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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18

came before the meeting the session ad-
journed.
BoTvrLERS HOLD LARGE MEETING.
There was very large meeting OF the
Bottlers' union last evening in the Labor
Temple at which time many Items Of In
terest were discussed
Several members were taken into the
body upon the recommendation OF the
membership committee and after the
transaction on all the ordinary business
Of the meeting the body listened TO some
very pointed remarks from Mr.. Brady OF
the jewelers. local OF this city. concern
ing the label on all jewelry that II pur-
chased hereafter. When he concluded
the body voted TO endorse the action and
the label and 10 make no further pur-
chases OF the ware unless the label was
stamped upon the same.
Several other matters occupied the at
tention of the meeting until late and then
the session closed.
BUSINESS AGENT AGNEw AWAY,
Mr.. Philip Agnew OF the Bartenders'
union is today in Boston. attending 20
some business pertaining 10 the local
and the coming concert which the body
is 10 give.
During his absence Mr.. @. A. Chaffee
II filing the position and doing so 10
satisfaction he was successful in placing
several 20 work today and seems TO take
20 the place.
Mr.. Agnew will return tonight.
LOCAL $50 LARGE INITIATION.
At the meeting OF the Transfers local.
$50, yesterday, there was very enthu-
siastic session and al arge initiation.
The first thing TO be done after the
meeting was called 10 order was 10 pro-
ceed with the initiation OF the men. The
w.Fka.
ten were admitted upon bonds.
Among the communications received
was one from James Mulholland OF the !.
A. Machinists, one from the Shrist Waist
and Laundry Workers, the Tobacco
Workers. Internauona Brotherhood OF
Teamsters, one from the Longshoremen.
and Transport Workers. and one from
the Coal Handlers Transportation coun-
ell. All these were treated with due con-
sideration and suitable replies made.
The delegates from the council made
yery complete report, after which that of
the trustees was had
Under the good and welfare OF the
body the session entertained Dennis
O'Brien OF local s7s When all the mat
ters were disposed OF the session came to
a close.
COAL HANDLERS FULL ATTEND
ANCE.
One OF the most remarkable features OF
the meeting OF the Coal Handlers last
evening was the unusually large attend
af1ce.
The body initiated 20 members under
the recommendation of the committee.
There were several visitors at the meet
ing from the Engineers local. who were
allowed an opportunity to address the
body. one OF the matters occupying the
attention Of the body was the discus
sion OF the Boston publications.
II was stated that the Coal Handlers
are now experiencing great boom In
the organisations and there will very
likely be almost double the number
OF members on the roll In the next few
months.
The matter occupying the most OF the
attention at present Is the contract.
Everything seems TO he In the best or
harmony with conditions.
After several talks under the good ana
welfare the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18

GRANTED
WERE FOUR

There were four charters issued from
the office OF Secretary OF state Bennett,
4oday. The first capitallzes william r.
Gillespie and Albert A. Baker of Provi-
dence and Thomas s. Blackjack OF Coven-
try as the Providence Processing company
for the purpose OF mercerizing, dyeing.
bleaching. buying and selling cotton.
woolen and silk yarns. cloths and other
fabrics The factory In TO be located IN
Coventry and capital stock fixed at S1o0.-
0O0
The three other charters are based on
an educational standpoint the first being
10 John s. Stness William n. Sweetiand.
Howard o. Sturgis, Sarah 3. Danielson
and half dozen others 10 he known as
the Rhode Island Humane society; capt.
tai stock 5000 and office In Providence.
The third 20 William A. Cunning and
others for the Incorporating the Lenox
Social club To he located I'm the city OF
Pawtucket: the fourth and last for SINH
lar purposes 10 Edward r. Devanney and
others I'm the town OF East Providence;
capital stock 5000 in each instance.
His Excellency Governor Garvin IL not
expected home before tomorrow night and
will not be at his Office until Wednesday
forenoon. In the meantime he believes
that IN the letters sent Secretary OF State
Bennett relative to the invited guests at
the launching OF the new battleship
Rhode Island he was simply insisting on
his right 10 have the superintendent of
the shipbuilding company turned over 10
him as executive secretary 10 the govern
or and also the personal representative OF
the acting governor in the absence OF the
governor OF the state. II 50, then he would
have promptly notified Lieut.. Gov Utter
and await any instructions from the ac-
tive executive who should have been ao-
corded the official courtesy OF making up
the list
Both the state board OF good roads and
board OF agriculture will hold importa mt
meetings Wednesday. The BARRIERS COM
mission will hold an important and practi-
cal examination at 81 Washington street,
Friday. April 90
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METHODIST MINISTERS.
Held Interesting Meeting atths Mathsxsen
Street N. {. Church TODAY.

This morning there was very interest
ing session OF the Methodist ministers
meeting In the Mathewson Street church.
where the body listened 10 paper by
Rev. w. II Butler OF the Massachusetts
conference.
for Methodism' and treated OF many OF
Itself to the requirements OF the times.
One Of the suggestions OF the paper was
the advocating OF the dicussions OF scien-
tiic and sociological problems.
1t was stated that what was needed
now was a broader and more Catholic
view OF religion and new use for the
Epworth league.
II was claimed that at present the
league was widely separated from the
church and was MT doing the good that
might have been expected from II. II
could be made Of vast use 10 the church
II properly directed.
Another suggestion contained in the
paper was the ideo having the minis
ters thoroughly acquainted with some
foreign language SO that those elements
Of our social organization might be reach
ed.
At the conclusion 81 tho paper several
other clergymen spoke In commendation
Of the ideas suggested. Among those were
Doctors Melden. Bass and Reverends
Couitas, Matthews and Randall.
There was 10 he q petition against
lynching presented but II was so late
that the matter was referred 20 the next
meeting of the body.
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10 this suggestion Senator Hill gave an
emphatic no. The name OF Judge Par
ker must be in the resolutions. and the
delegates-at-larse must be men who are
heartily in his favor. and whose loyalty
20 his candidacy cannot be questioned
With this failure or negotiations foi
peace. the preparations for battle went
on. Mr.. Hill, himself In excellent hu-
NOR. was asked what the situation was
and answered:
More than two-thirds Of the conven.
tion is for Judge Parker. That Is all l
care TO say"
STATE COMMITTEE.
When the state committee met the
name of George Raines OF Rochester, as
candidate for temporary chairman was
unanimously adopted.
Senator Grady objected 10 the commit
tee making up the roll OF delegates from
committeeman. He said that II was due
10 the committee that they should know
that the roll 20 be called WAS not perfect
and that there were contests; The chair
when filed with the committee, saying:
why Senator Grady you don't think
that you have the right 20 notice con-
test In cattaraugus and Chautauqua 2
Certainly have" answered Senator
Grady. when fraud In being done"
When Cattaraugus was reached Senator
Grady called. contest" and Committee
man Dowd retaliated by noting a contest
IN Senator Grpdy's district. Grady jumped
10 his feet and putting his finger In
Dowd's face. shouted: Don't lie here.
like you lie TO your own constituents at
home"
II am not lying. I have as much right
e. protest as you have answered powd.
THE LIE GIVEN.
You do lie and last night YOU tried TO
bribe a man TO leave here and 60 home.
afraid he would expose you." said Grady.
The chair ruled again the contests rcd
would not be recognized. but the turmoil
broke out again when the onondaga dele
gates were called.
State Committeeman Dunfee stated that
the names he had handed In were not
on the list. and accused the officers OF
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THE FIELD - OF LABOR

10 notify all the members that this would
be an open meeting.
BREWERS LARGE MEETING.
There was very interesting meeting
OF the Brewers union, i66. In the Labor
temple wherc many matters OF vast i'm
portance were discussed.
The first matter taken under advise
mont was that of several communications
from various unions and from the Inter-
national. The frst OF these was from
the striking miners OF the west. The
letter called for assistance, and after dis
cussion ~ was voted 10 donate them SIS
Another matter that was taken up was
that OF the jewelers. label. The jewelers.
are making a strong bid for the use OF
the label on all jewelry. and in behalf
OF the cause Mr.. Brady was before the
Brewers yesterday and spoke upon the
subject.
HE remarks were full OF interest and
were very well taken. In fact they were
so well taken that he had concluded Il
was voted TO endorse the label. and here
after when asking for iewelry and MAX
ing a purchase OF the same II was de-
termned that all tho brewers will ask
for that which Is labeled.
number OF complimentary tickets to
the ball 20 be given by the local on the
nst OF the month were received with q
vote OF thanks. II was voted also that
every member who could possibly be
present should be on hand to make the
AFFAIR a success
committee on field day was appointed
which will prepare a list OF events 20 be
held and offer prizes FOR the best in them
The time and place for these win be de-
cided by the body later. upon the recon-
mendation or the committee.
There was very long and interesting
report OF tho delegates 10 the Central
body. which concluded the business OF
the meeting.
BAKERS INTERESTING MEETING.
on Saturday evening there was held ny
the Bakers union of this city one OF the
best meetings that have been I'm session
for some time large amount OF buei.
ness was disposed %. and then the time
Was devoted 20 talking over matter. ani
methods OF improving the conditions now
existing.
number OF reports were heard up,n
the conditions of the shops OF the civ
and several papers on the subject wore
read. other matter. occupied the great.
er part OF the remainder of the time tll
late In the evening then the session ad-
journed
BREWERS iii HOLD SESSION
Yesterday morning there was a meeting
OF the German Brewers OF the city IN the
Labor temple. where many matters were
discussed.
Among the communications read wa.
one from the Miners union cf the west
which IL nov on strike and asking for as
sistance The local voted 10 send them
n sum Of money.
They also voted 20 endorse the jewelers.
label after listening 90 some arguments
by Mr. Brady ~ the jewelers. organfNa-
ton.
Complimentary tickets received from
the jewelers. for the coming concert and
bali we're accepted with q vote of thanhs
After attending TO al ths businesc that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18

the committee OF playing false.
NJ r. DILLON OF onondnga county, had
a proxy from Saratoga. objected saying
that Dr. Dunfee's delegates were not
legal and the court so declared. He was
sustained by Senator Mccarren and op-
posed by Senator Grady. Mr.. Dunfee
replied In heated terms. calling his op-
ponents liars thieves and sneaks."
The chair finally ruled that Mr.. Dun
fees delegates must 60 on the roll ans
then Senator McCarren moved 10 substi-
tute the names handed In by Mr.. Dbl
lon.
Senator Grady then said that Il was
perfectly apparent that there was an at
tempt to prove TO the public that those
in control OF the committee are in per.
feet unanimity and 10 discipline men who
voted at tho last meeting with the minor
ity CTammany Hail.
You have marked these men for re-
moval. YOU are about 10 instruct for a
certain man and you are going TO trample
on every man who opposes you. And
what will be the result? II will be a re-
petition OF the tactics that have left us
without an organization in tho state OF
New York and | speak advisediy. You
are meeting today In Albany, once
stronghold OF Democracy, now n strong
Republican county. why7 Because you
threw out some years ago a proper Demo
cratic represents tion. IL is Democrats
like you here today who accomplish the
defeat of the party. am from a Demo
cratic district and yet you let Mr.. Dowd
Of Republican Cattaraugus and Allegheny
have more 20 say than US. Dunfee OF
Syracuse don't knuckle down TO the pres
ent powers and 90 he must GO
Continuing, Senator Grady said:
Don't let II 20 out that this is a man
ipulated convention and that we are
forced 20 do the wishes Of a man who
carries the votes In his pocket"
Senator McCarren withdrew his motion
and tfe delegates named by Mr. Dunfee
went on the temporary roll
The roll was approved as read and the
committee then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18
FOR Defendant.
Verdict Rendered In Case Of Fellows Against
Chlpman.

The trespass and eJectment suit brought
by Rufus ]. Fellows VS. Nellie Chipman
tried in Judge Johnson's court today re-
suited in a verdict for the defendant.
Plaintiff claimed that on Jan. 18th the de-
fendant who hired a tenement at $50 Pine
street OF him was 10 days in arrears In
the rent.
She claimed that the rent was from
month to month sent 10 him in New York
he sending her on his address and that in
January he having failed to send her his
address as usual and she having lost his
previous letter could not send him any
rent. f. De v o'connor was attorney for
the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18
LARGE LIST
OF ENTRIES
AT DOG SHOW

The sixth annual show OF the Rhode
Island Kennel club opened this morning
with all the pride Of dogdol~. on hand for
exhibition and coddling
The exhibition is conducted under the
rules OF the American Kennel club and
there are 1s2 classes with every one of
them fully represented.
Shortly after the opening OF tire ex
hibition this morning the judges began 10
pass upon the merits Of those OF some
OF the classes.
For this class Grandma Bylo. owned
by Miss A. A. Marks. won first prize,
Queen Bess. owned by Ezra r. williams.
second. and Duke owned by E. q. Rand.
was third. Two other dogs Of this class
came in for notice OF the judges.
The premiums for this class were $40,
IS and 81 respectively.
Class 2--Baby Beautiful. 1st. Miss A. A.
Marks. Chemung I'd, Frank Ioring;
Grandma Bylo, Sd. Miss A. A Marks !;
Barney Shelby. 4th. Miss Nellie Longest.
Class S---Baby Beautiful. lst. Miss A. A.
Marks: Chemung. I'd. Frank Lortng,
Grandma Bylo. Sd. Miss Marks: Barney
Shelby, ith.
Glass 4-Baby Beautiful. Ist, Chemung.
mentioned.
MAsTTFFs.
Class 5-Open. MI. Vernon Nell LIST, own
ed by G. A. Longest.
Black Beauty I'd. c. A. Longest
Glass 6-Cpen. Great Danes. Guido-of-
Broughton lst, owned by Edward Bring
hurst David Harum I'd. G. G. Whitney.
Fordham Arnold Sd. X. A. Dalrymple.
Class 7-Open. Greyhounds. Bay View
Carlo. from Ray View kennels won the
Nicholas medal.
Class S-Bloodhounds. King Edward II
nrst owned by G. A. Longest. Worker ID,
c. A. Longest, Fannie Sd. G. A. Longest
Class 14-Rusisan Wolf hounds. Only
one dog was shown, Lansdowne Narcis-
sus. owned by Mrs. b. r, Lewis. This
won first prize.
In the Smooth Fox Terrier class. Open
there we're a number OF competitors for
honors
Gift. first. w. Rutherford, Warren.
Warren Doom. I'd. w. Rutherford. Middle
cots Perfection. I'd, F. n. Lord. Middle
cots Pfpper 4th, F.. n. Lord.
In the afternoon the most important
class 10 be Judged was that OF beagles. A
number OF Providence dogs are in this
class.
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The following unions will hold sessions
eonlght:
Carpenters es2. Labor temple.
Electrical Engineers. anley building.
Granite cutters. % North Main street.
Cooks and walters. % Richmond street.
Hod carriers Utalian) Labor temple.
Electrical Engineers. Hanley building.
Horseshoers. Labor temple.
STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
There was a meeting OF the State Fed
Grafton OF Labor yesterday afternoon in
rooms Of the Bartenders' union OF woon-
socket. at which time many matters
came up for discussion.
Shortly after the meeting opened. when
all the preliminary matters had been
taken up, the various communications
that had been received were read and
discussed
The first and most important Of these
was from the Tobacco Workers Inter
national. which contained a booklet full
Of Information concerning the movement.
In addition TO the other matters con
tained there was n complete list OF the
firms OF the United States that were on
the unfair list with the brands OF cigars
and tobacco that were not 10 be patron
ized.
The resolutions along with the booklet
were endorsed and the secretary ordered
90 make a suitable reply
One % the best reports OF the meeting
was that Of the organizer ~ the state.
Mr. r ]. Quinlan. This report was full
OF news that was welcome TO the body
and bespoke year Of great activity for
the organization.
The report stated that there would he
a number of new crafts organized In the
near future One % these was the spin
ners. Another was the leather workers
and there were two others. Several OF
the crafts that have only been organ
tzed for short time are making vast
progress and Will soon be as strong as
any OF the best bodies In the state
The report Of the legislative commit.
tee was the next heard and Il was very
extensive.
full list OF all the measures present
"a at the last meeting OF the general
assembly was read and the body entered
upon a discussion Of the probable reason
for the non-passase of any of them.
The members who spoke on the subject
take the stand now that they and or
ganized labor was made a tool Of for the
advantage Of those sent 10 represent
them
Arriving AZ that conclusion II was de-
sided AZ the meeting that since a record
wes had OF all who voted against any
OF the measures proposed when the time
came again TO send only such men as
would so pledged 10 favor the measures
that make for the good of the people
The nsxt matter taken ND was the Park
bill This was also very extensively ds-
eussed and the body came 10 the con
eiusion that u would not endorse the
ein unless u was specified that organized
hbor would be employed In the com
plstion q the work
Hsving disposed of tho other matter.
~ routine nature the session Adjourned
70 meet again IN Newport on the iksh
nay The secretary vas instructed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18
BASEBALL GAMBLING.
Large Number Of Policemen Detailed BY
Chairman Of Boston Police Board.

Boston. April IS Judge Emmcns. chair
man Of the Boston police commission. an
nounced today that large detail of pa
trolmen I'm civilian dress had been assign
ed 60 attend the baseball games IN this
city for the purpose OF putting stop TO
gambling
Judge Emmons explained that HE atten-
ton had been called 20 the alleged preva-
lcnce OF gambling on the result % the
games last year and that the policemen
who had been directed 10 act IN the mat
ter had the names Of the alleged pro-
moters % gambling and would watch
closely TO prevent all operations by thsua-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18
$500 TO rns PACIFIC COAST

Via the Chicago Union Pacific a North.
western Line from Chicago daily during
March and April. 10 San Francisco. los
Angeles. Portland. Seattle and Tacoma
and other Pacific coast points Very low
rates 20 Helena, Butte. Spokane. ogden
and Salt Lake City Correspondngly low
rates from all points Daily and person.
ally conducted excursions IN Pullman tour.
ist sleeping cars 10 San Francisco. Los
Angeles and Portland. through without
change. double berth only 800. Choice
Of routes For particulars address w. n
0uerin. ~ Casnpus- Msrtius. Detroit Mich.
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STILL ON TRIAL.
McCaughsy Case Against the {. Jenckss
Spinning Company.

Testimony for the defense in the cases
OF Mary McCaughey and James Nc
Caughey against the f. Jenckes Spinning
company was given In Judge wilburs
court today. Mrs. McCaughey was badly
injured by the breaking Of a belt and her
husband sues 10 recover for loss OF her
service.
Defendant claims that the breaking OF
belts OF the size OF the one that struck
Mrs. McCaughey 10 very common. that IL
is not customary or necessary 10 inspect
such bolts. that Mrs. McCsughey knew
such dangers there might be and as
sumed the risk and that the injuries OF
the woman have been exaggerated
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VERDICT SUSTAINED.
Court Refuses 10 Set Aside Finding In the
Bhsrly Case.

Judge Douglas today handed down for
the appellate division of the supreme
court an opinion I'm the case OF Asa
Briefly vs. Union Railroad company. This
was an action TO recover for loss OF ser
vices and expenses caused by injuries 20
the PLAINTIFF wife, from being thrown
from a street car Of the defendant corpor-
alton.
A Jury awarded Mr.. Brierly 500 and the
defendant petitionad for new trial.
The petition Is denied as the appellate
court finds the verdict not against the
evidence and no error IN the ruling or the
trial Judge.
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BOY HAD MATCHES.
Hs Set Curtains on Fire and Called Out
Two Companlss.

A small boy are bunch o. matches
got busy in a house at 80 Arnold street.
at 1870 o'clock this morning
The boy was in Charles Wakenelss
tenement and when Hose 10 and Truck
arrived a set OF curtains had been de-
stroyed by hre. Damage SIS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-18
U. S SUPREME COURT TO
TAKE A BRIEF VACATION.

Washington. April 1s.-Chief Justice
Fuller announced in the United States
supreme court today that the call OF the
docket Of the court would be suspended
on the 2sth instant and that on May Cd
the court would take recess for
fortnight The understanding Il that the
court will adjourn for the term May 3lst
next.
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NEW YORK DEMOCRATS
IN LIVELY BAT Tie p!

NJ. AsTiR EARLY TO-DAY
rAMMANY, DAVID HILL AND OF W. e.
hEAs O'CLOCK.
The FLOOR OF THE CONVENTION
AMI MATTER TO
rHEF
IT 81 mR. OFFERED TO
RULE " NAME OF CANDIDATE AS
MENTIONED
IN ADOPTION
RuL ENDORSEMENT PARKER
AMI GRACEFULLY
PREFERABLY
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TO REDUCE
BARNABY
MILLS DEBT

At the annual meeting OF the Barnaby
mills OF Fall Rived which has bean called
for April 25 II is proposed to reduce the
capital stock from 10000 10 100000 and
then increase the capital TO sS50coo. The
purpose OF the recapitaliEation is to wipe
out the debt which is reported to be
over s3o0O00
The product OF the Bsrnaby consists
principally OF fine ginghams.
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the STEEL TRUST.
Record Of Past Years Business Approved BY
the Stockholders.

New York. April ls.-The annual meet
ing OF the stockholders OF the United
siatcs Steel corporation was held I'm Ho-
bokcn today. The routine OF the years
business was approved by the stock
holders. as also were the changes and
amendments to the bylaws These in.
clude the action OF the board In abolish
i.g the executive committee and 'u nam
ing Judge Gary 10 act az chairman of
the board OF directors
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'Ex-dividend. .
" Elk rights.
COMMITTED TWO MURDERS
Julius esksI Gets 30 Years for killing His
Wife and Another Woman

was convicted last week In Jersey City
of killing his wife. Alice. whom he shot
and killed last winter at the same time
killing Mrs McDermott. was today sen
fenced 90 ~ years AT hard labor in the
New Jersey state prison for each crime,
the two terms 10 run concurrently. Eckel
received his sentence coolly.