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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
STATEMENT Of
FACTS HAS BEEN
AGREED UPON

San Francisco Dec. H.--An agreement
was reached yesterday between, the au-
thorities involved as to the statement Of
facts to be made the basis Of the pro-
ceedings TO be begun in the state supreme
court as to the validity OF segregation Of
japanese school children here.
The statement OF facts finally agreed
on is essentially the same as the one
drafted last Friday which has already
been published. A change was made by
the United States district attorney I'm sec
ton OF the document. which now draws
attention 10 the fact that Mitchilsh Oaki.
the father OF Keikechi Oaki, by whom
the proceedings will be brought, pays
taxes here.
The section now reads in part that
Mitchilsk, Oaki was born in Japan and IL
q subject thereof: that the said infant Is
OF the age of 10 years and months, ana
with the exception OF being OF Japanese
descent, has the qualifications provided
by the laws OF the state OF California for
admission TO the public schools; that
Mitchilski Aoki, his father. was born I'm
Japan. Is not a naturalized subject OF the
United States and is a subject OF Japan.
but is a resident and taxpayer here; that
the above named infant, prior 10 the adop-
ton OF the resolution OF the board OF edu-
cation attended one OF the regular public
schools OF San Francisco To which Amer
lean children and the children OF other
nationalities were admitted. and that after
the passage of said resolutions he was
prevented from attending any public
school other than an Oriental school
The father OF the boy is a bookseller
and has refused to allow his son to attend
thu Oriental public school.
Another change eliminates all reference
to Korean and Chinese children thus dis
posing of the question whether the seq
regation also could not be construed as
unjust discrimination against Koreans
and Chinese.
United States District Attorney Devlin
has te' grapned the statement OF facts
ir full to Attorney General Moody and
will await final instructions before insti-
tuting the proceedings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
GILLETTE HAS
INTERVIEW WITH
HIS MOTHER

Auburn, n. Y, Dec. lt.-Chester r.
Gillette's mother. who arrlvedVhcre ycs-
terday. called at TIE prison today She
had a touching interview with her son
In the keepers office. The mother wept
Chester cautioned her not 10 talk too
much After the Interview Mrs. Gillette
said that she would remain here until her
sons fate had been decided by the court
~ appeals and then the Eove,nor adding
emphatically: "He shall not go TO the
electric chair"
She said she was under contract 90 write
for "A New York newspaper She was
without funds and said the case had now
reached n stage whore she would accept
help. Her daughter Hazel Will arrive to-
morrow and remain until the final disposi-
tion Of tho case Rooms have been en-
gagged near the prison. Mrs. Gillette left
a pottcd plant for her son I'm the deputy's
office. She also read letter 10 him from
n school friend
Warden Berham was called by telephone
by two women last night who wanted 10
know N they could talk with Gillette over
the telephone.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
PERARCH| WAS
TOO STRONG IN
HIS DEFENCE

Antonio Perahchi was tried in the dis
trict court today on the charge OF having
played a game OF craps on West Ex-
change street two weeks ago Sunday
Detective Johnson and officers OF Sta
tion testified how they watched the game
and arrested some OF the participants
Perahchi testified that he did not know
the game OF craps and never had played
with dice He evidently was "A witness
OF the game. however. as ne said he did
not run from the officers. but walked
away and vent TO his home. He said he
had brought suit against Officer Hopkins
for $1,000 damages for false arrest
The defense called several other wit
nesses. who testified TO happenings before
the occurrences at issue.
Thomas w. Gilchrist, counsel for the
defense, attacked the testimony OF the po-
lice by comparing IL with that OF certain
of his witnesses; but the court pointed
out that the latter did not corroborate or
contradict, but told OF events before the
defendant arrived.
Judge Lee said If the defendant had
confined himself 10 the statement that
he did not play the game, and did not
know how TO play IT, he might have put
some credence I'm his story; but when he
said he did not know what dice are he pro-
tested too much lie was Of the opinion
that the police had proved their case be-
yond a reasonable doubt, and fined Per-
archi s. and costs,
An appeal was taken and bonds were
furnished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
GOV. UTTER SPOKE
AT BOSTON DINNER

The monthly dinner Of the Paint and
OIL club Of New England In Boston last
evening was designated Rhode Island
night, and both Gov. Guild Of Massachu-
setts and Gov. Utter OF Rhode Island were
guests.
Upwards Of $50 members were present.
including many from this state; Rev. A.
p. Krom Of Providence was on the guest
list.
II was rather curious that~each of the
speakers seized upon the same general
subject for discussion that of present
publfc-unrest. social and industrial abuses
and good citizenship.
Gov Utter. the first speaker. empha
sized the point Of good citizenship. calling
on the middle class" 30 show itself more
ready 10 perform the most useful duties
Of citizenship. whether tho call came for
service on the jury or 10 hll high admins
trative Office.
He touched upon states rights also
declaring that we need more general rec
ognition. that II IL the duty Of the in
dlvidual 20 subordinate HIS own personal
interests 10 the welfare Of the whole SO
Il Is the duty OF the state 10 consider the
welfare 90 the nation as paramount TO that
ef the smaller section represented by the
STATE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
WAGE INCREASE
IS LIKELY To Be
I Il PER CENT.

While no one can say definitely that
the New Bedford textile unions have
voted 10 accept the ~ per cent. advance
offered by cloth manufacturers, Yet from
the advices given by the leaders before a
vote was taken indications point 10 an
acceptance OF the Increase.
The Textile council will meet this even
ing, when the vote will be polled
The results have not even been an
nounced 20 the unions voting; but in the
discussions held members were advised TO
move with caution.
II il proves that the unions IN New
Bedford have decided TO accept the ~
per cent increase, instead of holding out
for the 10 per cent. demanded the situa-
ton in this state will at once be deter
mined as the local manufacturers will
adopt the ~ per cent. basis of increase
given in New Bedford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
PAWTUCKET FIRM
SUED FOR $4,000

A Jury in Judge Stearn's division OF the
superior court today heard testimony in
the suit of David Calvin against Will
marth & Mackillop. Pawtucket contract
ors.
Mr. Calvin claims that as he was walk
ing along Weeden street on Sept Is. 1905.
he was struck on the head by a brick that
fell from n building on which servants
OF the defendants were at work
Ar operation on plaintiffs skull was
necessary and he claims to have suffered
greatly for eight months. He is mason
by trade and claims that since the acci-
dent he has been unable 10 work.
The amount sought 10 be recovered as
damages is $4,000.
John j Fitzgerald is attorney for the
plaintiff and Bassett & Raymond repre-
sent the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
IS SPEAKERSHIP
NOW FOR SALE?

Is the office of speaker of the Rhode
Island house Of representatives for sale?
Can Boss Brayton deliver the goods?
These pertinent questions just now are
pointedly discussed where men well post
ed on political affairs throw OFF all re-
serve and talk about hard and bitter
facts.
IL is not alleged that the sale will be a
competitive one. Not even the men who
discuss the subject with greatest freedom
charge that any Of the members have
been offered money for their votes. All
who discuss the subject know that there
is at present only one collector I'm the
ranks OF the controlling party.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
BIGGER PENSIONS
FOR VETERANS
Of CIVIL WAR

Washington. Dec. 4.--Senator McCum-
Der. chairman OF the committee on PEN
slons, is planning to press for early con-
sideraton by the senate and the house
general service bills as amended by the
senate committee.
The amendments provide that any sol.
dier OF the civil war, who has served
for 20 days, was honorably discharged
and who shall have reached the age OF
81 years. shall receive a pension OF s12
MONTH TO be increased TO SIS a month
when he shall have reached the age OF
20 years and TO 500 month after he hss
reached the age OF 75 years.
It is estimated that an additional appro.
prlation OF $l0,7ii,0O0 annually would Ia
required to pay the increased rate pro.
vided Ivy the bill to the soldiers now on
the pension roll.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
VICTIMS Of DOCS
SHOULD REPORT
WITHOUT DELAY

mo person bitten by an animal that he
fears is mad should depend upon the
owner to report the matter to this depart
ment, but should do so personally If posi-
bic or have some friend do Il, so that
the case might be investigated my us"
said DR.. King. deputy superintendent of
the city health department, today.
DR.. King cited the case where a little
girl named Piers OF $50 Smith street, who
was bitten by q dog on Nov. 25 belong
ing 10 II. A. Waterhouse OF a Aborn
street
The girls parents were told that the
health authorities had been Informed and
after an investigation had concluded that
the animal Was not mad. Yesterday a
friend OF the Piers, while talking with Dr.
King. referred 10 the case. and was sur
prsed when the doctor expressed igno-
rance of the case.
Dr. King talked with Mr.. Waterhouse
over the telephone today. and was In
formed that the dog had slept with him
every right since. Later in the day the
doctor went TO see the dog. and advised
the owner TO keep him under close obser-
walton for several days.
In case the dog had been rabid the girl
might have been afflicted with rabies by
this time, on account OF the delay without
taking any treatment
Dorothy l.. Gould, aged 9, Of Az Orms
street was bitten last Sunday by a dog.
which City Bacterologist Hadley. after ex-
amining the animals brain. declares was
rabid The girl will undergo the Pasteur
treatment at the Rhode Island hospital.
Earl Bigney Of Aldrlch street. who was
bitten by rabid dog a few days before
Thanksgiving. received his first treatment
at the hospital this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14

Those who talk about the sale tell
about an old custom OF the governorship
being sold. They even refer 10 the Demo-
cratic campaign charges which have
never been denied that the United states
senatorship was. at least until the close
OF the campaign. still open for bids
II governorship and senatorial nomina-
tions have had their market Value, why
not the speakership?
To have occU-ied this office would not
hurt rich mans chances OF being United
States senator some day. In fact, IL
might help.
One man who has been named for the
position OF speaker. his friends declare. is
very rich: and he is said 10 be very am
bilious These are his only qualifications.
Continued on Page Twelve)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
SALARY BILL
EXPECTED To
PASS TONIGHT

The new schedule Of salaries OF clerks
in the citys employ will probably be
adopted by the city council at the special
meeting this evening, possibly with one
amendment.
Aldermen Howard r. Gorham Is opposed
u the 500 increase in the salary of the
second clerk I'm the office Of the board Of
canvassers. and Is expected to present
such an amendment.
Tic new schedule will he recommended
by the finance committee and by the spe-
cial committee.
AT the meeting tonight the special com
mttoe appointed TO abolish the grade
crossings at Acorn street and Harris ave-
nue. VII report that IL has completed its
WORN.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT
IN KINGS CONDITION

Stockholm. Sweden. Dec. liking Os-
cars condition today shows considerable
Improvement.
Towards noon the following guarded Of
iciaI bulletin was issued: king oscar
passed a quiet night He slept six hours.
only coughing a little and his temperature
this morning was 1903 Fahrenheit. His
pulse IS still irregular. but there is no
Increase OF phlegm IN the lungs. The pa
tents general condition Is fairly satisfac-
tory.
Bulletins will be published here after
wards twice daily. at IL n. m. and p.
IN"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
PRAISED FIREMEN
IN PRACTICAL WAY

The board Of FIRE commissioners today
received the following letter:
Nester Knitting Mills,
Providence. Dec ., 1907.
Board of Fire Commissioners:
Gentlemen-I herewith enclose check for
$50 IN appreciation Of what the fire de-
partment ala for me last night con-
slider 70 was the quickest and finest SER
vice that could possibly he rendered.
Very truly yours.
r. BERRY.
The inclosed check was drawn TO the
order OF the city treasurer and the money
is 10 be added TO the nremens pension
fund.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
NO ACTION LIKELY
AT THIS SESSION

Washington. &C. 1t-Nearly every state
in the union has sent 10 congress this
session petitions praying for the establish
rient in Africa OF an independent govern
ment for eX-slaves and their offspring
Under protection OF the United states.
These petitions have been referred to
the committee % the two houses having
charge OF foreign affairs
10 Is not expected that any action will
be taken at this time as 10 would 10
necessary to hold protracted hearings IN
order TO ncduaint congress with the full
character OF the proposed plan and to
show what proportion OF the negro popu-
latiou could be Induced to favor Il.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
CLEMENCEAU ASKS
GREATER POWER

masses.
Cardinal Richard. archbishop OF Paris,
is awaiting expulsion from the Episcopal
mansion. The government. however, de-
sires TO avoid even the appearance OF
force I'm the case Of the aged primate. who
is I'm poor health ard IS postponing ac-
tion i'm the hope that he will depart In a
few days OF his own voition.
The Action, a violent Socialistic organ,
today made an attack on the government
and created an absurd scare by calling
attention TO the fact that the Catholic
gvmnastic societies had numbers OF ri
hes There Is not the slightest evidence,
however. that armed resistance is contem-
plated
Continued on Page Eight)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14

Paris, Dec. A-The first day OF the
regime OF the separation OF church and
state having passed without grave dis
orders. public interest I'm the details of
the continuation OF the struggle Is already
Nsibly tagging. II is now apparent that
the resistance OF the clergy will be purely
passive and that there is no prospect OF
religious passions being aroused unless
the churches are closed. and the govern
ment therefore is resting on its oars and
will continue 10 do 80 until parliament
authorizes the drastic measures which the
cabinet is preparing.
In the meantime I'm this city, except In
j. churches, where legal applications were
filed. the police again took notes OF IN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
NEW CHIEF JUSTICE
OF MAINESUPREMECOURT

Augusta. Me, Dec. 14.-Lucillius A.
Emery OF Ellsworth became chief justice
OF the Maine supreme court today, the
oath being administered by Gov. Cobb at
an adjourned meeting Of the governor and
council. The associate justices. who are
holding the law term OF court here. were
present Charles +. Woodward OF Ban
gor. who was appointed an associate jus
tice week ago TO m the vacancy caused
by the death OF Chief Justice Andrew p
Wiswell was unable TO be present on ac-
count OF illness, but viii take the oath
at n later meeting of the council
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS
WILL GO TO JAIL

London. Dec. lL-Five OF the female
suffragists arrested for attempting 10 hole
a meeting within the precincts OF parlla
msnt lest nisht. resulting I'm an exciting
scuffle with the police. wrre-aFra aigned a
police court today and were sentences
Co prv fines 81 s. each or In default 10 e.
20 jal for a fortnight.
Foow ing the precedent In the cases a
the earlier prosecutions the women electe'
TO No 10 prison
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
SAFE WEIGHING A
TON CARRIED AWAY
AND BLOWN Open

New York. Dec. IA safe Weighing
ton was carried from the residence OF
Charles Oakley, I'm East Williston, l.. l..
by burglars last night, dragged out to tho
rear OF tho barn. the door blown OF with
dynamite or some other explosive and
the contents that were OF any value to
the robbers. stolen.
None OF the inmates OF the Oakley res
idence or of a tenement house not far
away heard any unusual noise during the
night and the robbery was not discovered
until this morning.
One hundred and fifty dollars I'm cash
and several hundred dollars worth of jew
erly and silverplate was taken from the
safe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
FOUR STORES At
HARTFORD ARE
GUTTED BY FIRE

Hartford Conn, Dec. i.-Four stones
in the heart OF the business district were
euttered by fire early today and the loss
will be large !n view OF the stock OF furs
and siverware that is destroyed. The
fire broke out In the celler OF a building
at S77 Pratt street and quickly spread to
the adjoining stores, one OF which is the
icwelry house of j. f. Griffith. e. H.
Cooks fur store was gutted. also the
phonograph store OF y. A. Sperry.
Before the hremen. could get the blaze
under control the floors OF the stores
gave away and the flames spread 10 the
upper sections After a hard fight the
iremen got the upper hand and checked
the further spread OF the flames.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
.FARWELL MILL
CREDITORS GET
ANOTHER Slice

Another dividend of 30 per cent was
declared today for the creditors OF the
Farwell Worsted mills by Referee in
Bankruptcy Chester w. Barrows.
This is the fifth dividend and makes
total OF 20 per cent thus far secured
by the creditors.
The management OF the business since
the concern went in bankruptcy by the
trustee. James Lister has been very sat
istactory 10 the creditors, who will get
much more OF their money back than at
first expected
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
HEAD CRUSHED
BENEATH AUTO

Walter Tanner OF East Providence, en-
gneer al the jewelry manufacturing
works OF Samuel Moore & Co. at 3Oi ana
303 Friendship street, was probably an
stantly killed this morning, his head be
ing crushed under the big automobile
owned by Mr. Moore.
Mr. Tanner about 2 o'clock began work
on the automobile as certain parts Of the
mechanism had 10 be repaired or al
justed.
In order TO get at the machinery he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
BURNHAM TO BE
SENTENCED MONDAY

New York Dec. 1.-THE imposition on
sentence upon George Burnham, Jr.
counsel OF the Mutual Reserve Life In
surance company who was convicted OF
grand larceny OF tho cOmpany's funds n
few days ago. was postponed today until
Monday.
Justice Greonbaum said he wanted 10
considered a legal question In the case be-
fore imposing sentence
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
DR.. TRAvER IS
HELD IN $4,000
To GRAND JURY

The case of Or. William II. Traver.
charged with causing the death OF Az
nes Harrison. which has been before the
Sixth district court for trial since Oct.
10. was today removed from the iurisdic-
ton OF that court.
d. Traver. when he was called for trial.
waived examination, and was bound over
10 the grand jury in bonds Of 5000.
Surety was furnished by Herbert r.
Durtee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
KING HAAKON TO
VISIT THE KAISER

London. Dec liking Haakon, Queen
Maud and Crown Prince olaf, OF Norway
left London this morning for Germany.
They will spend couple OF days with
Emperor Williams az Berlin before re-
turning 10 Christiania. King Edward.
the Prince and Princess Of Wales. Dr.
hansen. the Norwegian minister and
others. gathered at the stations 90 bid
farewell 90 the royal travellers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14

lacked up the forward axle and removed
one OF the wheels.
Later, he was found pinned under the
car the axle and superimposed weight
bearing down upon his crushed skull
lie was alone when he met death; and
whether the jack slipped from under the
axle or he accidentally kicked IL out. is
not known.
Mr.. Tanner was about s. years Old and
lived with his sister. Mrs Cameron. on
Freeborn avenue East Providence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
AUSTRIAN FREIGHT
STEAMER GOES ASHORE

Atlantic city, Dec. 1.-THE Austrian
freight steamer Clara. from Trieste. via
bermuda for New York, went ashore of
the Mantoloking life saving station
The Clara went on the beach al a. m.
today and soon turned bruadside TO the
beach. The captain came ashore ia a
lrecchcs buoy sent of by the Mantoloking
lfc-savinP crews
The wreckng tug !. !. Merritt was sent
from this city 10 pull tho stranded steamer
off the beach
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
Acting Mayor Is Chairman

The new committee appointed by the citv
council TO consider matters In relation 10
the New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad company. met In tho city hall AZ
o'clock this afternoon ana organized
with Acting Mayor William X. Reynolds
as chairman
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
OLNEYVILLE WOMAN
MAY BE THE VICTIM

A news dispatch reports a railway
smsshup on the New York. Chicago and
ST Louis railway at Mentor. o., in
which among those injured were Mrs
w g "Hoch" OF this city.
No such name can Ne found IN the
Providence directory. hut 10 is believed
that the woman lis Mrs. william q.
Koch Of l3O Webster avenue. In tho
annexed district. who. with her hus-
band who Is an officer AZ the Chanee
street police station. started for
California a few days ago
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
SHOOTS BR|DE-TO
BE AND PUTS END
70 HIS OWN LIFE

New Orleans, Dec. 14-Iouis Thomas
shot and probably fatally wounded his
bride-to-be. Harriet Coulter, and then
killed himself at plantation near Ade-
laide. La. Wednesday night.
Thomas had written across the back OF
his marriage license: Il am heavily in
debt and cannot lead you into misfortune.
Both Of us will die together
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
Pawtucket Sued for $1,000

william Byrne of Pawtucket has
through his next friend. Mary Byrne.
brought suit against Edwin l.. Sargent
to recover 5000 for personal Injuries re-
ccived I'm a collision on oct. when riding
on n bicycle on Conant street when the
defendant was in an automobile
Thomas +. Corcoran is attorney for the
plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
RICCA'S CASE WAS
CONTINUED TO-DAY

Antonio Rlcca, charged with the
murder OF Luigi Tudesco. was called
tTict court this morning: but on re
quest OF counsel for the defendant, the
trial was continued until Dec %.
pending the conclusion Of the coroner s
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
Dexter Donation Report

The Dexter donation commissioners
met in the mayors Office at II o'clock
this morning and directed the chairs
man. Acting Mayor Reynolds. 90 make
report ~ the annual meeting Of the
Dexter donation tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
COUNTRY BANK
LOOTED BY ROBBERS

Shawnee. Okla. Dec 1.-THE Asher
state bank. AT Asher. small town In the
southern part OF Pottowatomic county
was robbed yesterday. The loss Is be-
tween $500 and $500. There arc no clues 20
the party.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-14
Leak in New Main

leak was sprung yesterday near Po-
asset brook I'm the new main just laid
from the SockanOsset reservoir. city En-
Eineer Clapp 1oes not consider II serious.
and Will have II repaired soon.