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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-09
HEARINGS AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS AT STATE HOUSE

The house committee on special legisla-
tion gave a public hearing this afternoon.
on an act in amendment OF Chapter s27 OF
the Public Laws. providing that women
be made participants in the choice OF
presidential electors. The hearing was
held in room 302 at the state house. Rep
resentative Wilbour OF Little Compton,
presiding as chairman and there was a
goodly attendance OF parties interested.
chiefly women.
Governor Garvin advocated the measure
on the ground that only in the choice Of
presidential electors can any kind OF suf-
frage be granted to women without a
change In the constitution. BY judicial
decision IL is placed beyond dispute that
such a law would be perfectly constitu-
tional. Moreover. the members OF the
general assembly from the small towns.
who may be opposed TO any change OF
representation In the legislature. have no
reason on that account TO appear In oppo-
sitlon. -Four western states have already
given full suffrage to women. including
the right TO vote In presidential election
Continuing he declared that small
state like Rhode Island is in special need
of larger electorate and equal suffrage.
Irrespective OF sex is just and right.
Several other advocates I'm favor were
heard by the committee, who took the
proposed act and numerous petitions un-
der consideration. A public hearing on n
similar measure before the senate will be
given by the senate committee on special
legislation tomorrow.
The house committee on corporations
gave n hearing this afternoon on the act
Incorporating the Citizens Mutual Light
ing company OF Narragansett, North and
South Klngstown. The charter calls for
n capital OF sl00,000 and K. Il. Pierce, one
of the promoters. was the principal
speaker IN its favor IL was opposed by
Senator Robinson. James Burns, Lieut..
Gov. Utter and others representing bond
holders, the Wakefield Trust company
and foreign corporations. and the COM
mittee took the matter under considera-
ton.
A public hearing on the Metropolitan
Park commission act will be given by the
house judiciary committee early next
week. The acts names as commissioners
Mayor Miller OF Providence Mayor Hig-
gins OF Pawtucket, Mayor Humes OF
Central Falls the presidents OF the town
councils OF East Providence. Cranston,
Warwick, Johnston, Lincoln. and North
Providence. the president OF Brown uni
versty the president OF the chamber OF
commerce. the president OF the Rhode
Island School OF Design. the president of
the Providence Art club. the chairman OF
the Providence park commissioners. to-
gether with Augustine Jones, Alfred
Stone. Amasa NJ. Eaton. Henry A. Bar
ker and John Y. Freeman. They are to
receive no compensation. but may expend
not 10 e~ceed 5000 in preparing plans
for public park improvements In Provi-
dence and the cities and towns in It's
vicinity. and report 10 the assembly at
the next January session.
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think Il is more than in the town Of
| Richmond.
MR. KENYON SUBSIDIES.
Mr.. Kenyon then subsidized.
1T does seem from the character OF the
BILL" continued Senator Banigan, tha'
the burden OF taxation IL unequal
"It Is the administration OF the law
and | may be criticised by some OF the
senators on this score. that all the prop
erty shall be taxed for its fair and full
value, but know OF no town that has a
surplus in It's treasury, or that raises
by taxation enough to pay more than It's
current expenses.
The system throughout tho state. he
said. was wrong. Some OF the towns had
raised the rate and some OF the valuation.
Senator Remington moved the act be
referred back TO the committee on Ju-
dietary, but the motion, which was sec
onded by Senator Crosby did not prevail.
Senator Stiness said he believed In the
argument which had been advanced by
Mr. Banlgan and he wished the defeat
OF the measure. He said IT the senator
felt he had done anything TO hurt their
cause he was very sorry, and hoped to
be forgiven.
A CHANGE OF POSITION
Senator Cushing said he did not under
stand the position OF the minority In at
first taking the stand that II was not
increased revenue that was needed, but
intrenchment. and now coming i'm and
saying that an increase In the revenue
was necessary. He asked n the motion
to amend by making the rate Is cents
and later II cents was made in a spirit
OF fairness.
He thought the bill was an eminetly
fair one and said the only plausible
argument he had heard against IL was
that presented yesterday by the Senator
from Cranston.
He thought the matter OF money ad-
towns for special purposes In excess OF
that paid in by the various towns was
an unfair argument. u there was any,
defect in the school laws. which should
be amended TO read properly. and not
through any connection with the system
Senator White believed the matter one
that should be considered fairly, and
he hoped Il would pass.
not just. and II the size and wealth of
Provdence had not increased since that
Mr.. Thurston asked in reply u the rep
resentation OF the city OF Providence as
fixed in 1s40 had been increased.
Mr.. White replied that had nothing 10
do with the question under discussion.
The discussion was continued on both
sides with great vigor for some ;imS
longer.
Senator stiness moved indefinite post
ponenent The chair was In doubt OF the
result OF the vote and called for rising
vote. which resulted Is in the affirmative
and IS I'm the negative.
A roll call was taken on the first sec
tion. which was adopted by a vote OF is
20 IA.
Senator Thurston asked that the next
section be taken up by paragraphs, after
motions TO refer the bill back 20 the COM
mittee and 10 the next general assembly
had been defeated.
There was further discussion I'm regard
to the matter which was cut short by
adjournment at 2:20 o'clock
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NEWSPAPER
SAYS HAY
IS AN "x.''

St Petersburg, March 9.-The underlined
misgivings existing in every quarters
here regarding the ultimate aims and
purposes OF the foreign policy OF the
United States were voiced today in the
following remarkable statement to The
Associated Press:
Were II not for n single unknown
quantity the European situation at pres
ent would be as perfect as possible void
ance OF one thing every chancellory in
Europe has been straining every nerve
namely 10 prevent the entanglement OF
an outside power In this war. That un-
known quantity is your state department
The situation following the outbreak
OF hostilities was exceedingly delicate and
surcharged with dangerous possibilities
to the peace OF the world, and the level
headed statesmen OF Europe instantly CO.
operated TO make general catastrophe
impossible when almost at the inception
SECRETARY Hays note for the neutrallza-
ton OF China almost ditched them
But happily he did not press Il TO a
point where differences were sure 10
have arisen and as Il turned out owing
10 the length TO which the powers gave
adhesion to its principle IL really con-
trfbuted 10 the trend which all desired
The note might have proved disastrous
did not The situation find all OF Europe
practically in accord as to what should
be done
We are at sea as to what To expect
from Mr.. Hay. American diplomacy in
these later days is so aggressive, so
startlingly sudden in the way 1t pro-
poses propositions 20 the remainder Of
the world that we have not time to pre-
pare for the shock. II is vcritable
nightmare TO Europe.
The present situation is like an ale
grabic problem-every quantity OF the
equation is known except one. and that
one Is Mr.. Hay. He represents * II
we knew what he stood for or what ne
stood for or what he intended TO do the
solution would be easy"
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CITY HALL NOTES

The newly elected member OF the board
Of canvassers and registration. Timothy
T. Molloy appeared before City Clerk
William f. Clarke and was sworn in and
at once commenced the duties OF the Of
fee. - There was no regular meeting OF
the board and as Mr.. Whitley continues
as chairman and Mr.. Smith "a clerk.
Superintendent Of Health Dr. Chaplin
was back in the Office today. after being
confined TO his home for several days
with an attack Of the grippe and ne re-
sumed his duties. although he has a
heavy cold and n cough.
At four o'clock tho committee on city
property had meeting IN the ofiice VI
u. r. Hayden. clerk 81 committees. FOR
the purpose of auditing bills
As an instance Of the measures taken
by the department of public works 10
cope with the great amount OF water
that was turned loose yesterday II may
be interesting 90 know that there were
10 gangs out All day Eight Of them
were working on the streets. removing
evidences 81 washouts and gullies and
seven were working on the sewers
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church?' was asked.
''It includes all members"
When asked II the rule applies TO offi-
cials who are above the bishops in au-
thority. Mr.. Smith said 1t did not
Then. In the interest OF the church.
you would feel inclined to investigate
such cases. would you not?'
Mr.. Smith said that as president he
would not investigate the cases. because
that was the duty OF lesser officials.
MARRIAGES IN CHURCH.
Chaiolan Burrows asked in regard 10
the marriage ceremonies performed In
the church. lie spoke OF the marriages
Tor time. the marriages for time and
eternity and the marriages for eternity
only. and asked IL the latter is not called
sealing"
'"rhey are all called sealing" was the
response
Are any polygamists ever sealed for
eternity7"
NO sir"
Does this service OF sealing for
eternity carry the right OF earthly CO.
habltation?"
mo"
rs the practice ever exercised as a
right?'
Not that / know Of"
Chairman Burrows asked the witness TO
identify the Book OF Mormon and the
turning TO the revelation of the prophet
Joseph Smith, he asked specifically in
regard to the manner In which II was re-
vealed and was Informed that IL was
revealed TO him by God. Chairman Bur-
rows asked II polygamy was taught in
that book and Mr.. Smith answered that
II was emphatically forbidden.
Reading from the book which Is called
he. hot
called attention 20 the words OF God In
reference 20 David and Solomon and his
displeasure because OF the fact that they
kept more than one wife and many con-
cublnes. The chairman asked II that did
not prohibit polygamy and II that was
the case, when was the law OF the Lord
changed I'm order to permit the practice.
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continued from page Ten.


Mr.. Thurston said he was surprised
the senator from Warwick was following
the methods OF the leader while he was
fSes and tbsn b runS,nF ne away' noT. Tss amond an &
ment. he said. no had introduced in good
faith. He said he had never heard that
he was 10 have a hearing on the question.
although he said he had just learned that
he was 10 have hearings on other meas
ures introduced during the first week OF
He charged that senators had. to his
knowledge voted on the floor OF the SEN
ate contrary 10 their convictions. Mem
bers had told him privately that they
would not vote a. they did IL they had
their own way about it.
An increase OF revenue was not what
was wanted. but that Senator Kenyon
wanted 90 get a measure tlrough which
would result in a benefit 10 the town of
Richmond. and thus Insure his election
Tor another year
NIGGER IN WooDPI.E.
He. said there was "a nisger In the
III has been said this is not a political
measure. but II IL IL not, what In ~?
lie then offered an amendment making
II II cents instead OF is.
Senator Banigan asked. under section 20
OF the senate rules. the bill be taken up
by sections.
He thought also there was ''nigger IN
the woodpiie' and wished he would come
out and show himself The bill. he said,
was not a new thing. but was now making
its annual appearance,
The only thing. he said urged In favor
of the bill was that IL would Increase the
revenue of the state This. he said was
true 90 a certain extent
lie was surprised at the action OF Sena-
cor stiness and the majority IN laying the
amendment on the table without any
chance for consideration after repeated
statements had been made that all meas
ures were 10 receive the fullest considera-
tion
n you pas this measure YOU will make
II possible for the cities and towns TO re-
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Mr.. Smith said he was acquainted with
Benjamin Clough, Jr., president OF the
board of faculty of the Brigham Young
academy and that he is reputed to be a
polygamist.
He also was asked about Abraham Can
non and IL the general charge had not
been made that he took a plural wife.
LILLIAN Hamlln, since the manifesto OF
1890 Mr.. Smith said that had been a news
paper charge and he had paid no atten-
ton.
SENSITIVE ON PLURAL MARRIAGE,
THE officers OF the Mormon church are
sensitive in regard to charges that plural
marriages have been performed are they
not7' Mr.. Taylor asked.
Mr.. Smith said that he thought they
were very sensitive on that subject He
was asked then whether he had taken any
steps 20 run down the stories that the
laws had been violated by officers of the
church. He answered that the public
charge did not concern him and that tf
ne took time TO answer all the charges
made against himself and other official
OF the church he would not have time 70
do other work
Reference was made specifically TO the
charges against George Teasdale an
apostle, and Mr.. Smith was asked lt ne
did not feel called upon In that particular
case to make some inquiry In justice TO
the reputation OF the church.
1T was not my business to do So" he
eaid.
do you mean TO say that notwith-
standing the sensatiyeness you profess.
you do not take steps TO have corrected
what you term false charges7"
1T is not my business TO DO So" the
witness repeated with emphasis.
''The question is. do your" said Chair
man Burrows.
Mr.. Smith then explained that Il Is the
duty OF the bishops courts TO pass upon
the morals OF those who live I'm their
wards or districts.
Does that include officials OF the
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GOOD ONCE.
But a $500 Confederate Bill Wouldn't Buy
Railroad Ticket Tcday.

Wyanis Mielnieek. an Austrian was
placed under arrest at the Union Pas
senger station this morning and locked
up at the Central station, pending an in
yestigat!on OF his story.
He presented n Confederate 800 bill in
payment for a ticket 10 Walpole.
Mielneek says that he was paid of at
Walpole. last Saturday, his employer
owing him slO5.
He was given s. and what he supposed
was n genuine 500 bill The s. he used
up on a trip 10 New York. where he
visited his sister.
Having but few cents for his ticket
to Walpole. he rendered the 500 bill,
which proved 10 be no good.
Mielnieck will be sent home 10 interview
the man whom he says unloaded the relic
OF the Confederacy upon him.
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MUST
SHOW
BOOKS.

Chicago. March s-Judgment was rem
dered in the circuit court today by Judge
Dunno against the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific railroad company. command
Ing the production OF the company
books and the minutes OF the stockhold-
ers' meeting showing the contracts and
terms by which the Moore Brothers and
associates secured control OF the Rock
Island
The judgment was in the case Of c. X.
Venner of Boston. representing the minor
ity stockholders, James Hamilton Lewis,
counsel for the minority stockholders
stated that the decision would compel the
company to let all stockholders know
what Moore Bros. and associates made
out OF the deal and what amount the
stockholders are entitled TO.
j. j. Miller and j. J. Herrick represent
ing the company denied that Mr.. Venner
or those represented would profit BE- the
decision and took appeal and gave bond.
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duoe the revenue OF the state and have
been expected for years for some such a
measure to be presented.
NOT WISE OR JUST.
II was neither wise. Just nor fair
thing 10 do. that II was nothing but a
political humbug and had been laughed
OF the floor OF the senate before.
The system Of taxation. ne said. was
wrong and Inconsistent. The city OF
Providence had been favored by the legis- =
lature regarding taxes and there was no
reason why Il should not be. rs IL had
been Disseminated against In other ways
He said the fact that the city Of Provi-
donce was not allowed 10 levy a tax on
personal property wherever found and as
result II was necessary TO levy more
taxes on real estate and carry a greater
valuation than should or would be car
ried under other conditions
Senator Kenyon arose 20 n question Of
privilege and Informed tho speaker that
the bill was designed TO equalize taxa.
tior throughout tho state.
Mr.. Banigan replied that Il was GER.
tainly important for that purpose and
advocated the establishment of stat,
commissioner.
He said the increased movement woulf
not be drop In the bucket. Il woulC
not pay for the champagne and cigar,
which would be bought by the state fol
use at the Louisiana Purchase exposi
ton.
1T Is time for us 20 consider this mat
ter seriously. not as school boys. or sport
Ing men, the speaker continued
Senator Kenyon arose 10 ask how many
people In Pawtucket paid taxes
"All the adult population. said Mr.
Banigan.
Mr.. Kenyon-How many r. that
Jr. Banigan--About 10000
afr. Kenyon-Hov many pay a tax on
~. 600 OF over7
Mr.. Banigaa--If there are one or two
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FLEET REPORTED DESTROYED
Continued From Page Ter.

Seoul, March "A party Of nine Rus
slams seized the Corean telegraph station
fight has occurred between Coreans and
Russians on the Corean side OF the Tu-
men river.
WITHOUT NEWS OF BATTLE.
st. Petersburg, March e.-The Asso-
ciated Press is Informed on the highest
authority that up to o'clock this after
noon no word OF a naval battle between
the Reitzenstein and Uriu squadrons had
been received.
IL is evident however. that news OF a
prise the authorities here. They nN1
rally decline 10 say whether Capt Reit-
Zenstein's squadron was outside Nladi-
vostok when the japanese squadron ap-
peared, but II is now firmly believed
here that II was outside.
WASHINGTON GETS NE"S.
Washington. March 9.-The government
here has received advices by cable from
Chefoo, opposite Port Arthur. 10 the ef-
feet that japanese land forces have APP
peored at Fungwangchang and at
Tashan. No details are furnished.
The first named place Is about 45 miles
north cf Antung in Manchuria, and the
latter Is a few miles inland from the
mouth OF the Yalu river. according to the
calcula tions OF the naval officers here.
They believe that this movement has
placed the Japanese on the Russian flank
and perhaps in the rear and on their line
OF communication.
It is believed that yesterdays attack
on Talienwan and Port Arthur was n
diversion perhaps 10 cover this ex-
peditious land movement OF the japanese
forces who were probably landed from
transports at some point west OF the
Yalu river.
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President Smith Still Giving TeSti-
mOny = Says He Urged the ElcC-
tiOn of Mr.. SmOOt- MOrmOnS
Sensitive on the Subject of
Plural Marriages.

Washington March eThe seventh day of the hearing in the
opened before the committee pv
leg and elections by Attorney Taylor for the prosecution recalling
President Joseph Smith of Mormon church the
Mr. Smith questioned regard the interview he gave
representative of the Associated Press giving statistics
regard the church and the number of poygamsts in Utah
had said the consisted of statistics
that in that he had said nothing for the Of
supporting candidacy Reed Soo for the United States
Upon hearing the interview read Mr. Smith admitted he had
correctly Mr. Soo and had urged his
ton.
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CLOTHING STOLEN.

John Doherty, who boards in a house
In the rear OF the Olneyville postoffice,
reports that at 1l:40 o'clock this morn
ing an overcoat valued at so was stolen
from his apartment.
An overcoat valued at 800 and n suit Of
clothes at ;15, the property Of Michael
Totmay, were stolen from his room at
q Hill street, at 12:40 o'clock this after
noon. Two fruit peddlers are suspected
They left two old coats In place of the
stolen garments.
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Hoods JdrSdpdriiio
and Pills

Eradicate 1t, positively aud absolute.
ly, This statement is based on the
thousands of permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
my daughter had scrofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about her ears. Hoods
sarsaparilla was highly recommended and
she took II and was cured. She Is now In
good health" Mas. J. II. JoNrs, Parker
City, Ind.
Moods sarsapariIIa promises %
cure and kocPs the promise.
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EoP OVER siSTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been USED for over sixty years by
millions OF Irothers for their children
while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
laws all pain, cures wind collie and Is the
best remedy for Diarrhoes. u will relieve
tho poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle BE sure and
ask for Mrs Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup
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DIED OF INJURY.

John Lynch. 26 years old rooming at
North Main street. died at the Rhode ISL
and hospital. today Last Wednesday.
while working with one OF r. w. Water
mans safe-raislng gangs at the Interna-
tional Webbing CO.. plant, on ENl street.
he ruptured an intestine. From the first
his case was hopeless.
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PROBATE COURT DECREE
ANNULLED BY HIGHER COURT,

decree was entered In the appellate
division Of the supreme court today in the
case OF Albert A. Kenyon VS.. probate
court OF East Greenwich annulling the
decree OF the probate court amending
the first account OF Mr. Kenyon and con
frming the account by which ne charged
himself with a balance OF s4624.
Appellant is administrator Of the estate
OF Thomas r. Kenyon, deceased
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HOUSAT0NlC RIVER Is
SLOWLY RECEDING.

Derby Conn. March s.The Housatonic
river which was at freshet height yes
terday. has fallen considerably today. and
n is expected that al OF the rs factories.
which have been compelled TO shut down
ON account of the high water. Will be able
10 resume operations tomorrow.
Some OF the Shelton factories. which
were shut d~ser yesterday, we're running
nsuaI to-day
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EARTH BEYOND

Nearly all the passengers. OF whom
there were about half a dozen. were
thrown about violently as the car bumped
madly along the ground and then twisted
itself into the position in which IL stopped.
Harry Sanderson OF F1skeville was
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ZIG APPROPRIATION.

philadelphia, Pa. March e.-The board
OF directors OF the Pennsylvania railroad
today appropriated between SIS 0Oo. 600 and
f<o.0aoo0 for carrying on the work OF i'm
prOVements this year.
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quite seriously hurt. and Il Is thought
may have internal injuries Motorman
Henry Shippee and Conductor Charles
more or less bruised, the former sus-
tanning a bad cash In the face made by
flying glass.
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Scrofula
e Is commonly inherited.
Few are entirely free from IL.

Pale, weak, puny children are
afflicted with it In nine cases out OF
Ten, and many adults suffer from it.
Common indications are punches in
the neck, assesses, cutaneous erup-
tons, infamed eyelids, sore ears,
ricketts,, catarrh, wasting, and general
dab;l;tv
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TROLLEY CAR leaves
TRACK; SEVERAL HURT.

PASSENGERS, CONDUCTOR MOTOR
SERIOUS ARkwRIotT
THRoUoH VILLAGE
INTERLAkEN
N
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LOST AND FOUND.

LosT-BROwN SHEPHERD DOG AN
swerlng 10 the name OF Duke; missing
since Friday. March ith. Address $40
Admiral street m9tf