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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

FAMILIAR character on the Volley streets.
died at his home on Sunday evening. and
his funeral was solemnized yesterday
from st Johns church at Arctic
Centre. Despite his peculiar ways Mr. ST.
Thomas had many friends, and he will be
missed from his usual haunts I'm the val
ley.
SUFFERED SHOCK.
John Finnerty of Park Hill, Riverpoint,
Is very feeble, having sustained a couple
of paralytic shocks. He was stricken on
Saturday with a first attack and yester-
day was again smitten, paralyzing his left
side. His recovery is not anticipated. Mr..
Finnerty has been a sufferer from cancer
for long time.
SOCIAL AND DANCE.
The first grand social and dance TO be
given by The Jolly Seven" was held last
evening In Temperance hall, Clyde. Bar
rvs orchestra furnished music for the oc-
casion and there were many present and
fine time was enjoyed.
MRS. vICKERYs FUNERAL.
The funeral of Mrs. George w. vickery,
wife of Postmaster George w. Nickery of
Washing ton, whose death preceded hers
by one week, was held today at II o'clock
from the Knotty oak church, and was at
tended by her friends and relatives. Mrs
Vickery had been in very poor health for
a long time, victim of heart trouble.
She is survived by two sons and three
daughters.
VALLEY NOTES.
A regular meeting OF Loyal Richmond
lodge, T. .. O. r., NJ H., was held last
evening in Booths hall, Crompton.
Clarence s. Wilbur OF New Haven,
Conn. is visiting his sister. Mrs a. II.
Wood, at Harris.
The members of tho Fiskcvile Tabor
nacle church assembled at a union watch
night service last evening at the Hope
NJ e. church.
Norman Mcnnicr. student of ST Hy-
acinthe college. Province of Quebec. liz
spending vacation with his parents In
Arctic Centre.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
WAR SECRETARY TAFT
D|NED AT HOPE CLUB

Secretary of War William III. Taft ar
rived In Providence last evening at 1865
O'Clock. four hours later than the time at
which he was expected by the public and
announced by the press. Leaving Mill
bury, Mass, at $50 o'clock. he had a
quiet Journey TO this city where on his
arrival there was a small gathering TO
greet him at the station, little enthusiasm
marking his arrival.
That Mr.. Taft's visit had no political
sfinihcance was evidenced by his refusal
10 talk politics and by the fact that he
was entertained while here by prominent
Democratic and Reform party leaders.
On alighting from the train he was met
by Frederick Roy Martin and Robert w.
Tart, who escorted him in Mr.. Tafts
automobile to the Hope club. where an
informal party Mas arranged In his
honor. Governor Higgins was there as
a guest. as were also John c. Pcgram.
Gen. William Ames. w. III. p. Faunce,
president OF Brown university; John r.
Rathom, Harry u. Sharpe, Stephen o.
Edwards and a few others.
Politics claimed but little attention from
the party. a spirit of informality resting
over the affair.
AS the time for the departure OF the
Federal express drew near crowd OF
about 100 people gathered TO view the
secretary of war. Lieut.. William Il.
ONcil of the Central Station and "A de-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

tail OF police also put in appearance.
The arrival of Secretary Taft, accom-
panied by Mr.. Robert w. Taft and Mr..
Martin was Witnessed without the slight
est demonstration being made on the part
Of the onlookers.
Mr.. Martin and Mr. Taft went to Wes-
terly with the secretary, from which
point the latter journeyed alone To Wash
ington
IL is stated that Mr.. Taft is the avowed
candidate OF Theodore Roosevelt for the
next presidency. An effort was made TO
arouse sentiment I'm his favor on his ar
rival i'm this city yesterday. Mr.. Mason
b. Franklin. a war veteran OF the Second
Rhode Island regiment. accosted the sec
rotary with tho words: II greet YOU, MIR.
Taft. a.s the next president Of the United
States"
IL thank you for your greetings" was
the pleased response of the genial secre-
tary, as he beamed happily upon the Civil
War veteran, "but / don't know about
your prophecy
As the party. Mr.. Taft and his two
friends. started to go down into the SUBJ
way, the enthusiastic Mr.. Franklin at
tempted to launch the Taft boom in Prov
idence. crying Three chers for the next
president OF the United States. William
Taft" His efforts were in vain, never
thelcss. the sound OF his own voice be-
ing the only encouragement he received
for his well-merited efforts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

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AILUREs BY MONTHS DURING 1907

The Attleboros have been favored with
remarkably few failures the past year, as
was also the case in 1906. The jewelers.
suffered no business reverscs and there
were only three minor suspensions among
the merchants. with an aggregate of ST.
600 OF debts and s5.l00 assets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
BUFFALO EXPRESS
WRECKED, 10 INJURED

Sunbury, Pa. Jan. 1.-The Pennsylvania
railroad express, which left Buffalo at 0
o'clock last night and which was duo In
Philadelphia at 1875 a. m, today was
wrecked at Monjando,,. 10 miles west Of
here today and moro than dozen pas
sengcrs were injured.
The express was running on time when
light locomotive crossed from a sid
ing To the main track. Tho engineer of
the express was unable TO hiring his
heavy train 20 a stop and 1t crashed into
the shifting engine with considerable
force. Both locomotives were disabled,
and q combination car. day coach and
Pullman sleeper were so badly dam
aged that the passengers had To be trans
ferrcd To- other coaches and the wrecked
cars cut out. Most OF the passengers re-
ceived medical treatment here. The tram
was delayed four hours.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
PAWTUXET VALLEY

Today marks tne beginning of another
new year. and once again all those good
resoiutions made "a year ago, Will be re-
newed.
The Joining Of the Water Wagon club
and the self-reform resolutions will
"stand pat" for how long? Precisely
the same as in the past those good reso-
lutions will be forgotten In few days,
and the reformed man will tire OF stay
Ing at home nights, and in a short time
back they so into the old ruts, and the
world goes merrily on. never caring one
whit for the man or the good resolutions
made on New Years Day.
Tho majority of the factories In the vail
ley are closed today and the help have
enjoyed themselves i'm many ways.
OLD RESIDENT DIES.
Patrick Coogan, one of the Oldest and
most highly respected Pawtuxet Valley
residents. died at his home on Clyde
street, Clyde. on Monday evening, after a
continued illness.
MIR. Coogan has been resident OF the
Pawtuxet Valley for over 90 years and
was model citizen and fine neighbor For
a number of years he was employed at
tho Clyde print works, having retired
from active service several years ago
Mr.. Coogan was the oldest member of
SIS. Peter and Pauls Temperance society.
lie was the father of quite a large fam
lily. and is survived by six daughters. two
sons. n grandchildren and ono great
grandchid.
The funeral will be held from his late
home in Clyde on Thursday morning at
$50 o'clock. followed by "A mass of re-
QUEEN at SIS. Peter and Paus church.
Pheuix. at 2 O'Clock.
The death Of Mr. Coogan removes one
moro OF the pioner Irish settlers
SOCIETY ELECTION.
a regular meeting OF Narrasausett
lodge No. s. knights OF Pythias, was
held last evening in Assembly hail. Phc-
nix. and after the regular routine Of
business. the following officers were elect.
ed for the coming year: Chancellor COM
mander. Benjamin J. Bates; vico chan
cellor, Anthony LA prclate. Albert
Darling: master OF work, James Handy.
keeper OF record and seal. William A. Car
pointer. master OF finance. William A.
Ilowarth; master OF exchsquer. Edwin l..
Yeaw inside guard. Fred Colvin; outside
guard. James Lindsay; trustees William
A. Carpenter and Samuel Lowell.
NEW YEARS EVE SOCIAL.
Under the auspices OF the social COM
mittee OF Kent lodge, No. i03. New
England order OF Protection In Hines
hall Phenix. n New Years eve social
was held last evening. under very favor
able circumstances. The hall was filled
with the members of the order and their
friends, who danced the old year out and
the new year In, and n fine repast was
served which was greatly enjoyed by all
present
CLASS WILL BE CONFIRMED.
Rt Rev. Bishop Mcvickar will make his
annual visitation Co ST Andrews church.
Phenlx next Sunday and Will administer
Tne RTE OF continuation TO n large class
OF candidates which have been prepared
by the rector. Holy communion will be
administered by the bishop assisted by
tho rector. \ sermon by the bishop Will
follow the confirmation and communion.
ALBERT ST. THOMAS DIES
Albert So Thomas OF Holmes street.
Arctic, most eccentric fellow and very
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
FAILURES OF LAST YEAR
THE LARGEST SINCE 1898

tlons. lack OF currency and lack OF con-
fidence.
Today in many lines Of business the
conditions may be properly described as
demoralzed Jowelry manufacturers are
curt1iling their production To n large ex-
tent. Cotton mills are working on con-
tracts, but there is no buying at present
for future delivery. large proportion Of
reached an agreement to curtail produc-
tion I'm the hope OF stiffening the market
They propose tosrun their mills on short
time. amounting TO a total OF 10 days shut
down In the next two or three months.
Conditions i'm many other lines of busi-
ness are virtually the same and vet with
all these depressing facts there is an un-
dercurrent of optimistic feeling. feel
ing that with returning confidence. which
is much i'm evidence. and lower money
rates. which are predicted i'm the early
months of this year. that somewhat bet
ter business conditions will prevail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
IN The FIELD

MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Painters, Labor Temple.
Sausage Makers. Labor Temple
Executive board c. l.. T.. Labor Tcm-
pie
Railway Clerks S4 Westminster street
International Association steamltters,
los Weybosset street.
Stationary Engineers. 152 Westminster
street.
Masons and Bricklaycrs. 81 North Main
street.
MACHINISTs.
Machlnists' local Al held a largely at
tended meeting at the Labor Temple last
evening Owing probably 10 the desire
ON the part of the members to straightcn
out their accounts before the coming
year a very largo number were present
aud an unusual amount was collected by.
the treasurer, Mr. Grierson. In the shape
Of dues. The business at last evening ;
meeting consisted OF hearing the reports
of number of committees. Including the
sick committee. The chairman reported
that Ave men were on the sick list at the
present time.
Business Agent w. IL Johnson is to he
one OF the principal speakers at a smoke
talk which the Machinists local OF Now
bedford is TO hold Thursday evening
Ladies' night is 10 be "A gala time at
the regular Wednesday open meeting I'm
the Labor Temple. An elaborate program
including both vocal aud instrumental
music has been arranged. The feature
OF the meeting. however will be AN
Educational Explanation Of the Present
Crisis" by Lucan Sanial OF New YORK.
Mr.. Sanial is a teacher Of sociological
and economic thought and as such has an
international reputation. The seats are
free and ladies are particularly invited.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
Electrical Workers Union 90 at it's reg
ular meeting elected tho following offi-
GERS for the ensuing term: President +.
p. Mcguire; vice president, p. J. Me-
CHM; recording secretary, II. c. Fletcher;
financial secretary. j. III. Dugall; treas
urer. w. J. Carpenter; sergeant. w. IL.
Ford. The election of officers took prac-
tically the entire time OF the meeting,
which adjourned soon after the result of
the balloting was announced
LABOR NOTES.
Pennsylvania is rich and thrifty state,
but many of it's vast enterprises are pi-
voted on the lives OF children. The man
ager of large mill is quoted as saying:
Much of the prosperity of Pennsylvania
Is owing TO the fact that she has a lower
age-limit for work than any of her neigh
bors."
In 1906 the legislatures OF Maryland
Iowa. Massachusetts. Louisiana and Vir-
ginia enacted laws for the protection Of
wage workers who in time OF distress are
compelled to borrow money. at usurious
terms on the pledge of their future earn
ings. The most comprehensive law of 1896
Is that of Maryland (ch. 1907. which, like
the acts of Iowa and Massachusetts,. re-
quires notice of assignment To be given
TO the employer. Louisiana goes further
and provides that the assignment shall
not be binding upon the employer with
out his written consent. Massachusetts
prescribcs a standard form. while Vir-
ginia enacts a law to regulate the Iusi-
ness OF loan sharks" and imposes Ii
cense tax C06 ch. 1867.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

The past year has witnessed an unusual
number of large failures in Rhode Island,
and the record kept by Frederick S. Sb-
ley, the local representative of Brad
streets show that the liabilities OF those
falling were heavier than i'm any year
since 1898. The total falling numbered III
with debts OF s2.335.91i, and assets
amounting to sS2557 AS compared with
the previous year the liabilities were
practically $,5o.o00 more and assets avail
able To creditors $4,000 less.
FAILURES BY MONTHS DURING 1907.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
State Farmers Escape

Martin Feuncr and Joseph Doyle. twp
OF the states wards at the state work
house. escaped from there this morning
wearing tho uniform of the institution.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
Police Officer Resigns

Thomas " Nolan. n patroiman al sta
tion =. has resigned from the force. and 4
is Understood that he is to engage IN
business lie vas appointed policeman
Dec. H., iS9k
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
EAST PROVIDENCE

The members of the Massasolt club
held their annual banquet in their tenn
porary rooms in Tobin block last night
and was like those held In years gone by.
a Jolly affair In good natured way
stories were told out of school," but the
stories told were Of personal. instead of
political nature. and nearly every men,
Der present and one or two of the "old
guard. who did not happen to be seated
at the feast were raped" As the club
has on It's roster the names of the lead
ing citizens of the town. IL r. needless to
say that the menu was the best the mar
kot afforded. The president. Samuel wal
dron, was master OF ceremonies and
among those who participated i'm the
"rapping' were E. b. Lincoln. William
H. Nicholas. Judge Thomas H. Lee and
William G. Bliss, Esq. The happy event
was under the supervision Of George NJ.
Hull. John r. Carpenter and A. B. Nun
roc. There was a semi-vaudeville pro-
gramme given during tho evening
RELATIVE CALLED FOR REMAINS
Today Undertaken j. III. Williams sent
tho remains OF Orrin Perry who was
known as the Living Skeleton" who
died at his home at Camp White last Sun
day. to Apponaug. half sister of the de-
n
to take charge Of the remains.
ODD FELLOWS WATCH THE OLD
YEAR OUT
Reliance lodge OF Odd Fellows spent n
very pleasant evening. or rather night.
In their homo on Warren avenue last eve
ming. At the hour nf midnight Noble
Grand Lewis =. Allen. with n cup OF cof-
fee. on behalf Of the members. bid 1907
sood-bye and 1908 a welcome. Prior 10
this little incident there were songs and
stories galore but tho programme was
strictly within the confines Of Odd Eel
lowship.
GET THEIR MAIL NOW
About two weeks ago there appeared
ar item in this column TO the effect that
on this morning East Providence Centre
would have free mail delivery service.
aud that little item has boon proven 10
be true for this morning Carrier Walter
Grswold left tho local ONCE with mail
Tor the residents of East Providence Cen
tire. This possibly may lead 10 the num-
bering OF streets in that section, for while
tho men employed by tho government arc
expected 10 do their utmost TO deliver a
package. they arc not supposed TO go be-
yond n certain limit Mr. Thomas lynn,
who last July was made a permanent
carrier at Providence. will assist Mr.
Griswold i'm the work OF collecting the
mail. Within a short time Postmaster
Elmer n. Robinson will go over the ter
ritory for tho purpose OF locating what
the postal officials call numbered" sta
tion. where money orders and registered
letters can be mailed
MINOR MENTION.
a new years service was held at the
Church OF the Sacred Heart at S o'clock
this morning, the Rev. FIR. Fltzsimmons
officiating.
Howard lodge. Knights OF Pythias. will
meet this evening.
The Guild Of ST. Mary connected with
St Mary's Episcopal church Will hold n
new years party this evening.
IL Is understood that Frederick Goff.
VINO WIS NJ ONO rfme quite prominent in
real estate affairs In this section, has re-
turned home
Tho Rev. r. G. Ray ls building an adj
dtion 10 his building at what Is known
as Broadway Six Corners
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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-10-16
Death Of Mrs. Guyot.

Mrs. Florence Theresa Guyot, be-
loved wife Of Mr.. P. E. Guyot, and
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
M. A. Davis, of .orangeburg county,
was born January 2, 1862, and dieri
October 8, 1908, after a very short
illness of one day and night. al-
though she had been a sufferer for
several years, was thought to be
improving for several weeks, and
was on a visit in Orangeburg when
she died. For many years she was q
consistent member, Of Hebron Meth
odist church, near Livingston. S. c.,
where she lived up to three years
ago, since then had been a resident
of Columbia, S. C. She loved her
church and was always at her place
every Sabbath, whenever able to be
there.
She was lady highly esteemed by
many friends and for her many
virtues and noble traits of character.
The funeral services and interment
was at Hebron cemetery.
She leaves a husband and eight
children to morun her loss. Then
should We say, mourn not, for our
loss is her eternal gain.
Farewell, dear mother. May God S
richest blessings rest upon us and
help us to meet you wnen parting
is no more.
Her Children.
Columbia, S. c., Oct. -, 1908.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-10-16
DISEASE KILLS INDIANS.
Strange Plague Appears Among the
Already Depleted Tribes.

otFaHSc llaSuc AppcukS bIiloHS tHe
Already Depleted Tribes.
A deadly disease in some respects
like the grip, but highly contagious
and far more mortal than the grip
in this climate, has attacked the al
ready depleted tribes of the Cree
in1ians on the shores of James and
Hudson bays, killing men, women
and children by scores.
Alanson Skinner, of the depart
ment of anthropology of the Ameri-
can Museum of Natural History, who
recently returned from an exhaus-
tive study of the people Of that
country, brought the news Of the
plague to New York.
The disease apparently came from
nowhere, says Mr.. Skinner. 1.-THE
Indians had never heard of 1t be-
fore, and when men were stricken
one day and died the next the rela-
tives and friends became panic strich-
en-.
1.-THE illness manifested itself il
colds, followed by coughs, fever and
nausea, unless the sufferers were Of
very strong physique, they died
quickly. In several tribes every aged
man, delicate woman, and practically
all the children were wiped out In
a few days by the malady. Only
the able bodied men resist = 1t, and
few of the stronger women"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-10-16
A GOOD STOMACH.
Means Good Health, Cheerfulness
Ambition, Persistency and Success.

anu khlNSSoos
Mi-o-na will cure your dyspepsia or
any other stomach trouble by build
ing up the flabby walls, and making
the stomach SO strong that it will
digest food .hout pepsin or othe:
artificial aid.
In other words, Mi-o-a cures dys-
pepsia by removing the. cause.
The J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.
is the agent for Mi-o-na il
Orangeburg and they say to
every reader of The Times and
Democrat, whose stomach IS weak,
who has indigestion or dyspepsia,
that Mi-o-na Is guaranteed to cure
or money back.
The price Is only so cents large
box, and one box is all you need to
prove that you are on the right road
to health and happiness.
Il can't say enough for Mi-o-ra
tablets; they have done more fo :
me In one week than all the doctors
have for the two years l have been
under their care, and | will do all
can to recommend it to my friends.
You can also use my name in your
ad, If you like, for Mi-o-na Is better
than gold TO me. I am like new
man, and am able to work once more
for the first time in over year.
w. A Ennis, 32S Green St.. Syra-
cuse, n. Y.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-10-16
Total estimated 1908 vote of
Greater New York for pres
idential candidates >. $50, 900
Bryan's indicated plurality
in Greater New York :. 13l ,80S
Up State Estimates.

"The upstate estimates sent in
by the World correspondents are
those of the leaders of the two par
ties and not of the World. They
reflect the conditions as viewed by
those leaders three weeks before
election, presenting the first outline
of the work of forming the lines OF
battle. The condition that exist
today may be materially changed
during the three weeks remaining Of
the campaign. and the figures may
be revised in many instances that
cannot now be anticipated. The
registration of voters has just begun
in upstate counties.
1.-The totals of the majorities i'll
the fifty-seven counties above the
Bronx show estimated majorities In
So of them for 44ughes aggregatlnG
l13.050 and maiorities in the other
three for Chanler aggregating $500.
In the same counties two years ago
Governor Hughes received majorities
aggregating 135.342 and Mr.. Hearst
377. According to the stimates
presented by the World today Gov
ernor Hughes will lose above the
Bronx 22,292 votes and Mr.. Chanler
will gain over Hearst 2,528.
1.-The estimates show even more
marked changes in the presidential
situation. Four years ago SO of the
same ST counties gave Mr.. Roose-
welt majorities aggregating, 2l"'-
4s5. and Parker of 33S. The coun-
ties covered in the table printed sho"
maiorities for Taft aggregating
14S,5OO, and for Mr.. Bryan OF y
900. So that according to the es-
Inmates, Mr.. Taft will lose. If pres
ent conditions continue. 64,995 and
Mr.. Bryan will gain 1,062. The es'
Inmates show that while Mr.. Tatl
will not hold all of the Roosevelt
vote of four years ago, he Will com
mand at least 65 per cent of it.
'.The reductions noted in the es-
timatns are mainly in the factory
centres and are due to these causes
II. Industrial conditions alfect'
ing many thousands Of employees.
-. The dissaY isfaction OF voters
with the old parties.
"3. Opposition to Governor
Hughes because Of his reform.
The World also publishes state
mcnts from the leaders of the re-
spective parties. and it is evlden'
that the Democrats are more san
ruine of success than are the Rc
publicans.