davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
CONTINUED from Page one,.

CONTINUED from Page One).
been required of them had the patrol
force been large enough to properly police
the city.
1--WE have received all the year petitions
from the outlying districts for more pa
trolmen. One OF the petitions comes from
residents of Union avenue In the Sfx-1
police district. Then there are the lum-
Der dealers who believe they should have
more police protection and there are oth-
ers" "A
DIFFERS FROM OTHER DEPART
''The police department OF providence
Is different from all the other depart
ments In that II has 80 many other thinBs
TO do with its appropriation that are no'
properly police matters. out or the APP
proprintion IL has to look after the repair
and maintenance OF the buildings. CON
siderable item. All other city buildings
are looked after by the commi,tee on oi.y r,
property. IL has to pay the salaries OF
the two police court justices III mas 70
conduct the license department, when
was formerly i'm the hands OF nSense
board. and even the hack department. is
under it's Jurisdiction. and the officials
connected herewith are paid from It's APP
CITY HAS GROWN RAPIDLY.
''The city has grown rapidly In the past
ftw wears and the extension OF the sub
urban lines and the development OF the
shore resorts have brought big crowds
here which. particularly In the summer
have to be looked after by the police
more than in most cities OF this size. IL
would be unfair however TO base
Judgment on per capita comparison De-
cause OF the fact that the more compact
a city may be the less territory police
man may have 10 cover. For instance,
take New Yora There one policeman
may have a beat containing N.0O ptople.
lie may not have 20 go more than
block Here a policeman with beat 100
times as long and with many more
houses TO look after-and houses require
as much attention as people at times
may not have one-fourth or one-tenth as
many people on his beat.
BirT ONE cor At BIG PARK.
1--WE have only one policeman at Roger
Williams park More are needed In the
Feds sraI Hiil histrict, and In other sections
of tho city. Then, too, We have her
ptition for an increase IN the salaries OF
the patrolmen and officers below the
grade OF captain. and they sre probably
wondering why we have not acted upon
H."
Secretary Gee said that the committee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

dette was applauded by those In the vi
cinity for his efforts.
FUNERAL or JOHN KENNEDY.
The funeral OF John Kennedy. who was
killed from falling from staging at
Bristol last Saturday. was held at his
late residence, IL Boyd street. at $50 this
morning and was followed with an Inn
pressive service at the Church OF the
Blessed Sacrament on Academy aveneu
later The funeral was attended by large
delegations OF Willow Camp, Modern
Woodmen OF America and the Bricklay-
ers union OF which the deceased had been
a member for many years.
NO TwHAT THEY EXPECTED.
The patrons OF the Dyer avenue electric
line were for few days last week happy
as they were led 10 believe that the larger
cars were going 10 be run over that line.
as IL was announced that the line OF cars
was 10 go via Governor street instead OF
over Cally Hin. but all the difference that
Il made 20 them was that the cars which
they call ''bobtails" bore signs reading
Governor Street" and now they are not
happy.
ON DUTY ONCE MORE.
Mounted Patrolman Frank Luby, who
has been confined TO his home on Bend
street for a number OF weeks with injuries
of Sunday crap-shooters on Union avenue,
is on duty once more. but has not fully
recovered from his injuries, as he is stlll
unable to ride his horse.
ATE OYSTERS.
The Sunset club held it's first meeting
OF the fall and winter season In their
clubhouse on Pocasset avenue last evening
and about all that was done was TO en-
Joy feed OF oysters that were cooked IN
almost every conceivable style.
GENERAL MENTION.
John Farrell. who has charge OF the de-
livering department OF the ]. l.. and +.
Cannon Bottling company on Ellery street
is i'm New York city calling on few of
his many relatives and friends there.
Mr. Peter Devlin. who has been enjoy
| ing life at the Pine Grove clubhouse al
Oakland Beach for the past two weeks,
has returned to his home on Huntington
avenue.
| DE-, Frederick Edwards. who has been
enjoying himself for a few weeks at the
mountains. is expected to arrive home
between now and tomorrow evening.
| William McVey. 36 years old. while at
| work at the Queen Dyeing company this
morning fell into a vat and both his feat
were badly scalded. He was taken to the
Rhode Island hospital. McVey lives at "a
Turner street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
MORE MEN ARE WANTED
BY POLICE CAPTAINS
Different Police District Heads Report Chief Egan AS 10 the
Number of Additional Officers De. med Necessary.

Reports to Chief OF Police Egan made
by the captains OF the different police
districts were submitted 10 the police
commission today as to the number OF
additional men needed as officers at the
several stations.
In the First district Capt. Stone thinks
II necessary that he should have nine
additional officers He says that the
netd OF several officers at the market
place every morning requires the taking
Of men away from the residential sec
tons OF the district. This Is a dangerous
practice, Capt. Stone thinks.
Capt. A. Frank Mowry up at the North
End wants three more day men and six
additional night men. He thinks 1t abso-
lutely necessary that new day beats be
established east of Hope street to Elm
grove avenue and also at Eagle park.
Just nine more men down at Fox Point
Capt. Cannon thinks. would make the dis.
trict much safer than II now Is. He calls
attention TO the fact that In summer some
500 vacant houses have to be looked after
Can't. Cannon claims that police work
along the water front has increased. owins
TO great amount of business the cars and
steamboats, do.
Capt Silas L. Merrill thinks that tc
properly protect life and property in the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

Fourth district ten more patrolmen are
needed. There are no more patrolmen in
the district than there were 20 years ago,
though the population of the district has
Increased. In The meanwhile, from 1000 to
10000. Many interesting details are given
In Capt. MerriM's report. and as in other
districts. a strong case for nm Increased
police force is made.
Capt william III Lawrence asks for six
more officers. He wants at least two new
day beats and one new night beat estab-
lished I'm the district.
Out in Olneyville there is. according to
Capt whipple. very pressing need OF six
more officers. Eve nthe beats of the
mounted men are declared to be too long
, and five horses instead of three, ao now
used. are needed In this service. Some
careful detail is gone into by Capt. Whip
pie In showing the need of rearranginH
night beats. He also calls attention "a
the great growth OF this district In pop
ulatipn.
Capt Frank A. Matthews Is of the opn-
ion that there should be an increase OF
four night and three day beats I'm the Sew
enth district. He declares that the people
OF his district are not receiving proper po-
lice protection and they cannot get II un-
I'll the number of patrolmen is increased
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
r. I. COMPANY SUED
FOR $1,000 DAMAGES

James McDougal and Mary A.
McDougal have entered suits against
the Rhode Island company in the SUI
perior court I'm which the damages
aggregate $1,000. Both suits grow out
OF the alleged careless management OF
a car on PawtuCket avenue on June
27th.
The plaintiffs were In a carriage and
though themselves In the exercise of
due care they claim the motorman
was so careless that the car was run
against the carriage and the occu-
pants OF ~ were thrown out and badly
bruised and injured they state In their
declaration Thomas r. Farrell is at
torney for both the plaintiffs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
HIGGINS-MOORE
NUPTIALS TO-DAY

At II o'clock this morning Mr.. Wilber
Higgins, one OF the most popular en-
ployes OF the Rhode Island company and
Miss Mabel May Moore were united In
marriage by the Rev ]. s. Ham, pastor
OF the Second Baptist church. at the
home of the brides parents at East Prov
dence, the best man being John II. Moore.
brother. and the bridesmaid Miss Edith
Moore sister OF the bride
The bride was charmingly gowned and
carried a large bouquet OF BRIDES roses.
After the ceremony wedding breakfast
was served. This evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Higgins will leave for a short tour
through New England and upon their re-
turn will reside at Riverside.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
MISS PALMER
WEDs FAMOUS
GREEK POET

Bar Harbor, Sept. l0.-Miss Evelina
Palmer, daughter OF Mrs. Robert Able OF
New York. was married yesterday In the
summer home here OF Dr. and Mrs. Abbe
to Angelo Sikelianas. a native OF the Do
rian Islands. In the Greek archipelago,
who has won recognition In this country
for his poems and philosophic writings.
The marriage has aroused extraordinary
interest not only because OF the union OF
the young American girl and the Greek
poet. but because OF the social prominence
OF the brides family and her own uncon-
ventional ideas in the matter OF dress.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
ADDITIONAL PATROLMEN

had not given the department as large an
appropriation as had been asked for cur
rent expenses. Snstead the sum was the
same as was granted last year, while the
fire department, which Is most other
cities generally costs less to maintain than
the police department this year gets sl2O. :
600. the same sum for which the police
commission asked
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

William Wilson Fnlay president of the Southern railroad
ceeded the head this road shortly after the lat
killed railway wreck Virginia He was born at Pass
Christian Miss Sept 1853 and started railroad work stem
ogapher He worked hard the line in the traffic de-
parmnt of dozen railroads. always getting higher position at
change he made He chairman of the Missouri
which Kansas City from 1880 until 1890
He third vcepredent of the Southern railroad Oct
1906 joined the forces Of the Great Northern railway,
second vicepesden OF the Southern His
rapid and he stands of the great business gee
among railway presidents in this country.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
SUITS AGAINST THE
VANITY FAIR COMPANY

Three suits were filed i'm the superior
court today against the Vanity Fair com
pany. All the suits are based on book
accounts.
The Providence Brewing company is
plaintiff IN one suit and wants Sl0l2.
IAomas r. Collins Is another plaintiff.
and he says 1880 is due him, and i'm the
third suit the plaintiffs are Meyer. Ma
guire q Monahan, and they claim $40 Is
due them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
OlNEYVILLE
Was Narrow Escape From Hunger-Lynch
Was Locked Up-Sneak Thief at Work.
Reception rendered Mrs. Rush-Valu-
able Dog StOIen-Otfer Locals.

There was a Hebrew family on Cath
crime street yesterday that came very
near going without dinner. The head OF
the family is a shoemaker. with shop
on Broadway, and Is member OF sew
eral clubs, among them being what is
known as THE Senate" Among the MEM
bers OF this organization Is bricklayer.
an Irlshman. and he and the Hebrew ars
she best of friends. The Hebrew com
missioned the bricklayer to go TO ROCKY
Point Sunday to get two ducks. which the
bricklayer was only too happy TO do. but
after he had got possession OF the DUCKS
which, by the way, were alive, he feii IN
with friends who treated him generously.
so much so that he fell asleep in the
home OF his guest. The bricklayer was
expected to arrive at the home OF his
Hebrew friend not later than o'clock on
Sunday so that the ducks could be killed
according to the Hebrew fashion, ana
when o clock came the Hebrew, knowing
the failings of the bricklayer sent mes
senger after him, or at least after the
ducks The messenger was told whers
the bricklayer undoubtedly would be
found and went TO the house. ana he found
the bricklayer fast asleep In chair anu
the pair OF ducks which were In basket
were squeaking by his side. The messen-
ger took the basket and ducks and came
home and when the bricklayer awoke,
had entertained him, for the sake of keep
ing up the joke. said that he know moth
Ing OF them. The bricklayer then went
out and purchased another pair of ducks
and took them to the home OF bis He
brew friend on Catherine eireet, and was
told that one pair OF ducks was all that
his family needed and that he could keep
the other pair. and n was not until late
last evening that the bricklayer woke
up"
MR.. LYNCH WAS PINCHED.
John Lynch, who lives on Howard
street. spent last night In cell at the
Chaffee street station. According TO tho
statement OF the police. Lynch went home
last evening somewhat under the. inhu-
ence OF liquor and had hardly got into
his home when he was told that one ot
his children had been bitten by dog
owned by a neIghbor. Lynch started Tor
the home OF the neighbor TO talk the mat
ter over and the result was Lynch not
only got a licking but was arrested by Pa
trolman Kelley and locked up for being
Intoxicated.
A SNEAK THIEF AT WORK.
The officials OF the Chafree street sta
ton during the past "a hours have re-
ceived a number OF complaints from per-
sons whose homes have been entered un-
doubfedly by the means OF false keys,
among them being Owen Carrea who lives
in the Riverside block on Manton avenue
Mrs. George Chase and Joseph Coty OF 81
DeIaine street. each family reporting the
loss OF jeweiry and trinkets.
WAS GIVEN A RECEPTION.
Mrs. Patrick Rush. who has recently re-
turned from an extended stay with rela-
tives at Fulton. N Y, was rendered n re-
ception at her home. fSs Wood street last
evening During the evening vocal and In
strumental selections were rendered by
Mrs. Thomas Burns, Mrs. Rush and Mr..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
PULLED JEWS BEARD
AND WAS FINED

Arthur Tillman and William Franklin
last evening Joined In the crowd OF people
returning from the Jewish synagogue and
on willard avenue got into some kind of
n mix-up and pulled the beard cf Barock
Goldenberg The incident attracted the
attention OF Deputy Sheriff Pastor. who
took the two young men 10 The Fifth sta
tion, where they were locked up.
In the district court this morning each
were fined so and costs for assaultins
Goldenberg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
RHODE ISLAND
DAY AT EXPO"

Norfolk. Va. Stpt. 10.-The celebration
of Rhode Island day at the jamestown
exposition today was marked by the
large number of prominent people In at
tendance from the state.
Addresses OF welcome were made by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

Gov Swanson and President Tucker,
with responses by Gov. Higgins. The ora
ton was by Rev. William H. +. FNunce,
president OF Brown university.
The formal dedication of the Rhode ISL
and state building occurred at the OFF,
cial reception by Gov Higgins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
F FINANCIAL
NEW YORK ST0Ck MARKET

the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
q CO, Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
LIVERPOOL COTT0N

Liverpool. Sept l0.-The market opened
easier today. The demand for spot cot
middlings selling for 1872 or these TOO
bales were American. The receipts were
5000 bales. or these 200 bales were
American.
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
A FAST RIG.


A hatchet- faced man, 40 years old. little
black eyes. dark hair and moustache, and
would weigh possibly 20 pounds stopped
saucy-y looking Devil wagon IN front
OF Byron Smiths drug store Just at noon
today. The machine. like the man. had
no cover on, as he was clad only with a
pair OF oily overalls and gogg1es The
machine. so IL was learned, was capable
of 100 miles an hour. and had just been
given trial at Narragansett Park, where
| the result OF the trial, 20 the operator at
least, appeared TO be quite satisfactory.
The weird-looking manipulator OF the
outfit stopped here 20 get a cup Of cof-
fee and an egg sandwtch. and told man
who appeared TO know him that he was
| going 10 take the machine down. "oil her
up" and start for the automobile races
at Readville, and his parting remark was:
There's something going 10 happen at
the races. whether he meant that he
was going TO be killed or beat the world 5
record is a matter of guess work
WILL BE HELD HERE.
Miss Margaret Feeney, well known In
this section. and Mr.. Patrick Brady OF
Fall River will he married tomorrow
morning I'm that city by the Rev FIR
Coyle. The bridal party will. immediate
" after the ceremony. come 10 the home
OF the brides sister. Mrs. Michael Fox at
81 Florence street. where a wedding
breakfast and reception will be held and
later In the day. Mr.. and Mrs. Brady
will leave for an extended trip through
the middle states and upon their return
will take up their residence In Fall River.
MADE A GOOD STOP.
Mr. Joseph A. Fredette. the well known
expressman, made a heroic stop on the
square last evening. A horse attached 10
a bill posters wagon became frightened
by n large piece OF paper that had been
pulled from a board on Bough street. and
started on n wild run from that street up
Westminster Hill and when opposite the
news stand OF Patrick Flynn, 1895 West
minister stret. Mr.. Fredetts saw the team
coming, and ran out into the street and
succeeded in catching the horse by the
head and being a powerful man nearly
threw the animal TO the ground. Mr.. FIRE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

New York. Sept. 10.-Officials of the Gu
nard line said today that they had receiv-
ed no advices from the steamship Lusi-
tania since she was reported by wireless
late Sunday emerging from a fog bank
many miles to the westward or Queens
town with her great engines driving her
along at 25 knots.
That the giant steamer will create a
new speed record In her maiden trip TO
America is confidently believed by officials
OF the Cunard line. who expect 10 get
word from the Lusitania when she enters
the wireless zone on Wednesday. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
A SNEAK THIEF AT WORK.
WAS GIVEN A RECEPTION.

Mrs. Patrick Rush. who has recently re-
turned from an extended stay with rela-
tives at Fulton. n. Y, was rendered n re-
ception at her home. fss Wood stret last
evening During the evening vocal and In
strumental selections were rendered by
Mrs. Thomas Burns. Mrs. Rush and Mr..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10

Thomas Burns Mr.. and Mrs. Rush pro-
vided the happy party with an elaborate
supper.
THEY ARE DANDIES.
Mr. John Hymap, clerk at John +. Fox s
at 1923 Westminster street, received yes
terday from his brother-in-law, Thomas
Walsh, who has charge of the wireless
telegraphy station at Point Judith, a bas-
ket OF mammoth pears. They are on ex-
hibition at the shop and those familiar
with fruit say that they are the largest
pears ever grown In Rhode Island.
STOLE HIS DOG.
James Corcoran OF 13 Putnam street re-
ported TO the police officials last evening
that his valuable brindle bull dog had
been stolen.
YOUNG wRECKERs
About o'clock last evening there was
a great hubbub at the junction OF Plain
field street and Hartford avenue, caused
by the shouting OF Mrs M A. Towney.
who. with her husband, conducts a pork
shop at & Piainfeld street Mrs. Town
hey saw three bays tugging away at what
proved to be about one-half OF an aid
telephone polo. and this they laid across
the tracks OF the Rhode Island company.
nearly opposite her street, and as a Plain
field street car was just making It's way
from the square into Plainfield street. she
gave the alarm.
Patrolmen Koch and Hanlon of the
Chaffee street police station were nearby.
and they, with Railroad Inspector Pierce.
ran 10 the scene and removed the abstruc-
ton, but at the same time the motorInan
OF the car noticed the same and had
brought his car. which was moving slowly.
at the time, TO n standstil. The patrolmen
made search for the boys but could not
find them. but there Is no doubt but what
one OF them will be taken into custody
before night, as he Is known, and IL IL
believed that he will give the names OF
the other two boys
II there had been no alarm given no
great damage would have been done. for
the cars leaving the square 10 go UP
Plainfeld street do not get under any
very great headway until after they pass
Odd Fellows sullare
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-10
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago, Sept. 10-The market opened
today with wheat sellers holding for re-
cent prices corn easier on foreign SELL
ing orders.
Futures were selling as follows:
WHEAT
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20

Denver, June 20-Congressman Mondell of Wyoming, has issued bitter attack on the land with drawal policy of the president. He says that the withdrawal from entry of coal lands increased great E. the probability of winter shortage of fuel.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20

A. K. BeatSOn, owner of the LatOuche Bonanza mine, was an arrival from tshe States on the Portland He states hat the newspaper reports of the sale of his mine, were erroreous, the property still belonging to him A deal was on this spring, engineered by Senator Turner and o. G Labaree formerly of Seward, for sale of the property. but as the experts sent up by the pur- chasers were unable to make the de- sired examination, owing to the un- usual depth of snow, the time on the option was extended until this fall Two experts, K. c. Lincoln and O. F. Chisholm, came north on the Portland and will make thorough examination of the mine. Mr Beatson refuses to make public the price at which the property is offered for sale, but does say that the figure of s5,oOC,Oo0 given by the newspapers recently is too low
 The following is list of arrivals on the Portland:
 MT Lyons and wife, N TShock, Peter iicDcLt, Oiiy dS, II lef"lAllRef, U Biorn, l. Lise, J F. Stewart, John H Bruck and wife, Fl Wadsworth, W Bordon, $ D Houghleton, E A Dunklee A C King, Earnest King, Mrs w D Benton. E s Hart and wife. w Car utherr, A r Mccormick, F Bone, Mrs K Aspen, Mrs l. Schaeffer, l. G Stracken, B Shannon, F N Moffatt. c M Coleman, G c Chandler, c $ Chand Ter, Mrs E Derickson, Mrs Waterman. Clifford Bonett, $ B Means, U G Cas- we'll.
 Fresh Oysters at the Valdez Cold Storage Co.
 Will receive on Santa Clara Satur- day, Fresh Strawberries, Peaches and Cherries at the Valdez Cold Storage Go.
 Mrs. l.. Schaeffer arrived on the Portland and will remain here until some time in August.
 Elegant Soap and Toilet articles at the Red Cross.
 Gents Ties and Hosiery at Ladies' Bazaar.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-20

Mothers-We have the Best Shoe for little folks ever put together. A flexible and wide extension sole, very stylish and durable. This is the ideal shoe for children. Sizes 5s to 2s at A. l.. Levy X Co.
 We handle the very Best of Sugar cured Hams and Bacon at Valdez Market, Phone %.
 If you cut or bark your hand 20 to Red Cross Drug Go. for Court plaster or new skin.
 Sacks Wanted-The city will buy dry, sound coal sacks delivered at the old City Hall, Keystone Ave. See w.. H. Crary, Town Clerk. Deliveries must be made Friday afternoon or evening.
 Dry Sacks, in good condition, will be bought by c. $. Bratton, at Valdez Dock.
 Do you want a boys shoe that will wear? Get Billy Buster at Levy's.
 50 styles of new oriental trim mings, complete stock at V. B. x NJ. Co.
 Follow the crowd to the Mon tana and see the new moving pictures.
 Green River Whiskey and Olym- pia Beer-That's all, at the Horse shoe.