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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-04-12

The cadets Of the Massachusetts
Nautical Training School. which is
conducted on the L. s $ Enterprise.
at present moored opposite the Charles
town navy yard. are looking forward
with more than ordinary pleasure and
anticipation TO the cruise OF 1907. which
will begin about June l. This summer
for the first time since 1899 the Enter
prise will cruise i'm home waters. in
stead Of crossing the Atlantic. During
the last six years the ship has visited
nearly every port of Importance on the
coast of Europe. from St Petersburg
TO Gibraltar and has twice gone into
the Mediterranean as far as Algiers.
This year 1t has been decided by the
commissioners that the Enterprise
shall remain on our coast. geing as
| lar north as Halifax and south TO
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
ID
 DEFEAT TAFT
GAGE OF BATTLE BETWEEN MEMBERS OF PRESIDENTS CABINET IS WELL
 DEFINED-RUPTURE LIKELY
(By United Press.)

Washington, Nov. 16-A sensation was caused in the city today when 1t became known that an attempt would be made by Secretary Cortelyou to de- feat Secretary Taft in securing the nomination for the presidency. It is understood that an effortt has been made by President Roosevelt to prevent the matter from getting to the public, but Cortelyou has declared that the fight will be carried on despite tho wishes of the President. A split in the ca binet may occur over the affair.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
ID HOLD CONVENTION IN
 MAY F0R DELEGATE
tynItea preso reIearaph.CabIa seryIos.l

Juneau, Nov, 16-The convention will in struot the territorial committee to call a pri mary in March to select deleaates to the convention to be held at Ketohikan in May to nominate the Delegate to Congress.
 The convention meets at four o'clock to- day to consider the proposition to adjourn to meet at Ketchikan next June to nominate the Delegate to Congress. The second division urges this on account of the failure to select new delegates.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
OKLAHOMA Is
 A STATE TODAY
NEW STATE OFFICERS SWORN IN TO- DAY. ROOSEVELT SENDS GOOD
 WISHES TO STATE
(By United Press.)

Guthrie, Oxla., Nov. 16-At 9 o'clock this morning Oklahoma and Indian territory held their inauguration cere- monies. A vast assemblage of people was present in the capitol when the ceremonies were held. A telegram was read from President Roosevelt in which he wished the new state we'll. The democratic senators will be elect ed by the legislature this winter.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
WEALTHY WOMAN THIEF
 IS SUCCESSFUL BATTLES

the fashionable residence district of the city. The crimes to which she con. fessed, and which the officers have ample evidence to corroborate, will carry with them sentences of from one to twenty years. The police declare Mrs. Romadthy the most successful woman Rofles the Chicago police have ever dealt with.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
IND0R5E5
 TAFT FUR PRESIDENCY

entitled to all the benefits of the o' Q dinance of l7y7 and we demand the extension of that patriotic compact to the management and control of this territory, in order that the people Of Alaska may have voice in their own affairs. We favor the adoption of a congressional amendment to the organ ic laws Of Alaska territory removing from the jurisdiction of the judges of the district courts those executive and administrative powers which oppress the courts ard the people, and impOs- ing such executive and adminIs- ,rative duties upon the governor of the territory.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
GOAL LAND LAWS AMENDMENT

Third-That congress should i'm mediately enact amendments to the coal land laws, which iu their present form prohibit the development of the great industry Of coal production in Alaska, which is of vital importance uot only to this territory but to the entire Pacific coast.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
tRy United Press.)

Chicago, Nov. l6--Mrs. Evelyn Romadthy, wife of a retired millionaire lard manufacturer, was arrested by detectives hereYesterday in the Marsh al Field stores and has confessed to and burglary which she de- clares she committed in
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
ENDORSE ROAD COMMISSION

Seveuth-That the work of the Alas ka Road Commission in the construc- ton of government roads in Alaska Is deserving of the highest commendation for the capable and economical expen- allure of the funds at the disposal of
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
IN FAVOR DE TAFT

Tenth That we favor the nomination of Hon. William H. Taft for the presi- dency as the successor of President Roosevelt by the Republican national convention of 1908, and we instruct our delegation to that convention to cast their votes for his nomination.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
lry at the present lime.
ENDORSE ADMINISTRATION

First-We endorse the administrl- tion Of President Roosevelt as ole of the ID st notable examples of snlighI- ened and progressive craftsmanship ever presented Co the history Of th;s nation, and We declare our emphatic Of the measures ot reform in legislation and administration the president has accomplished. We cs- pecially coa.meud the progress he has made in minimizing the influence of great aggregations of wealth in the Federal government aud the abolition ol special privileges.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
SUPPORT GALE

Ninth-That we pledge our hear;y to Alaska's delegate in con- gress, Hon. Thomss Gale, in all efforts he may exert to secure needed legisla- tion for Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
AT THE SEATTLE

The Jefferson arrived today with a fresh shipment of draught Rainier and Malt Rainier, @ Special Tonic for the Sick Conavalescent and nursing Motters. Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs act. Yours truly, as ever. Poor little
 246- Herman.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16

the commission ard for the excellent results accomplished in opening ayen- ues Of transportation where the same will prove most valuable; and congress is urged to increase the annual apPro- priation for that purpose
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
BETTER GABLE FACILITIES

Eighth -Tha' congress is UT ed to make approprratt ns lo! the extension of the Alaska crIe system 10 all ports from winch raj roats are building, par tlcularly Cordova and KaJalla
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
MONEY FOR LIGHT STATIONS

Sixth-We urge the immediate ex- pendture of moneys already apprOpri- ated by congress for the construction of Lighthouses and fog signals on the coast of Alaska and the further apprOpria- tion Of liberal sums for the same pur- pose.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16

Tte Juneau :couveution proper quit deliberations shortly before II o'clock last night. Delegate Corson delivered brlHan, address on Territorial Gov ernment to themembers and the Juneau citizens.
 Earlier in the evening, just before the adjournment was taken for the night session, the following resolution introduced by Delegate Butler, of KetchiIiau and seconded by Delegate "Dick'' Ryan, of Nome, prevailed and afterwards ,bc convention was brought to close:
 While we do not assume to dictate 10 the delegation to the national couveu- tlon as to when they may select as national committeeman, we suggest for their consideration the name Of Dr. L. s Keller Ot SEagway as such commit teeman, if in their judgment the party's interests would be best observed b. his selection.
 The platform ia full follows:
 The Republicans Of Alaska in con- vention assembled reanrm their ad- herance to the principles Of the Republican party and their pride in it's history and traditions; and they adopt the following platto m and declaration Of the mJst vital requirements of the
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16

Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters on the half-shell, for private families and wholesale, at the Vienna Bakery. t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
AID FOR RAILROADS

Fourth-That one of the most vital needs of Alaska is the construction oi railroads throu, hout the territory to permit the development of regions of rich resources now inacces' sible except at enormous expense and in order to promote the coustruc- tion of these great arteries of com merce we favor financial aid by the fed eral government of all legitimate rail road enterprises organized to build trunk lines ID Alaska whenever such companies shall with their own capital make substantial progress with their projects, aud we urge that all railroads so aided by the government be placed directly under governmen: control in the fixing of freight and passenger tar ifs.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16

All the delicacies of the season ct tn ack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16
URGE HOME RULE

Second-We believe that Alaska is
The daily Alaskan., 1907-11-16

Alaska by the erection of the southern or coast division of che present fourth division into a sep rate division.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
CAUSED by "FLLEEBAcK."
Navy Department Fixes Cause Of
Battleship Georgia Accident.

Rigid precautions will hereafter DO
taken to prevent disasters to battleships
In practice work, according to Acting Sec
retary Of the Navy Newberry, who has
acted upon the findings and recommends
tons of the board which Investigated the
accident on the Georgia on July - last,
resulting IN the death of ten officers and
sailors and the injury Of number OF
others. The report includes oil Of tho
testimony taken by the board. Almost all
o! the findings and recommendations. most
Of which have heretofore been published,
were approved by Mr.. Newberry. who has
ordered them put into effect. The Navy
Department Is now convinced that tho
cause Of the accident was beyond ques-
ton a bareback" which II regards as
welcome conclusion because 1t Is believed
that such "harcbacks" can be dealt with
safely by additional precautions. Ad.
miral Mason. chief of the bureau Of
naval ordnance. In an analysis of the pro
ceedings Of the board. expresses certainty
that the accidents cause was Hare
back" and that "thc entering OF the cir
cular loading scoop or tray prevented the
proper action OF the air jet. which was
opened up properly" One Of the boards
recommendations Is that loading trays
that will obstruct the jets OF the gas
electors should not be placed In the gun
until after thc 100 = Gar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
SULUlL..S ~ PAY.
Small Wage Results In Depletion OF
the Army's Ranks.

The military authorities have discov-
cred that 1t is impossible to get men to
enlist In the army on wages Of 10 cents
day while manufacturers. contractors,
and other employers are paying unskilled
labor anywhere from 81 n day up. Con-
sequently II has been decided TO inform
Congress that II the army l. to be main
tanned In a state of efficiency II is i'm
pcrativc that the pay OF soldiers be ma
ierlnlly increased. \ 30 per cent in.
crease will be asked. Secretary Taft has
authorized the appointment of a board
Of army officers to draw Mp new pay
scale for the service and TO create public
interest In the project between now and
the time Of the converting of Congress.
The alarming shortage of men. the ever
increasing number OF rcfusals to re-enlist,
and the general advance In pay In other
classes OF employment contrasted with
the pitiful compensation now paid TO the
soldier boy will present such strong
argument In favor OF better pay that II
Is believed Congress will promptly give
what the War Department demands. The
ranks Of the army are now only two.
thirds filed The regular establishment
consists of 10000 men. This has boon
cut down to peace footing OF 5000
The best recruiting officers can do Is to
muster about 10000 men, there being at
the present time n shortage Of more than
1900 In the cr''st"d force.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Items from All Parts of the World
Carefully Selected from the
Press kilograms.
A Weekly Digest Of the Most Importaut
Facts and Happenings for Busy
Readers.

Squandcring of sum approximating
e7.UDO.OOO and irregularities in the inHa.
ton of assets and the payment of commits.
sions are charged to the old management
of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Company. II Is now believed that nerv-
Gus strain due to the financial tangle in
which the company had involved itself
was one cause for the suicide OF David
II. Wilcox. late president of the concern.
The investigation of the affairs Of the Del.
aware and Hudson was the result Of the
row at the last meeting which led to the
ousting of the old officials. The facts
disclosed indicai" tina, while certain tran
sac,ions carried out were such as might
find no remedy or redress In the courts,
they are open to condemnation. The last
annual report of the company for the
year ended Dec. 81. 1906. according to
the balance sheet contained therein. shows
n surplus OF SI.lS3.2s2. II Is believed
competent accountants would agree this
should be- almost. IL not cntirrly. written
of to make M for the imitation of the
assets by reason of various purchases of
properties within the last two years at
cxorbiiant and fictitious prices. including
commissions which would ordinarily he
considered far ont of propori spn to the
compensation due to Intermediates in the
acquisition of other concerns. Particular
reference il made to transactions involved
in the purchase by the Delaware ana
Hudson of the Quebec. Montreal aud
Southern railroad. the United Traction
company of Albany. the Hudson Valley
Railway company and certain coal prop
critics. which has been accomplished with.
In the last eighteen months.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Blk MONSTERS STOP SHIP Q TIMES
Best Fish Story Of Season, Battle Be.
tween 4 Whales and 2 Sharks.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Captain Jameson OF the fruit steamer
Amelia. In New York from southern
waters. has brought the best fish story
so far told this season. When two days
ont from Port Antonio the lookout r..
ported n strange disturbance dead ahead.
Captain Jameson took the steamer In
hand and, approaching cautiously. found
fight raging between four whales and
two mnn-eating sharks There was Il ter.
rife lashing of the water and the marine
fight spread for hundreds Of feet across
the path of the fruiter. Six times Cap
tain Jameson was forced to bring his
ship to a stop to avoid striking the mon.
sters. who paid no heed to the steamer,
and finally he had to make wide turn so
that he could proceed. When last seen
the fighters were still hard at II, with
the sharks apparently having a little the
better of the fight.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
OIL Monopoly Fined.

The Standard Oil Company Saturday
received the most terrific blow In Its his.
tory, and simultaneously was served with
notice that more serious trouble was In
store for II. Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands,
In the United States District Court at
Chicago fined the company $2024O, 900,
the extreme limit of the penalty fixed for
the acceptance Of Illegal rebates under
the conviction of last April. This fine 10
by far the largest ever assessed In any
case In the history of Jurisprudence. 1t
was accompanied by a scathing criticism
of the oil trusts methods
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
May Call Out Troops.

Governor Conner of Alabama is detcr-
mined to enforce the State laws against
the Southern railway at any cost. While
he has made no public statement. his ad.
visers say he will call an extra session
OF the Legislature or order out troops II
necessary, to see that the States com.
mands are obeyed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Arkansas Editor Is Killed,

]. NJ. Scott, city editor OF the Helena
(Ark,) World, was found dead ON the
sidewalk. Two bullets had entered his
head, \ month ago an attempt was
made to kill Mr. Scott when two shots
were fired NJ him. II is generally believ-
ed the killing was due to personal quar-
al
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Repeats Historic Ride.

The historic ride of Lady Godiva was
repeated in pageant at Coventry, Eng
land, the actress engaged for the part
being clothed in masses of hair and
gauzc.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Potter Scores Church.

Bishop Potter Of New York arraigned
the church severely, In an address at
Chautauqua, for its indifference to the
mental, physical and social needs Of the
masses Of the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Marriage of Beveridge.

Miss Katherine Eddy. daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Augustus \. Eddy of Chicago,
was married in Berlin to Senator Albert
j. Beveridge of Indiana.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Paw s5. ooO. 600 for Art Works,

The Rudolph u. Kann art collection
has been sold to Duveen Bros. for the
record price of $5,OOO,OOO. Though the
Kann collection was begun only In 1850
It Is the most important and most careful.
~ selected of its kind In France.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
To Check the Moors,

France has rushed large force to
Casablanca to check the turbulent Moors
and inhict punishment for attacks on
Europeans.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
CHARLES Il. CRUIKsNAvK

CHARLES Il. CRUIKSflAvK
never neglected an opportunity TO DO
good for hls fellow citissn and In the
course Of his career has mads thou.
sands Of loyal frisnda
SENATOR A. y. CLARK.
has earned the high regard Of his Eel.
low citizens 40 q man loyal to friends
and faithful to principle.
FRED L. WlLR
% Q man Of untarnlshed reputation ana
Of comma nding ability In the conduct
Of bic affairs.
WILLIAM A. DOYLE
Ia q mai VINO invnrinb,! wiiis and re.
tains the confidence and liking Of all
who have dealings with him.
GEORGE d. SWIFT
Possesses all Of those solid aud sstima.
be qualities which make the most uss-
ful citissn.
~S~
BENJAMIN r. RICEOl.St'N.
has q high conception VI the dutles Of
good citizenship aud has always lived
up 70 them.
JOHN v. CLARKE
has made thorough performance Of
duty, fulhllment Of all agreements
with bis fellow men In the spirit and
the letter end exact Justice In all
things the guiding principles OF bio
successful career.
JAMES REDDICK
has Q splendid record 81 god citissn-
chip. personal integrity aud arst-class
ability.
~9A
JOHN \ OwNNH
has earned By IN honest upright MA
ths good VIII and respect q ~ -
tise community.
~
GEORGE w. PAULIyN
maintains in al Affairs Of pSbiis ~
private life the highest deals q ~
cradle manhood.
JOHN T. CONNENY
n q man whom Chicago 70 peo00 =
claim % enc Of 10 typical s'tasssA
ARBA N. WATERMAN
Oasssves u - smiDsas 1sgsss tAae
h.ge share Of popularity and p0one
seaA1saes Which = undsaiably ~
JOHN G. FETZER
enjoys . widespread aud wsll-eas go
popularity.
HON. ZINA Il. SAR9tW
hss q hawkes. record ss cinssa snS
. typical ChicagOan.
~
VIRGIL NJ. BRAND
d Q typical eitisen OF Chicago. pro
gressive and energetic. he 10 deserved
" successlv' - ." ~ undertsk inss
~
THOMAS r. KELLEY
has gained success by force OF chasae
Tor, industry, integrity and ability.
WALTER 8. BOGIE
besidss being Q model citissn takss
Ooed man's part In every oevsmsa1
~ ~ bsnAAt Of the dv.
THEODORE ONfiyD
= Q ~ g Wdn bala1eo6 0inl
Gs9n1 jvdsnsaA henosabls n Ais buap
- nsthels I'D fearless u ~ ~
lnRwnnno - 1nHY.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10
Mad Mother Kills Babies.

At Baltimore Mrs. Christine Nenadei
strangled her babies, aged 3 and ! yeara
She has twice been In the insane asylum.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-08-10

L. =. SENATOR \. J. HOPKINS
Q man Of many exceIlen, qualities. 10
brainy. reliable and always steadfsst
to friends and to the line Of duty.
CHARLES II. WACEGR
y enterprising sud progr'ssive. %
we'll % capable and careful In the con.
duct Of all affairs entrusted 70 him.
hence bis tnvariabls success.
WILLIAM /. BLAtw
has made II y rule through NE to &C.
cord fair play Is well as to demand II
In all things Everybody who knOws
him trusts 10 we'll as likes him.
sSS@A
J. J. GERAGIlvY
has the deserved reputation OF being
one Of the most capable and reliable
men Of affairs In Chicago
RUDOLPH BRAND
has q high conception OF the duties Of
citisenship and lives up to II. He u
man whom b know 10 to respect
A. y. HiBBARr
10 man In whose career integrity and
ability 70 hand In hand.
~
JAMES \ HOGAH
has built up q >sputatIon In this city
Of which any man might We'll ssea
proud.
ANDREW J. GRAHAM
10 honorable and fair In all bis tela.
lions with his fellow citizens. upright
40 he 10 capable and STRAIGHTFORWARD.
&eA
THOMAS n. JAMESON
10 q man OF the niGliesi siAnuinR IN
the community: upright aud Just 10
oil the affairs Of life and indefatigable
10 the performance Of all the duties
thsre0f.
WILLIAM LEGNCN
1as never been known 10 uHdertaxs
what he could not accomplish. nor full
% accomplish what be has undertaken.
GEORGE w. JACKSON
lust and far IN III, hts dsssinys, pos'
ssssss the confidence aud good viii OF
all who know him.
~oA
PETER FORTUNE
has hosts Of friends who admire him
tor h,s uaas merits and sood quail
uaA
JOHN II. JONEe
has ne experience and the ablnsy .
make Q success Of au his undertak-
inss.
CYRIL Il. JANDCs
enjoys the esteem and respect Of all
who admire the highest qualities OF
good citizenship. which In hin are
fully sxsmpli9ed.
ADAMS A. GOODRICH
= Q public.spiritsd citssn VINO 10 90
popular - he \ ~ sro~s ~ his
businsas pursuita
JOHN G. 6PRY
activs. snergstic. snterpsisins and pub.
lic.spirited. has made success Of all
bic undertakings, and = ranked by
common consent among our very bet
citissnA
JOHN ]. HBALv
has Q One record TT probity and
strictly hone'ahls methods. Hs has
maAs himself rssoscted IN every walk
A. A. ~ ~