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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
THE STRIKERS SIDE.

The United Traction company has ac-
cused the strikers, both in Providence
and Pawtucket of undue haste in calling
out their men. We wish TO state our
side of the story that the public may
Judge for itself. Some Is months since
we started 10 organize labor organi-
zation under the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of America. At that time we were
general manager what the object OF this
organiza tion was. In response we had n
set Of grievances drawn up and pre-
sented to Mr.. A. T. Potter thoroughly
stating our case and our grievances.
which were, by the way:
That we wanted 10-hour day within
IL consecutive hours. with full protec-
ton for our spare men. who should re-
ceive the same pay as was given the men
for whom they worked that when a man
was ordered to show up at the barn he
should be paid for the time he was there
whether he worked or not that conduc-
tors be allowed 10 turn In their receipts
in q different way, as the old method
often showed shortages which the con-
ductors could not understand. that the
hours OF labor should be better regulated
so that the men would not have TO give
anywhere from IL TO IL hours platform
duty within Is hours, but have 10 hours
work within u consecutive hours; that
the rate OF pay should be for all new
men 20 cents an hour for the first year
and 22Ik cents an hour aiterward There
were other minor grievances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
BkRGiS REPLACE CARS.

The business men generally, not a few
in particular, have now taken hand and
the owners of moving wagons appreciate
their opportunity.
Were you TO ofdecide on change OF resi-
dence you could not hire q moving wagon.
or barge as some term them for service
within the city limits for less than FIVE
dollars a trip.
There was not car running on tho
Pawtucket lines after the wild West
show. last evening. and IL an attempt
was made, although there were dozen
or more In waiting they would be quickly
intercepted.
Right opposite Hillside avenue at 1890
o'clock. there was a crowd OF nearly
2oo0 people, mostly women and children,
boys also being I'm evidence.
They invited the carmen 10 come along
but after one effort. unsuccessful too. all
the cars were Immediately wheeled into
the barn.
In other words, there was no service be-
tween this city and Pawtucket after
dark and practically no service over the
Pawtucket Street railway. last evening.
BY actual count there were 20 barges
from the circus grounds or wild West
show after the performance, coming tow
ards Providence and ell the people could
not be accommodated.
In the other direction. towards Paw
tucket and the Blackstone Valley, there
were IA barges, all literally patronized
and the drivers Justify cheered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
0UAY'S man
May BE
NOMINEE
Claim Made That Psnnypacksr
VIII Have 225 Votes When
Ballot for Governor Is Taken

Harrisburg. Pa. June 1o-The indica<
tions are that Judge Samuel w. Penny
packer. of Philadelphia, will be the nomi-
nee for governor at tomorrow's Repub-
lican state convention.
Apparently there is no active oppo-
sition TO the nomination of ex-stats
Senator William NJ. Brown. Of New Cas-
tie. for lieutenant governor and Major
Isaac b. Brown. of Erie. for secretary
of internal affairs.
Attorney General John p. Elkin, IS
making a splendid fight for governor
and his adherents still claim he will be
nominated on the hrst ballot.
There will be 35s delegates In the con-
vention.
The Pennypacker managers led by
Senator Quay. claim their candidate will
have at least 225 votes.
The Elkin managers claim their favor
lite will have 202 Friends of ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor Louis A. Watres, OF Scran-
ton, declare he will have co.
Pennypacker and Watres have formed
a combination on the organizati tion Of
the convention This win probably give
them enough of votes to control the elec-
rary chairman and Congressman Joseph
G. Siblsy. permanent chairman.
The Pennypacker and Watres delegates
will hold a joint caucus tonight for the
selection OF officers OF the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
BY DECREE.
Transfer Of Harris Institute to
City Of WConSOCkei Authorized

A decree was entered in the appellate
division OF the supreme court today IN
the cause Of trustees Of the Harris In
stitute VS. the city of Woonsocket et ais.
The decree recites that on hearing OF
complainant's bill and defendants an
swer IL appearing that the attorney gem
eral had left the interest OF the state 10
the case OF the court and that the general
assembly at It's January session. 1902,
passed an act authorizing the city OF Woon-
socket TO pay 20 the board OF trustees OF
Harris Institute the sum OF SIS, 900 for a
transfer OF all its trust 20 the
city OF woonsocKet for municipal pur-
poses upon the condition that said city
would forever maintain either In the
Harris Institute or elsewhere the free
public library under its present founded
by the late Edward Harris and appro-
the sum OF not less than S2OoO
year for the support Of the library and
the city council having adopted the con-
ditions OF the transfer under the act IL Is
ordered, sdjudged and decided that the
compliments sell and convey IN fee sim
pleto tho city OF woonsocket for munici-
pal purposes all the land and buildings
on Main street. woonsocket including
tho Harris building and Harris annex
now held by the complainants In trust
All OF the personal property II directed
70 be sold 10 tho city OF Woonsocket. The
city is directed TO pay $4,000 to the trus-
tees and ordered forever to maintain the
Edward Harris library and TO pay annal-
ly "a sum OF not less than 5000
for its support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
THE TEh-HOUR LAW.

Mr.. Potter told the committee the 10
hour demand would take care OF itself
after action by the legislature. and that
the directors were already considering
a scale OF wages which we would prob
ably soon hear from. Our association
through its counsel pushed this l0-hour
bill through the legislature at a cost OF
5000, or more, and we thought that as
the law was passed everything would go
along all right.
Our time tables were posted TO con-
form with the law and notice was post
ed that they would take effect June 1.
These notices were posted on Sunday,
May %. eight days after an interview
with General Manager Potter had ap-
peared In the Providence Journal stating
the intention OF the company 20 grant us
10-hour day, with IL hours pay. in
conformance with the law.
en- Saturday, May 81. at $3.50 p. m, n
notice was posted at the office stating
that the law was unconstitutional and
that the old time tables would be I'm ef-
feet Sunday, June l. But II any man
wished 10 work 10 hours he could do so.
but must suffer proportionate reduction
I'm pay that would amount TO about 10
per cent reduction. Under the old time
tables II was impossible for many men
TO work 10 hours. as the time tables
called for from 10 i-2 20 II hours work
We appointed committee 20 confer
with Mr. Potter. but II was unable TO get
anv satisfactory reply.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
THE .GOvERl0R'S REPLY.

In reply TO the request OF Henry r.
Tiepke. attorney for the street railway
men. Governor Kimball sent the following
communication;
Hon. Henry f. Tiepke Attorney for
AmalRamated Association OF Street
Railway Employees:
Respected Sir-i am In receipt OF your
letter OF this date. asking II I will grant
an interview to a committee representing
the employees OF the United Traction
company.
I shall be glad 10 do so. / am usually at
the state house at IL o'clock each fore
noon but can arrange for another hour.
n more convenient to suoh committee.
Thursday I will be out of .he city.
Signed: CHARLES DEAN KIMBALL,
The governor had nothing to say. today.
beyond his reply 10 the attorney OF the
union But he will heartily cooperate
with any committee OF the union. any
committee representing the directors OF
the street railway company and the may
ors. II need be. OF Providence, Pawtuckst
and Central Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
Hon. John j. Fitzgerald and Miss
Clara E. OSfield Married in St.
Mary'S Church in Presence
of Large Congregation.

white Louisine sashes and large white
picture hats.
They carried boquets OF pink sweet peas
tied with great bows OF white ribbon.
At the close OF the ceremonies at the
church the bridal party and guests were
driven 10 the osfield residence. 2i3 Garden
street. where q large reception was held.
Here the large drawing rooms and hall
and dining room. adjoining, ware leanu-
fully decorated with masses OF palms and
cut flowers.
An elaborate wedding breakfast was
served by Lyman, OF this city. and ds-
lightful music was rendered by Hawcs'
orchestra OF Pawtucket, throughout the
reception hours.
The bridal party received in the front
drawing room. in front OF bank OF
palms.
They were assisted I'm receiving by Mr..
the bride and Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzger-
aid. the parents OF the groom.
In the upper rooms OF the residence was
displayed magnificent collection OF we'd
ding gifts of great value and bewildering
In their beauty and variety.
Guests were present at the reception
from Pawtucket. Providence, Boston.
New York. Lowell, Washington, ID. c..
and other large cities.
Mayor and Mrs Fitzgerald departed
late this afternoon. amid a shower OF
rice and good wishes upon their bridal
journey.
Their destination is known only 10
themselves and a few privileged persons,
however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
WATER
FILLING
MINES
Strike Situation in the Anthra-
cite Region Remains
Without Change.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Juno lo-In the abb
sence of President Mitchell from strike
headquarters today there was dearth OF
news from the miners side. President
Mitchell is expected to arrive here from
New York late this afternoon
Not much significance is placed on his
visit to Commissioner Wright. The min
ing superintendents In this valley said
their colieries Water Is slowly accu-
mulating In many of the mines through-
out the entire region. About 2o men enc
gagged In fighting FIRE at the Jersey mine
OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and Vest
ern company have deserted. This Is said
TO be a serious matter for the company
which Is short OF men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
BREAK!

II struck Us as very peculiar that the
company should make all arrangements
for granting us the ten-hour day. ss CALI
cd for by the law passed at the last ses-
sion OF the legislature. and post notices
nearly O week before the law was 10 take
offeot. reassuring us. and then take the
notices down and tell us the law was
unconstitutional II looked like q piece
OF very tricky business and II had its In
f1ucnce In causing the men 10 present
their ''peremptory demand" as the COM
pany saw 1T to call II.
We have not called upon the Interstate
conductors and motormen to strike. They
are operating under Massachusetts, law,
which the people Of Massachusetts, are de-
termined shall be enforced. and the
United Traction company, which controls
the Interstate road. is obeying that law.
which Is just as unconstitutional In
Massachusetts. If II Is unconstitutional.
as the Rhode Island law is. Why does
not the company fight the Massachusetts
law2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

The striking conductors and motormen
held a general meeting at 10 o'clock.
today.
President Arno occupied the chair and
there were nearly 800 members assem-
bed In Labor Temple.
International Treasurer Orr was there
and the reports OF pickets and sub-com-
mittees were OF a most favorable char
acter.
The meeting was OF n most enthusias-
tic nature and sub-comittees were ap-
pointed TO enlist the sympathy and sup
port OF every other labor union and fra
ternity throughout Rhode Island.
According TO the reports submitted
there are about as many cars running
as yesterday-not more than three-score-
with the complement of employees linn
tied, inexperienced and insufficient
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
DOGS BITE.
Believed TO Have Made Mr.
Stanley Insane.

London. June IO--A dispatch TO a
news agency from Rome. published to-
day. says that Paul NJ. Stanley. young
American. became suddenly demented on
returning from a hunting trip last night.
presumably as the result OF being bitten
by one Of his dogs.N
Mr.. Stanley rode into the court yard
of the Altieri palace. surrounded by his
dogs and persistently attempted 20 ride
his horse upstairs. lie was eventually
overpowered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
SULPHUR SPRINGS ACTIVE

Santa Fc.. n. NJ. June 10.-The United
s.csss Geological Survey has been notl-
fed by Captain J. T. Conner Of this city
that the sulphur springs in Bernatiilo
county are showing unusual activity
There are 2s geysers among the springs
pulsating every 20 seconds. The largest
which hitherto has been quiet is re-
ported TO be sending up a stream five feet
high
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
BY the QUEEN.
Tea" VIII! Be Given TO 10000
Servants In Honor Of Coronation

London. June lo--Thc bishop Of London.
tho Right Rev. Arthur r. Ingram. ID. D..
has announced that Queen Alexandra will
provide a tea" for 10000 female domestic
servants, I'm celebration OF coronation.
Dr. Ingram adds that her majesty. In
discussing the matter said II seemed to
her that without some such special ar
class OF people who would be quite left
out OF the celebrations. Each servant
will also be presented with a medal bear
ing on it the heads OF King Edward and
Queen Alexandra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
FOR PARDON.
TAYLOR Petitions for CIemency
for Mother and Sister.

Columbus Ohio, June io-Governor
Nash yesterday received letter from
A. ". Taylor Of Cincinnati urging a
pardon for Mrs. Francis Taylor and Miss
Francis Taylor. his mother and sister
sentenced to one years imprisonment
each for the completely in the abduction
OF Mr.. Taylors little daughter Mar
garet.
The respite for Mrs. Taylor and her
daughter will expire today. but the gov
ernor has not intlmated what course
he will pursue.
All 4oc. Candles
At zoe. per pound Thursday from 2 to 4
p. m, Tnlinghasts. 275 Westminster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
JEWELLERS FINED.

The jewellers fined today, in connection
with the strike were as follows:
Thomas Farrell and Joseph Warren.
each 13 years old. 50 each for revelling
on Charles street, last night
LAWS Clark and Arthur Stafford, each
10 years old. $50 and costs each for
shouting 'scab" at street car employees.
while on Pawtucket avenue. last night.
George Rogers. who was arrested on
Westminster street. Friday night had a
trial before Judge Pirce, today and was
fined $50 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

There were lively times on the Valley
routes OF the electric railway last even
ing. II being the first time since the strike
was inaugurated that the company has
attempted to run any cars after o'clock
Somewhere in Riverpoint a big stone
was sent through one OF the Suburban
cars as IL was returning from Providence
Fortunately there were no passengers
and the only damage was TO the car.
About o'clock, DR. A. G. Sprague, presi-
dent OF the Warwick town council
boarded a car running to Crompton.
Some one I'm the crowd on Allen street
had supply OF eggs and In attempting
10 hit the motormsn or conductor struck
DR.. Sprague. Upon arriving home he tele-
phoned 70 the superintendent's office and
advised him to discontinue running the
cars for the remainder OF the evening.
The advice was followed and there were
no cars running after Q o'clock Large
crowds congregated at Clyde and Arctic
Centre and hooted the employees as they
passed I'm the cars and several torpedoes
were placed on the track
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

being extended In every direction. Paw
tucket excepted, and that cars would be
run 70 the limit on the night time able
The daily sheets showed a sa tisfactory
patronage, there were fewer troubles and
these were getting 10 be OF a minor char
acter.
Mr.. Potter said that he had not heard
OF any proposition, on the part OF the
company, 10 terminate the strike tomor-
row
1t was also said at the office that yes
terday some who had gone out on strike
had applied for reinstatement and would
be given work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
STRUNG UP.
Chinaman Threatened With Death
Unless He Leaves Town.

Idaho Springs. Col, June lo.-Loui Sing.
a Chinaman. has been strung up TO a tree
twice by n mob and threatened with death
IL he did not leave town not 10 return.
The mob's wrath was caused by the
Chinamans efforts to run away with a
white girl named Nellie Merchen. II is
not believed the Chinaman suffered Sc
verely. other than being cut around the
neck with the rope and Knocked down
twice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
PUBLIC CONSIDERED.

In selecting our time to strike. fortu-
nately. we have chosen a time when we
would work the least inconvenience to the
public.
We have counselled our men not to
10 keep sober and 10 use their best ef-
forts TO persuade their friends not TO
break the laws. And this caution has
been observed In every town and city
where the men are out on strike.
The company 10 advertising $500 reward
for the arrest and conviction OF any one
who breaks the law regarding obstruc-
lions on street car tracks. but is carry
Ing around lot OF deputy sheriffs to help
II break the 1o-hour law
The company has certain rules regard
ing the breaking In OF new men and pro-
hibiting more than the motorman from
riding on the front platform. I'm order TO
protect the lives OF the travelling public.
Are those rules being observed during the
strike?
(Signed)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
THE CDMpkNYS SIDE.

Al the office Of the Traction company
today a was said that 40 more expert
motormen and conductors arrived this
These were sent out TO the several car
sheds and would be regularly employed
tust a. soon as they had been over
The routes and got tho run or the switches
and time table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
An uLIlMiIuM.

Not until then did we give the com
pany until IL O'clock Tuesday night 10
grant demands we had made, tho reason
nbleness of which We will leave 10 the
public 90 Judge. We received no reply
whatever and the strike followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10

New York. June io.-rn connection
with tho announcement exercises at
Princeton. formal announcement has
been made Of q gift OF 10000 by the
classes OF 1900 and 1901 TO be used for
special purposes at the university.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
WHO SAID 1T,

Everyone. that our starch work ex.
go61-2. Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
REFUSED
TO STAY.
IN MILLS
WeaVers Brought to Riverside
Factory Quit Work When They
Learn a Strike Is On.

@cHS%~Scefs>rcV% cV%@S~@S&&+@%
. An unsuccessful attempt was Z
) made to break the strike In the Z;
> Riverside mills. this morning
8 The American woolen company q
3 employed an agent to contract for
5 weavers In his own name
D Twenty-Five were brought here. Z
8 AS soon as they learned OF the
. strike they left the mills. Z
5 overseers OF the Poor Cummings Z
B and Secretary Peckham OF the
B state board of charities, declined TO
8 aid the men In getting home. They
5 could have worked and therefore 4
. were not paupers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
Striking Motormen and Conductors
Maintain Firm Hold an En-
thusiastic Meeting at Labor Temple
at Which 500 Are Present. Mana
ger Potter Tells Of Gains in His Force


a at enthusiasm displayed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
lM THE PhWTUXET VALLEY

Committee Representing Providenc'
sion 200 A. A. 8. r. z. OF A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-14

this word along, but when the majol
roared "Forwardw over we went. The
excitement of the Jump was intensified
by our sabrrS. Many Of Us had made
long jumps from barn roofs or brick
piles or builders scaffoldngs when we
were young, but orr sahers hadn't
There's nothing adaptive about a sabei
anyway, so these weapons mixed them
selves with our legs in most alarm
ing manner. We found the water quite
rs wet as any l had ever stepped into
and the bottom was not rs hard ant
smooth as we would have liked. II
made our legs feel ovcrheavy, too, ms
we went up the opposite bank with
our boots full of water, but it was nc
time and place to call for towels and
dry trousers.
"Forward"' again shouted the major,
who had waded the stream with us as
unconcernedly as If he We're not wear.
ing his 500 trousers. "Forwardw he
continued to repeat about once a sec,
ond and "Forwardw shouted each cap.
tain after him.
The Johnpies were brave fellows but
they weren't fools. They began to see
that we could fire several shots to thelI
one, and the fighting was at such close
quarters that the instant one Of them
fired his muzzle loader a Yank was up.
on him demanding his surrender before
he could reload. Soon they allowed us
to chase them through the forest, and,
as they We're better woodsmen than
We they got away quite rapidly. taking
with them, Sesides the prisoners they
had already sent to their rear. one or
two Of our men who We're tritle too
expert In the chase. When their firing
slackened to scattering shots and final
ly ceased. our bugle sounded the recall
and we were sent back to cross the
stream for our horses, which were led
one by one down a path hastily broken
and dug In the steep bank with frag.
ments Of the broken bridge and then up
the opposite slope.