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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
BARGE CREWS
ARE TAKEN To
NEW LONDON

The work OF salvage was begun today
on tho stranded bsrges Delaware. Homes
dale and Marvin. which broke adrift in
a strong southwesterly gale in Fishers
Island Sound while in tow OF the tug
Coastwise and finally pounded upon the
rocks at Napatree Point, the crew of the
barges being rescued after much difficulty
, by the Watch Hill life-saviug station.
The eargoes OF the three barges and
the Marvin and Homesdale will probably
be saved; but at present 1t seems doubt
ful n the barge Delaware can be foated
The Delaware Is already half-full Of
water is stranded hard upon the rocks
ana the sea In pounding upon her threat
ening to break the craft TO pieces.
The other two barges. although pound
ing heavily. in the opinion OF Capt. Wal
ter Davis. OF the Watch Hill life-saving
station, will be saved.
The tug HARRIET arrived from New
London this morning and took the rescued
crews OF the three barges back to that
port: and three steam lighters arrived
soon afterward and began at once upon
the work of saving the cargoes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
BIG DEFICIT IN
ALIENS FUNDS?

The fact that there was small run
on the Centreville Savings bank at Arctic
Centre yesterday and on two previous
days has caused much talk. and several
stories have been in circulation which
are partly denied by Thomas W. d.
Clarke. cashier OF the institution.
Reports gained TO the effect that the
bank had loaned money TO the late town
treasurer. John b. Allen. without the en-
dorsement OF the town debt committee,
are denied by the cashier.
1t has also been generally thought that
the bank was interested in the grain deal
In which Mr.. Allen was concerned: bur
this Is also denied by Mr. Clarke, vino
says that neither the bank nor himself
was interested I'm the deal although
prominent citizen said yesterday that the
agent OF the concern told him that he
sold TO Mr.. Clarke shares in the grain
company, but did not say In whose name
the stock was bought.
Mr.. Clarke admitted that the grain com
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Great Bargains Tomorrow

An exceptional opportunity is offered
the public tomorrow in the purchase of
clothing
Everybody know. what the Boston and
providence Clothing company. $50 West
minister street, stands for in the way OF
clothing. Everybody knows that nothing
but what Is best in the line Of wearing
apparel Is carried there in stock The
house has such a name for reliability tina [
when they announce A statement or au-
thortze one, the public can take II as a
matter OF strict truth, without the least
coloring That is the record made by this
house In dealing with its customers gem
orally.
The values are matchlass and coming at
the season end is the only reason for
the unprecedented cutting OF the prices
which this house is 10 indulge I'm for the
benefit OF those who want TO look smartly
dressed, and yet do not desire to become
slaves TO the tailor and his prices.
The best bargains that are offered are
20 be found on the counter. where there
is special sale. Here all the fan models
shown. Suits that sold for s225O formerly
viii be sold tomorrow at $l275. There l.
not n dug-up 20 be found I'm the lot. as "A
glance at the styles In the windows will
show.
The sale is in the nature OF n sacrifice
20 the house. as well as for the purpose OF
making way for the incoming lines What
the Old Reliable says ~ always go. and
this case Is no exception. For this reason
IL for no other. anv statement such as IL
made by this house I'm its advert rtisement
is worthy of the most serious attention
of any person wanting 20 secure up-to-
date. stylish wearing apparel ~ n mod
crate price. Attention is invited 10 the
firms announcement in this issue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
SOMETHING WORTHY OF
ATTENTION AS BARGAINS

II is an ill wind that blows nobody
good. so the adage runs. That is the
truth In the conditions under which
the firm OF Cherry q Webb. 275
and 2s5 Westminster street, announce
their great fire sale 10 the public. What
has been to them q loss is proving 20
be a great boon TO the public, espe-
lie, in that they can secure SO many
OF the needed articles OF wearing ap-
parel that otherwise they would have
to be without
Ever since the fre. which forced that
firm to dispose OF Its stock at such
ridiculously low rate, the public has
been having a bonanza, and reapinS the
Simply the fact that the fire closed up
the store has enabled them TO buy at
such reasonable rates the goods that
have been offered.
A wise public has not been slow 20
appreciate the advantage thus gained
and have been stocking up with all the
goods needed for their comfort and
has been a loss TO the firm, vet they
are pleased that someone has been
benefited by the disaster, and for to-
morrow are offering again some special
bargains that are bound To attract the
attention OF the managers OF house
holds
A glance at the announcement i'm
the News Democrat. on another page.
will convince one OF the truth OF the
statement that unprecedented bargains
are being offered
While they last. also. there Is enough
for all 20 make choice from and
be satisfied The prices quoted are
bona hde. Tomorrow bargains will
positively prevail In every department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Steamer PONCE
TOWED into PORT

was prolonged, two or three days beyond
the usual time. was increased upon the
arrival OF the steamer Maracas az san
Juan, Porto Rico, yesterday with the re-
port OF dangerous derelict only 10 miles
north OF where the Ponce was last seen.
For nearly a week several revenue cut
ters have been securing the seas In search
OF the missing steamer.
Practically the last hope was based up
on the probability that her machinery
had been disabled and that she was
floating helplessly waiting for assistan nee.
Then came the report OF the non-arriVal
OF the Maracss and the sinking hope OF
friends OF passengers and crew OF the
Ponce began 10 rise.
When three and four days had passed
and there was no news from the Maracas,
the belief became almost general that
she had fallen in with the Ponce and that
they would come TO port together. Those
hopes were dashed 10 the ground when
the Maracas slowly limped into port early
today and explained that she herself had
been the victim of an accident and that
she had not seen the Ponce. Then came
the cable from Bermuda.
The Ponce is one OF the regular steam
ers OF the New York and Porto Rico
Steamship company. plying between
Ponce, Porto Rico and New York. When
she sailed from the island on Dec. 26, she
had on board seven passengers and a crew
OF So men.
The last definite news received from her
before the cable today was brought here
by the sailing ship Shenandoah. which
came in on Jan. Z, and reported having
spoken 10 the Ponce on Dec. S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

New York. Jan. 1.-THE missing
steamer Ponce, IL days overdue from
Ponce, Porto Rico for New York, was
sighted today of Hamilton, Bermuda,
IN tow OF another steamer, according TO
two cablegrams received by the New
York a. Porto Rico Steamship com
pany OF this city, the owners OF the
Ponce. The cablegrams were dated
at Hamilton, Bermuda, and read as tol-
lows
Steamer Ponce in tow off Bermuda
OF tramp steamer disabled
John = DARRELL
The second message read as follows
Ponce in tow OF German steamer
of Bermuda" q.
REACHES HAMILTON.
Hamilton. Bermuda. Jan. 1.-THE
Overdue steamship Ponce OF .btn the cSg' New
pany which left Ponce, Porto Rico,
bee. rs for New York, was towed In
here today by a steamer which picked
her up disabled
ELEVEN DAYS OVERDUE.
New York Jan. 1.-THE Ponce
sailed from Ponce Porto Rico, for New
York on Dec. 26th. and was IL days
overdue when the news of her safety
was received. The greatest apprehen-
sion has been felt here for the safety
OF the ship. and when the Trinidad
steamer Maracas arrived today, with no
news OF the missing steamer Ponce,
hope that she ever would reach port
was practically abandoned.
Strangely enough IL was only a few
hours after the report from the Maracas
was received that news of the Ponce's
safety was flashed over the cable.
The feeling OF uneasiness for the Ponce,
which was manifested when her voyage
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11

pany had a sum OF money in the bank az
the time OF Mr. Aliens death, and that
the new treasurer withdrew the amount
and deposited IL I'm a Providence bank.
Mr.. Clarke said that there was a small
run on the bank, but that most OF the de-
positors who withdrew their money werc
small ones, with accounts ranging from
800 20 $500 each. AS a matter OF fact.
the majority OF the depositors aer small
ones: and of the 1343 depositors 10 have
deposits OF between $500 and $1,000 ana
but IS have more than $1,000. according 10
the annual statement on the condition OF
state banks for 1906.
A story in Boston newspaper says
that "the report OF the auditors of the
accounts OF Town Treasurer John b. Al
len shows a shortage OF some so, 600"
John Cassidy OF Riverpoint. one OF the
committee OF investigation appointed by
the town council on Monday, when ques-
toned regarding this today. said:
1T isn't true because the auditor en-
ployed 20 go over Mr. Aliens books has
not yet received them and will not do so
until next week"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
FRIGHT AS CAUSE
FOR LEGAL ACTION

In the supreme court today was argued
the case of Theresa simione VS.. Rhode
Island company on defendants excep-
tions. This was a suit OF a mother 10
recover for the loss OF services OF her
daughter the latters father being dead
The young woman was on a Thornton
car which crashed against a Danieson
car, and she was thrown from the seat
and tainted
A jury awarded plaintiff S4O0 and the
question that the defendant raises chiefly
in the application for a new trial is, can
damages be recovered for injuries due to
fright?
The defendant asserts that IL is estab-
lished by considerable authority that
fright unaccompaned by physical injury.
even though the fright be occasioned by
the negligence Of another Is not a proper
cause of action.
Plaintiff contends that the injuries Of
the young woman were due 10 the de-
fendant's negligence and that II is re-
sponsible In damages.
Dennis H. Sheahan is attorney for the
plaintiff and Henry w. Hayes represents
the plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
AID. KANE Of
NEWPORT SETS
NEW FASHION

Col. Delaney Kane, Newports multi
millionaire summer resident alderman, In
aUgrated new fashion among municipal
solons by sitting in the board of which he
il a member In evening dress.
Thus attired. Col. Kane attracted much
attention at the long meeting OF the rep
resentative council Monday evening; and
when later in the week he sat in the In
formal sessions OF the board OF aldermen
in low-cut vest and dinner coat, ii was
observed that this would be his regular
attire at all after-dinner sessions OF the
aldermen
Some citizens who went into the CALLER
les TO see the representative council in
session rather liked. the innovation OF Al
derman Kane. and all the women, who
gathered in great numbers, thought II
just the thing.
Alderman Kane has given up his regu-
lar winter visit 10 Europe TO attend TO the
city's business. into which he has plunged
with deep interest. His salary of $500 a
year. with more added TO 1t, will be de-
voted 10 local charities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
IMPORTANT RULING
FOR CORPORATIONS

The appointment by foreign cor
poration OF n resident attorney upon
whom process may be served subsequent
TO the making OF a contract within this
state. but prior TO the commencement
Of an action for a breach Of such con-
tract. is compliance with the statute
at such n time that the corporation can
maintain such action the supreme court
decides In the case OF Swift company vs..
Amos r. Little. ct al. In which case
Chief Justice Douglas handed down an
opinion today.
This suit Is against the directors Of the
Rice & Hayward company. and the
amount OF the claim Is $1,000. Defend
ants claimed that a foreign corporation
could not enforce a contract made In this
state unless previous TO the making Of "A
contract the corporation had appointed
resident attorney In this state upon
whom process could be- served.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
co. WILL
STATE ITS CASE
NEXT TUESDAY

The first OF the series of public hearings
by the city council committee on the pc
tition of the Home Telephone company
will be held next Tuesday evening in the
common council chamber.
As the hearings are given at the request
OF the Home Telephone company, its rep
representatives will be permitted to open
the hearing.
According TO Judge Lee, one OF the COM
pany's attorneys. all the Information con-
cerning the company desired by the COM
mittee will be given. including the names
OF the persons financially interested in the
company.
The representatives of the Providence
Telephone company will then be given an
opportunity 10 state their case: and after
they have finished the public will be
heard.
The second hearing will be held on We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the third,
Thursday evening at s o'clock and the
fourth, Friday afternoon at o'clock.
II necessary moro hearings will be
given
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
IN THE HOUSE

The house was called. to order AT 1855
by Speaker Burchard.
Mr.. Rattey introduced an act relating
10 transfers In the towns Of Pawtucket
Central Falls and Cumberland which vas
referred 10 committee.
Mr.. Bliss introduced a resolution amend
ing the public laws so TO make an
appropriation of $4,000 for the jamestown
Referred.
Mr.. Goblin introduced resolution In
cooperating the Westerly Light and Pow
or company referred.
Mr. Hogan introduced q measure 90
supply state house reporters with press
room and materials: referred
Mr.. Burchard announced that he would
announce the appointment OF committees
next week, with the exception OF that on
rules and orders. for which he named
Messrs. Allen. Harris, Bliss, Franklin.
Hogan. Carroll and Lace.
Mr.. Northup introduced an act incor-
porating the fire district OF Coventry; re-
ferred.
From the senate came the joint rules
and Mr. Hogan proposed their adoption
Hogan proposed an amendment TO rule
pointed" This was lost.
Mr.. Hogan proposed an amendment TO
rule OF the appointing power OF the
speaker and the governor.
Mr.. Carroll said that TO allow the speak
er TO appoint his committees and not to
allow the governor the same right is to in
suit the vast majority of the people.
CONTINUED on page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
BAKER SHOE COMPANY
MAKES ASSIGNMENT

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 1i.--Announcement is
made in this city of the voluntary assign
ment OF the Baker Shoe company to Ben
jamin n. Johnson OF Lynn and stephen r.
Jones Of Boston. The liabilities approxi-
mate $4,000 with assets, consisting largely
OF shoes in process OF manufacture, of si5,-
600.
The company. which Is said 10 have done
prosperous business, made the assign
ment because OF lack OF ready cash with
which TO meet liabilities Edward q. An
drews Is president OF the concern, which
was incorporated I'm 1905 for $4,000. Mems
and boys shoes were manufactured and
the factory had n capacity or 1900 pairs
daily, giving employment 10 l25 hands
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
HORSE CARS TO BE
ABANDONED AT N. Y.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE New York City
Railway company is soon TO do away with
the last OF it's horse car lines. These
striking reminders of primitive era OF
urban transportation in metropolis
which now has under way huge and mod
ern rapid transit undertakings will give
way TO electric traction.
The directors OF the company yesterday
instructed President Vreeland TO proceed
at once TO contract for materials and TO
expedite the change. President Vreeland
and General Manager Root have been
busy for some months upon plans for the
work. The state railroad commission was
notified yesterday OF the companys de-
cision and President Vreeland wrote to
East Side property owners that the trans
formation will be begun tn First avenue
as soon as the frost is out Of the ground
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
NAVAL APPROPRIATION
BILL READY FEB.

washington, Jan. 1l.-Chairman Foss OF
the house committee on naval affairs ex-
poets to have the naval appropriation bill
ready TO report TO the house on Feb. l.
IL is practically assured the bill will not
carry an appropriation for an additional
battleship. but II will reauthorize the
building OF the proposed "Dreadnought, -
which Is to equal any vessel afoat There
is some doubt az to whether that ship
was properly authorized at the last ses-
sion. In the opinion OF many members OF
the house the bill was so iuggled between
the two bodies OF congress that merely
The drawing of plans was provided for.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
IN THE SENATE

Gov. Higgins raped the senate TO or
der AZ II 3S; and the roll call showed few
dbsentees.
The first business was the adoption or
Senator Anthony's motion 20 take from
the table and confirm the nomination or
Rev. James G.. Vose OF Providence 10 be
a member OF the board OF control OF the
state home and school Like action was
taken on the governors appointment OF
Jennie o. Arnold OF Providence.
Gov. Higgins announced the appoint
ment OF George r. Allen OF Providence TO
be a member OF the board OF account
ancy: Walter c. Simmons OF Providence
20 be- commissioner Of dams and reser-
voirs; John q. Chevaler of Woonsocket
10 be a member Of the state board OF bar
bcr commissioners.
All three nominations will lie on the
table until next Tuesday. under the rules.
The 18th annual report OF the factory
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
MRS. SAGE HAS BEGGING
LETTERS INVESTIGATED

Syracuse, N. Y. Jan. 11.-Representa-
tives OF Mrs Russell Sage recently for
warded 10 the Associated Charities organ
ization OF this city letters from five local
applicants for aid. Investigation showed
one was worthy.
OF the others, one pleaded for relief Of
her aged mother. who It was found had
been dead for years. Another woman was
In straits after an operation. but no trace
OF an operation could be discovered A
healthy widower on a good salary told
tale OF woe. A widow owning her own
comfortable home and well-to-do, sought
to add TO her bank account
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
DEPEW RETURNS TO
SUMMER CAPITAL

Announcement has been made by the
Newport horse show officials OF the list
OF boxholders, in part, for the horse show
at the Newport Casino next September.
The list Is valuable in that IL shows
who OF the most prominent cottagers and
newcomers will be there for the season.
The boxes already sold show the names
OF Senator Chauncey NJ Depew, who has
not spent a season in Newport since his
marriage; William G.. Rocker, George
Peabody Wetmore and r. l. Gammell.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Nomination Accepted

Washington. Jan. 1l.-W. II. Pulliam
OF Kentucky has been nominated by this
government TO Santo Domingo TO succeed
George Cotton In charge Of the Dominican
customs collection and President Caceres
has accepted the nomination.
Mr.. Pulliam was one Of tho special
agents OF the treasury department who
went TO the Philippines several years ago
and did much 20 improve the customs In
tho archipelago where he is now deputy
collector
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
SUES GREENE CO.
FOR BIG AMOUNT

Judge Brown and a jury today heard
the suit of Lillian a. Kane for $4,000
against r. l.. Greene Paper company.
The plaintiff, a stenographer, was struck
in the head by receptacle used In the
defendants cash carrier system and sus
tanned permanent injuries and a severe
shock to her nervous system.
John Il. Beagan and John j. Richards
are counsel for the plaintin and James
A. Plrce represent the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
TWO MORE DEATHS
LIKELY TO OCCUR

Pittsburg Jan. 1.-THE victims OF the
Eliza furnace disaster were reported 10
have passed an unfavorable night and
two more deaths are expected during the
day Assistant Fire Chief Peter Snyder.
who fell into an ore hopper the night Of
the explosion. is I'm a serious condition,
pneumonia having developed.
The search for additional bodies is still
I'm progress. but none have been found
since last evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
CANOE HOUSE
At THE PARK
IS NOT LIKELY

The proposition to erect $4,000 canoe
house at the park has not met with much
favor among the city councilmen: and
the committee on parks. to which 1t was
reftrItd, will probably not recommei 4 t.
The treasury OF the city will be heavily
taxed within the next few years. and
large appropriations will have 10 be made
TO carry out some OF the necessary pro-
tects especially for the proposed East
Side tunnel. new sewers and for the new
engineers department.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
MAY MODIFY NEW
CORPORATION BILL

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE protests OF the for
eign chambers of commerce regarding the
new French corporations bill are likely
TO result in its modification. limiting the
tax to the proportion OF capital employed
ia France.
The authors OF the measure disclaim
any desire TO place an undue burden on
foreign companies. The primary object
I'm revising the old law OF 1867 was TO
compel companies doing business in
France 10 publish their balance sheets
annually I'm the Official Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
GOV. ANNOUNCES
$1,000 REWARD
FOR MURDERER

Gov. Higgins today issued the following
proclamation:
by virtue of the authority vested In
me by the provisions of section of chap
ter XIV OF the General Laws, hereby
offer a reward OF $1,000 for the apprehen-
sion and conviction OF the person or per-
sons who caused the death of Samuel
Slater. who was murdered in Saylesvile.
town of Lincoln, on the morning of Tues
daY. Jan. 8 1907
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
@. K. Heron

Mr. G.. n. Heron. the well known opti-
clan who was formerly OF the firm OF
Eastman q Co. is now located at 70
Aborn street. Mr.. Heron u well and fa-
vorsbly known In this city where he has
done business for many years. People
wishing to consult an Optician or those
who wish optical goods will not make a
mistake when they call on G.. X. Heron,
. Aborn street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
MILD EPIDEMIC
OF SCARLET FEVER

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE city OF Boston Is
suffering from mild epidemic OF scarlet
fever. according 20 figures made public
today by the city board OF health. Since
Monday morning OF this week 1GO cases
nave been reported TO the board
Mr. Shea ~ the health board expressed
the opinion that the epidemic had reach
ed It's climax. and that with the advent
OF colder weather fewer cages would be
reported.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Famine Conditions Unchanged

Washington. Jan. 11.--Consul General
Rodgers al Shanghai cabled the state de-
partment today that the Shanghai relief
committee up 90 date had received ir
money for the famine sufferers about l50.-
90 Mexican dollars. He adds that famine
conditions remain unchanged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
Must Pay Losses

Hamburg, Jan. 1.-THE North German
Fire Insurance company, according TO
decision rendered by the local court I'm a
test case today must pay the Losses which
IL incurred as a result OF the San Fran
cisco earthquake OF last year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-11
PAVLOFF'S ASSASSIN
EXECUTED TO-DAY

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE assassin OF
Lieut. Gen Pavloff. the military procura-
tor OF ST. Petersburg, was executed today
at Lisynos, near Cronstadt.
He refused TO take the sacrament and
died unidentified and with the usual
cheer for the revolution on his lips. The
head OF the assassin was removed and
preserved at headquarters OF the political
police for possible Identification later.