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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
CASEY'S BOLD THEFT
GOT HIM INTO JAIL

Hal Casey Is years old. this morning
pleaded guilty to stealing from Frederlck
r. Moard leather bag valued at $lo, ana
was sentenced TO 30 days In jail.
Casey went into Mr. Hoard's store
about $50 o clock yesterday afternoon,
and began asking the prices of valises
and satchels. He picked up one, asked
the price and was told X was $f6 WITH
out a word, Casey took the bag and ran
from theetore. The attention OF Patroi-
man Kane was directed to the heeing
man. and he promptly gave chase. over
taking Casey at the corner or Torrance
and Westminster streets
AS the officer reached his man potn feii
and rolled in the gutter. Casey strus,
gle with Kane, however, VINO Is one OF
the big Westminster street day squad
was brief. 80 r,,.
n was told TO Judge Lee that early
In the summer Casey had been nned Ior
larceny. and for throwing glass pottle
in the street. and had but recently WORK
ont his fines and costs at Jail and IL was
said that he was left behind In this city
by a circus. s - v,as
drunk. and that when he had -FOUR or nVe
drinks he became irresponsible he salu
that he had no visible means OF support !,
and that he had been unapie 10 set
work or means TO return TO MS nome IN
Sna rta nsburg, s. C. He asked that II he
ulas 10 he sentenced that he be sent 10
,he workhouse He was Informed that ne
couId not be sent there for such an Of
fenSe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
BIDS FOR TAKING
COAL TO THE PACIFIC

Washington. Sept A.-Bids were opened
at the bureau OF equipment OF the navy
department today for transporting and
supplying coal for the use OF the Allan
tic battleship iotilla during It's coming
visit TO the Pacific coast in December. The
proposals contemplate the shipment or
supply OF this coal to be delivered at va
rious points In the West Indies. on the
South American coast and at Magdalena
Bay and Mare Island and San Francisco
on the Pacific coast. Under one form of
proposal. the bidders were asked to sub
NIT estimates for transportation of 133, 900
tons of American semi-bltuminous coal TO
be obtained by the navy department from
various North Atlantic ports, either I'm
American or foreign bottoms The other
proposal asked for estimates for supply
ing 10000 tons OF Welsh coal
The department was anxious 10 obtain
the two sets of proposals so that II those
submitted for shipment OF the American
coal In American or foreign bottoms were
exorbitant, recourse might be had 10 the
offers for supplying the Welsh coal.
| Secretary Metcalf Is loath TO charter
foreign bottoms for the shipment OF the
American coal. but contends he has tn,
legal right to do so II the charges mad,
for transportation In American bottomi
! excessive
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
THE COM|Nc
PRODUCTION
OF HAMLET

There are comparatively few who can
but appreciate thoroughly the seriousness
OF a production of Shakespeare's tragedy,
Hamlet" Even from a professional
point OF view IL Is a serious undertaking,
but TO be produced by amateurs. each In
dividual one who appreciates the depth
of Il all, can but bring forth favorable
comment from all. and especially the
lovers OF the highest plane OF the stage.
During next month, Oct. "A, % and 70,
with a Saturday matinee. at the Provi.
dence Opera house. the great tragedy VIII
be given by local talent. and already
weeks of rehearsal have been spent upon
IT, 1t is for the benefit of local
charities OF whom much is known. name-
ly the League for the Suppression OF
tuberculosis, the Lying-in hospital and
St Maiy's hospital. The Rhode Island
hospital was originally included, but cour-
teously and kindly waived the benefits to
be derived from the performance allotted
them to st. Mary's hospital
The people of Providence and vicinity
must be given TO understand that these
performances are to be In no way OF
mediocre quality Every member OF the
cast has had training, and most excellent
training, upon the amateur stage. and
some might have made their mark on the
professional stage had they taken this up
as their life work. Added TO this is the
deep conscientiousness in which they are
production. II is not fun. this rehearsing
for such a production as Hamlet 1T
means hard, steady, persistent sttitt,
which Is being given II, and II safe TO say
that the people OF this city may feel justly
proud that such a high-class production
could and will be givn here and by local
talent.
The rehearsals are going on steadily,
two and three times week. under the
guidance Of Mr.. II. c. Rohrman or TINS
city, who has had much experience pro-
fessionally as stage manager, ably assist,
ed BY. Mr.. Alfred w. Mccain. wh9 ,n VIII
who was for several seasons with Mr..
Sothern left the stage tn accept the chair
Of literature at Pittsburg college, Penn
syivania. and subsequently entering ne sne
business life OF this city, Is well qualified
To play the leading role, Rehearsals dem,
onstrate his ability and II is predicted
that he will surprise his friends ana ali
who see the tragedy. as well as VIII 'he
other members Of the cast.
Much interest Is being manifested,
growing daily, in fact, In this production
1T will be Notwithstanding never pc
fore attempted in this city and on every
hand most favorable comment Is being
heard. -,
The members OF the cast. some will
double in the roles. is as follows:
Hamlet, Mr.. Alfred w. McCann; POLO
MUS. Mr.. w. A. Williamson; Horatio, Mr.
John A. O'Nein; Rosencrantz and Ber,,
nardo. Mr.. +. f. Anderson; Laertes and
First Player. Mr. II. C. Rohrman; Fran
cesco and First Grave Digger. MI: Mr.
Mulgrew: Ghost and Second Player. Mr.
James T. Franey; Guildensten, Marcel
ius and Priest Mr.. Albert G. Price; Sec
ond Grave Digger. Mr.. William A.
opheiia. Miss Lillian Johnson; Gertrude.
Miss Margaret " Mahoney; Player
Queen, Miss NJ. L. Potter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
POSSIBLY "a
LIVES LOST OFF
NEW FOUADLAMD

St Johns. NJ F.. Sept A.-Additional re-
ports received by mail and by coast
steamers from remote points show that 10
and possibly "A lives we're lost along the
Newfoundland coast during the gale or
Thursday. Seventy-five fishing vessels
were wrecked, and much damage done TO
wharves and fishing gear. The financial
loss Is estimated at quarter OF a mil
lion dollars
The equinoctial gale was the greatest
recorded here I'm 40 years. Wires were
blown down along the western and north
ern asts so that the full extent or the
disaster TO the colonial fishing neet was
not shown until yesterday.
The Notre Dame. the coast schooner
reports that OF 81 schooners In Twillln-
gate harbor, about 300 miles north OF ST.
Johns 20 were driven ashore. Twenty
were smashed TO pieces on the rocks.
Ten OF the crew of the schooner Enie,
one OF the vessels lost. were drowned.
The schooner Mandamus with crew OF
eight men, is still missing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
SUES WORSTED
MILLS FOR $4,000

Napoleon Norguet has sued the Para
mount Worsted mills TO recover $4,000 for
personal injuries. on Feb. 10, 1907, Mr..
Norguet was at work for defendants ut
a loom adjoining another loom that was
defective.
owing TO the defect I'm the other loom
a shuttle flew out of the loom and struck
plaintiff with great force in the right side,
puncturing the liver and intestines and
causing permanent injuries. lie claims
that he lost lot OF money for medical
attendance and nursing and that his life
will be shortened because OF the Injuries
received. The exercise OF reasonable care
and caution on the part OF defendants and
suitable inspection, plaintiff says I'm his
declaration filed I'm the superior court to-
day. would have led 10 the discovery OF
the defect In the loom from which the
shuttle flew. a. II. Crafts and M /. IL
zotte are attorneys for Mr.. Norguet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
MASSACHUSETTS
HOLDING TODAY
ITS PRIMARIES

Boston, Sept A.-Many interesting po-
litical contests will be fought out today
in Republican primaries throughout the
state, and In Democratic primaries in III
cities and towns.
There Is no contest in the Republican
ranks for places on the state ticket for
the November election. but there are
plenty OF aspirants for legislative nomi-
nations as well as In the county and
councillor districts
At the Democratic primaries today 295
delegates to the state convention Will be
chosen. The balance OF the delegation
was selected last Friday, and the con-
test which was waged so briskly at that
time between the two candidates for state
leadership. Henry NJ. Whitney of Bos-
ton and Gen. Charles w. Bartlett. OF
Newton, will again be the feature OF the
primaries.
Mr.. Whitney came through the Friday
primaries I'm better shape than Gen. Bart
lett but the latters managers have not
given up the battle. and Will make every
effort to win more delegates today. An
exciting convention is anticipated IN
Springfield on Oct. 5. no matter which
candidate wins in the primaries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
RUSSIA PLANS
Bis WARsH|Ps
FOR NEW NAVY

St Petersburg, Sept. A.--Announcement
that the Russian admiralty had ordered
q battleship OF q. 800 tons to be construct
ed at the Baltic works here appears to be
premature. Admiral Bostrem, the assist
ant minister OF marine. said today that
the order had not yet been placed. as the
plans for the warship were not yet ready.
The admiralty. he added, was In no hurry
TO begin the construction OF the new navy
and would wait until the entire program
had been approved and the plans OF war
ships had been finished. eveh to the small
lest details.
The admiralty, however. has decided to
build homogeneous squadrons consisting
OF four battleships, eight cruisers and the
requisite number of torpedo boats and
other craft. The plans for the first squad
ron are being prepared by the admiralty.
II is known that the British battleship
Dreadnought has been established as
standard from which the Russian design
ers cannot deviate very much. The ton
mage OF the Russian Dreadnoughts will be
somewhat less than 1900 All orders fo-
the work of reconstructing the Russian
feet will be executed In this country. bar
ring an occasional order, judiciously ap-
portioned between the foreign builders In
ORDER 10 keep up connections WITH tnen.
The admiralty Is aware tha. the recon
struction OF the fleet at home necessitates
radical reforms in Russian shipbuilding,
but all the rumors To the effect that the
government intends TO sell its shipyards
TO foreigners are denied. On the other
hand, Il is stated on reliable authority
that the new admiralty shpyard and th'
immense Izhor steel armor works. which
hitherto have been purely government In
sttutions conducted on the bureaucratic
principle, will from the beginning OF Qc
tober next become chartered companie
TO be run on a strictly commercial basi
in regard TO profits and losses. The admi
ralty will own the stock OF the companies
as II now owns the stock OF the Baltl
works and that of the Obuchovo gu
foundry.
Admiral Bostrem also said that the la'
est trial OF the Rurik. the first class NJ
mored cruiser OF 5000 tons built In Ems
land for Russia had been satisfactory, sh
having attained her contract speed OF
knots per hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
KITCHEN MAID
WINS $4,000
IN LOTTERY

Wenham. Mass. Sept A-After invest
ing 81 for a lottery ticket to aid a church
bazaar In Ireland, Miss Nellie Mitchell,
an Irish servant girl. received notice that
she won the first prize, an estate valued at
$40. 900.
The girl was at her kitchen duties at
the country residence of the Misses Pin
gree when she received the news. She
burst into tears and then laughed. After
/ have given to charity for many years"
she said, God has rewarded me-"
The property was donated to 'hurch
in Roscommon. Ireland. by wealthy land
owner and Is known as the Knockmeane
estate. Thousands of tickets for the lot
terry were sold in this country. Miss Nit
chell is said to be the first person around
Boston to receive a capital prize from
such church drawings. She has been In
America ten years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Carpenters, Local "a. Labor Temple.
Machinists. Local l47. Labor Temple.
steam Filters, Local a7e. Labor Temple.
Teamstsrs' Joint Council. Labor Temple.
Labor Day Committee CinaD. Labor
Temple.
Blacksmiths, "a Westminster street.
Hosting Engineers. i62 Weybosset street.
CARPENTERS NOMINATE OFFICERS.
Local ss2 OF the Brotherhood OF Carpen-
ters and Joiners. held a summons meeting
last evening in the large hall. Labor Tenn
ple The meeting was called for the pur-
pose OF voting for business agent for the
local and also for business agent for the
district council. After the necessary rou-
tine business TO open the meeting was
transacted, the necessary officers were ap-
pointed 10 conduct the election. There was
practically no contest for business agent
OF Local 632, Brother j. b. Mcdonald, the
present efficient and painstaking official
being reelected by handsome majority.
There were three candidates In the field
for business agent for the district council
namely Brothers King. Desouh and Ed.
Pease. the present incumbent. The men,
bers OF Local 632, recognizing the good
work performed in their interests this
spring by Brother Pease In helping To Sc
cure the eight-hour day without resort
20 strike, gave him handsome majority
over brothers King and Desoult
Local 632 is one OF the strongest unions
In the state of Rhode Island. having over
SIS members in good standing. while its
financial strength Is good. having a good
sized bank account. The result OF the
election for business agent for the dis
trdct council will not be known until the
votes are counted on Friday evening. as
Local 1870 votes Wednesday night. IL is
generally conceded that Mr.. Pease win be
reelected. and he certainly deserves well
OF those ne represents.
The Church Organ Workers. Local No.
VI. Boston. after Is weeks on strike for
Saturday half holiday, have gained an
other firm. the Cole a. Treat company of
Boston. which has conceded the union con-
ditions. This now leaves three firms whose
men are still on strike. The union will
give a smoke talk Oct. 10 In Machinists'
hall. No. 9s7 Washington street. Boston,
for the benefit OF the strikers.
BARRIERS MEET.
There was a good attendance at the
meeting OF local pa, BARRIERS union. neld
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
PREPARING WAY
FOR THE BEAR HUNT

New Orleans, La, Sept. PA despatch
from Lake Providence, La, says:
1t has been learned that the proposed
bear hunt of President Roosevelt will bs
made In East Carroll parish opposite Al
satla station on the Iron Mountain rail
road. Several noted bear hunters OF this
parish have been on the ground for NOR,
than a month preparing a place for th'
camp. cutting trails, etc.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
TAMMANY POLITICIAN
BRUTALLY ASSAULTED

New York. Sept. 2A-John j. Dooley. n
politician and member OF Tammany Hall.
who is seeking the Democratic leadership
OF the 23d assembly district, was assault
ed as he was on his way to his home early
this morning by two unknown persons and
was badly wounded. He was attended by
DR. F. w. Davis. who found that he had
a fractured skull and possible internal in
juries.
Mr.. Dooley had been at his club where
the last preparations for the primaries TO.
day had been made His house is only
n short distance away. One OF the mer
threw a brick, which hit him on the head
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
FATHER WOULD CONDONE
BUT COURT FINED SON

Frank Banigan. who on the 18th plead
ed not guilty to assaultlng ms nls iwa,ner' w
Owen In the district court this morn
inc admitted evidence sufficient TO con-
Wet. and was fined SIS and costs. Ills
attorney. after the plea was made. asked
for clemency stating that .ne ia'ner ha n'r,s WIS
SELF had struck the boy. Judge Lee was
~ tho opinion that n son who struck his
father should be punished and imposed
the fine. An appear was 'ahen "nu uie
bows mother bonded him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
SEVERAL HURT
IN BROOKLYN
BRIDGE CRUSH

New York. Sept. 24-Several persons are
suffering from hurts received in an acci-
dent on Brooklyn bridge which was fol-
lowed by one of the worst crushes In the
history OF that structure. Some OF the
injured were sent to a Brooklyn hospital
The loss OF a dratwbar on a train result
ed In collision between following trains
The blocking OF traffic caused a great
jam at the Manhattan end OF the bridge
and police reserves had 10 be called out
TO prevent serious trouble
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
TRAIN Sinks
INTO 4 LAKE
UNDER GROUND

Creston, o. Sept. PA train consisting
of n locomotive and four cars on the new
11-mile cutoff of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad from this town TO Sullivan yes
terday sank out OF sight.
Only by jumping did the train crew es-
cape death in the treacherous earth. At
almost the same moment a long stretch
of the highway. cutting under the rail-
road tracks a half-mile, from where the
train disappeared, dropped is feet below
the surface of the surrounding land.
The crust over an underground lake,
the existence of which has been sus-
pected for years, Is supposed to have
broken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

Hughes. the tailor at IA Westminster
street has a well earned reputation for
strict adherence TO the rules of fashion.
and for variety in his display OF woolens.
IL is sufficient TO say that his showing
this fall surpasses all previous seasons
both as regards correctness of style and
completeness OF the assortment OF mems
ALI wooden imported fabrics.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
FLOOD DESTROYS
BIG Golfer DAM

Portland, Me- Sept A.-The immense
pressure OF the Presumpscott river. whicn
was badly swollen by the two-inch rain
fall early today. carried away a Golfer
dam constructed by Loring. Farnham q
Co. the Brockton. Mass, contractors.
who for several months have been exca-
waiting for a dam that is to be built In
connection with the water power plant to
operate number of electric light stations
for the Westbrook Electric Light and
Power company. The dam was built or
wood The damage caused by Its going
out will be very heavy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
District Court Notes

Charles Tiernan I'm the district court
this morning pleaded not guilty To de-
facing a building owned by Annie Tier.
nan. doing damage OF ana was heid
for trial on Friday In 800 surety.
Michael Ford 46 years old. pleaded not
guilty TO being common drunkard and
was held for trial on the 9th In surety
! Of s2A
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
SOLDIERS CAN'T CHANGE
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

st. Petersburg, Sept 2i-The Holy sy-
nod has issued decree announcing that
soldiers are exempted from the operation
OF the manifesto OF October last, giving
Russian subjects the right TO change their
religious belief. The decree adds that so
long as soldiers are serving with the col
ors they must remain members Of the
Orthodox church.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
JAMAICA FACES
CHINESE PROBLEM

Kingston. Jamaica. Sept A-The influx
of Chinese here is a serious matter. One
section OF the press Is urging the govern
ment to take steps 10 prevent their land
ing here as being detrimental to local
traders.
Kingston's city council has adopted
resolution calling on the government to
amend the pauper alien immigration law
20 as to prohibit the entrance OF unde-
s1rable foreigners.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
ARRESTED AS HE LEFT
THE STATE PRISON

Thomaston. Me, Sept. a.-William WAL
lace of westbrook, whose term of two
years for larceny has expired. was arrest
ed as he left the state prison today by
an officer sent from 107th Company OF
Coast Artillery at Fort Preble. Portland.
on the charge of desertion. 1t Is claimed.
he escaped from Fort Preble while work
ing on the reservation. When arrested he
gave his name as Dennis Mayberry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
MORE COTTON
USED IN YEAR N
MANUFACTURES

Washington, Sept. A.--The census
bureau reported today that for the year
ending Aug. 81, last, 5.296. 7S3 running bales
Of cotton were taken by all American
manufacturers. compared with 4.s20, 800
for last year, and s.9s702l bales consumed
campared with 4.9C9.i7s for last year. The
manufacturers stock at the close OF the
year was 996.27S bales compared with 6Ss,-
3l2 last year. Active cotton spindles num-
bered 26,22,407 compared with $3.50 900
last year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
MILKMAN APPEALED
FROM SENTENCE

James c. Olsen. % years old, In the
district court this morning, when ar
raigned on the charge Of selling adulter-
ated milk. admitted evidence sufficient to
convict. and was fined $50 and costs. lie
a apncaled
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
Couple Here to Wed

Rut one out OF town couple journeyed 10
the city hall this morning To signify their
intention OF entering the state OF matr'-
mony. The prospective groom II con-
tractor and builder OF Boston named Johh
Mack, aged IS. and his prospective pride
Is n miss OF 2i years. Dorothy May Nc
Manus who claims Salem. Mass, as her
nlace OF residence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
Nashua Has Heavy Rain

Nashua. n. H.. Sept. 2t-The rainfall
here for the "a hours ending at midnight
was sS5 inches. the heaviest for SINH
lar period since Oct IL, lS9A
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
IN THE FIELD
90 OFLABOR
department. should be addressed

, last evening I'm their room. Labor Temple.
one new member was initiated and three
applications received for membership.
Delegates 10 the state branch OF the A.
r.. of l. reported. which was received and
filed. The Labor day committee reported
that they had examined carefully ana
given patient and fair hearing TO those
members who failed TO parade Labor day
and saw no good reason why the MEM
bers should not pay their fine. As sew
eral had refused TO do so. they were given
until Oct l6 TO pay up, when IL not paid
they would be suspended. After the rou-
tine business had been transacted, the
meeting adjourned.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
Local 90 OF the Electrical Workers met
last evening I'm their hall on Weyoosset
street. one application was received An
entertainment committee was appointed
10 arrange for a social TO be held in the
near future The business agent made ms
report. which showed the local In good
standing. The sum OF $500 has been grant
ed the local by the international body LOT
organization purposes. Several good
speeches were made by the members un-
der the head of the good and welfare.
oLNEYvILLE PAINTERS.
Local 692 OF the Brotherhood OF Painters
and Decorators met last evening In thelr
hall at Olneyville. Eighteen applications
were received for membership An en-
tertainment committee was appointed TO
arrange for smoker and open meeting
The business agent made his report and
said ne hoped TO have 20 new members
ready for initiation at the next regular
meeting After the conclusion or the reg
ular routine business the meeting ad-
journed.
LABOR NOTES.
Mr.. It. Frank Buckley, who attended
the Machinists' convention at ST. Louis
last week arrived home yesterday lie
reports the meeting of the convention as
ono OF the most successful In their MS
tory.
The Boston Coal Teamsters, who were
defeated Sunday by a score of IL TO 4, are
trying 10 arrange for return match
they not being satisfied that the Provi-
dence team is the best, and claim that
luck defeated them.
Fourth Vice President Thomas L. VIII
son of the I. A. M, arrived from ST. Louis
this morning from attending the conven-
ton.