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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

A novel entertainment was afforded the
people OF Peace Dale and the surrounding
towns, on Saturday evening In Hazard
Memorial hall by the Jules Jordan Opera
Co OF this city. which gave a perform
snce OF Dr. Jordan's opera "As Once OF
old" together with the comedies. "An I'm
pronptu Rehearsal and Beside the
Neva." also the operatic Idyl "In the
Alph" There was a large audience. which
nls infested again and again its liking and
aIpre Ciation.
The company comprised Miss Lois Ha-
mer, Mrs. Claude Spary. Miss May Fame,
Misses Essie and May Rice. Walter Ro-
pers, william Rodgers. Franklin Wood
and James King. The pieces were pro-
duced under the personal direction OF the
suthor While all pleased greatly perhaps
tho opera which showed the finish Of
moro frequent performances. was the ia
vorite. although the comedy sketch. IAN
Imprt mptu Rehearsal was the recipient
OF much praise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

tlo arguments of counsel was that. fer
tho year he has been licensed 10 do husi-
hess In this city, such licenses oelnS re-
onInierded by the chief of police !" TART
OF the time at least. hardly any charge
has been brought against him.
In-other- Words. IL he has done any
wrong In that period for which the ponce
could have brought him TO the bar. the
police were derelict In their duty IN not
recommending the revocation or ms IL
cense.
much OF the testimony that has been pro-
duced against Nash has been uncarthed
within a few weeks, or practically since
the fjhng OF the Crlsty charges, and the
police probably would be readily believed
II they should assert that Nash would
find II difficult to get from them a recon-
mendation for another license TO do bust
ness in this city. knowing what they
claim to know about him.
II the charges against the chief are
sus tained by the preponderance OF the
evidence what will be the result?
While none OF the commissioners would
care 10 say that their minds have been
made up as TO the guilt or innocence OF
the defendant. in the absence OF all the
evidence, II is probably true that they
have thought seriously over their prob
able action IL they are convinced that the
charges are true or false
They have IL in their power 10 retire
the chief or TO remove him Testimony
thus far produced shows that no formal
charges have ever been brought against
Frank A. Matthews before in his two de-
cades or more of public service. and many
consider that a strong recommendation 70
lentency, even IL guilty, which has not
yet been proved. The penalty then, II
guilty. might possibly be retirement.
II innocent, however, the commission
erv would have no alternative but TO say
so in characterstically vigorous terms,
and that they will not hesitate 10 do so
no one acquainted with a majority Of the
members Will believe.
Moreover, II Is certain that the chiefs
friends outside of the police board would
inEist that II there lis any chance OF pro-
motion or honoring him further IL
should be taken in his interest
There has been talk OF naming him for
the next vacancy on the pohce board
and IL he were vindicated on the Cristy
charges, this talk might readily assume
the status of gtrong movement in favor
OF the promotion.
The chiefs long experience would un-
douhtedly stand him In good stead in the
position OF police commissioner. and his
friends urge that II might not be at all
bad idea % have men at the head of the
police department who thoroughly under
stand the police and could give their
whole attention to the business
Ihat such men, under a reasonable sys-
tenn or promotion, could be taken directly
from the police ranks with far better ad-
vantage to the city than from business
lfe- goes without -sa ydng-as- there are
many good men on the police force who
could douhless make good" in any posi-
tion In the police department
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
LOST HIS FEATHERS AND
SUES RAILROAD S0MPANY

The case OF Jecob Berger VS. the Penn
sylvania Railroad company was submit
ted 10 the supreme court today on excop-
uons TO the ruling OF the justice in the
Sixth district court. In December. 1894
II bales OF feathers by the defendants :
road he says. and the goods were dellv-
cred not TO himself but to sone other per-
son. IT plea filed the defendant
admits having solicitor OF freight here
To secure business beyond Jersey City but
says as IL has no roadbed here cannot do
business In this state SO as to subject IL
TO the jurisdiction here.
Plaintiff demurred to the plea referred
to and the question raised Is whether or
not the plaintiff Is doing business I'm this
state.
Page Page & Gushing are counsel for
The plaintiff and Tilllnghast e. Murdock
flI the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
GRANTED NEW TRIAL PETITION

VS.. Adams Express company ct al, the
supreme court grants plaintins petition
for fcw tria.. in en opinion handed down
the supreme court says: The plaintiff
having proved lIs ownership and right to
possession had made a prima facie case.
TIE burden OF proving the liens set up by
tho pleas Is on the defendant. The non
suit was therefore improperly granted.
While the court and practice act glvts
the superior court jurisdiction or mo-
tions la certaia cases, IL does not PFC
scribe that such n motion must be made
where exception has been taken to a nom
suit before n bill of exceptions can be
taken I'm this court. The prayer for n
new trial appended to the bill OF exoep-
tlons does not vitiate the proceedings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

While the surface indications show
hardly a ripple on the political surface.
that Is n strong growing undercurrent
OF activity on all sides.
Leaders OF both parties arc bending
much OF their energy to registration:
but they are also perfecting other plans
for what bids fair to be the most
strenuous campaign in the states his
tory.
II is likely 10 differ. so far as DEM
ocratic Independent sentiment is con-
cerned. from other campaigns I'm ma
tional election years In the fact, that
the battle will be fought by them on
state and local issues regarded as
vital To the peoples interests, and the
republicans are not 10 be permitted
10 work their usual trick of trying 10
fool the people by dragging in ma
tional matters with which the aver
age man has no immedite concern, and
which do not affect the reah conditions
In the state against which the people
rebel.
In 1892, when the Democrats made
q campaign which. IL seems. bore the
closest resemblance TO the campaign
planned for this year, the republicans
imported Congressman william McKin-
ley. who later became president:
Speaker Thomas n. Reed. Roswell G..
Horr and other tariff experts and
sought To befog the issues.
They narrowly escaped defeat then.
and the Democrats and Independents
were not only allied at that time. but
they had no candidate for senator. as
they now have.
This year there will probably be few
speakers on the Democra attic -Independ-
ent side from other states. That will
not be necessary, as the men who are
chosen 10 talk TO the voters OF the
af n xyin va una w
to them and who know the state thor
ougffiy and who. the people Will be con-
vinced, Will know whereof they speak.
That even Senator Nelson w. Aldrich
is not In the most sanguine humor
over tho conditions that have been cre-
ated by the nomination OF such n pop
ular and representative citizen as Col
Robert H. /. Goddard. is shown by his
hurried visit TO the state last week,
even before the vote could be taken
on the railroad rate bill, the most i'm
portant measure the financial interests
have fought in many years. And he
remained here until after the senate
had acted upon the bill.
Republican politicians do not say
what his purpose here was. but they
did not let him escape without letting
him know a few disouieting facts
about the political situation. even had
he not known them before he revisit
ed these plantations.
Heretofore the senior senator has
been inactive politically unless his own
seat was In danger. His activity at
this time indicates that he believes
there Is pressing need for exercising
heroic measures.
Senator George Peabody Wetmore
was in Boston the latter part OF last
week on business He, too, had his
ears to the ground. and took measures.
while on a flying visit TO Newport. to
make necessary repairs in the politi-
cal fences.
Friends of the Junior senator deny
that he contemplates retiring from the
senatorial race I'm the interest OF Col
Colt or any other me too" candidate
the Aldrich Colt combine or the Stand
ard Oil crowd may see hit to name.
II any attempt is made 10 shelve
him after his IL years faithful ser
vice-and even Democrats agree with
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
METHODIST MINISTERS
HOLD REGULAR MEETING

The Methodist ministers held their
regular Monday meeting this forenoon
in the Mathewson street NJ. e. church
The Rev. S. M. Beale of Moosup.
Conn, made a most interesting address
on the topic. THE Infallible Guide"
Resolutions on the death OF the Rev
Daniel A. Weeden OF East Greenwich
whose demise occurred yesterday, were
adopted and the Rev. Or. Melden, the
Rev. J. III. Buckley and the Rev r. j.
Currie were appointed a committee to
attend the funeral services next
Wednesday.
Mr.. Weeden had for 60 years been a
member OF the Southern New England
Conference. A letter OF sympathy was
ordered to be forwarded to the Rev.
w w. Booth OF East Providence, who
yesterday sustained a fractured arm
as the result OF an accident.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
WINTERED IN FLORIDA,
WILL SUMMER IN JAIL

After winterng in Florida. John o Brien.
a Brooklyn rover according to his tale In
the Sixth district court this morning, will
summer In the Providence county jail for
90 days.
Yesterday morning as the church bells
were pealing O'Brien yearned for Q
square meal.
On Worcester street he met Alfred
Montigny and asked him IL he wasn't
some thing OF a sport. intending to cajole
him into a gift OF 10 cents
Montigny couldn't see II that way and
according TO the police he was knocked
down and robbed OF s.
Monugny told Capt. Lawrence OF the
AFFAIR and Police Surgeon Griffin treated
several bad bruises he had sustained.
O'Brfcn was arrested with a companion
on North Main street by Officers NJ. j.
Luby and j. j. Kelly and identified at the
Central station by Montigny as his as
sailant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
GU|SEPP| R|CC|
HELD UNDER
$1,000 BONDS

Giuseppe Ricci, the young italian
husband who stabbed Michael Zeoli.
milkman whom he surprised with his
VIE IN their tenement at 5II Charles
street, Friday morning, was bound over
to the grand Jury this morning under
S2500 bonds.
He was arraigned in the sixth dis
trict court on a charge OF assault with
dangerous weapon and. adjudged
probably guilty.
He entered plea OF guilty and
his story, told through Interpreter
Raia, was TO the effect that he returned
to the house at o'clock, two hours
after leaving for work In the morning
and his wife accused the niilkman of
criminally assaulting her.
The milkman Is In bed with painful
but not serious scalp wounds and cuts
in the breast and shoulder from Ricci's
jackknife.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
TWO WOMEN HELD MAN UP
Believing HIM A THIEF

A man who came walking down stairs
from the attic Of the house at 4s Fed :
eJal street Friday morning. had a rather
novel experience in being held up by two
women who believed him to be n theft
Mrs. James X. Luther lives up stairs
and she met the stranger as he reached
her landing.
lie told her work was his quest whep
she asked what he was looking for.
At the foot of the stairs Mrs Bernier.
occupant Of the lower tenement. tackled
the man and tried TO hold him. but he
wrenched away.
The women searched their tenements
TO ascertain whether anything had been
stolen. but nothing was found missing
II IL thought that the man had slept in
the attic room.
The AFFAIR was rerWted to Detective
johnson. and the police have description
OF the man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
WITH AXE FATHER
Stays DAUGHTER.
WOUNDS HIS WIFI
Ihsn COBB Committed Suicide By Using Psto-Young Man
Had Just Left the House On Way to New York. The Girl
Was Watching His Departure When Father Came with Axe
and Took Her Life. When Mother nterfHed She Too
Was Attacked

Wood Chffe. ~ j.. May n-John Cole
killed his daughter Maria with an axe
today. attacked his wife with the same
weapon. striking her in the head and
probably fatally inJuring her and then
Killed himself with a revolver bullet
The tragedy followed tho departure
from Coles house OF a young man TO
whom II Us said the daughter was en-
gagged. The girl was still standing on the
steps when tho young man turned to wave
her good bye.
The girl was still looking I'm the direc-
ton IN which the young man had disa-
ppeared. when her father axe in hand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
BATON JUST ESCAPED
A GOOD HEAVY FINE

IL Judge Rueckert had seen fit TO invoke
the full force OF the law on William Baton
n fine Of $3.50 might have been imposed for
his violation Of the statute regarding al
lowing cattle to be at large.
Baton has IA cows which he keeps in .
barn at the corner OF Nebraska and Eddy
streets.
The officials at the sewer pumping sta
tion take pride in the appearance OF the
grass plats about the grounds. and II was
on their complaint that Captain Merrill
had Baton notified to appear in court to-
day.
on recommendation of Deputy Chief
OF Police Egan probation was meted out
instead.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
SAM. S. GLADD|NG
DIED SUDDENLY
IN .ATTLEB0R0

Samuel 8. Gladding of North Attleboro
died at his home in that town on Sunday
from a paralytic shock
Mr. Gladding was employed as a butcher
In Emerson's market and worked all day
Saturday. He made no complaint and
was apparently In the best OF health. He
was about 80 years Of age.
Up to year ago he resided In Pawtuc-
kst. where he was one of that city's prom
inent men
At one time he owned large market
in Pawtucket and owned considerable
property on George and North Union
streets
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
THROWN FROM WAsoN ANO INJURED

Alfred Ainsley. IS Social street. driver
OF an express wagon for Frank Bros, III
South Main street, was thrown from the
wagon at 740 this morning. at the corner
OF Shawnut street and Gladstone ave-
nue. He sustained bruises about the body
and a severe wrench OF his right knee
The horse he was driving became
frightened on Shawmut street and bobed
II was stopped by Charles Muchnick bo-
fore any further damage had resulted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21

sprang out at her and drove the axe into
her skuh. She fell. dying Instantly. As
uhe girl fell her mother han from the
nome and was Immediately attacked by
Cole, who rendered her unconscious with
single blow Then the man hurriedly
drew revolver and killed himself.
Inc coles came here TO live a week ago
and but nttle was known about them bv
thelr neighbors. The father was l1 en-
slneer' The young man who left before
the murder is In business in New York
clty he was some distance away from
me house when the girl was lailed ana
left without learning OF the murder.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
TWO SMALL FIRES

Host T. Mil street. responded TO a still
alarm at 2:6 this morning for fre In an
ash bin In yard rear OF 81 Ambrose streeA
No damage.
Hose 3 and Hook and Ladder 6 an
swered a still alarm at $40 yesterday
afternoon for blaze In an awning AZ 8r
Atwelrs avenue, caused by the dropping
OF a lighted match from a window above.
A few yards OF canvas were burned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
BOY INJURED BY BICYCLE

Nicola Pitocco. a nine-yesr-old boy
who lives at ~ Barker street. was
knocked down by a bicyclist on Dean
street near Atwelrs avenue, at 1880 last
night and his chin cut open. The rider
tain the child's injuries.
The boys father took him to DIR. CO.
lInis office. 2ss Atwelis avenue. and
several stitches were required TO close
the wound.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
INJURED CHILD TO GET $500

The supreme court does not think the
damages awarded -by-a- Jury I'm the Gaze
OF Sadie Harrison VS.. Rhode Island com
pany as too much and further holds that
the evidence was conflicting upon every
material issue OF fact and there was no
preponderance for the defence In weight
or probability. DEFENDANTS exceptions TO
the rulings ~ the superior court are not
sustained and plalntiff. who is a child
viii get the $500 awarded her by a
jury. She had her thigh bone broken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
Wife OF DEPUTY SHERIFF
THAYER DIED TODAY

Mrs. Edgar s. Tnayer. wife OF Deputy
Sheriff Thayer, died early this morning at
her home, " Benevolent street. from n
paralytic stroke.
She had been in IN health for long time
and early this morning a decided change
for the worse took place. Dr. w. N. Pc
ters was called. but Mrs. Thayer had
passed away.
She had n large circle ~ friends and
scauaintsnces, who will sincerely mourn
her death
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
POLICE BOARD
is COMMENDED

Is Decision i'm the Matter of Nashs Intimidation,
Which PointedIy Emphasized Every Feature
Brought Out in the News-DemOcrat's Reports OF
the Hearings, Is Received With Universal Ap-
proval, and Public Interest in the Cristy Charges
Is Materially Increased by the Police Boards
Evident Sincerity of Purpose
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
STREETS ORDERED CLOSED

on account of the aboifshment Of the
grade crossings Dixie and Acorn streets
have been ordered closed Grove street
VIII also be closed a. soon o. the overhead
bridge. which is being erected, n 0n1nhGA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-21
LOCAL ISSUES
MUST BE MET

Republicans Realize That in the Coming Campaign
They Will Be Very rluch "Up Against 1t, and
the Democrats Will Compel Them to Face the
Facts Regarding Local Conditions and Will Not
Permit Them to Attempt to Befog the Situation
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-25
DISTINCT HONOR FOR
 PRES. HADLEY OF YALE
TO HOLD CHAIR AT THE CNI- TERSITR OF BER-
 LIM

Nominated by Columbia University and
 Approved by the German Emperor as
 Professor of American History and
 Institutions for the Academic Year
 19O7-S-His Subject Will be 'eEco-
 homie Problems in United States"
 New York, April 24.-It was announc- ed tonight that the trustees of Colum- bia university have nominated, and the Prussian ministry of education, with the approval of the German emperor, has confirmed, President Arthur T. Hadley, of Yale university, to be Roose- welt professor of American history and institutions in the University of Berlin for the academic year 19o7-S.
 The subject of President Hadley's in struction will be "Economic Problems in the United States" President Had ley will succeed in the professorship Professor Burgess of Columbia univer- sity who will give instruction at the University of Berlin during the aca- demic year 19O6-7 on American Consti- tutional History"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-25
GRULSOME SCENES,
Half Starved Dogs Find Food Among
 Dead.

San Francisco, April 24.-one of the gruesome scenes that has followed the fire was that witnessed on Telegraph hill and Russian hill, and along the entire north beach front of the city this morning, when scores of half starv- ed dogs were found eating human bod ies. The animals were discovered gnawing and tearing at the eorpses half buried in the ruins. Where only a leg or an arm protruded the animals were digging for the rest of the body. Men who had been sent into the ruins of homes to look for what little property that might have escaped the flames, came upon this siekening condition and immediately reported it to the naval of ficers in command of the water front districts. Bluejackets were at once de- tailed to cover the sections designated and kill all dogs found. All the morn- ing rife reports could be heard on the hillside and along the beach as the dogs were killed. Men were pressed into service either to bury the carcasses of the dogs or throw them into the bay. In a few places smoldering fires were found, and there it was possible to ere mate the animals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-25
FORTY THOUSAND HOUSED.
Temporary Structures Erected in Gold
 en Gate Park.

Temporary Structures Erected in Gold
 en Gate Park.
 San Francisco, April 24.-Temporary structures have been erected in Golden Gate park for the housing of 40,000 peo- pie. This work was commenced this morning by the shelter committee, and the homeless who have been sleeping out of doors for nearly a week were moved into comfortable quarters. About the same time supply of blankets and bedding was received, and these have been taken to the park. At present there is little suffering, and before a week it is reported that all the refu- gees here will be comfortable.
 At the same time the committee is sending as many of the refugees as pos sible to interior points. Work and suc- cor have been promised, The railroads furnish transportation gratis to all who come with recommendation from the committee.
 The seizure begun yesterday of all vacant houses in the unburned district is still under way and many vacant flats have been taken. A committee of architects has been sent out to examine churches and other buildings, including schoolhouses, with view of turning them into living rooms for the home less.
 Supplies of food are coming in rapid ly from outside points and are being centralized in the freight sheds and warehouses still standing. A corps of shipping clerks has been placed in charge of these depots, and every ounce of food is checked as it comes in and goes out.
 With the assistance of Michael Casey, president of the Teamsters' union, the food committee has succeeded in sys- tematizing the distribution, They have taken possession of all the large trucks and teams which are now utilized in hauling supplies to the forty-odd sub depots throughout the city. This places the transportation facilities in excel lent shape and makes it possible to de- liver supplies as quickly as they come,
 The city has been laid off in district covered areas of four blocks The sub committees in these districts regulate the supply of food furnished to the families living within their boundaries.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-25
& OF r STATE ENC4MPMENE
Annual Gathering in Hartford-Present
 Membership 6O1.

Hartford April A.-To review the re- ports which will be read tomorrow the delegates to the twenty second annual encampment of the Connecticut divi- sion, Sons of Veterans, met at the AL lyn house tonight and established headquarters. The encampment will ba In session tomorrow at c. A. R. hall, on Main street. Malcolm D. Rudd, the commander, of Lakeville, will preside The reports will show that the pres ent membership is 6O1, divided among the twenty camps. The treasurer's re- port will show receipts of S28.34, and disbursements of $13S.SO, leaving a bal ance of $95.04. The camps have to- tai of $556.1S in hand.
 At the meeting tonight committees were announced as follows: On creden- tials, H. E. Gage, E. Croft, J. Ocean tillon, ". B. Caulkins, H. A. Carrigan; on officers reports, Past Division Com manders G. D. Cox, l.. s. Chapman, w.. N. Barber, H. w. Vessels, G. B. Smith; on constitution and laws, A. C.. Baldwin, A. R. Holbrook, R. T. Acorn, W. H. Hall, F. w. Cry; on ritual and ceremonies, F. R. Upson, Rev. sherrod Soule, W. c. Dickinson, c. W. Davies, e. c. Beckett; on resolutions, A. T. Bogue, s. A. Eddy, c. B. Batchelor, A. T, Pratt, F. c. Perry; officer of the day, John W. Tyroll, Camp No. 6.
 Among the candidates for the office of division commander is A. c. Bald win of Derby.