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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
PUT INTO HALIFAX
WITH CARGO AFIRE

Halifax. n. s., Jan. with her cargo
on fire the British steamer Cairntorr,
bound from Galveston for Liverpool with
cotton put into this port today. Capt
Gibson stated that the fire was discovered
Saturday last and as efforts 10 extin-
guish 81 were unavailing IL was decided TO
run for Halifax.
The holds were kept closed tight and
when the vessel arrived here the decks
and sides were warm. but the flames hal
not burst through. The Cairntorr was a
steamer OF 2293 tons net burden. She sail
ed from Galveston Dec. %.
The Cairngorr had on board 1900
square bales and 200 round bales OF cot
ton. When the fire was discovered on
Saturday In the main hold the
matches were battered down and the crew
began pouring steam into the hold from
the main and donkey boilers. BY contin-
uing this work they kept the fire in
check until they could make this port.
They were delayed for some time yes
terday by thick weather off the harbor.
The fire today was 80 far down that IL
could not be reached without removing
the cargo and a survey was made this
forenoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
THREE INJURED
BY HEAVY ROCK
IN THE TUNNEL

Joseph FERNANDO was badly injured
and Michael Cory and Jacob Hargrove
were slightly hurt by the fall OF a large
rock from the roof OF the Consolidated
railroad tunnel near the Benefit street
end early this morning
FERNANDO was taken 10 the Rhode ISL
and hospital with a dislocation or the MP
bone and possible internal injuries. The
other workmen were treated In the con-
struction office and later returned 70
their places.
The accident happened soon after mid
night, while the men, who belong TO the
drilling gang. were about 800 feet II ON
the mouth OF the tunnel putting one OF
the roof supports In place Without
warning a large rock fell from the roof.
FERNANDO, who is a drill runner, was
bending over fixing the base OF the sup
port; and before he could get away the
heavy rock struck him on the back and
left side OF his hip.
The other men were standing near. and
Cory was struck on the left shoulder.
while Hargrove received hard blow on
the right arm.
Other workmen hurried TO the scene.
and carried their injured companions TO
the office, while word was sent TO the
Rhode Island. hospital for an ambulance
According 10 the workmen In the head
ing, the accident came as great sur
prise. No drills were running, the men
being engaged only in snoring up the roof,
10 make ready for the day gang, which
III the cement WOEh
For some time the drills had been cut
ting through soft rock, which crumbled
away and left a sharp. clean edge. When
the supports were put in they were placed
close 10 the side Of the cut. the nature OF
the rock allowing this 70 be done with
safety After the posts were put In
heavy beams and planks We're laid across,
thus forming a support for the roof.
Because the rock appeared 10 be per
fectly capable OF supporting itself for
some distance. the men last night erected
several posts before putting In the roof
pieces; and this is suggested as an ex-
planation OF the accident.
II is fortunate that the rock that fell
was of soft stone instead OF granite.
When II struck the ground IL broke into
small pieces, and thus lifted practically
all the weight from the injured men. Had
Il not done so. FERNANDO would probably
have been crushed 70 death and the other
men much more seriously injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
BAY STATES
LEGISLATURE
OPENS SESSION

Boston. Jan. 2.--That thoro will be
enough business 20 keep the members un-
I'll hot weather comes seemed probable
when the great and general court COM
monty known an tina Massachusetts leg
isIature. convened today for It's ossth an
nual session.
In addition TO score OF petitions for
new laws already on file with the ssere-
tary of state. II is expected that GOV
Guild i'm his inaugural address on Thurs
day, will make the usual number or sus-
gestons, while tho reports OF three spe-
Clal committee OF the Inst Legislature,
which have been sitting since last July
Investigating taxation, Insurance ANA mo
Sunday laws. will contribute more gr'st
to the legislative hopper.
That the great bulk OF petitions VIII be
aimed at the corporations OF the state IL
IL generally expected although Jl.o mem
ber, Senator James IL. Vahey OF Water
town. comes TO the state house with me
avowed purpose OF pushing through nui
abolishing capital punishment. MI va,
hey was the principal counsel I'm tho tr1ai
of Charles l. Tucker, who was executed
tor the murder OF Mabel Pag
The legislative machinery statltu easily
today for there were no contes'S for the
officers In either branch. In the senate
William u. Chapple OF Salem was chosen
president, while the house reelected John
~. Cole Of Andover as speaker
The members OF both branches assem-
bled at IL o'clock and Gov. Guild accom-
panied by the executive council went from
one chamber TO the other administering
the oath OF office.
Both branches then organized with the
customary elections Of presiding Officers
clerks, chaplains and a sergeant-at-arms
who will serve both houses. Former IN
cumbents were elected In every case.
one Of the most important acts OF the
day was the appointment OF a joint com
mlttee to canvass the vote for governor
and Lieutenant governor at the last elec-
ton, a formality necessary before the ad-
ministering tomorrow OF the oaths OF or
flee to Gov. Guild and Lieut. Gov. Draper.
The proportion OF Republicans and
Democrats In the legislature this year Is
slightly different than last year. In the
senate the Democratic minority numbers
IL out OF a membership OF 40. an increase
OF three over last year In the house the
Republican majority has been Increased
to 10 I'm a total membership OF 24O com
pared with 16S Republicans In the house
last year.
Fifteen members of the senate were re-
elected while 40 members of the house,
Just half that body have been returned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
DOMNELLY NOW
GIVING BEANE
LIVELY FIGHT

A lively contest is now going on for the
office OF Inspector OF provisions betw zen
the present incumbent, William J. Bcane.
and John j. Donnelly, who formerly held
the place and made an excellent record.
Both candidates express much conf
dence, and they and their friends arc
working hard.
Mr.. Donnelly succeeded Inspe Davis.
and held the office one year. Ills work
was very satisfactory TO all those With
whom he dealt and TO the .nnblic: and at
tho end Of the year he was warmly c'm-
mended by the market keepers on account
OF the careful attention he paid to his
duties
lie was also recommended for re-c,ec-
ton by Dr. Charles v. Chaplin. supsrin-
tendent OF health; and a glowing tribute
was paid 20 Mr.. Donnelly by Acting
Mayor William h. Reynolds. who had At
one time been opposed 10 him.
Mr. Beane is known as an out-and-out
machine man. and seems TO have its sup
port for reelection.
Mr.. Donnelly now conducts a market
at ia Valley street
The only other candidate for the office
is Albert Y. Cody. who Is employed by
the Armour Packing company IN Canal
street: but he 10 regarded as hardly In
~ game.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
KILLED HIMSELF
BECAUSE He WAS
NOT REELECTED

Boston, Jan. 2-Depressed, IL is believed.
over his defeat for reelection 10 an Of
flee which he had filled for 25 consecutive
years, Thomas Temple. who was until
yesterday the registrar OF deeds for Suf-
folk county took his own life at his home
in Neponset today by inhaling illuminat-
ing gas. His body was found by relatives
in his bedroom. The evidence OF suicide
was the finding OF r gas tube connecting
with the gas Jet with the other end en-
tering Mr.. Temples mouth.
Temple was 70 years OF age and was
elected registrar OF deeds for Suffolk
county just 2S years ago last month. At
the last municipal election the Democrats
nominated for the office OF treasurer w.
It. Fitzgerald. prominent politician and
former president OF the Democratic city
committee. Fitzgerald was easily elected
over Temple who was Republican, and
took up the duties OF the office yesterday.
The loss OF the place which he had filled
for so many years caused Temple to grow
noticeably despondent. and this despond-
ency is said TO explain his suicide.
Mr. Temple was born in Clinton. He
was connected with many business corpo-
rations and numerous philantrophic or
Fanizations. lie was director Of the In
ternat:onal Trust company OF the John
Hancack Mutual Life Insurance company.
president Of the Dorchester Mutual Fire
Insurance company and trustee OF the
Home Savings bank He served for 20
wears on the board OF overseers for the
poor I'm Boston and for n long period was
trustee OF the Perkins Institution for the
Blind. He was leading Mason and
prominent IN many other fraternal socie-
ties. He Is survived by n widow and four
children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
CROSS
SHARP SWORDS

Boss Brayton was on hand long before
II o'clock at the state house. but did not
enter the high shesfr's Office during the
first hour
Instead. he ensoonced himself in one
OF the easy chairs In tho lobby OF the
house. sitting AT the end OF the big centre
table nearest the fireplace.
There he held court, with his legs cross
ed strong cigar and sombrero-like felt
hat perched on the back Of bis head.
Perhaps 20 or more members OF the as
sembly got the ear of the boss at one
time or another. and received instructions.
Before the senate was called TO order,
at least half the senators had dropped into
the house, lobby and most OF them had
talked with the ''boss' and received their
orders.
A Democratic member OF the house said:
THE general IL growing bolder. He has
apparently given up his seat In the high
sherifr's office and come right ot the
threshold OF the house. I saw desk put
into the house chamber few minutes ago
and wondered II II were for the boss. but
was told that II was for the sheriff.
Still. az the general has sat at tho
sheriff's desk before. / couldn't see that
II made much difference.
1T wouldn't be a bad idea for some In
dependent member 10 move TO impeach or
fire any state official who harbors a public
nuicance" remarked an Independent Re
publican from the Blackstone valley.
Speaker Burchard, looking somewhat
chastened after his contact with the con-
sttutional buzz saw. held up 20 him by
Representative Mcdonald in the house
yesterday, was a busy man before the
house convened and had a long consulta-
tion with Steerer Chief Samuel Ward
King Allen.
During the debate In the senate on the
question OF deprving the governor, OF
power TO name committees, Col. Frank w.
Tillinghast, chairman OF the executive
committee OF the Republican state COM
mittee, occupied a seat on the floor.
The minority showed Enthusiastically to-
day that II intends to have its rights re-
spected. and IL gave the ponderous Re
publican majority reason to believe that
the ligpht OF publicity will be thrown upon
everything OF public interest that may
be presented and the fullest and freest
discussion will be had.
During the discussion OF the senate
rules, Senator Rathbone Gardner OF Prov
idence. Senator James L. jerks of Paw
tucket, Judge Henry A. Palmer OF Gran
ston. Senator Lewis w. Arnold OF Wes-
terly, Senators Remington OF Central
Falls and McKenna OF Cumberland rid
died. spitted and roasted Senators St-
ness and Sanborn. majority leaders,
Mcssrs Palmer and Arnold breaking
away from their colleagues on the ques-
tion OF taking from the governor the ap-
pointment OF the committees.
The senate received an invitation to
meet the house in grand committee for
the election OF certain officers; but the
discussion of the rules occupied so much
time that the house adjourned and most
OF its members went into the senate
chamber to hear the debate.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
50 DIE IN HEAD.0N
COLLISION; MANY
BODIES BURNED

consumed by the flames. IL - likely that
sN-eral bodies were burned 70 ashes ana
II may be long time before complete
list OF the number killed can be learned
At $3.50 a. m, 10 bodies had been taken
from the ruins OF the smoking car Nine
OF them were Mexicans, one an American
Train No. 20 bore the brunt OF the COLI
sion. The cars on No. 30 were not seri-
ously damaged and they were made up
into train and sent on south In place OF
the destroyed No. 90
Officials OF the Rock Island company in
this city At $50 o'clock this morning es-
timated the number OF dead a 30 and the
number OF injured at 40.
Operator John Lynes. who let NO. % go
by has been captured and Is being
brought 10 the jail at Topeka.
The blame for the collision seems TO
rest on John Lynes, the telegraph opera
tor at Volland. who was captured. Or
ders had been issued for No. % and No.
30 10 pass at Volland. These orders had
been sent to the operator at Volland. who
was instructed TO hold No. q at that
point For some reason he failed 20 de-
liver the orders 20 No. % and the latter
train went by meeting No. 20 a few miles
west OF Volland
Lynes fed before the wreck occurred af-
ter first forecasting the impending colli-
sion. Five minutes before the trains met
nc WlreO CeSpdtCnsT as IoiloNe. NO -
has gone by and ! have gone also" He
then left his key.
with this despatch in hand. there was
no way of preventing the wreck. As far
as the officials OF the Rock Island here
know. all the killed and seriously injured
were passengers on No g., few II any
passengers on No. 20 being seriously
hurt.
Both trains were heavy ones. having
ten cars each. including Pullman sleep
fNffFfCf
coaches. smokers and baggage cars No.
20 is known as the California Fast
Mail" II left Chicago at $50 Tuesday
morning. No. 30 Is the opposite train.
and is known as the Chicago Fast Mail"
IL left FL Paso Monday night and was due
in Chicago tonight No % was crowded
10 the doors with passengers. but the
number OF travellers on No. 30 was not
large.
Relief trains with physicians were rush
ed 10 the scene from every available
point. Twelve OF the most seriously in
jured were brought 10 Topeka.
Continued on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
LEGISLATURE OF
MAINE BEGINS
BUSINESS TO-DAY

Augusta, Ne. Jan. Both branches of
the 73d Maine legislature organized today
and are now ready for the business OF the
biennial session. which II is expected will
continue for three months
Tho members-elect OF the senate were
called to order By Secretary Dunbar and
after tho calling OF the roll a message
was sent to Gov William T. Cobb that
quorum of the members was present. Gov.
Cobb and the members OF the executive
council then entered the senate chamber.
the necessary oaths were administered
and the senate was ready for organiza-
ton, which was perfected by the choice
OF officers.
Fred j. Allen OF Sanford was chosen
president and Frank @. harrington OF this
city secretary. The usual orders were
passed, a committee was appointed on tho
vote for governor and the regular routine
OF the opening OF the session was trans
acted
The house organized at the same hour
as the senate The governor was informed
that the members-elect OF the house were
ready 10 take the oath OF office Attend
ed by the members OF the council and the
heads OF state departments, Gov. Cobb
entered the hall. walked down the main
aisle and a.scended the platform. He read
the oath 10 the members and they re-
peated II after him. The house then was
duly constituted a body and proceeded
with It's business.
Don A. IT, Powers OF Houlton. was
elected speaker and II. NJ. Thompson OF
Augusta, clerk.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
SERIOUSLY SHOT
HIS BABY SISTER

The desire or little Harry Kirnbail, the
l6-yoar-old son or James Klmball OF 81
Parsonage street, 10 emulate the charac-
ters OF tho Wild and woolley west, made
famous by Buffalo Bill. may cost him the
loss OF his 4-year-old sister, Rita, and
much future mental anguish.
Tho two children were at play In the
street In front of their homo about nine
O'Clock this morning. James held a %
oalibro revolver, which he houTished reck-
lessly IA the true Westerners handle
weapons of much larger calibre.
Little Rita. awe-struck gazed on tho
imposing appearance OF her older play
mate and sollloqhzed that he indeed was
truly great.
The combined expression OF admiration
and fear on her countenance seemed to
afford now inspiration for her brother ;
and, Just 90 make the situation more real,
he pulled the trigger OF the weapon, not
knowing that Il was loaded.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
ITALY'S KING HONORS
AMBASSADOR WHITE

Rome, Jan. 2-Although King Victor
Emmanuel will not receive the diplomatic
corps collectively until this evening. v hen
they will present their New Year greet
Ing. his majesty gave a special audience
AT noon To the American anscassador. Mr.
White. who returned here last nlsht from
his visit 90 the United SLl.cs
The king wished 10 congratulate FIR.
White on his promotion 10 the Paris en-
bassy, hut his majesty deeply regrctr the
fact that he will no longer have the
pleasure which he derived from the
American diplomats presence here. The
audience WAS all the more complimentary
20 the ambassador hecluse the king ~
suffering from n bad cold and slight
fever
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
EMPLOYERS AND
EMPLOYEES TO CONFER

Chicago. Jan. 2.-Captains OF industry
and representatives OF organized work.
ingmen are TO meet In joint conference In
the residence OF Mrs Potter Palmer on
Saturday evening. Jan. Y, under the aus
pices OF the National Civic Federation.
II is expected that its president, August
Belmont will be In attendance.
At the annual meeting OF the National
Civic Federation In New York three weeks
ago Mrs. Palmer offered the use OF her
residence and invitations are 20 be sent
out today 90 about 300 employers OF labor
and an equal number or representatives
OF union men.
IL Is hoped by the National Civic Fed
GRAFTON members that the meeting will
be q great success and that one OF its
fruits will be the establishment IN Chi
cago OF a branch Of the National associa-
tion such as has been established recent
ly In Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

With CONSERVATION he heard the report
and heard his little sister utter a shrill,
despairing cry she fell 90 the ground.
Realizing Immediately the seriousness OF
hts act, he ran to his mother, and with q
voice choked with sobs, told her what he
had done
The frantic mother hurried 10 the street.
and tenderly lifting the limp form OF the
little one, carried her into the house. at
the same time directing that al urgeut
call bo sent 10 the Emergency hospital.
Or. Pitts responded quickly and after an
examination ordered the child removed
TO the hospital.
The ambulance was called and the little
victim was hurried 10 that institution.
where it was found that the bullet had
entered her forehead over the right eye
and lodged in the brain
Owing TO the serious location OF the
wound together with the youth OF the
child. the doctors regard the case as very
serious
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
OLD MILL MAN,
BORN HERE, DIES
IN FALL RIVER

Henry s. Fenner, for many years
treasurer of the Slade mills now the An
coma of Fall River. died OF paralysis OF
the brain at his home there this morning.
in his 6oth year. He has been an invalid
since 1903. when he was attacked with
paralysis.
He was a ma tive OF Smithield. in this
state, and a descendant Of the early
prominent families OF Rhode Island. He
was educated at Lspham and Brown uni
versities.
After several years service in mills in
this state he went in the '70s 10 Fall
River as superintendent OF the Slade mills,
with which he remained as treasurer until
disabled.
He was formerly member of the Fall
River common council. a director OF the
Fall River national bank, one Of the trus-
tees of the Home for Aged People, and
al one time president OF the Brown Alumni
association I'm that city
He left a widow and four children, the
eldest OF whom is Henry NJ. Fenner, OF the
editorial staff OF the Fall River Evening
News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
NOTHING IN REPORT
OF COMING MERGER

New Haven. Conn. Jan. 2-Regarding
the report that the Winchester Repeating
Arms company OF this city would soon
take over the Union Metallic Cartridge
company OF Bridgeport. Vice President
Winchester Bennett OF tho former com
pany said today that no negotiations for
the control OF the Bridgeport company
had been made by the Winchester peo-
pie and that there was nothing in the re-
port sent out.
Mr.. Bennett said that IL was all news
TO him and so far as he knew the local
company has no intention OF taking over
the Metallic Cartridge company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
CANS READY TO
MEET BATTLING
NELSON OR BRITT

Tonopah. New, Jan. 2.-Ioe Cans vas
around town last night and bore not the
slightest mark TO indicate tha he had been
through a fight. Cans said that he was
ready to meet Battling Nelson at once.
on Jimmy Britt
The Tonopah club has announced it's In.
tention of offering $4,000 for a match be-
tween Britt and Cans, the light to take
place March IL.
Tex Rickard OF the Goldfeld Athletic
club, stated that he would guarantee $5O.-
600 for a contest between Cans and Nell
son. The receipts of yesterdays fight
were $50. 735. The club officials admit that
they lost money, but they claim that they
did not expect to realize on the venture.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
GLIDDEN PRESENTS
ROOSEVELT'S GREETINGS

Mexico City. Jan. 2.-Charlea j. Glidden
OF Boston. who Is touring the world In an
automobile and whose machine was
wrecked Monday after having travelled
without mlEhap from Boston 20 within 20
miles OF this capital was yesterday pre-
sonted 20 President Diaz by United States
Ambassador Thompson
Mr.. Glidden bore greetings from Prosi-
dent Roosevelt 10 President Diaz and the
presentation OF these was the occasion OF
some ceremony The ladies OF the party
left for San Antonio last night Mr.. Gid
den will leave for that place today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
JAMES NJ 'CREA
PENNSYLVAN|A'S
NEW PRESIDENT

Philadelphia, jan 2-James McCrea OF
Pittsourg, first vice president of the Perm
sylvania lines west OF Pittsburg. was to-
day elected president OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad company by the directors OF .hs
latter corporation TO succeed the late
Alexander Johnston Cassatt
After the meeting OF the board of direc-
tors, President McCrea issued the follow
ing statement:
"The policy OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road does not depend upon any Que ran
IL continues unchanged from year to year
lt Will be my purpose to promote as best
can the same progressive development
which has continued SO ably under Pres
ident Cassatt and the presidents who PEE
Ceded him"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
TWO PHYSICIANS
ARE ACCUSED Of
MALPRACT| T|CE

Salem, Mass. Jan. 2.-Oran G.. Cilley
and j. +. Lambert. two prominent physi-
clans OF Boston. were arraigned before
Judge Sears IN the local court today
charged with having caused the death or
Mrs Ora NJ. Shapleigh by means OF a
criminal operation.
District Attorney Peters was unable 70
be present when the men were arraigned
and at the request OF State officer Proctor
the case was put over for 10 days, the
bail OF both men remaining fixed at 5000
in each case.
Arthur l.. Shapleigh. the husband Of the
dead woman, who disappeared three days
before the death of his wife has not yet
been located by the police. who desire 10
use him al n witness for the prosecution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
BULLET ENDED
THE CAREER Of
SUSPECTED DOG

A supposed mad dog created panic IN
the vicinity OF olneyvile square this
morning, and In known to have bItton
at least two persons.
The animal made a wild dash sron oil.
Neville square toward the oensre OF tho
city. swapping madly at nearly every
thing and every person IN It's way. IA
II reached Stewart and Westminster
streets "a patrolman shot II dead.
The health authorities were lmmedia tey
notified, and the dog was taken away by
Dog officer Dean
This afternoon its head Was sent TO Buc-
teriologist Hadley TO determine whether
% was rabid.