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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-07
COLORADO WOMEN ANSWER
PRESIDENT.
Denver Suffragettes Defend Their
Cause In Equal Rights State.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 7.-Women
prominent in political affairs of Col
orado. where equal suffrage is given
them, Go not agree with President
Roosevelt that mo special improve
ment in the position of women in
those states of the west which have
adopted suffrage is noticeable"
Mrs Sarah Plat Decker former
president of the National Federation
Of Women's clubs, who resides in this
city and is an active participant in
every political campaign within the
state, says of the presidents state
ment:
1T is evidence that he has not made
a careful study Of the matter. He
knows nothing of the humane meas
ures which have been secured by our
legislature through the influence of
women. I am convinced that the men
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of the state would join the women in
declaring that woman suffrage has
been a success in Colorado and even
would fight to prevent it being taken
from Them
Mrs. J. NJ. Connie former MEM
Der of the state legislature, says:
Juvenile Judge Ben B. Lindsay,
known throughout the country as a
result of laws which have been en-
acted through his influence, will bear
witness to the fact that those laws
owe their passage more to the women
of Colorado than to any other inf1u-
ence'
1t was due to the almost unanimous
support of the women voters of Den
yer that Judge Lindsay was reelected
to preside over the juvenile court here,
receiving at the recent election when
he ran as an independent candidate
more votes than all his opponents COM
bined.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-07
Horse. Show Takes
Chicago By Storm

CHICAGO, Dec. 7.-Society of the
windy city" is today paying tribute
to King Horse, who will reign in all
his splendor during the four days of
the exhibition Of the International
Horse Show association. Afternoon
and evening CT every day will be
marked by displays Of thoroughbred
horse flesh and marvelously bedecked
women such as have never been seen
in this country outside of Madison
Square garden. The promoters de-
clare that the present show is even
greater than the recent New York af-
fair, and point with pride to the fact
that the Chicago show rejoices in the
name International viii e the Goth
am exhibition claims merely to be
national show.
A total Of $4,000 in prizes will be
distributed, and the classifications are
comprehensive and well considered,
affording opportunities for practically
every breed and type Of fine horses to
win. Ninety classes are to be judged
during the show.
Besides a large number of heavy
harness classes there are a great many
for breeding stock of the various heavy
harness breeds, including trotting bred
carriage horses. Stations of all breeds
will come together in the champion
class for the best carriage stallion In
the show. In many of the breeding
classes no entry fee is charged to ex-
hibitors, and it is evidently the purpose
of it's managers to make it the leading
show of the country for breeders. In
the division for hackneys William H.
Moore, of New New York, has given
two special prizes for stations, mares
and geldings shown in harness, and
the English Hackney Horse society has
given god medals for stations and
mares shown in hand.
Henry Fairfax, of Aldie, Va; E. B.
White, Of the same state and William
Pollack, of Pittsfield, Mass, will act
as the principal judges.
Among the box holders are j. Ogden
Armour, Sir William Cooper, Berk
hamsted, England; Eff. Swift, Charles
H. Swift, Gustavus Swift, Sir George
Drummond, Beaconfield, Quebec, Can;
Arthur Meeker, Edward Morris and
George W. Jackson
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Taft to Tar Rees.

NEW YORK, Dec. Tt is expecte1
that the annual dinner of the N0rtn
Carolina society of New York at tue
Hotel Astor tonight, will be RENDERED
notab by the presence of President
elect Taft, who will deliver an address
on "A Program for the South" MI
Taft's speech, it is expected, Will Dc
of a character to command national
attention and of PARTICULAR interest 10
the people of the southern states
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Receivership Lifted.

PITTSBURG, Dec. THE re-
ownership for the vast properties u
the Westinghouse Electric COMPANY
lifted Saturday afternoon. The re-
ceivers asked to be relieved, sayhs
the affairs of the company are in eA'
cellent shape.
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>CAUGHT ON THE .
. RUN ABOUT TOWN .

The wind blew cold; dark, gray, low
hanging clouds lowered like gigantic
pail above the valley, shutting out the
welcome CLEAN of stars and moon and
giving the brilliant rays of electric
lights weird and subdued effect. The
week Of toll had closed, and in the
throng of busting humanity preparing
for the day of rest, was one, who, de-
termined not to be OutdOne by the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-07
Funeral Tuesday Afternoon.

The body of Mrs Margaret Kim
ball, who died in Minneapolis last
week, arrived here this morning, and
the funeral will be held Tuesday
morning at 1890 o'clock from ST.
Paufs Episcopal church
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rates on iron and steel rails and fas-
Jennings. AS a basis for consideration
at the hearing, it is proposed to estab-
lish for application, from Galveston
Texas City. Port Arthur and Sabine
Pass, to points in common point terri
tory. the maximum rate of $2.10 ton.
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Texas Rate HEARING.

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. IA hearing
will be held by the Texas railroad COM
mission tomorrow in response to an
for a readjustment of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-07
First Symphony Concert.

The first orchestra concert of the
Symphony club will be given in the
Keylor Grand theatre, Wednesday
evening, December Is. Miss Grace
Young, of st. PauPs school, will be
the sOloist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
RECEIVERS SALE OF THE
O'GOpMAN COMPANY STOCK.

A sale OF unusual interest TO the peo-
pie OF the city and state is the announce
ment OF a receivers sale by order OF the
receivers OF the United States district
court OF the enormous stock OF the
O'Gorman company. which will com
mence tomorrow morning All prices will
be lower than ever quoted by this house,
and because OF the wonderful reductions
made on all goods no mail or telephone
orders will be filled All sales. In fact. are
final and for cash only. IL is a sacrincr
OF thousands OF dollars worth OF clean
and up-to date goods at such remarka BILE
reductions that cannot fall 10 attract
thousands Of people 20 this great money
saving sale, which will be inaugurated to-
morrow morning. This sale is positive
and must be- made TO meet the demands
of the creditors of the firm. n Is the great
opportunity Of the public 20 secure ox-
ceptlonal bargains. as the goods In many
instances will he actually sold below the
cost Of production.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
DEATH ROBBED
AGED WOMAN Of
$4,000 FORTUNE

Record Herald from New Orleans says
When a fortune Of $4,000 was almost
within her grasp, Mrs. Mary o'Keefe, 80
years old. habitual drunkard, who had
been sent TO prison more than 100 times.
died yesterday in squalid room above
who would have shared partly in the leg
acy. was sent TO pauper's grave. Judge
William J. Stuart. of the superior court
or Grand Rapids, Mich, wired the polio q
that search had been made for nine yeats
for tho o 'keefe sisters. An uncle Michael
O'Keefe left his entire estate to the wo-
men and the money is still held in trust
OF Grand Rapids.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

Some sensational developments are ex-
pected hourly in the mystery which sur
rounds the murder at Greenville OF Miss
Mary Eddy. poor mill weaver. who was
struck over the head with a yarn roller
while she was going to her boarding
place with her pay envelope last Friday
evening.
Inspector John Haran OF the Providence
detective force drove 20 the scene of the
murder early this morning He is follow
ing up several clues which he discovered
yesterday afternoon. He visited the
Greenville Wooen Mills today and In
company with Supt. william a. Tucker
went through the mill. one man In tho
village Is being closely watched by the
Inspector from tho city and u r. common
talk about the village today that an arr
rest will probably be made very soon.
Simple but impressive funeral services
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
FOUR OTHER MAYORS
TAKE OFFICIAL 0ATHS
Democrats at Newport and Cen
. trail Falls, Republicans at Paw
tucket and Woonsocket-Mayor
Riley of Baby City Comes Out
for Reforms.

The mayors Of four cities outside of
Providence took their oaths OF office to-
day. being equally divided between the
two big political parties. In Newport.
Mayor William II. Clarke. Democrat.
won last November without opposition,
and at Central Falls, Mayor Timothy J.
Riley had hard fight. and won by a
good margin over his Republican oppo-
nent
Mayor William o. Park of Woonsocket,
Republican. defeated Mayor Adelard
Archambault Democrat. and Mayor Rob-
ert A. Kenyon OF Pawtucket, Republican,
was reelected.
In their inaugurals the four mayors
dealt wholly with local topics The usual
ceremonies were held The excellent
weather greatly favored the carrying out
of these exercises. as we'll as swelling the
attendance.
The new city government or Central
Falls. the baby city, was inducted into
office this afternoon. There were but
few changes in the personnel OF the city
council. but Mayor Timothy j. Riley. who
succeeded Mayor Joseph l.. Freeman, de-
livered his first inaugural. an able docu-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

In presenting to the board the name of
John p. Beagan for police commissioner,
the mayor said
"To the Honorable the Board of Alder
men:
Gentlemen: AS mayor OF the city OF
Providence. I'm compliance with the duty
prescribed by chapter 1879. OF the public
Act to Establish Board OF Police Com
missioners for the City of Providence 1
hereby appoint, subject to your approval.
John II. Beagan, Esq. OF this city, as a
member Of said board of police commits
sioners. TO hold office from the first day
OF February next. until the first day OF
February A. D.. 1911, and until his sue
cessor is chosen and qualified. to succeed
the member Of said board whose term
shall expire on the first day Of February,
1905
The permanent members OF said board
OF commissioners have heretofore been
selected from the Republican party.
I'm the administration of the police de-
partment and regulation OF the liquor
triffic, the board exercises judicial func-
tions. i'm the trial OF variety of causes,
required TO possess knowledge OF the laws
OF evidence and legal procedure.
Public sentiment is i'm favor Of the
election OF a Democrat and a public
spirited citizen. who will seek honor in
the performance Of duty in a faithful and
impartial manner for the public good
Such a candidate | present TO you and
most respectfully request your approval
OF his appointment. and / recommend the
adoption OF the accompanying resolution,
CSigned), PATRICK j. MCCARTHY, +.
Mayor"
TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
Resolution OF the board of aldermen
approving John p. Beagan for police
commissioner for a term OF three years:
Resolved, That thc -npointment or
John Z. Beagan. Esq, OF Providence. by
the mayo - the city OF Providence as
a memb~-'of the board Of police commits
sioners for term OF three years from
the first day OF February, 190S and until
his successor Is chosen and qualified. be
and the same is approved"
SECRETARY REAPPOINTED.
The mayor also had read the following
To the Honorable the City Council:
Gentlemen--I have this day appointed
Hugh A. McCabe OF this city TO the Of
fee OF mayors secretary at a salary OF
twelve hundred ($l2O0) dollars per an
mum.
COMMITTEES NAMED.
He then announced the following list
OF aldermen appointed on Joint standing
committees Of the city council:
Committee on City Property-George
Il. Peterson.
Committee on Claims Henry Fletcher.
Committee on Education-George W.
Parks.
Committee on Finance--william X.
Reynolds.
Committee on Fire observation-disclosures
McMann.
Committee on Harbor--John G. Dunn.
Committee on Highways-George +.
Peterson.
Committee on Lights-George p. Peter
son.
Committee on North Burial Ground
william X. Reynolds.
Committee ON ordinances-George w.
Parks
Committee on Parks-John III. Higgins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

No further wreckage had came ashore
near Sandy Point. Block Island at a.
m. today TO solve the mystery Of the
finding yesterday of matches of vessel
and a part Of the quarterboard bearing
the letters IS. l. NJ"
The life savers at the Sandy Point sta
tion could only conjecture as TO the dis
aster which the wreckage seemed 10 In
dicate. and il was their opinion that
some barge had gone down in the vicini-
" of Montauk Point early Saturday
night while the wind was blowing from
the southwest and the gale had swept
the wreckage TO the island. The matches
and name board were picked up before
the wind shifted 10 the westward early
Sunday morning.
AS 10 the name board, It was broken
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
RECOMMENDATIONS BY
MAYOR MCCARTHY

owne Of facilities
Wider on Of h
Prohibi o officials
al o
o stations
distribution Of lights
Mo- durabl
the police
of city
of
uonala annu
socaned tunnel act
presen entato N the gene
public utility commission
other
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
NO LIGHT YET ON WRECK
Near BLOCK ISLAND

at either end and the letters were all Of
the same size. so that II was impossible
to tell whether they were the beginning.
middle or end Of a name.
The part OF the wreckage which was
supposed at first TO be a wheelbox. is
found today 10 be a pilot house OF a
barge. The wood is brand new and II
is thought by the fishermen here that
this may have been the maiden voyage OF
the boat. Three matches have come
ashore on the west side OF the island, to-
gether with n piece OF rail.
The theory is expressed that possibly
the crew OF the barge were picked up
by a passing boat. II seems hardly
probable. they say, that anyone could
have lived clinging to a hulk in such a
tempestuous sea as was stirred up by
Sunday mornings southwesterly gale.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
COOK DID NOT
SURVIVE WOUNDS
IN HIS THROAT

Lucien Cook. who cut his throat Satur-
day night at his homo in North AttIe-
boro, died at 4:so yesterday morning I'm
the Rhode Island hospital Mr.. Cook was
SO years old. and was despondent because
OF his wife's lll-health.
He was born in Cumberland. and was
a son Of Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Cook.
lie was a shoemaker. and had lived in
Mansfield. walpole and Franklin before
going to North Attleboro ~ years ago.
His wife and four children survive him.
Frank Cook OF North Attleboro. Mrs.
Louis w. Wise Of North Attleboro. Win
nifred w. Cock and Elijah r.. Cook OF
Monson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
NO GOVERNORS MESSAGE
FOR ASSEMBLY TOMORROW

With Inauguration day tomorrow the
state house today presented very busy
appearance. preparations everywhere be-
ing made for tomorrow's event
The governors message will not be pre-
sented before next Friday or later.
Decorations were being hung and sup
plies were being distributed upon the
desks OF the legislators who will tomor-
row occupy them.
The office OF the secretary OF state
seemed TO be the centre OF activity as
from there the pages and messengers de-
parted for the senate and house loaded
down with the necessary supplies for the
assemblymen.
On the vacant desks OF the latter o
large and miscellaneous pile OF station
AIRY. reports. state documents, revised
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
Providence Chief Executive, at Be-
ginning of Second Term. Makes
Pointed Statements on the City's
Needs and the Duty of Its Officials.
Crowd Witnesses Exercises in
Common Council Chamber

Mayor Patrick Mccarthy nducted
second time today the city hail. with the usual
and in the presence of quite a large crowd
The council chamber in which took
place. resplenden holiday attire nearly
all members covered by flowers of various designs The
gallery space visitors held
Of friends of the city fathers
Immediately after being the distributed the
ond somewhat shorter than that of last but
much more pointed
The mayors nomination OF John Beagan for member of t.
police commission tabled by OF follows Ayes
Mssrs Higgins Reynolds, Parks Fletcher Vaughan and Par
ker. Noes-Messrs Dunn McMann, Peterson and Evans.
For full text of the mayors message page 5.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

laws, etc, was rapidly heaping up. while
all over the marble palace on the hill the
clerks and state officials were busy.
AT the office OF the secretary or state
today two charters were issued to cor
porations intending to enter business in
Providence.
The incorporators OF one. a dry goods
business, capitalized at $4,000. were Roger
O'Gorman, Sr., Margaret OGorman and
]. F. o'forman, doing business as the
Roger OGorman, Jr., company The in.
corporators were all of Providence
Robert Pettis of Cranston, Walter Free
man and h. c. Pettis of Providence were
also given charter TO do a wholesale
and retail oyster business lin Providence
under the name OF the Robert Pettis COM
$50 coo in shares Of 500 each
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

has grown much
warmer. A baro-
metric depression Is
moving eastward
along the northern
b or ID er Of I h g
United States and
is now central north
OF Minnesota. II
has developed no
precipitation area
OF Importance. An
other depression Is
over the Gulf OF
Mexico and is caus-
Ing rain I'm the Gulf
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
RIGHT OF APPEAL
is DENIED HARTJE

Philadelphia, Jan. 6.-Tho Pennsylvania
supreme court today refused TO permit an
appeal TO be taken to that tribunal from
the superior court in the famous HartJe
divorce case.
Augustus Hartje was refused a divorce
from his wife by the Pittsburg courts and
the decision was affirmed by the superior
court. IL Is said that Mr. Hartje now may
take his suit TO the United states su-
preme court
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
Ripper" Crime in Berlin

Berlin. Jan. 6-Another mysterious
ripper crime was committed In the
suburb of charlcttenburs hast night. A
little girl years old was enticcd into a
hallway OF house and fatally stabbed IN
the abdomen. 1, rcsembicd the crimes %
leet July.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
SUES CITY TREASURER
TO RECOVER $4,000

Daniel Il. o'Donnell has begun suit
against Walter l.. Clarke. city treaserer.
to recover $1,000 for personal injuries. on
the morning OF Sept. Mr.. O'Donnelrs
foot got caught in hole in the sidewalk
and he fell over an iron pipe. He sus-
tained painful and severe injuries Page.
Page and Gushing are attorneys for
plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
BR|sTOIs TOWN
CLERK DEAD; 36
YEARS IN OFFICE

Town Clerk Herbert f. Bennett of Bris-
tol died at his home there today. He was
born in Hopkinton. March Is, lsi5. He has
a record for bravery in the Civil War. He
had been town clerk of Bristol for the
past 36 years.
He was a member OF the general assem-
bly, from 1881 TO 1850. He is survived by q
widow and one daughter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
SENSATION EXPECTED
IN GREENvILLE MURDER

were held over the body OF Miss Eddy
in the farm house Of her parents touay
Rev Jonathan Eldridge. a village pastor,
officlated. The funeral was private and
outside OF the immediate family or the
girl, but n few neighbors were present
The body was then conveyed TO a tomb
I'm Acotes Hill cemetery. Chepachet for
a hnal resting place. eight miles from
the scene OF the crime.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

Committee on Printing-Henry Fletcher.
Committee on Railroads-Henry Fletch-
er.
Committee on Sewers-Gilbert r. Par
ker.
Committee on Water-Adophus ]. Ev-
ans
Committee on Armory-George w.
Parks. chairman; Adolphus J. Evans.
Committee on William X.
Reynolds. chairman: John III. Higgins.
Committee on Bridges-John G.. Dunn.
chairman; Owen McMann, William p.
Vaughn.
Committee on Damage Under Dog Law
-George w. Parks, chairman Adolphus
J. Evans, Gilbert r. Parker.
Committee on Hackney Carriages
Owen McMann chairman: George w.
Parks, Adolphus J. Evans Henry
Fletcher
COMMITTEES on Health-Henry Fletcher.
chairman; William X. Reynolds, John c.
Committee on Milk-John IT. Higgins,
chairman; Gilbert r. Parker. William u.
Vaughn.
Committee on Police-George w. Parks.
chairman; Adolphus j. Evans, William
L. Vaughn.
Committee on Poor Departmcnt-John
c. Dunn, chairman; William p. Vaughn,
George W. Parks.
Committee on Streets--George p Peter
son, chairman; owen McMann, John III.
Higgins.
Committee on Street Signs and Mum
bers-John II. Higgins. chairman; Gilbert
X. Parker. John c. Dunn.
JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Committee on Pending Suits--Henry
Fletcher. chairman; William X. Reynolds.
John III. Higgins.
Committee on Celebration OF Fourth OF
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
WANTS $4,000 FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT

Before Judge Tanner and a jury was
tried today the suit or Alice +. Eaton
against Frederick w. Thrift. This is u
suit to recover s9JOo. the plaintiff alleges
that defendant attempted TO take improp-
er liberties. Defendant denies all tho
charges made against him
James G. Collins is attorney for tho
plaintiff and J. =. Fox aud r. T.. IIsnlcy
represent the defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
New Tariff Ready

Paris, Jan. 6-The government has
been advised by NJ Jusserand. the French
ambassador at Washington. that the
Franco America tariff negotiations at
Washington have been successfully ter
minated, and the agreement probably will
be signed In that city today or tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
RAILROAD SUED
ON BOOK ACCOUNT

The New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company Is defendant in a
suit to recover $500 filed in the superior
court today by Byron NJ. Lewis. This is
suit based on book account Stone a.
Jovejoy represent plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

states. Fair Ind warmer weather is In
dicated for Providence and vicinity to-
night. but the southcrly disturbance will
probably cause rain and warmer Tues
day.
NJ r.. BLYsroNE.
Local Forecastcr
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
WEATHER NOTES

High pressure attended by fair weather.
prevailed over most OF the country this
morning. IL Is cold generally over the
east. but in the Lake region and the
Nic-.,s.rf IT.par NrissisSfDog ,-aiIaN,a AZ
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-10
WILLIAM BRYAN

William J.Bryan was born in Salem,
Marion county, ILL.,, May 10, 1860. In
1877 he entered college and graduated
in 1881. His favorite exercise was
jumping he could stand fiat footed
and Jump IL feet 4 inches.
He is called the silver tongued ora.
tor. In 1881 he was married to Mary
O. Baird. He moved to Nebraska In
1887 and began to practice law in
Lincoln.
In 1890 he was elected to congress.
His speeches are in great demand all
over the country.
The democrats nominated him for
president in 1896 but he was defeated.
He was the youngest man ever nom
mated for president Of the United
States. He again aspired for presi-
Dental nomination. Some people
think that no man except Roosevelt
can beat him. But 1 am not SO sure
about that. I think that BILLY" Taft
will run him close race.
Bert Harte Davis, age 10.
Ollie, Ia, R. F. D. No. So.