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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
BOSTON SUSPENDS
BUSINESS IN
HONOR Of DAY

Boston. Feb q 2-Flags flying from pub
lie and private buildings and bells ringing
at the sunrise hour. evidenced the univer-
sal observance OF washlngtons birthday
as n holiday In Boston and vicinity.
Business was generally suspended and
the newspapers omitted their afternoon
editions. In accordance with a long time
custom Gov. Curtis Guild Jr.. and Mrs.
Guild held public reception at the state
house. lasting for an hour and half
This was Gov Guilds first reception tn
the' public. and he shook the hands of
hundreds OF citizens. During the forenoon
the governor also delivered n brief ad-
dress before tho Boston Newsboys' union
Many fraternal and patriotic bodies held
meeting or dinners. including the Ancient
and Honofable Artillery company, which
held a banquet at the Quincy house
There were numerous sporting events
one OF the most unusual for this holi-
day was q golf tournament on the links
of the Wollaston Golf club Mt Moutcfair.
made possible by the remarkable warmth
OF the weather recently
The dog show at the Mechanics Build
ing attracted many spectators while 9TH
ers watched Tho play in the National Rae
auet tournament. at the Boston Atheletic
association or the\annual checker match
between teams representing Boston and
all New England. This evening there will
will he many banauets and balls while the
sporting fraternity will find continued en-
tertainment IN boxing bouts ~ Chelsea
and basket ball games at various points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
UNIQUE CHANCE TO GET
VALUABLE 0vERC0ATS

Each day that two valuable overcoats
remain in the display window of the j.
B. Barnaby Clothing company the price
OF each is reduced a dollar. The over
coats are valued at 800 and $s5. respec-
lively. and they are described as follows:
The 500 overcoat has a broadcloth shell
with a Prusslan bison lining and a Per-
sian lamb collar. The $50 overcoat is
composed f-a-I&erSeA AsAall, river mink
lining and collar OF unplucked seal
Paseersby may have noticed these hand
some overcoats In the window and the
prices which have decreased from day
90 day until now they are at s75 and $50,
respectively.
Undoubtedly the steady cutting OF prices
has caused many 10 wonder. but this is
a novel idea which the company has hit
upon whereby at least two people OF this
community will be benefited. But who
will be the two?
The prices at which the coats will he,
finally disposed Of have already been
made the subjects OF several wagers.
The coats are to remain in the win.
dow and the price reduction Is TO con-
tinue. dollar daily, until some one snaps
1p the bargains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

the institution. The trust company will
seek 10 act as n trustee for companies
formed In various states and shall so
licit their bond business and sinking fund
accounts. II will aid greatly In securing
the business II we have on our board men
from most OF the large cities in the east
middle west and south. Their names Will
have greater weight tnan board made
up entirely OF Providence men. no matter
how strong.
We feel that this foreign board may
ness for the trust department that with
out their cooperation might never be
brought 10 the attention OF the trust COM
pany.
Under our charter the trustees assume
absolutely no financial responsibility. and
II is not essential that they be stock
holders. We have. however. placed aside
for each member OF the board twenty (20)
shares OF treasury stock TO be taken at
his option at the end of twenty-four (2D
months. AZ its present value OF $40 per
share. We have every reason 10 believe
that this stock will greatly increase in
value during the period mentioned and
will show a profit To the trustees; this
pront having been made without Invest
ment or risk.
We will be pleased to give you any fur
ther information you may desire. We In
close letter or acceptance. which we
would he pleased 20 have you sign and re-
turn TO us
An early reply will be appreciated.
Yours truly.
~
prominent men, but they all dropped out
finally
William G. orcutt OF the Equitable
building has purchased the charter OF
the institution which Borges attempted TO
float by using the $3.50 600 loan made by
President John a. Gale OF the Beacon
Trust company
Mr. Orcutt is evidently anxious TO let
the public know that none of the old
Borges crowd is connected with the pres
ont movement to reorganize the institu-
ton.
ALONG LETTGIMATE LINES.
There is no reason TO doubt that Mr.
Orcutt is reorganizing the Providence
Trust company along legitimate lines and
with bona fide capital back OF the move
ment.
This being the case. there is no reason
why the public should confuse the Borges
swindle with the present movement, al
though the charter is the same
In his statement Mr.. Orcutt says:
yes. ! own the charter Of the Provi-
-dence Trust company. and consider It
a valuable possession. A million dollars
wouldn't buy charter for a trust com
pany I'm the state OF Rhode Island today
The legislature OF Rhode Island is not
granting any more charters to trust COM
panies. That has been It's policy for
years" said Mr.. Orcutt yesterday
"Neither Borges nor any OF the old
Continued on page Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
PART Of GAS AND
ELECTRIC PLANT
Quilted BY FIRE

San Francisco. Cal, Feb. 2i.--Fire broke
out in the central station OF the San
Francisco Gas and Electric company
early today
The blaze started In a new addition to
the building. where new dynamos were
being installed. The building contained
a number Of crude oil and gasolene tanks
and explosion after explosion followed.
but fortunately within heavy brick walls.
and none OF the lremen were hurt.
The new section of the building was
gutted completely. The building was the
source OF electric light and power for the
central portion OF The city. and all the
down town streets and buildings we're In
darkress save where gas ixtures were In
working position
The IRE also shut on all down town tele.
phone service aud played havoc with the
service Of the telegraph companies. Many
wiresr unning out OF the city were rem
dered useless.
The loss Will be large tho burned build
THg nHvfTIE rcHIT rrfeTf win ne fartEr t1ec-
trical machinery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
TOLD COURT HIS
WIFE SUFFERED
FROM TEA JACS

Just how a ten Jag affects a woman
came near being subject OF discussion
in the Sixth District court this morning.
when Marsena Lane. 81, was arraigned
on a charge OF assaulting his wife, Mar
garet. at their home on Crary street.
Lane told the court that his wife was
tea drunkard and for her weekly use re
quired a pound and a half of tea. That
Il rendered her extremey nervous and
that the assault was simply an attempt of
his 10 quiet her down.
Captain Mowry OF the Fifth station
gave II as his opinion that something
stronger than tea caused the trouble. but
admitted that he might be mistaken.
Lane had been up before the court once
before on the same charge. He was fined
$40 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
CONGRESSMAN GILLETTE
SPEAKS AT SMITH COLLEGE

Northampton, Mass, Feb. 22.-With
Congressman f. r. Gillette as a guest. the
two hundred students OF Smiths Colleges
today held exercises appropriate TO Wash
ingtons Birthday. National songs and
college songs were sung and an ode on
Washington written by ore OF the stu
dents was read
Congressman Gillette, delivered an adj
dress on the philippines" He said that
while he believed that the Filipinos were
entirely unfit for self-government and
that II was no more immoral for the
United States TO take over the islands
than II would have been 90 have left them
to the government OF some other nation.
yet he had felt all along that they would
prove expensive and bnrdensome to this
country. He further declared that TO rule
the island arbitrarily from Washington
would tend to weaken Americas democ-
racy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

The letter sent out 30 people desired TO
act as directed Is as follows:
Dear sr:-Tn making you formal re-
quest TO become a member OF the board
OF trustees of the Providence Trust com
pany we are pleased 10 outline for you
what has been done In the way OF organ
izs ton and what it is proposed TO do.
The Providence Trust company has an
authorized capitalization OF s5o0Ooo par
value OF shares 500 Three thousand (S1ON
shares OF this stock have been subscribed
for at $40 per share. thus making a paid
in capital OF $4,000 and $4,000 surplus
Banking rooms have been fitted up in
the Banigan building, one OF the best To-
cations In the city OF Providence. and arc
said 10 be the abandonment in the city. -
The general banking business In the
city or Providence Is I'm condition
where a new bark will be welcomed by
the people, and II is our firm conviction
that energetic effort and consideration
for our depositors will speedily result In a
satisfactory amount OF business.
In addition 10 q general banking busi-
ness. there will be a trust department
which shall act as transfer agent. regis.
trar and depository OF sinking fund ac-
counts; under the care OF this depart
ment will come also all funds deposited
on participation accounts. IL is TO ensure
the wise investment OF funds i'm this de-
partment that your cooperation is re-
quested.
THE ORGANIZATIONS
The organization OF the company will
consists Of a president and treasurer. vice
president, assistant treasurer and secre-
tary and board Of twenty-one (21) trus-
tees.
-Four members OF this board together
with the treasurer shall he eX-officio
members OF the governing committee,
which shall have direct supervision of all
the trust companys affairs. The stock
holders shall elect from the officers and
the members Of the board who are resi-
dents OF Providence. n finance committee
who shall admislster the general banking
end OF the business
II shall be the duty OF each member of
the board OF trustees to vote on the maxi
mum amount that. shall be invested I'm
any security offered 20 the trust company.
To simplify this, there shall be printed
emj-monthly. or as often IA occasion re-
quires. n list OF securities offered for in
vestment, This list shall nave a place
for the trustees vote opposite each Sc
curity and a place for his Signature
vote OF two-thirds (2-3) OF the board shall
decide on each investment
THE REASON WHY.
We would like to explain why we con-
slider a foreign board of great value 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
PITCHED OUT OF WAGON
BY COLLISION OF CAR

Edward Taylor. AZ Basset street, was
thrown out OF an express wagon he was
driving on Point street at o'clock this
nue. car with the rar OF the wagon as
Taylor was crossing the tracks diagonally
received a sligt scalp wound and was
taken aboard the car 10 n drug store.
corner OF Point and Plain streets. where
the ambulance was summoned and he was
sent 10 the Rhode Island hospital for
treatment OF the wound.
The car was In charge OF Motorman
Edwards and Conductor Byron A. Rath-
bun Taylor Is employed by John Deig-
nan and states that he did not note the
cars approach The rear wheel and perch
OF the wagon were demolished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
LARGE ATTENDANCE At
N. {. KENNEL CLUBS SHOW

Boston, Feb % - large number OF
people were present at today's exhibl-
ton OF the New England Kennel club In
connection with the 22d annual show OF
that organization on account of thu
holiday the program was especially
varied and attractive.
The feature OF the forenoon was the
judging OF James Mortimer OF Hemp
stead l.. l.. OF Greyhounds. English spot
hounds. sporting spaniels. collles and
whippets. There was large crowd
around the ring when Or. John DeMung
Of Brooklyn. n Y. entered 10 Judge ths
Russian wolf hound. for the winners In
which class the Russian Wolf Hound club
OF America had offered variety Of
medals. The majority OF the hounds have
been entered by the Fallri Farm Kennels
OF Simsbury. Conn. The American fox
hounds were also Judged by William A.
Bragdon OF Portsmouth. ~. VI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
OUTLINES PLANS
FOT NATIONAL
ENCAMP PM|EN7

Washington, Feb 22-In general orders
Commander-in-C Chief James Tanner OF the
G. A. r. outlines the program for the
national encampment which convenes at
Minnea polls OFT Aug. 10. He says:
"On the evening OF Tuesday. Aug IL.
there will be a semi-oftcial meeting TO
receive addresses from state and city
officials from tho committee OF arrange
ments. and greetings from our auxiliary
societies. Responses will be made by
comrades assigned by the commander-in-
chief.
The annual parade I'm connection with
the encampment will be on Wednesday,
Aug. 10. commencing 10 move at 10 a. m,
and will be composed exclusively OF
Grand Army comrades and posts OF in
dividuals and their accompanying organ
izations. the usual military bands and
marching flag.
miles in length. The department of Illi-
nois. by right OF seniority. will have the
right OF the line. other departments fol-
lowing, In the order of seniority Of date
Of charters The entertaining depart
ment will take position on the left OF the
line. The commander-ln-chief has ac-
cepted the proffer OF Columbia post. No
7o6. Department OF Illinois, as his per-
sonal escort.
Tho business sessions OF the encamp-
ment will begin on Thursday. Aug 49,
at a. ~. sharp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

fortunate little ones OF the city. There
were exercises especially appropriate TO
the day. and the affair lasted from 10 s
o'clock. Every little one who went 20
this gathering just felt happy over the
time enjoyed IN honor OF Washington.
COLONIAL DANES.
The National Society OF Colonial
Danes in the State OF Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations had a tea and
entertainments in honor or tf1e day at rts
rooms on South Main street this after
noon that was thoroughly enjoyed by
those privileged TO take part therein.
Great interest was taken in Z he an
nual communication OF Mount Vernon
lodge. A. f. and A. NJ. which was held
at y. m The same lodge will have a
dinner In Free Masons' hall tonight
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Probably the most largely attended din
ner OF the day Will be that OF the Young
Mems Democratic club at the Yelling
ton. For many years the Washington's
birthday dinner Of this club has been an
important factor in the conduct OF Demo
cratic party affairs in this city and state
This year the club officials have made
special efforts 10 make the dinner a
memorable ono and through the efforts
of Congressman D. j.. D. Granger have
apparently succeeded for the chief speak
er will be Congressman Champ Clark,
VINO Is not only one or the best speak
ers that the Democratic party has I'm con-
gress, hut was a very notable figure in
the last Democratic National convention.
Congressman Clark arrived in this city
this forenoon and Is the guest Of former
Congressman Henry J. Spooner, The In
dieatiens efe-tftat- over see persUus witt
sit down 10 one of the Wellingtons fine
dinners and have the pleasure OF hearing
Congressman Clark. Congressman Granger
and other notable supporters Of the Dem
ocratic policies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
STATION AGENT
FLED To AVOID
R. R. INQUIRY

ST AIbans. VI. Feb 22.-Patrick F. Nc
Cabe. the station agent at the Bolton sta
ton OF the Central Vermont railway. who
left this city yesterday rather than testify
at a railroad hearing was located today
at ST. Armand, Que, just over the border
limo dividing the United States and
Canada
McCabe. who was station agent at Boil
ton. and In whose district the New Eng
land states Limited train was wrecked on
Jan 20. was accused OF being responsible
fon the misplaced switch which derailed
the express. His accuser was Louis
Blair. a young boy OF Bolton. Blair told
the investigating commissioners that he
saw McCabe set the switch against the
train and then fix the light ON the switch
indicating clear track.
McCabe was called upon to testify. but
he declined to answer several questions.
ON the ground that the answers might In
crlminate him, He was ordered 90 ap-
pear at the hearing yesterdas, and the po-
lice say they were ready 10 arrest him be
cause Of his alleged responsibility I'm the
matter. When the hearing was resumed
McCabe did not put I'm an appearance and,
the authorities suspecting that he might
r. tempt 20 escape. planned TO head him
OF before he could reach Canada.
McCabe, however. succeeded In evading
his pursuers and early today he reached
ST Armand. Several officers who were
following the fugitive reached the town
short time later. but McCabe made no
further attempt 20 evade them. Sheriff
Horton went 10 St. Armand during the
morning and he will make an effort TO
have McCabe held by the Canadian au-
thorities until extradition proceedings can
be perfected .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
AMERICAS CHALLENGE FOR
TROPHY WILL Be ACCEPTED

London. Feb. 22,--America's challenge
for the Dwight +. Davis international ten.
mis- cup will he accepted by the British
Lawn Tennis association by cable In ths
course of today.
The only other entry thus far Is Aus.
tralia. but continued competitors are ex.
pected before the entries close at the
beginning OF March. VI. l. Doherty VIII
again be available for the singles. and win
defend the trophy In behalf OF Great
Britain. But there Is a possibility thai
the health of II. r. Doherty will presluds
hiS playing. IN which case the younger
hsother IL lielky 20 bc left out Of the
doubles and the defense may be entrusted
10 a new pair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

Yesterday the pupils OF the many pub
lie schools had appropriate exercises in
honor OF the greatest OF American heroes.
And yesterday also the notices began ap-
pearing in the local banks. stating that
today was legal holiday
BELLS AND CANNON.
At sunrise the church bells were rung
and again al noon there was more bell
ringing and also a national salute OF q
guns. This salute was fired by Battery
A, Light Artillery on the grounds near
the State Normal school.
Soon after noon the children and their
elders began the journey down street to
witness the parade Of the First Light In
fantry regiment which Is always one OF
the leading. If not the leading, feature.
for a large number OF the Washington's
birthday celebrations each year.
The parade was a credit to the organ
ization, which must always be most
pleasantly remembered by all classes for
the genuine pleasure II has given the boys
and girls OF many years.
BATTERY FS DINNER.
The first dinner in honor OF the day
was that of Battery F. First Rhode Is
land Light Artillery. at Gelbs restaurant.
the survivors Of the battery following the
annual custom OF meeting once year in
an informal manner II was good din
ner, however and Jolly gathering.
The first entertainment OF the day at
the Wellington was the luncheon OF Gas
pee Chapter, Daughters OF the American
Revolution, the party assembling al 30
D. M AZ every friend OF the chapter
could have foretold. this years luncheon
was one OF the most successful affairs
OF the day.
At Frances Willard hall on Snow street
the Mothers club held a reception for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

Mr.. Vanderburgh had suffered from a
slight cold the past few days but IL was
not considered as serious and this morn
ing at S o'clock he greeted his employees.
Walter Reed OF 223 Carpenter street and
Pearl Congdon OF 1913 Westminster street,
in a CHEEKY manner. av4
About an hour later. Mr.. vanderburgh
complai lined Of not feeling well and dropped
10 the floor. He was assisted to a couch
and Miss Congdon sent Reed after medical
assistance. Police Surgeon Griffin and
DIR. M. S. Budlong responded promptly.
but on reaching the mans side found him
dead.
Medical Examiner Perkins was sum-
moned and attributed Geath 10 pneumonia.
ordering that the body pe turned over TO
an undertaken.
Mr.. Vanderburgh had lived at 210 Losk-
wood street up To a year ago. when his
wife died and he gave up housekeeping.
lodging In his shop.
Notice Of the death was sent TO the
Central station and Capt. Lawrence re-
sponded. He found that the man had
originally come TO this city from New
York city. where his relatives reside. He
is not known to have had any relatives in
the city. He was thought TO have been
about 60 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

The matters demanding the considera-
tion OF the legislature for the purpose OF
remedying existing evils and OF establish
ing more securely the business OF life in
surance in this state are grouped under
the following heads:
ID Organization OF life insurance cor
porations.
(2)-Control or the right OF policy hold
ers in the election OF directors.
(3)-Retirement OF stocks
O-Investment including syndicate par
ticipations
C5)-Limitation Of new business.
(6)-Political contributions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
ORCUTT OWNER Of
THE PROVIDENCE
TRUST GO. CHARTER

The method by which sought $33oooo placed
the credit of Providence
Borges and his employer President Gale of
Trust company Of Boston is explained by
of people requesting them directors of the Providence
Trust company.
The letter only the institution having padup
capital stock of $ooooo with $3ooco surplus offers handsome
bonus nducement for business capitalists become
its directors
William Orcut of Boston the present holder Of the Prov
dence Trust company charter He says Neither Boges
of the old crowd has interest connection with the Prov
dence Trust company it is organized"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
MAJOR HAMMOND, U. S. A., DEAD

San francisco. Feb. 22--Major A. j.
Hammond ~ The Third United states
Cavalry died Al the General hospital ~
the Preside Tuesday evening after an III
nese of more than four months.
The body will be sent TO quincy. Ill for
interment. Major Hammond was born in
Hartford. Conn, May 2s. 1857.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22
MAYOR RICE RICE DENIES THE
STATEMENTS Of MISS GAILLARD

Houston. Tex. Feb 22.-Mayor NJ Bald
win Rice said last night that 50 far as
the testimony of Miss Gallard I'm the
Patrick case I'm New York yesterday, re-
ferred 10 him 70 was untrue In every de-
tail
re stated that he was not acquainted
with Charles r Jones and never TO HE
Knowledge had seen him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

New York Feb of the joint committee of the
assembly the of New York appointed
vestigae companies printed
pamphlet of 3Io pages.
recitng resolution authorizing the work and the plan
adopted investigation by the committee each individual
pany is passed in review
There companies organized under the laws of New York
issuing level premium policies and in single instance only the
departed the policy of limiting its investigation
organized the laws of New York This company
Prudential Life company of New Jersey
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

C0-Lobbying
0)-Limitation OF expenses.
C9)-Valuation OF policies.
n0i-Rebates.
0D-Surrender values.
d2)-Ascertainment and distribution OF
surplus
GS)-Remedies or policy holders. or right
to resort TO the courts.
O4)-Forms OF policies.
G5)-Publicity and state supervision.
Q6)-Formalities.
MUTUAL COMPANIES.
The committee recommends that article
II OF the insurance law be so amended as
Continued on page Four.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-22

Bright skies made the inhabitants of all parts of this section Of
the country interested Washington birthday festivities
happy addition sunshine the pleas
ing Flags flown from all the public and from many private
buildings.
Never the number of special greater than it
today Everything that could possibly be done locally honor
the birthday Of the Father of His Country received due attention
Distinguished citizens from other states and the foremost Of
cials of city and have arranged take in the
portant social functions arranged for tonight.
The celebration of the day really began with the ringing
of church bells and the firing of the national salute.