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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

terday afternoon there was several places
whore there had been applications made
for work with no questions asked as 10
wages. In some instances when the men
found that there was n strike on they
quit OF their own volition but that In the
majority OF cases the masters simply re-
fused to hire anyone saying that they
preferred to do no work TIL the men had
gotten what they asked for and the strike
had been settled.
From these and other like reports the
officers and the men OF the union are OF
the opinion that the strike will be but of
short duration and that by Monday all
the demands will be granted and the men
will he back at their old places.
II was announced also az the meeting
that the Masters association was weak
ening and that some of those who had
granted the demands were members OF
the association. while still others were
weakening Last evening there was an
informal meeting OF the members OF the
association, one Of the committees re
ing IN the matter nothing definite was
done A report had IL that the meeting
was called and the Independent dealers
were invited 10 attend But very few OF
them availed themselves OF the opportu-
nifty 20 be present and take any part in
the discussion, hence there was nothing
done except TO have the informal talk.
Another report stated that IL was an
nounced 10 the independent masters that
a committee from the Painters union was
to he present and talk the matter over.
but THIS was known by the men 10 be un-
true. since the officers had received no
communca ton from the association.
There will be another meeting OF the
union this afternoon. when further re-
ports will be heard At the meeting this
morning n was arranged that the men
who were at work in the shops which
granted the demands should return. and
In consequence the ranks OF the strikers
have been depleted.
One OF the members Of the association
when seen by The News reporter this
morning. stated that the association held
a meeting last evening with about q of
the members present. There was nothing
definite done at this time. save TO dis
hold cut against the unions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
GOSSIP FROM CORRIDORS
OF The STATE HOUSE

Today was pay day for IN legislators
who have attended the sessions for the
full 50 days. the checks being ready in the
auditors office. II is, perhaps, unneces-
sary TO say that when the announcement
was made there was pronounced
exodous in the direction OF the office OF
Charles c. Gray. state auditor.
The auditors office was a sweet spot
today and Will be for the next few days
10 come for Mr. urley has sent In. as has
been the custom for two or three years.
a number OF large potted blooming plants.
including Easter lilies
In the house chamber the two bsnners
which had previously been standing from
the balcony, with no visible means OF sup
port. have been secured by strong looking
brass braces and a ferrule.
Mr. Burchard OF Little Compton is
making excellent progress In organizing
hls good roads association and has a
very long list OF names.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

company was taken from the table and
passed.
on motion of Senator Chase the act 10
incorporate the Rhode Island Loan and
Investment company was taken fros1 the
table and passed
on motion OF Senator Shepard sub
stirute for an act 10 amend chapter
q Of the general laws, was taken from
the table and passed in concurrence.
on motion OF Senator Soddard the act
10 provide for the annual compensation
OF the state board OF public roads was
taken from the table and passed In con-
curreuce.
on motion OF Senator Stoddard the reso-
luton appropriating $500 for repairs on
the Newport county court house was
taken from the table and passed.
on motion OF Senator Dyer the resolu-
tion continuing the commission appointed
in 1903 10 report on the condition OF Provi-
dence harbor was taken from the table
and passed.
on motion OF Senator Metcalf substitute
A OF an act TO incorporate the Nina 1'or-
nette Home for the Aged was taken from
l.e table and passed.
on motion Of Senator Edwards an act In
|, amendment OF chapter $50 OF the public
laws providing for construction and i'm
provement OF state roads. was taken from
the table and passed.
on motion or Senator Stiness the senate
at 1880 adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
THE NEWS. PROV IDENCE r. L. FRIDAY APRIL 81, 1905.

amending this carefully prepared bill.
as IL would make changes necessary all
the way through and make lots OF trou-
bic.
Mr.. Fitzgerald also spoke again. favor
ing the amendment.
1T WAS DEFEATED.
Mr.. F1tzgerald's amendment was lost,
but he had another ready TO provide that
the voters intention should be regarded
by the evidence OF the marking.
Judge Harris quoted from the bill. mo
ballot shall be rejected for any technical
error which does not make II impossible
TO determine the voters choice" to
show that the amendment was not neces-
sary.
Mr. Crafts said Mr.. Fitzgerald's amend
ment would leave TOO much TO the dis
erection OF the state returning board.
In referring 10 an argument by Mr.
Fitzgerald Mr.. Crafts asked: If l was
a witness and had crossed two roads and
then testified that had not crossed one
road because l crossed two could justify
myself for that"
Mr. Fitzgerald retorted with the gen
tlemans skill IN argument | think he
couG"
The amendment was lost and section
was adopted.
Section was amended by slight
changes in form and sections Q. 10. IL
10 ~ were adopted and the substitute
passed. the originals being indefinitely
postponed as recommended
COUNT BY RETURNING BOARD.
Mr.. Fitzgerald moved to take recess
but Judge Harris announced that he
hoped 10 get the senator and represen-
tstives bin. which provides that the
votes be counted by the state returning
board.
The bal Is for an act in relation 10
the election OF senators and representa-
tlves In the general assembly. OF which
the commstee on judiciary recommended
indefinite poNponement OF the original
act and passage OF substitute A.
Mr.. Rich moved 10 amend the title and
Judge Harris and Mr.. Fitzgerald sec
onded the motion. the latter "as a mem
ber Of the Rich Title Guaranty COM
pany."
The bill passed and at 100 p. m. the
house took recess until 300
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

WILL BE
STRONGER

Mr.. J. D. r Jones the manager Of
the Providence branch Of the Equita BILE
Life Assurance society. was seen today
and spoke at some length on the present
difficulties OF the society. He said the
result of the controversy between the
officers at this time could not but result
for the good of the policy holders and
could In no way affect the standing OF
the policies or those holding them
He said that the plan for naturalization
was bound 10 come and that the society
would be made the stronger thereby. In
reviewing the present convention OF the
managers In New York city he said in
part:
In the convention OF managers those
present carried over $4,000, 900 OF insur-
ance in the Equitable. In addition TO
this their interests centered in the well
fare OF the society for the next FIVE, ten
or fifteen years. There could not be Sc
lected from all over the country another
body of men so vitally concerned in the
welfare ~ the society. Under these con-
ditions their opinion should be OF great
weight
When President Alexander In his ad-
dress said that the present situation
was brought about by himself alone, not
at the demand nor through the inves-
tigation OF others. and that, notwith-
standing the exaggerated stories in the
newspapers. he would act In the same
manner again under similar conditions.
every manager in the room voiced his
approval.
He stated that the surplus OF the So
ciety was over sso.ooo0oo and that every
dollar OF IL belonged to the policy
n IA ato IA
every year since the organization OF the
society by some officer, either in the IN.
nual statement or in some pamphlet
issued by the society. Nor does MIR.
HYDE lay claim 10 any part OF the surplus.
but states that IT all is held 10 pay divi.
dends on, ma aturing policies.
The controversy has arisen over the
difficulty Of hnding a supple method Of
mutualization-that IL. of giving the
policy-holders the right TO vote. When
this has been accomplished the society
will be in a stronger position than ever
be The convention expressed its
complete confidence In President Alex
andcr and in the investigation committee
Of tho board OF directors. OF which Henry
c. Frick is chairman. and also in the
investis tion OF the insurance commits
s'or.
Ir all these newspaper discussions not a
word rejecting upon the immense
strength and solidty ~ the society has
rosr heard and the public has shown ts
confidence 10 the extent that the new
business thus far I'm 1895 Is considerably
IN excess OF the corresponding period OF
lest year. both I'm the society and In to
Rhode Island agency. Every policy
holder. manager and agent should show
hts appreciation OF the stand taken by
the society and should not consider Tor
a moment the lapsing OF HIS policy or his
contract.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

NJ Paul Lesser Russian minister "a
China. whose foot was recently ampu-
tated. died last night at Pekin.
The main building Of the Vanderbilt
university. burned Yesterday. will be re-
built. The FIRE viii not interfere with
the opening Of the scnool.
James J. Carroll, better known as
Virginia" Carroll and for many years
one Of the most noted figures OF the
American turf s dead AZ New orleans
OF cancer. aged 47 years.
The wool clips of William c. Fergus &
Sons, Fergus Brothers and the Fergus
land and Live stock company aggregat-
Ing $4,000 pounds, have been sold TO a
Poston firm for % cents pound, the rec
ord for several years.
Andrew Carnegie has offered to give
SIS. 900 Tor the erection of a free public
library building at Bellows Falls. VT,
provided the town appropriates $500 a
year for It's maintenance. II Is under
stood the offer viii be accepted.
Jack Munroe. Of Butte. Mont, knocked
out Doc Paine of Cle*eland. in the sixth
round of what was 10 have been a Is
round bout at the Atlanta. Ga. Athletic
club last night Paine was unconscious
for several minutes after the knockout.
senator spooner of wisconsin. Joseph
Pulitzer. the publisher: C., Yamanaka- at
taohe OF the Japanese legation at Paris.
and Macgrane Cox. the special referee in
bankruptcy in the u. j Sully case, sail
ed for Europe today on the Cederfc from
New York.
Telegraph linmen returning from expo.
dition 10 repair lincs leading ont OF Chey-
t..e A.. .Qy.F,.
by the storm OF Wednesday night was
enormous. The total snowfall was Is inch
e. Tho storm was especially severe In
southern Wyoming and Colorado.
Private advices from ottawa state that
". w. McEnis. member OF the British
Columbia legislation for Abernia. has
teer appointed governor OF the Yukon ter
ritory with residence at Dawson with a
salary OF si2 co \ year. lie replaces Gov.
Cong6on, who resigned 90 contest the Yu-
Ion seat OF the federal parliament was
defeated.
Pouitnev Blgelow. lecturer on national
expansion of the law school of ths Ros-
ton university. has been selected 60 repre-
sent that institution al the international
congress % Mons On Belgium a congress
called by the king of the Belgians for the
purpose Of discussing the best means ~
exploiting the less civilized sections of
the globe.
MllWard Adams of Chicago has received
a cahlegr8m announcing that tho king ~
Belgium has conferred upon blN the
decoration az the order OF Leopold "a
distinction conferred on but few Ameri-
cans and the highest decoration IN the
gif' ~ the king He will visit Belgium
this summer as United states commits
siener 20 The International exposition. an
appointment he received several months
age from Fretident Roosevelt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

glneers on Wednesday when the confer
ci'ce was had and the dealers announced
that the men need not report for work or
there would be no further conferences un-
less IL was 10 sign the old agreements
At the meetings last evening IL was
proposed 10 work on the matter in an en-
tirely different way, one that would in
vslve the three organizations, should
they all agree 10 IL. Accordingly, after
the meetings last evening committees
were appointed 10 bring about a con-
ference and 10 refer 10 the dealers again.
The committees were put TO work. with
the result that this morning they report
ed favorable 10 the idea and the coal
dealers were asked 10 meet for another
consideration OF the matter.
The dealers were 10 give their reply
10 this latest arrangement for a con-
ference. and II they decided TO meet that
conference will be held tonight Should
the three unions combine 10 meet the
trouble at this time, there will doubtless
be a change of front among the dealers.
and IL is possible that the whole aspect
OF the trouble may change IL is the
aim OF those AZ work on the conference
10 bring the matter 10 such a point that
the Central body can adjudicate IL to-
night without trouble further. or 10 refer
II to the next meeting. with a possibility
of settlement before then.
Mr. Lyon stated that he was in daily
communication with the international
president and that every move the union
OF engineers had taken up to this time
was seconded He said further that
should the strike be called the interna-
tional would give the men all the support
necessary. As 70 the conditions In the
Eastern Coal company's yard at this
time. he said that at present that firm
had q men doing the work OF eight. and
that OF the engineers that had been hired
10 take the places OF those quitting two
would quit work tonight and three were
made members OF the union last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
TRYING To END
GOAL MEMS STRIFE

Action in the trouble has centeed itself the part OF the
Engineers Handlers unions Central Trades and Labor
union in the yard the Eastern Coal Co., where the trouble h
started
Since widening of the breach between the and the deal
the Providence Central Trades and Labor union through its
officers executive been striving restore peace be-
the conflicting parties.
thus far Of avail The dealers
evening handed the mediato what construed
that there could be further
and themselves. Since the meetings
evening learned the dealers
again willing confer and seek basis Of settlement satisfactory to
all concerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

WINNING
THE FIGHT

According TO the report OF the various
committees sent out yesterday by the
painters union the master painters are
weakening and already there are is OF
them who have granted the demands OF
the men. In consequence OF this news
there was great jubilation at the meet
ing held this morning and a large num-
her OF the men have returned 10 work.
Yesterday afternoon and this morning
there were meetings OF the union and the
men out on strike. At the first session
there was not much that could be made
known but at this morning the commit
tees appointed had had time 10 perform
the duties OF canvassing the shops from
which the men had quit work yesterday
and 10 be able 10 make very favorable
report.
and Il had already been whispered that
a fair amount OF success was 10 he re-
ported in consequence OF this there was
look OF pleasure and elation on the
faces OF every man and one OF the off,
GERS was the smile OF success In full OPP
Grafton.
When the men reported ard stated that
the is shops. the names OF which are
withheld for the present had asked for
the return OF tho men there was "a gen
eral cheering and tossing OF hats. The
committees sent out 10 talk with the
other independent masters stated that
they were almost all Of them waiting 10
see what the others were doing but stated
that they were willing 90 eNe and be-
lieved that the men ought TO have what
they we're asking
The sincerity OF this statement was
manifested 20 the committees from the
fact that the masters had I'm the majority
of cases refused 10 pay on the men who
had Quit thereby assuring themselves
that when the request were demanded
tney would have the same men In their
employ that they have carried on their
books for the past year
In other cases IL was reported that yes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

PROTEST
Needed

Paris ApStl N.-As result or communi-
cations between the governments at Paris
and ST. Petersburg. the Russian govern
nent has forwarded urgent orders 10 Ad-
mral Rojestvensky to vigorously respect
the neutrality OF French waters.
This is a precautionary measure. In adj
clifton special instructions have been sent
- tho governor general OF Indo- China, NJ.
Ieau, and Foreign Minister Delcasse has
instructed the French minister at Toxic
to give the japanese minister OF foreign
affairs assurances that II is Frances pur-
pose TO preserve strict neutrality this be-
ing similar to the assurances given to Or.
Atotono, the Japanese minister at Paris.
A CALMING INFLUENCE
According to the official view the fore
going steps should exercise a distinctly
calming influence upon Japan as they
show France directly and through Russia
has adopted all available means to secure
respect Of the neutrality OF French wa
tors The officials say that the only ad-
ditional measure open is the use or
French warships TO employ force 10 com
ply Roiestvensky's squadron. Such
course, however IL said 10 he impossible
shpos I'm Indo-C Chinese waters. Moreover
az an Official remark. France II not In the
habit OF resorting 10 such extreme meas
ures as using force This Is particularly
tine in the case OF Russia owing to the
complications which might arise from
france adopting forcible steps against
Russia Therefore the instructions al
ready given from Paris and -. Peters
burg are relied upon to prevent Admiral
.,fF ell enCT0qEnlnR
Frerch territorial waters.
A FEELING OF BITTERNESS.
Toxic April 2l--s:SO a. m,--The Jap
anese regard the Kamranh hay incident
with growing feelings of resentment and
bitterness towards France
II Is popularly believed that the Rus
sian feet IL stnl at Kamranh hay and
IL making the freest possible use Of the
port. The demands for strong action on
the part ~ Japan are daily growing loud
er. Political parties and other organiza.
tlons are passing resolutions condemning
Frances alleged violation of neutrality.
II IL proposed 10 hold n great popular
demonstra tion.
Tho Nichi Nichi today asserts that
the evidence is conclusive that Admiral
Rniestvensky is using Kamranh hay as
an actual naval base for helligerent ac-
ton.
The Jiiiu discusses Frances historical
attitude on the question 0f neutrality and
insists that the use of knmranh bay
enhances Admiral Roiestvensky's hghting
and offers facilities FOR warlike
Continuing II says ~ from
the complications grave consequences
result 10 Russia. France viii be respon-
slblo
a former cabinet minister discussing
the Incident today said I'VE are keenly
anxious Co avoid Involving others but We
arc hound o. protect our rights. II
France gives Russia the use of ksmranh
bay. why cannot England allow us 20 use
Hong kongi'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21

After the announcement was made yes
terday that the dealers would hold no
more conferences there were special meet
ings OF the unions announced for last
evening TO consider that phase and to
detide upon some plan OF action. Both the
Coal Handlers AMI the Engineers held
81 ssions at which there was some good
advice given and matters explained
Tho result OF the meetings was that
there was found to be no fight at the
present time with any dealers except the
Eastern Coal company This was the con-
clusion arrived at from the fact that this
YARD was the only one which had taken
ths strenuous and mandatory measures OF
asking the men to sign agreements as
Individuals and not as members OF any
union.
After some discussion at each OF the
sessions IL was decided that the trouble
narrowed itself down 10 that and that
the struggle against this firm would be
carried 10 the Central body a meeting OF
which had been called for tonight In
anticipation OF the action that the other
dsalers night take emulating the Eastern
Coal Co last evening the engineers de-
Cided 10 go through the formality OF fling
the papers for a general strike with the
Headquarters OF the International union
ane last evening the papers were sent on.
Mr.. Lyons stated this morning that
this was only a formality since the sane
tIcn OF the headquarters had already been
received he happening 10 have been on the
ground before the trouble commenced
and 10 have investigated all it's phases
In speaking further OF the case he said
that the dealers had given the impression
through one OF the daily issues that the
mon were at fault in not coming back
for an agreement b Saturday when the
facts OF the case would show that the
dealers gave their ultmatum TO the en-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
LATE COURT NOTES.

In the Sixth district court today John
McKenna. who had threatened 10 do
bodily harm 20 his wife. Alline was placed
on probation until June %. 1905
John CONWAY. for larceny ~ 81 from
the person and possession Of Frank Mi
nella. was bound over 10 the grand Jury
In 5000.
Thomas Casey and Frank Hanley wers
found not guilty OF tho theft OF dog,
valued az $50. from John Smith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
JURY AWARDS MALLEY S400
IN SUIT AGAINST RELIANCE MILL

This morning the suit OF stephen Malley
or Burrillville against the Reliance wor-
sted mills OF Norwich, Conn, was sub
mitted to jury in Judge wilbur's court.
After a short time the Jury returned with
a verdict OF $500 for the plaintiff
Plaintiff claimed that owing to defects
In a shifting apparatus a mule which he
was working about suddenly started and
ne was pinned against the wall and his
spinal column injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Edwin $. Rock. Marvin B Hodges ~
Providence. and Mendel w. Crane os
Cranston have filed articles Of associa-
tion with the secretary ~ state as the
New York Hardware company. FOR the
purpose 81 carrying on general hard
ware business and dealing IN other mer-
chandlse.
The COMPANY VIII locate here and has
capital oi $4,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-21
NEW BALLOT LAW
PASSED BY HOUSE

The house had inst special order the
ballot law that consumed considerable OF time today Mr.
Fitzgerald Offering facilitate simplicity in
voting, but they were lost
three special orders the others being the bill prolo
ing counting ballots for senators and
bv the returning the amendment to the charter OF the
Providence Gas company
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NUGGETS Of NEWS.

NJ Paul Lesser Russian minister to
China. whose foot was recently ampu-
tated, died last night al Pekin.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-17
GLENBROOK RESORT.

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BAssETT. Proprietors. Glenbrook. Cal