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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
MORE THAN so BODIES
CAN NOT BE IDENTIFIED

Boyertown, Pa. Jan. 16-This little bor-
ough, which lost one-fifteenth OF its pop
ulation in the opera house horror on Mon
day night, today turned TO the task OF
burying its dead. Because OF the condi-
tion OF most Of the bodies. the borough
authorities have asked the bereaved rela-
tives to bury the dead within three days
All night long scores of men worked in
the morgues preparing the identified bod
les Tor removal 10 their late homes or to
the cemetery. Before nightfall most of
the dead will be ready for nterment
There was slight hitch in the work of
removing bodies from the morfue
through tlfe action OF Coroner Strasser
forbidding the removal OF any bodies dur
ing his absence. This was due to "A mix
up I'm the Identification OF the body OF
boy. There were three claimants for the
body, and all appeared before the coro-
ner for permission 10 remove it. In order
to prevent mistakes, the coroner issued
the order Burgess kohler learned Of
this and Immediately communicated with
the coroner at Reading. where he had
gone on business I'm connection with his
offlce. When IL was explained that peo-
pie who had positively identified their
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

New York. Ian. ls-Per August Weber.
the former Thaw butler, who yesterday
testified TO various incidents In tho IRE
Of Harry Tnaw during the early months
~ tao2 was recalled to the witness stand
wien the trial was opened today lie
was asked by Mr.. Littleton, OF the de-
fence. ~ Thaw's actions, as he observed
th,n while employed in the Washington
and Pittsburg homes. impressed him as
rational or irrational
Irrational" replied the witness
DT9%Dlly. SI.IT,o, Attorney Jerome IA began his
He had ~&he wlWecs
repeat several of the incidents he re-
le ted Yesterday, and was asked If he oon-
sldered a s. tip from Thaw an Irrational
act.
1T seemed queer for what I did said
Weber
The witness declared that Thaw was
not dissipating. and hemed healthy when
he knew him, but always was nervous ana
excitablc.
christopher Baggan. steward OF the
New York Whist club, was recalled To give
the dates OF Thaw's visits TO the club In
igu.5 and 1906 MIR. Jerome brought out
from the witness the fact that he was
et,l, on each OF these occasions To play
br iSge whist with the best players In the
club
RAYMOND A. Brown. n music publisher
and eyewitness OF the killing OF STAN
ford White. here was called and testified
to Thaws irrational appearance on the
roof garden Brown said he knew Thaw
personally and spoke 90 him during an
intermisslon I'm the performance but could
not get coherent reply
Did you ever try TO get a coherent re-
,,t,, from any other man - minutes be-
fore he took thb life OF n fellow human
beingg' asked District Attorney Jerome
NO" replied the witness.
That's all"
Abraham r. Beck OF Lancaster county.
Pa rather OF former Assistant Attorney
General James NJ Beck. who was present
this morning. was called as the next Wit
ness lie said thar Harry Thaw was ono
of i5 boys i'm his school I'm 1881 and lSss.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
WENT IN EXPECTING TO WIN
Surprised, They Say, When Repub-
liCans Refused to Come to Either
Beagan, First Choice, or Chief
Egan. Second Choice for Police
Commissioner.

objection 60 their second choice. thought
they were members of the board OF alder
men, were on the spot and were compe-
tent TO deal with tbe situation as il
might develop"
Those who are criticising the action Of
the Democratic aldermen say that they
were not hound Iv the caucus action,
even though they consented 10 go in.o
caucus with the six Republicans.
Explaining why they went into the eau
Gus knowing they could easily be outvot-
ed one Democratic alderman said today:
81 thought that we would have Republic
can support. In fact, | fully expected
that our candidate would be made the
caucus choice and was surprised when
we could not bring over Republican
permanently, nor hold our own strength
TO the end
TILDEN CLUBS ACTION.
Alderman McMann was denounced a.
mo true Democrat" by Vice President j.
H. Cocn and Peter c. Cannon OF the TIL
den club OF the Tenth ward. at meeting
last evening, when the clubs recently
elected officers were installed.
President Coen declared the alderman
had failed to stand by the mayor in the
appointment OF police commissioner
and that he believed the members of the
Tilden club should do everything in their
power TO retire McMann. who. he said,
voted for Republican. when the other
candidate named by the mayor, was
good citizen. a good Democrat. capable
OF filing the office with credit
Mr.. Cannon declared that such man.
who was a Democrat In name only.
should not be sent 10 the city hall TO rep
resent the Tenth ward. and he called
upon all Democrats TO see that a change
was made in the representation OF tho
ward.
The officers installed by Representative
Thomos p Haven were as follows: Pres
ident. James X Mulligan; vice president
Joseph H. Coen and Francis Hanley:
treasurer. John O'Leary: recording secre-
tary Robert A. Coon; financial secretary.
Michael ]. Kane; sergeant-at-arms, Den.
mis- Lynch.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
COMMERCIAL CLEARING
HOUSE is PLANNED

Chicago. Jan. 16-A plan for a com
mercial clearing house"--an institution
through which business houses could
settle their debts and collect their bills
among themselves without recourse 10
the banks--was launched last night at the
meeting OF the Chicago Credit Mems as
sociation.
The proposal was enthusiastically re-
ceived by representatives OF $50 large
business houses. a resolution was passed
to appoint "A special committee Co make
an investigation with a view TO devlsing
ways and means to put the plan into
operation.
The plan II simply the adaptation OF
the bankers " clearing house system to
the needs OF mercantile affairs. Large
mercantile houses would proceed at once
to effect debtor and creditor settlements
among themselves by the exchange Of
cancelled checks. I'm a manner similar &"
the settlements made by banks without
the necessity for the exchange OF real
money. These mercantile settlements
would be made on the basis OF values of
sound mercantile accounts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

He Was Named for Medical Examiner of District J.
Appointment of Ex-Oev. KimbalI, Republican,
Promptly Confirmed - William P. Cross Also
Defeated

Senator Gardner presented the annual
report of the Providence and Worcester
railroad. Received, ordered printed and
communicated TO The house.
Governor Higgins presented the annual
returns OF the elections OF the chartered
military companies. Received and APP
proved.
On motion OF Senator Gardner the gov
ernor's appointment OF Charles Dean
Kimball to be member OF the board OF
managers OF the Rhode Island College OF
Agriculture was confirmed as were his
appointments OF j. +. c. Farnham and
James II. Mulvey 10 be members OF the
state board OF relief: also the appoint
ment of George t. Perkins to be state
ment OF Edwin j. I<nerr TO be medical
examiner OF Hopkinton.
The senate. by a strict party vote. re-
fused to take from the table the nomina-
ton OF ex-Gov. l.. +. G. Garvin TO be
medical examiner OF Cumberland. the
nomination OF John T. McDun TO be
commissioner OF the Pawtucket river
and the appointment OF Wlliom II. Cross
TO be a member OF the state board OF
charities and corrections TO succeed X. III.
L. Goddard, resigned.
on motion OF Senator Sanborn $. VIII
lard Thayer OF Pawtucket was elected
a member of the state board OF charities
and corrections over w. Il. Cross by
vote of 20 to =.
Senator Sanborn moved that the senate
proceed to the election OF a trustee OF the
state sanatorium. So voted.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

TRAMPLED TO DEATH

Franklin. Mass. Jan. 16-Former Rep
resentative Herbert w. Thayer was tram
pied TO death by runaway horse on
Emmons street today. A work horse at
tachod to an express wagon became
frightened az an electric car and one OF
the relns. which were in the hands OF
X. II. Jewett. broke. bringing The pranc-
ing animal suddenly TO the sidewalk
where Mr.. Thayer was walking near his
home on Emmons street He was knock
ed down and his skull crushed. He died
within n minute or two before medical
aid could be summoned.
Mr.. Thayer was a native of Franklin.
10 years old and unmarried.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
BATTLEsH|P
FLEET WELCOME
HIGHLY PLEASING

Washington. Jan. 16.--The following
exchanges between Mr.. Dudley the
American ambassador TO Brazil and
the state department incident 10 the
visit of Admiral Evans battleships
fleet to Rio de Janeiro were made
public at the state department today:
"Petropolis, Brazil
"Mr Dudley reports gratifying re-
ception OF the fleet with elaborate
Official. program by the president and
people the American and Brazilian
nag flying together from Monroe
Palace. The officers were received
and dined by the president and will be
given banquet OF 90 covers by Baron
rio Branco on the goth az which Ruy
Barbadosa 10 to be the chief speaker"
"Department OF state, Jan. 15. 1908.
THE secretary OF state requests Mr..
Dudley 90 express 10 Baron Rio BranCO
his kind personal regards and the
hearty appreciation OF the American
government and himself OF the cordial
hospitality with which the American
fleet is being received by the president
and government ~ Brazil and ~ de-
lighted TO feel that there r. extended
tho same friendship 80 generously ex-
tended to him in 1906
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
TWO TEAMEhS
UNCONSCIOUS
At HOSPITAL

At the Rhode Island hospital today
there are two men lying I'm an uncon-
scious and serious condition as a result OF
injuries sustained yesterday afternoon
and evening. The men, who are both
teamsters. are suffering from injuries
and abraSions about the head and body.
one, John Bergstrand OF Pawtucket has
a probable skull fracture. The other.
Samuel c. III. Kelly. has his head severe
ly lacerated.
Kelly lives at Sos Pine street. this city.
and Is employed by the Public Market as
a driver. He received his injuries by coll
liding his wagon with one OF the War
rem and Bristol electrics. He started for
Riverside yesterday with goods to deliver,
and as he was turning from Fuller ave-
nue. into Pawtucket avenue he was
struck by a Warren and Bristol Subur-
ban. Kelly was thrown from his seat To
the ground, and the horse. frightened.
started to run, but stopped Of its own ac-
cord before 1t had gone far. The injured
man was conveyed TO Riverside on the
electric car which struck him. where his
wounds were dressed by DR.. A. r.. Platt.
The doctor then ordered that he be taken
to Watchemoket square, where the am
bulance from the Rhode Island hospital
met him, and carried him to that insti-
tuition.
Bergstrand the other victim. an ex-
press teamster. employed by the Perry
Express company OF Pawtucket. was sent
into this city yesterday morning TO drive
a team for the Arnold q Hoffman com
pany. Canal street. lie was sent out m
the afternoon with goods and returned
about o'clock. Shortly after that hour
he was found lying on the pavement, un-
conscious, beside his wagon. on Linard
street a short thoroughfare running be-
tween North Main and Canal streets.
The man was carried into the office OF
the concern for which he was working,
pending the arrival OF the ambulance.
In this the driver. still unconscious. was
taken 20 the Rhode Island hospital,
Bergstrand's condition is considered
serious. Just how he met with his in1ur-
les IS not known. but IL Is thought that
he was taken suddenly III and fell from
the wagon, striking on his head.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
State FINANCES
FOR YEAR 1908
SHOW Up WELL

The following is the estimate OF receipts
and expenditures for the year ending Dec.
81, submitted by state Treasurer Read:
The estimate Of expenditures includes
fixed charges and expenses authorized by
existing laws. Special or temporary APP
preparations have not been considered.
A list OF the unexpended balances OF APP
preparations made by previous general as
sembies is attached hereto. which must
be paid from current receipts of the ensu-
ing year.
ending Dec. 81. 1908. $2,0i9. 375: estimated
payments for the fiscal year ending Dec.
81, 1908. exclusive OF temporary or special
appropriations Sl.6S7I60; unexpended bal
ances OF special appropriations. $4b,6Soi ~;
s.. .033, 1S049
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS.
Tax assignment orders and state tax.
SS70. go: institutions for savings and trust
companies, $i60O state insurance COM
panies. $l05,C00; foreign insurance agents.
$4,000; slpremc couEts. $1,000; district
courts, $1,000; jailers. 5000; town coun-
ellis. $4,000; peddlers licenses $780, divi-
dends on the school fund, $1,000; commits
sioners of shell fisheries. $500 auction
eers, 1890; civil commissions $500; char
ters. $4,000; state institutions in Cranstor.
SEQ 600; state home and school $500: general
laws. $i25; Rhode Island reports. $1,000; in
terest on deposits or the revenue. $500:
proceeds from sales at camp grounds.
r. j. NJ, $3.50; national home disabled vol
unteer soldiers. $1,000; tax on telephone
companies, 5000; tax on telegraph COM
panies $500: tax on express companies, $500 (.
tax on street railway companies NbOo0:
commercial fertilizers, 5000: miscellaneous
5000; tuition at Rhode Island state normal
school. 5000; railroads. on account of sal
airy and expenses OF railroad commission
er, $4,000; automobiles and motor cycle IL
censes, $500; state sanatorum, $1,000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

eve were bound by the CAUCUS deci
sion TO support the caucus nominee"
This Is the explanation of their unani-
nous support OF the Republican nominee
for police commissioner that the Demo-
cratic aldermen are making In answer To
the storm OF protest that followed their
desertion OF John T. Reagan. Democrat,
and Mayor McCarthy's choice at the
meeting OF the board OF aldermen last
Monday afternoon and unanimous in
dorsement OF Walter A. Presbrey, a Re-
publican.
Alderman owen McMann OF the Tenth
ward who was roundly denounced by
the Tilden club last evening. said today:
eve had an understanding with Mr..
Beagan that If he could not be elected
we would throw our strength TO Chief OF
Police Egan. Mr.. Beagan's name was
presented TO tho caucus and he was voted
for from the start almost to the finish,
and received three votes each time.
when we found that Mr.. Beagan
rould not be elected we voted for Chief
Egan. and he also got three votes once
he received four, one of those being cast
by a Republican. on the same ballot there
was one vote for Sam ii. Bullock. l did
not cast IL.
IGNORANT OR MALICIOUS
'The seven or eight men, who claim to
be speaking for the Illden cluD IN oe-
nounclng me are either ignorant or ma
licious, as my vote throughout stands Tor
itself. / abided by the caucus decision, as
j have always done. whether | liked II or
not, and these men who are criucising ny
action never stood by a caucus decision
in their lives"
When Mr. Beagan was asked today II
he had encouraged any Democratic alder
men TO vote for Chief Egan he said: NO.
but / can see how the idea may have
originated | was told by some OF the
aldermen that they had supported me,
and would continue to support me as long
as there was chance OF my election.
But that their second choice was Chier OF
Police Patrick Egan. / thanked them for
their consideration for me, and offered no
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
HAITIAN REBELS
MAKING HEADWAY

FIRST actual operation OF a revolutionary
movement against the present govern
ment OF Haiti took place yesterday and
has so far been successful. An eXpedi-
ton composed OF eNiled Haitiens. under
command OF Jean juneau. affected a land
ing not far from Gonaives. 65 miles
northwest OF here. and occupied that
town. The government r. taking meas.
ures TO resist the movement.
port-au- Prince is calm.
Jean Juneau commanded n detachment
OF revolutionary troops during the move
ment of l902 undes - >t-~ction Of Ante
nor Firmin
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
Three Minutes Under Water

Chicago. Jan. Frank Sullivan swim
ming director OF the Illinois Athletic club
last night established "A new professional
record for remaining under water stay
ing on the bottom OF the tank for three
minutes. The former mark of 2.0 was
held by Finncy. an English swimmer and
was made many years ago at Philadelphia
The Briton gave his exhibition in glass
tank In which the water was kept az
temperature OF ~ degrees Sullivans
feat was performed in water at a tenn
perature OF 16 dcgreeA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
WANT DEPOSITORS
ON UNION TRUST
VOTING TRUST

support OF the claim advanced by Mr.
Peck.
A gentleman who has publicly criticised
some features of the proposed reorgani-
cation plan said today: ''rhe plan can
not succeed unless Marsden j. Perry.
majority stockholder in the Union Trust
company. gives consent. So far as I
know that consent has not yet been
given. If the plan fails, | understand
that another will be presented which, 10
say the least. will be fully as fair TO the
depositors as is the present plan"
Continued on Page Five.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

Leander r. Peck. who has a large de-
posit I'm the Union Trust company. has
voiced the demand upon HIS belief that
the depositors should be represented
more substantially on the proposed board
OF voting trustees.
For the depositors committee. it's sec
retary says the addition OF depositors
would be inadvisable and impracticabe
would cause delay and would not be pro-
ductive Of sufficient good TO Justify such
a course.
There is considerable popular feeling in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
RICH SHOE MANS
WIFE MISSING

New York, Jan. 1s-The New York po-
Warner. wife OF a wealthy London shoe
merchant. who disappeared today after
sending a letter to her relatives in the
Ashmont section Of Boston, Mass. saying
that she intended TO take her life Mrs.
Warner came TO America several months
ago to visit her mother at Ashmont. She
also spent some time with relatives In
Monroe ~. Y. Mr.. Warner sailed recent
ly from London and Is ~ present in Bos-
ton. No reason for the womans disap-
pearance or her threat OF suicide can be
ascertained.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
order The News-Democrat left n
your home todsy.
Lord AveburY Installed

ST. Andrews, Scotland Jan. 16-I.ord
Avebury was today Installed lord rector
of St Andrews university. I'm succession
20 Andrew Carnegie. lie was elected on
Nov. /. Mr.. Carnegie Withdrawing The
new lord rector eulogized Mr. Carnegie.
referring 10 him as great captain Of
industry. who had retired 10 employ HIS
vast fortune. not In luxury and nstenta-
ton. but IN the noble object OF raising
the status and adding TO the happiness OF
man.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
HARRY THAW
AS A SPASMOD|C H0WLER
Former Says He Was Unsoca Suen and Addicted to
Startling Outbursts Animal Like Howls That Would Stop
Suddenly

The memory OF the boy had always lived
with him. said the witness, who now 10
quite an elderly man.
"The boy was excessively nervous.
said Mr. Beck land was very unsocial
and sullen. distracted. His eyes were
most striking one OF the principal
things I remember about young Thaw
were tho spasmodic and startling OUT
bursts OF anmal.like howls These howls
would stop as suddenly as the turning OF
OF fountain"
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
KING GUsTAVE
OPENS SWEDEh's
PARLIAMENT

Stockholm. Jan. 16.-The formal opening
Of the first parliament under the reign
OF King Gustaye took place here today
with simple ceremonies. King Gustave
was present. In the speech from the
throne his majesty. referring 10 the
heavy responsibility that devolvcd upon
him, with the death of King oscar. prom
ised always to try 10 fulfill his duty. 1T
is my hope" the king said. 'in both good
and evil days 90 be supported by my
Swedish people In the common work for
the true veal OF the fatherland."
His majesty announced that the suf-
frage bill adopted at the last session Of
the rigsdag would be resubmitted 10 the
present house for final approval but he
said there was no intention OF giving the
franchise 10 women for the present.
Special commissions are considering q
ioint scheme OF naval and military ma
tional lrdefence. as well as the question OF
the relations between employers and
workmen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
CIVIL WAR RELICS
TO BE SOLD

Washington. Jan. 1.-two navy depart
ment "relics." one the Civil War monitor
canonicus. now at the Norfolk navy yard.
tOhe other the Pinta, at Mare Island are
20 be sold at public auction. The Canon
icus was restored at cost of $1,000 for
exhibition at jamestown, where 1t attract
ed great attention. The Pinta, which be-
longed 70 the wooden navy. Is apprais-
ed AT sl4Oo. Bids for the sale of these ves-
sells are 20 be opened Feb. II.
Order The News-Democrat left nj
your home today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
THE SENATE

The senate was convened at l1:45 by
Governor Higgins. The journal OF we'd
nesday was approved.
Governor Higgins appointed Dr Ralph
IL Shaw TO be medical examiner TOT
Cranston and Johnston. Lald ON tne
table. .
senator Gardner presented an act TO
reneal sections GO and GO OF the chapter
eco OF the public laws. To judiciary COM
nittce.
senator Gardner presented an act re-
Eating TO corrupt practlses. To committee
on special legislation.
senator Gardner presented an act relat-
ENC 10 the eligibility of members OF the
legislature TO hold office. To Judiciary
committee.
Senator Gardner presented a resolution
10 submit 10 the voters an amendment 10
the constitution to reform the senate
TO judiciary committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

considerably warm
CT over the Atlantic
states, especially
over the North At
lantic states. An
area OF high pres
sure covers the CEN
trail valleys and the
west. where fair
weather prevails. A
decided change 10
colder has taken
place over n broad
belt extending from
the Lake region TO
Texas. Low pres
cure I'm the north
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

The senate held a warm session today
at which It turned down the governors
appointments OF ex-Gov. Garvin and Will
liam =. Cross Democrats, and confirmed
ex-Gov. Kimball a Republican.
Senators Gardner and Sanborn locked
horns on the question Of electing sanato-
rum trustees and there was some terVid
talk
rhe house held a brief session, during
which bills were presented TO increase the
salaries OF judges of the supreme and
superior courts and to fix the fees Of ju-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16

west Il attended by much warmer wea-
ther. Fair and much colder weather Is
indicated for Providence and vicinity to-
night and Friday.
NJ r. BLYSToNE.
Local Forecastcr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-16
WEATHER NOTES

The northern disturbance has moved to
the ST. Lawrence valley. and Is causing
cloudiness over the east, with rain or
sncw at scattered points. II has grown
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-01-31

We issue printed checks show
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purchase made at our store; and
pay you so cents in cash for
every $40 of these checks re-
turned to US. We do this to in
duce the people to concentrate
their purchases at our store, and
thereby get the benefit of this
Cash bonus that we are willing
to give to show our appreciation
of their patronage. We aim to
sell only reliable goods and to
sell them at fair prices. and in the
proof of this assertion, we agree
to cheerfully refund the money
on any purchase that does not
prove entirely satisfactory. -
Moss Pharmacy