judge. The bullet missed him.
She was disarmed and arrested. She was
litigant in a case concerning a dis
puted inheritance that was tried before
Judge Mcdonald two months ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

mission and should control and regulate
lighting as well as transportation corpor-
ations
The state received from all sources last
year S25.5 ,965 The appropriations for the
current year are S34 4l90.76S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
Firemen's Ball Feb. l

Plans for the 18th annual concert and
ball OF the Firemen's Relief association
are nearly completed The event will oc-
cur on Friday Feb. and Infantry hall
will be put In gala attire FOR the occasion.
and the services of Fay's band have been
1scured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
GRIEVANCES OF RAILWAY
MACHINISTS ADJUSTED

Wilmington Del, Jan. 2.-According to
Informal tlon sent to Judge George Gray
the dispute OF the Southern Pacific rail-
way and Cts machinists has been adjust
ed. lie was selected as umpire but his
services will not be required
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
TWO WOONSOCKET
FIRMS BANKRUPT

The Tougas company. an incorporated
clothing firm OF Woonsocket. was ad-
judged bankrupt by Judge Brown In the
United States court today on a creditors
petition filed about two weeks ago.
Dennis &. Burke. also OF WoonSocket.
was adjudged bankrupt on a creditors
petition. &
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
New Trial Denied

Judge Stincss has denied Defendants pc
tition for a new trial In the case of Maria
Papa vs. Michael Lubrano. appellant. \
jury gave plaintiff a verdict for A7.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
Brewery Attaches Dealer

The Narragansett Brewing company has
attached the property Of John r. Good.
dealer In wines and liquors, to the value
OF 5000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF DICK BROS. & CO.,
Bankers and Brokers - Il -
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
Famous Case on Trial

This mornings Record Miner says:
 The Berners Bay case is nearly at an end. Fred D. Nowell was again placed on the witness stand yesterday morn ing. Following him the present re- ceiyer,J. c. Mcbride was called to give report of his receivership and to give the court an idea of the duties he had performed so that his compensation could be determined upon. Guy Me Naughton was then called for testi- mony regarding certificates which he had in his possession at the B. M. Behrends bank, belonging to George Nowell and other stockholders.
 The receivers certificates issued To- cally were next offered in evidence. They amounted to s62,65O60
 Nathaniel Greene was recalled to the witness stand. The evidence is all in now with the exception of evidence to be offered by attorney J. H. Cobb in support of bis claim. The case will be argued today. During the progress of the case yesterday Judge Wickersham stated that the receiver would be dis charged at an early date.
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
First Cong. Church Service

Service will be held in this church on Sunday evening April 21st at 8 o'clock. Subject: "God's Three Great Calls to the World" The choir will render a suitable anthem.
 You are invited and will be made welcome to all services in this church.
 REV. D. HoLFoRD, B. D.
 Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
For Sale or Rent

The Board of Trade saloon and Palm Garden on or before the first of July. For further information apply to Mar tin Olson, P. O, box 136, Douglas, Alaska
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
Jurors Drawn

The following jurors were drawn last Saturday to report at the federal court on April 29:
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
City Clerks Report

GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to present to you my annual report of the financial transactions of the City for the past year, ending April 12, 1907, and the balance in the Treasurers hands on that date as shown by the books of the Clerk.
 TREASURER
 Balance on hand April l2, 1906 5 3,323.23 Receipts from all sources. ... 13,699.O0 Total .s17,O21.2 .23 Total Disbursements. ... 16,182.6O Cash on hand April 12, 1907.. 830.63 Total ........................S17,021.23 B
 GENERAL FUND Receipts ..................,. .s12,415.50 Disbursements. ,............ Sl4,33l.0o
 NATAToRIUM FUND Receipts ................... 34o,oO Disbursements. ..........S 1,073.75
 POLICE FUND Receipts. ..........,.........S o9O.oo Disbursements s...............S 7772O
 Doc TAX FUND Receipts .................... 92oo Cash on hand April l2, 19O6.. s 3,32323 Cash on hand April 12, 19o7.. s S3S.63
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17
The Douglas Island News.
TIE LOCAL FIELD.
When the Birds Come North
 Again.

Oh, every year hath It's winter, And every year hath its rain; But a day is always coming When the birds come North again. Whom new leaves swell in the forest, And grass springs green on the plain. And the alder's veins turn crimson And the birds come North again. Oh, every heart hath it's sorrow, And every heart hath its pain; But day is always coming When the birds come North again. 'Tis the sweetest thing to remember If courage be on the wane, When the cold, dark days are over Why, the birds come North again.
 Ella Higginson
Douglas Island news., 1907-04-17

The Fern children engaged for a limited time only. Change of program commencing Saturday April 6. Don't miss seeing these children. A town topic. Curtain raises at 8 o'clock sharp. Palm Garden, Douglas Island.
 The Imperial restaurant was last week taken in hand by deputy U. S.. Marshal. It appears that the proprie- tors had allowed the establishment to get badly in debt to several business houses and showed DO inclination to pay up.
 Mir. T. w. Poster and Mir. H. Frank lin arrived in the city on the Str. lief ferson. Mir. Foster is an old-time Alaskan, having first come to this country in 1884. He and his associate will spend the summer in the search for gold down below Windham Bay.
 The old familiar whistle of the Cot tage City was heard in the channel early Sunday morning. She should now be more popular than ever as a passenger boat, having just been paint ed and reftted throughout. The third berth has been taken out of each of the staterooms, making two berth rooms. which are large and comfort able.