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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

Senator Knox is accorded much credit for the first
successful blow at law-defying corporations-that
is, the defeat OF the Northern Securities merger
There is no doubt his mastery handling of that
case, even if he was not the suggeser of the course
taken. was largely responsible for the victory won
by the government and the people.
Pennsylvania has not been seriously considered
by Republican conventions that have the naming
OF the party candidate for president 1t has been
regarded as state that could be relied upon TO
support any Republican nominated, and even il
Senator Knox were more popular with the masses
than he really is, he would find il difficult TO secure
the prize of nomination until he becomes citizen
of another state. However, it may be well for
the Republicans If they do not the former
attorney general, he is believed to stand
close to the dominant machine in his own state.
Some citizens insist that he would arouse no more
popular enthusiasm than Secretary of State Root,
who is also man of superior mental calibre. There
were reports at the time Senator Knox accepted the
senatorship that four men, all monaires named
him for the position, and he has done nothing since
his election to indicate that he believed there was
syvania nor has he, on the other hand, been ac-
cused of being jealous for the success of the
measures of the administration in which he once
figured so conspicuousy.
There is no doubt the senator would make an
able president, but just what position he would
take on the questions now deemed of commanding
importance to the whole country, not those
who know him best can say. But his presidential
boom has been launched. That it will hold to-
geher till the national convention is very doubtful
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
PROSECUTING A TRUST.

Signs multiply that the Standard Oil trust is in
the way OF meeting at least part of the reribution
which large part of the people OF this country be-
lieve to be its due In the Lone Star state, in which
an action was brought for the ousting of the COM
pany, verdict has been rendered by which fines
amounting in the aggregate to SI,o23ooo are i'm
posed
1t is worthy OF note that the jury which made
this finding was constituted largely of farmers, and
that some of them wished to impose the maximum
penalty, which would have means fine OF more
than five millions of dollars.
The verdict returned was, therefore, reached
by compromise. after trial lasting more than three
weeks. Pursuing its usual course, the Standard Oil
company has taken an appeal, that it may be
months, even years, before it is actually punished
for its fragrant violation OF the laws, but ultimate
chastsement appears to be in store for it.
But it is not alone in Texas that the oil trust
is being pursued for its illegal practices In Chicago
it stands as result of convictions, liable for fines
aggregating $I26,ooo,ooo. In this case the maxi
mum penalty was imposed.
This pursuit of law-breaking monopoly is
encouraging 1t shows that at last the government
is determined to enforce the laws and penalze those
who break them, however powerful they may be-
but there is feeling that, after all, the people will
have to pay, since the oil trust can, by increasing
prices more than recoup itself for the sums it is re-
quired to pay as penalty for its lawlessness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
WESTON'S PROJECT.

It was four decades ago that Edward Payson
Weston walked from Portland, Me-, TO Chicago and
finished the journey in thirty days. AT the end of
his long tramp he showed no signs OF exhaustion
and appeared to be in remarkably good physical
condition.
Weston is in his sixty-ninth year and he
will endeavor to duplicate his performance of forty
years ago. 1t seems foolhardy undertaking. yet
those who know him best believe he will accom-
plish the task.
This confidence is due to the fact that Weston
is a conspicuous example of the athlete who takes
particular care of his health by adhering TO modest
diet and avoiding excesses Of every sort. Few men
in the world of athletics have been as abstemious
as he and to his correct habits may be attributed
his recent success in troting the distance between
Philadelphia and New York in something less than
twenty-four hours, and without showing any strain
after feat that would have caused the collapse of
many younger men.
The lesson Of Westons remarkable vigor and
endurance is that professional athletes would be OF
far more value TO the community if they would
carry the simplicity and regularity of their training
habits into their daily lives.
Very few retain their physical vigor for many
wears and those who do shining examples OF the
value of the simple life which nature demands OF
man he would enjoy all the benefits of vigor free
dom from disease and long life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
PASTOR ASKED
A KISS AND MUCH
TROUBLE CAME

Atlanta, Ga. June THE admitted at
tempt OF Rev George Barnwell. pastor or
Edgewood Baptist church. to get a KISS
from Mrs. Clara Loudon, the pretty wife
of the Sunday school superintendent, has
put the congregation by the ears and
yesterday almost caused riot at a meet
ing of the congregation for considering
the matter . =,
Mrs. LONDON says she ordered the cler-
gyman who called upon her in her nus
bands absence, from the house. MIS-
Loudon told her husband when ne re-
turned and then trouble began. Loudon
called on Rev. Mr.. Barnwell and the iat-
ter said he was only joking when ne ARK.
ed Mrs Loudon for kiss. The huspanu Lu,
stormed at the preacher and soon sV
members of the church were Split INTO
Loudon and Barnwel factions.
Yesterday at a church meeting, calleo
To consider the matter. the preacher
friends were i'm the majority. When Lou
don realized this he walked to where Rev.
Mr.. Barnwell sat. slapped the preacher
face and denounced him as "Wolt IN
sleeps clothing ~
The preachers friends seized Loudon
and dragged him away. Several ploWs
were struck and a free fight was only
averted by a few cool members. Inc wo.
men OF the congregation are alin0st
unanimously for Rev. Mr.. Barnwen. Inc
Edgewood Baptist church ~ one OF tSe
largest in the city, and the Rev MI
RaTnwcll is noted for his eloquence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
NJ 'CLElLAk SAYS
RECOUNT BILL
IS DISHONEST

New York, June 1.-THE bill is. on
its face dishonest and unfair
Mayor George b. Mcclellan thus stig-
matizes the measure passed by the state
legislature for a recount OF the votes
cast In the last mayoralty election in
this city In his message to the legsla-
ture. which he made public yesterday.
II was announced at the city hall
that Patrick f. MCGOWAN. president OF
the board OF aldermen and acting
MAYOR. who presided at the public hear
ing on the recount measure. would send
his veto of the bill to Albany today.
Mayor Mcclellan in his message NOTES
the failure TO provide for fun recount
of all the votes and declares that he, as
a successful candidate, Is denied the
right Of asking for a recount In any
district other than those named In the
bill. =.
such a law" he continued. makes II
possible to overthrow the squarest ana
fairest election ever held. provided only
the plurality Is small enough 10 make
such an attempt worth while.
The mayor bases his objections to the
measure on these two grounds:
4 Upon the inherent unfairness OF the
bill itself.
~.
contest which has been deliberately pro-
longed by contestant for his personal
advantage. In which each OF his claims
has been successfully proven raise ana
I'm which he himself has alone been re-
sponslble for deliberately throwing away
the opportunity for speedy recount
while such recount was possible"
The mayor continues.
"Nr. Hearst. neither in his original con-
test nor by means OF proposed ieslsia'ioh
such as this bill, has ever sought re-
count or recanvass OF the whole vote. but
has continually aimed at partial re-
canvass OF those districts where i re-
ceived my pluralities.
"NIy duty has been clear to me from
the beginning. To allow opportunity for
full investigation of the charges OF my
adversary as for as could conscientious
ly permit. but TO fight evry attempt 10
permit litigation for the purpose OF as
organizing the city government Inc
charge that I. for the purpose or hoiding
my office, was willing to conceal fraud
seemed TO me so far beneath my contempt
as to he unworthy OF my attention
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
LEAGUE
FORMS TO FIGHT
BOSS" BRAYTON

The Wetmoreites have launched their
movement for a thorough reorganization
OF the Republican party. by forming
what they call ''The Rhode Island Re-
publican League"
Ex-Speaker Joseph =. Burlingame. now
railroad commissioner Is president OF the
league: his brother, Deputy Speaker kop-
ert =. Burllngame. Is secretary, anu the
list of vice-presidents. 13 I'm number In
cludes Gen. William Ames. Edward L
Arnold. Hon. Jonathan Chace, Altred NJ
Coats. Robert !. Gammell. Lyman IS,
Gon. Frank Hill, ex-Gov. Charles Dean
Kimball. Webster knight. Henry r. LIP
pitt, Frank A. Sayles, William r, Shet-
field. Jr., and ex-Gov. George IA. Utter'
The leagues declaration of principles
follows:
"The undersigned Republicans have or
ganized as the Rhode Island Republican
league. and as sert their belief In the foi-
lowing principles
TO the doctrines OF the Republican party
under whose rule oNr country and state
have so signaly prospered. we are
proud Of It's achievements ana are con-
vinced that continued Republican SUI
premacy in both state and nation Is es-
sential to our growth and prosperity.
'2. We are unalterably opposed 10 gov
ernment by the Democratic party IN TINS ,,,
state The principles which that party
advocates prove II TO he menace 10 the
Industrial prosperity OF the comwon-
wealth.
HONORABLE MANAGEMENT"
"3 We believe in the necessity OF an
efficient party organization whose man,
agement shall be open and honorable ana
whose acts and policies shall be con-
trolled by those who have the party Wei
fare and the good OF the people IN view;
Statements have been made tnat some Oh
the methods which have prevailed IN re-
cent years have alienated a considerapie
and growing body of Repubncans,
therefore. we believe that the time mas
come when a change and an Improvement
are imperative II our Republican organ,
cation Is to retain the commence ana
support OF Republican voters.
- We believe that the people are en-
titled 10 present to the general assempy
subjects of legislation, and to have them
fully considered and fairly acted upon.
''5. We favor the reelection or George
Peabody Wetmore OF Newport as uniteo
states senator, and at our request ne
has consented to continue his candidacy
for that office His services TO the state
have been honorable and usefuli MS re-
cent campaign was dignified ana cream;
and we believe that his re-election VIII
receive the hearty approval or the great
majority Of Republicans. -,
.sThe Rhode island Republican league
therefore will endeavor TO elect 10 the
next legislature Republicans VINO can pe
relied upon to be independent OF any IN
diyidual's control and who favor Tor SEN
ator George Peabody Wetmore'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

THE league has opened headquarters at
room 800 in the Butler Exchange; -, i.
all Republicans who are In favor OF i'm
proved political methods. not In the IN.
terest of any one person, but for the GOOD
OF the party and the success OF It's prin-
ciples."
The declaration is signed by President
Joseph =. Burlingame, William Ames'
Edward Il. Arnold, Jonathan Chace, Al
fred M; Coats, Robert L Gammen, Lyman nan
ball. Webster knight, Henry +. LAppitt'
Frank A. Sayles. William p. Sheffield.
Jr.. George III. Utter, and r. s. Burlin-
game.
wETNoRE A CANDIDATE.
President Joseph p. Burlingame ex-
suit OF a meeting of the Wetmore adyis-
ory committee last May, TO which Mr..
Wetmore read the following letter: -
providence. r. l.. May 10, 1897.
81 wish 10 thank YOU gentlemen, for
serving the past few months as my ao-
vsory committee during the contest 10,
the position Of United States senator ana
TO especially thank your executive COM
mittee, who labored at all times and so
earnestly I'm my behalf. Personally nat
urally regret / was not reelected senator,
but I regret In much greater uesIee
that no Republican was elected, the gem
eral assembly being Republican. Ratner
than have no election, ! was wiling, as
Senator Stiness indicated In his speech
before the general assembly, 10 nave o
compromise candidate elected. The adher,
ents of the opposing candidate insisted
that he or no one should be elected, ana
the general assembly adjourned, sine die,
i'm a deadlock the responsibility or tne
present unfortunate situation resting on
them. t..oo
Numerous members OF your commlttee
have stated that in their Judgment this
is a broader question than that OF the
senatorshlp. and they believe an organi-
zation within the Republican party for It's
future welfare Is needed I'm which cltlzens
generally will take a personal interest
and which will be run on business prih-
ciples.
'sro all of this l cordially agree.
"Personaly, as has been known 70 your
executive committee, j do not desire 10
continue TO be a candidate but am Will,
ing 10 leave for future consideration anu
determination whether IL is thought pest
7 should continue TO be candidate
GEORGE PEABODY WETMORE'
TO GUST BRAYToN.
n is explained that IL the caucus hght
for control OF the state convention and OF
the state central committee neSt ran re-
suits in the success or the Wetmore
forces. Boss Brayton will lose his posi-
ton as a member OF the executive COM
mittee. and Col. Rodman of South Kings
town may be made chairman OF the state
COMMITTEES IL President Burlngame Oh the
league does not want IL.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
RETAIL CLERKS ELECT
BOARD OF OFFICERS

At a meeting of the Retail Clerks inter-
national Protective association iast hlgn'
in the knights Of Pythias hall the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
w F. Casey Of the OGorman company
nresident. ] n. Kearney Of the OGor-
man company, first vice president Nj. j.
Cannon OF the O'Gorman company, sec
ond vice president; Thomas Gibin OF the
Shepard company. recorder; j. j.. Lee
guide; NJ. Garden, NJ. Kelley ana - MIC
loughlin, trustees.
The election for international officers
was also held. and 16 applications Tor
membership accepted.
Mr. Casey has held the office OF corre-
spending national secretary OF the assc-
ciation for the past two years. and Is
eminently popular with his fellow-union-
lists
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
THE BOOM FOR KNOX.

The presidential boom of former Attorney
General Philander Chace Knox, so spectacuarly
convention yesterday, does not appear to have
fair prospect OF reaching the White House har-
Dor. Senator Knox is man of conspicuous ability
and, as attorney general and United States sena-
ator, has rendered valuable public service. While it
may not be just to say he would be of more service
In the senate than in the White House il is 70 be
renbered that in the body of which he is at pres
e7t member there arc none too many able men.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
PUT ON PROBATION
ON THE CHARGE
Of NON-SUPP0RT

James Brophy OF the annexed district
three weeks ago with wages OF a week
and half in his pocket left this state
and his wife and two small children
Can't. whipple said Brophy left his FAM
lily destitute and that they have been
supported by Overseer OF the Poor Cuffi-
mings. lie also said Brophy has habit
of leaving his family I'm this manner NJ
times. going out OF the state. Brophy
when arraigned In the district court this
morning for non-support pleaded guilty.
hut as n was said he had promised TO do
better, and that his wife wanted him 20
have another chance, he was placed on
proba ation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
VOLIVA PETITIONS
FOR INJUNCTION

Chicago. June 7.--wilbur q. Voliva yes.
terday petitioned I'm the federal circuit
court for n writ OF Injunction restraining
noacon Iohn A. Lewis. John c. Hately.
receiver Of the Zion City property. and
others from interfering with him as the
administrators OF all the affairs OF the
christian Catholic church OF Zion.
lie alleges n conspiracy exists to Gus,
him as head OF the church. TO which po-
sition. ne says. ne was elected by the peo-
ple OF Zion City.
Teh court decided to admit the petition
ana yaye n weeks time for an answer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
"We are unalterably opposed to s

1--WE are unalteraby opposed to government
by the Democratic party in this state The princi-
nies which that party advocates prove it to be a
menace to the industrial prosperity of the common
wealth" This from the Wetmore purity league
is ridiculous What does Wetmore represent as a
promoter of the industrial prosperity of the COM
monwealth"? Absolutely nothing. The only pros
perty he has been known to promote is that OF the
boss and his political fuglers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS
EIrH.s-"A Lady OF quality"

KEITH's-"A Lady OF Quality"
EMPIRE--"out OF the Fold"
IuPERIAI-"The Private Secretary.
VANITY FAIR--Band Concert Open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TENPLE--Moving Pictures
Illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
NICkEI-Moving Pictures and Illus.
Lynic-Moving Pictures and vsude-
willie.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

The Office of the board of canvassers and reg
istration will be open until 8 o'clock tomorrow eve
ming II YOU have not registered already take adj
vantage of the half-holiday tomorrow to put your
name on the list and thus equip yourself with a
ballot for the election on November s next.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

President Mellen seems to be reaching after
everything in the railroad line in this section of
the country. Wonder if he will get his grip on the
Nantucket Central railroad which il is announced
will go into commission the coming summer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

Assuming what Orchard has disclosed at the
Haywood trial TO be true, il can be said he is the
worst scoundrel that ever figured in court case
and deserves any penalty the law will permit to be
inflicted on him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-23
GOULD ACCUSES HIS WIFE.
Says He Has Proof Of Her Relations
With "BuHalo Biil.r

New York, Nov 16.--In an affdayit
! filed in the supreme court Howard
Gould sets forth the Information and
belief that prior TO her marriage to
him his wIfe's relations with William
IF. Cody (eBuffalo Bnr') were decid-
Iedly intimate.
He says in the affidavit that prior
to their marriage his wife, Katherine
Clemmons. told him that her relations
with Cody we're merely bushes rela-
tions.He says in the AFFIDAVIT that he
is informed and believes that he can
prove by Katharine Mer, OF London.
that his wife confessed to Miss Mer
as to what her relations with Cody
were
Miss Mer lives In london, England
but is temporarily here The case was
before Justice O'Gorman in the SUI
preme court on the application or
Clarence Shearn counsel for Mrs.
Gould, to have vacated an ex parte
order which Mr.. Gould recently got
from Justice Fitzgerald in the SUI
preme court for the examination OF
Miss Mer as witness before that
court In his defense to Mrs. Gould's
suit for a separation from him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-23
ALL TRAINS NOW ENTER
New Union Station in Washington
Open For Trains.
GREAT GRANITE STRUCTURE
Visitors Crowd the Building All DAY
Sunday Gazing In Wonder
and Admiration.

The historic Pennsylvania railroad
depot. at the corner OF Sixth and Il
streets southwest. is the sPennsyivan-
la Station" no more. All trains OF
that company. as well as the Sea
board Air Line. Chesapeake ana Ohio
and Southern railway, which used the
Pennsylvania tracks. are now leaving
and entering the city at the new I'M
ion station The Baltimore and Ohio
railroad moved into the union termi-
nal three weeks ago.
A crowd Of between 10000 and 15.-
600 persons visited the imposing
granite building which has been III
course Of construction for nearly FIVE
years, and Is not yet finished, The
magnificent concourse, which Is more
than 700 feet In length was yesterday
packed and damned with people who
took advantage Of a beautiful Novem.
Der day 70 so sightseeing.
o'd Washingtonian who had heard
Of this mammoth Improvement. but
had not seen Il, wanted TO know
where some Of the old streets had
gone and were unable 10 recognize
this part Of Washington. They won.
dered where some old point Of inter.
est known to them particularly had
gone, and it IS hard for them to rec
oneile themselves to the change in
Washington topography
| The southern tracks Of the Penn.
sylyania railroad and OF the other sys-
TENS were torn up late Saturday
might and early Sunday morning, and
at once We're coupled TO the tracks
leading TO the new station. Sunday
the old depot was deserted. no hurry
ing passengers, no anxious friends
no old cabbies waiting for fares.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-11-23
IN THE RACE TO STAY
Says EIkins, Scott and the Rest
Have Nothing on Him,
DON'T WANT FEDERAL JOB
Says His Candidacy For Governor
Has Long Been Considered BY

Charleston, Nov. To- Senators
EEins, Scott ana the rest OF them
have not position within their gift
that | would want or would take no
matter what the newspapers say said
Secretary or State Charles Wesley
|Swisher, candidate for the republican
nomination for governor nf West vir-
ginia, when asked about the report
to the effect that had been published
in a Grafton newspaper Il am can.
didate for the republican nomination
for governor, and | expect to very
shertly, probably within week. for
mally 70 announce myself as such
through the press of the state There
has been no federal or other position
offered me- and could not take it
should it be offered. am in the
race for the gogernorship TO stay
until the finish in the state conyen-
ton, and am entertaining not the
slightest doubt but what I viii win.
The report that ! have been offered a
federal position has been worked MP
by some enemies to my candidacy
with a possible hope of doing me
harm, but their work will sink into in.
Significance in the roundup Ny can
didiacy for the goVernorship does not
date back to few weeks, but has
been considered, my friends know. for
long time. / have received the
strongest Kind of encouragement, and
am stin receiving it, from party
leaders and bigh-standing men al over
/ the state. and when / entered the race
lit was after most careful delibera-
Ition and after making preliminary
canvas Of my party. | will have the
strongest support of the party's
strongest men Irely upon my record
made in the elective positions which
have already held TO give me the
support of the party at large
''The formal announcement Of my
candidacy has been withheld only be-
lcause of Ike fact that desired more
| time to thoroughly canvas the entire
state, which have now abo@t com
IE'eted and my preliminary work Is
all that / could desire / 10 not mean
to say that expect TO walk into nom
ination for so high an office without
lmaking vigorous fight for the place
! ! do MOI fear a fight fer the nomina-
ton. have had to fight all my life
| for anything and everything | wanted
and it would be strange experience
for me TO get something without my
personal and political enemies puttre
in a strong objection. Yes Senator
Ekins, Senator Scott, Governor Daw.
son, Elliott Northcott and | are still
the best Of friends, and SO far as |
can see there is no probability OF nch
condition changing. All my personal
and political friends are treating me
| very nicely in my canvas. ] have no
| complaint to make on that score. |
expect TO win the nomination and be
elected governor. Otherwise Iwoud
never have considered the matter"