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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

ly and fully; and then, after all possible
ideas had been studied and reported upon
impartally. that one should be selected
which was found to secure the greatest
benefits.
Mr. Smith said that he had marveled at
the apparent unfairness and the one
sidedness OF the reports and the recon-
mendations that were now being pro-
posed: and he believed that the present
plans were proposed with no good and
just reason. He would prefer plan not
devised because II was desired by some
particular interest. corporate or other
wise, but for the real and practical benent
OF all the people; and he favored a tunnel
These are fair and representative ex-
pressions that seem TO voice the prevail
Ing sentiment Of hundreds Of East Siders;
and II is likely they will be on hand in
large numbers at tomorrow evening 8
hearing TO present their protests against
the acceptance Of the Francis plans.
A local engineer of high repute and ex-
tended experience, who does not care, for
excellent reasons, TO be quoted. but whose
views are highly valued as an expert, to-
day discussed the Francis plans as fol-
lows:
THE report of the consulting engineer
seems painstaking, even TO being labored; ;
but many OF his conclusions will not bear
cit appears that the subject, as treated
In the report. In considered only board
enough 10 defend the scheme proposed.
Practically the same scheme was pro-
posed long ago by Mr.. Furlong; and IL
may be mentioned that Gen. Burnside
proposed a new street on similar lines
from South Main street TO Benefit street,
more than 80 years ago, previous TO the
proposal OF tunnel by Arthur Dexter.
There are many decidedly objection
able features in the scheme proposed, of
which these are a few:
First. that OF a circutous route, which,
In effect. only exchanges an excessive
rate OF grade for excessive distance TO be
traveled--a simple exchange OF burdens
at an enormous price. The effect is 10
move the greater part OF the East Side
about n quarter of a mile farther away
from the centre OF the city: and such a
removal. even at no cost whatever, would
be undesirable.
Second, no avenue Of travel can be sat-
isfactory today without good alignment (.
and Mr.. Francis scheme. with its ex-
cessive curvature. would be far from ideal
for rapid transit.
Third. the proposal Is incomplete, in
that Mr. Francis mentions the intersec-
tion OF Waterman and Prospect streets as
undisturbed the lines of Prospect street
adjoining the university grounds. while
the street In not comparable I'm width with
the proposed new layout. although plan
ned 20 be a continuation OF the same.
Fourth, Mr.. Francis seems 10 lay much
stress on street 'on solid ground per-
haps only as being more desirable than
his scheme alone had such a feature. A
tunnel ana several other proposals could
better lay claim TO this feature. Mr..
Francis scheme would require a consider
able amount OF side hill cutting and fiii-
ing: and probably the necessary retaining
walls would cost above 100000
Firth, Mr. Francis says that 10 lessen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

valuable privileges and--most important
OF all--who control II, might be fully
brought out
But no: II seeks a private-virtually
secret-hearing, only the council
committee TO be taken into its conf
dence; and even then nobody knows
how much or how little IL will disclose.
"On top OF that. the taxpayers OF
Providence are TO expend 5000 OF their
money for this hide and go-seek corr
poration's benefit. The city Is to pay
5000. and at a time when it's hard
TO rake and scrape enough for legiti-
mate and needed improvements. for no
other purpose whatever than that this
corporation of men who are afraid
10 be known may induce the city coun
ell TO give II privileges and rights
worth many thousands of dollars.
Who is TO benefit by this expenditure?
For whose benefit Is IL sought? Who
asks for it7 I'd like TO heard an an
swer TO those questions; and, mind you.
I'm only voicing the views OF scores OF
unpretudiced business men with whom
/ have talked.
Then, how is this 5000 to be spent?
What will the committee do with IL?
VIII IL cost anything for the members
OF the committee 10 talk with repre-
sentatives OF the Home Telephone COM
pany. TO examine it's instruments and
hear them explained. TO learn who
controls its stock. TO ascertain what
II wants and what IL proposes TO
do, TO find out what responsibility IL
Continued on page Six.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

the grade we must increase the distance.
This seems correct. but suits his scheme
rather than that OF a tunnel or some
other proposals. that require no such IN
crease of distance
Sixth, The advantages of Mr. Francis
proposal seem disproport!onate 20 tts
probable cost. IL is well known that the
cost OF private property for the use OF the
public is decidedly indeterminate I'm ad-
vance OF actual possession; and we have
very high cost OF construction for route
50 radically laid out, not to mention the
sum that lost taxes, IL capitalized, would
give.
"Mr Francis route would be far from
attractive, for a time at least: and much
traffic would continue to use existing
streets. both up and down the hill, such
streets giving shorter routes.
This problem cannot be solved correct
ly, regardless OF cost without a more
complete and unbiased study and discus
sion. which must be made not to cover q
preconceived scheme. but with the broad
est possible consideration
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
CONTRACTORS ASK
FOR EASIER TERMS
FROM ARCHITECTS

II Is the custom OF the architects OF
this city TO require builders who enter
into contract TO construct buildings plan
ned my them to sign an agreement. as
part OF the contract. that 20 per cent OF
the cost Of the building shall be held back
by the owner for 60 days after the COM
rietion Of the building. as a guarantee
that any reflective construction that may
appear shall be repaired at the contract
ors expense This is done that the archl-
tects may protect their clients
The master builders and employers as
ISOLATION has often chafed over this con-
dition of the contract The master build
ers do not object to the principle OF hold
ing them responsible for their work. but
dislike 10 have so much money held back.
when psrsaps they need the amount at
once TO continue their business.
The master builders association has
therefore circulated a petition TO the
architects to have the amount withheld
reduced to 10 per cent. and suggesting
that. instead OF having even that amount
withheld, they be allowed 10 give n bond
that all defects that may appear I'm the
work shall he made good.
The architects as n body have as yet
taken no action. II is thought by some
10 be a question that can as we'll he set
tied In each individual case between the
architect. the contractor and the owner OF
the building.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

II Is asserted that the number OF
property holders in that section OF the
city who approve OF Mr.. Francis plans
constitutes so small a minority as to
be almost insignificant; and to assert
that five-sixths are more or less Wig
orously opposed may be a fair state
ment.
Even Mr.. RI. w. Francis, the brother
OF the engineering expert, who is him
self an engineer OF repute, is frankly
opposed to the plan.
From the views expressed today TO
a representative OF the News Demo
crat, most OF the East Side residents
favor the tunnel: but they assert that,
despite the hearing to be given on the
project by the committee tomorrow
night. the whole affair Is cut and dried
and that the hearing will be only a
farce, as they allege that II has al
ready been planned to recommend ia
vorably the engineers plans for the
benefit OF the corporate interests that
are most deeply concerned and In
whose employ Mr.. Francis formerly
was.
Some East Side taxpayers even go
so far as 10 say that the reputation Of
Mr.. Francis as an engineer has been
injured by the plans which he has put
forth.
They assert that, I'm addition TO
being too elaborate and unusually ex-
pensive, his plans ignore the rights
OF the citizens and that but little, IL
any, convenience will be gained over
the present means OF reaching the East
Side.
Among those who seem to voice the
general sentiments OF their neighbors
r. II. Lincoln Lippitt, who stated that
he was decidedly opposed TO the pres
ent plan. for several reasons. First,
he said. II was unusually expensive and
would put a far greater burden upon
the city than was warranted or would
be incurred by other plans far more
feasible. Mr.. Lippitt considered the
plans far too elaborate for practical
benent in comparison with other means
OF reaching that section OF the city
w. u. Lewis is also very much op-
posed TO the Francis plan. He said
that he longed for the time to come
when he might reach his residence
without the inconvenience OF standing
I'm n car during the whole trip and
hanging TO strap, trampling and
being trampled upon. Mr.. Lewis said
he had been standing for n number
OF years and was about wearied with
II, and he would welcome another
means OF reaching that section; but
even with all the present annoyances.
he would prefer 20 wait rather than
TO see the Francis plan adopted.
He said that other promising plans had
not been Investigated thoroughly and
with the same care as had those plans
recommended by Mr.. Francis. He would
like TO see the investigation proceed fair
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
B|R THDAY PARTY ENDS
IN A DOUBLE MURDER

New York. June Sin the midst OF
gayety attending a birthday party in
South Brooklyn, early today. one OF
the guests killed another and subse-
quently shot and fatally wounded the
latter's wife. The alleged murderer
escaped
In honor OF the birthday OF his
bride. John Kellar gave a party TO
30 OF his friends, at his home, Ninety
second street and Dalgreen place. last
night. and among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. John Kelley. who lived in the
neighborhood. All were seated around
large table and next to Mr.. Kelly.
who is AZ years old. was John Gil
bride. a young man we'll known TO
all present
The party had been In progress all
evening. and was concluding with a
supper at 1890 o'clock this morning
when Gilbrice Is alleged TO have made
I'm an undertone. an insulting remark
TO Mrs Kelley Her husband. over
heard IL and Immediately demanded
an apology.
without answer Gilbride is alleged
TO have risen TO his feet and shot
Kelley. through the head. killing him
instantly In terror and confusion
the guests as well as the Kellars fed.
all except Mrs. Kelley and Mr. Gilbride
Eollar went 10 call an ambulance from
the Norwegian hospital which arriveed
very quickly and the surgeon said Kelley
was lead. He then drove away
When the eKllars re-entered their
home. they heard groans and searching
round Mrs. Kelley lying under a bed in
a room on the second noor. she was fatal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

the pin which the government at the
trial claimed was taken from the Page
house by Tucker. thus placing him in the
residence at the time II being the con-
tention OF fuckers counsel for some time
that the pin belonged 10 the young man.
Although the hearing today was ar
ranged for the executive chamber and
behind closed doors, a large force of stem
ographers was on hand to supply copies
OF the testimony 10 the press.
The hearing began in the council cham
ber after IL o'clock. there being present
besides Gov. Guild. Judges Sheldon and
Sherman. who presided at the trial. three
Of his counsel. James H Vahey. Thomas
III. Vahey and Philip Mansfield, former
Attorney General Herbert Parker. Dis
trict Attorney Sanderson OF Middesex
the last two named representing the gov
ernor.
The present attorney general Dana
Malone. and the governors secretary
Charles f. Gettemy. were also in the
chamber, and r F. Hamlin secretary OF
the executive council. was present to
administer the oath 10 the witnesses.
Continued on page Six.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

Great dissatisfaction expressed by residents Of the East
Side with the approach plan submitted and favored by
Engineer George B. Francis.
If the assertions of those who active voicing this
feeling and the number of them who doing be
cepted indication of actual facts the sentiment
of opposition the Francis plan practically unanimous
among those whose convenience and interests deeply
concerned in the East Side improvement
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
WOMAN KILLED
WHEN TRAIN HITS
AUTO At CROSSING

West Peabody. Mass, June 8. Mrs
Croning OF Cambridge was killed and Mr.
Croning and several OF his children were
injured In a grade crossing accident here
today.
train on the Georgetown branch Of
hte Boston and Maine Railroad struck the
automobile in which the Croning family
were touring. demolishing the machine
and causing the death TO the woman and
the injuries TO the others. The body OF
Mrs. Croning and the injured ones were
taken on the train 10 Wakefield, where
medical attention was given.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
DIED OF HEART
FAILURE WHILE
At WORK TODAY

Charles sprague. Ss. died suddenly at
T:40 this morning at the ProvIdence
Enamel company. 156 Fountain street
where he was employed as foreman.
Medical Examiner Magill was notified
by the Fourth station police and attrib-
uted death TO heart trouble He ordered
the body turned over TO Undertaken Reilly
Pond street
Mr.. sprague lived with his mother at
AL Fountain street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
W00NS0CKET MAN HAS TWO
SUITS IN SUPERIOR COURT

Jean r.. Dominique OF woonsocket has
entered two suits in the superior court,
Exilda dominique being defendant in one
and I'm the other j. Albert Dominique.
Plaintiff in the first case wants $500
for money loaned and IN the second 5000
for services rendered and money loaned.
defendants operate big laundry at
Woonsocket -
George r. Reseau, Francis l. McCanna
and Barney a Lee represent the p,aintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
FOReSnAOOwS LASTING
PEACE OF EUROPE

Paris. June 5.-The tendency toward bet
ter relations between Great Britain and
Russia rs attracting the greatest Interest,"
In official circles here.
The diplomats express the conviction
that the drawing together OF these two
great powers both already bound by tbs
ties OF friendship to France. soresnndowu
the lasting pescc or Europe. +
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05

ly wounded. but said that when the 9TH
ers ran away. Gilbride had pursued her
with his pistol to the upper floor and fol-
lowing her into the bedroom, had shot her
The ambulance was recalled and she was
taken to the hospital.
John Gilbride the man accused OF shoot
ing Kelley and his wife was found walk
iag about the streets i'm the neighbor-
hood OF the shooting today and was ar
rested on a charge OF homicide.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
DEMOCRATS ARE
AHEAD IN FIGHT IN
So. JAMESTOWN

The result of the election for town Of
ficers in South insstown today. this after
noon appeared as though II would be de-
cidedly In favor Of the Democrats. Up to
o'clock heavy vote had been polied.
and there was much enthusiasm mani
tested in the progress OF the election. The
election was conducted without undue ex-
element
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
S|DERS
AGAINST THE
FRANCIS PLAN
Consider 1t Benefit Only To
Railroad Company

It's Effect Would Be to Move the East Side
Farther Away From the Business Cen
tire, With Cost Out of Proportion to
Possible Benefits and No Probable
Relief Afforded From the Present
Crowded Conditions of Street
Car Traffic, General Senti-
ment i'm That Section
of the City
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
REvOlUTIoNlSTs DEFEATED

Washington. June b--Guatemelan troops
have been successful in defeating revou-
tionists along both the Mexican and Sal
Vadorean borders. according 10 despatch
es received by the sctate department to-
day from American Minister Coombs at
Guatamela City.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-05
QUICKLY WIPED
OUT EVIDENCE

Prompt Clearing Away of the Moore's Corner Wreck
age and Removal of the Car Is Criticised by
Lawyers Who Think That Important Evidence
Regarding the Accident Should Have Been Per-
mitted to Remain for the Benefit of the Au-
thOrities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
WESTINGHOUSE WORK.
Bishop DOane of Albany Opens Tus-
kegee Celebration.

TUSKEGEE, Ala, April The cele-
bration of the twcnty-tifth anniversary
of the founding Of the Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial institute has open
ed here. Right Rev. William CrOswell
Doane, bishop of Albany. y. V. preach
ed the anniversary sermon in the col
lege chapel, Il large crowd attending.
Prominent speakers from different
parts of the United States will be pres
ent tomorrow. the anniversary Of the
institutions founding.
Bishop Doane preached a strong ser
mon, the keynote of which was The
Hope Of the Negro Is In the Negro
Himself" He urged the educated ne
gro TO live among and uplift The H.
iiterate and ignorant of his race, stat
ing that the educated negro had u re-
spOnsibility far greater than many OF
them ever realized. He paid a high
tribute to DR.. Washington and his
work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
FRENCH STRIKE RIOTS.
Miners of Northern Coal Regions
Fighting Troops.

PARIS. Apr. 1.-THE miners strike
throughout the coal region i'll the north
has again assumed serious proportions.
and there have been riots. Cavalry
repeatedly charged the strikers. injur-
ing Il number of them. The troops also
suffered severely. Large re-enforce-
ments have been distributed at the
ccntcrs of disorder.
The strikers, estimated at $4,000 and
divided into bands of from o to 1000
men, are parading the region and
threatening wOrkmen who refuse TO
join them. Many of the bands carry
red flags.
Another collision between 1,500 strik-
ers and a squadron of dragons oc-
CURED ut Ticvin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
BLUE EXCHANGE STAMPS
with all purchases of l0c or over.
WOmen'S Jackets

constructed with perfect taste,
on a basis of best materials, new
styles and best possible tailoring,
at. 40
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
RAILROAD RATE BILL.
Senator Long Will Offer important
Amendment.

WASHINGTON. April ..-l'riends OF
the house railroad rate bill, in conferencc
with President Roosevelt at the White
House. agreed upon an amendment
providing specifically for judicial re-
view of orders of the interstate com
mcrce commission. This amendment
will he presented by Senator Long, a
pronounced opponent Of any amend
ment which would permit the railroads
to obtain II review of Il character
amounting TO a retrial of the merits Of
thec commissions order.
Senators Allison. CullOm, Dolliver,
Clapp and Long, Attorney General
Moody and lntcrstattA Commerce Com
missioners Knapp and Prouty were
called 10 the White House. Soon after.
they assembled the president submit
ted the court review amendment that
was afterward indorsed by all present.
a number of the conferees previously
had seen the draft. but its authorship
was not disclosed. The president an
nounced that he had decided upon the
meeting because he desired to asccr-
tain the present state of feeling in
congress regarding II judicial review
feature i'll the legislation.
Senator Tillman. who has charge of
the railway rate bill in the senate. said
that he was not satisfied with the court
review amendment to the measure
which was agreed on at Il conference
between President Roosevelt, Repub-
terstate commerce commission. The
senator. said he would oppose it IN the
floor of the senate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02

NEW YORK. April THE fight to
the life Of Albert I. Patrick, UNI
der sentence Of death for the murder
of the aged Texas millionaire. William
NJ. Rice, will be resumed here tOmor-
row before Recorder Golf on the mo-
ton for Il new trial. Interesting testi-
mony will be given by Il number of
effects on human lungs of chloroform
and embalming fluid, and new wit
neSses from Texas are expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02

NEW YORK, April .. While the
Ward line steamer Santiago. from Mas
sau, was ut anchor off quarantine sta
ton yesterday Mrs. J. J. Connolly, a
saloon passenger. was twirling Il hand
bag about her finger when it suddenly
slipped off and fell overheard. A boat
was promptly lowered. but the hand
bag was not recovered. 1t was said
to have contained $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02

for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
Kaiser HOnOrs Won BulOvv.

BERLIN. April emperor William
has appointed Prince o Bulow. the
imperial chancellor. a member of the
Prussian house of lords. This is the
latest indication of the favor in which
the German chancellor is held by the
kaiser. who. after the downfall last
year of NJ. Delcasse. the French minis
ter of foreign affairs, made the count
Il prince,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, April 2.-Not
content with cracking safes II rob
bling homes. in and about Hot Springs,
a gang of thieves that has recently
been very active in this vicinity went
to Hot Springs ostrich farm and stole
fine plumes valued ut more than 1000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02

WASHINGTON, April president
Roosevelt has announced the appoint
ment of Frederick w. Whitrldge of
New York as special ambassador to
represent the United States at the
wedding OF the king of SpainA Mr..
Whitridge is a lawyer Of New Kork,
where he has lived for nearly twenty
five years. He has accepted the ap-
pointment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-02
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was after the ship or sailing on his
own course.
He headed up for her, coming faster
and faster, and when he was two
cables length away there was a great
white wall of water rolling before him,
while his speed was from 10 to 20
miles an hoUk.
He struck us full on the starboard
quarter, and the shock was as IL two
ships had collided. Planks and ribs
gave way before him, and as he re-
cOiled from the blow our ship settled
down stern first, going under in less
than two minutes.
Everybody was knocked down by
the shock and all hands got up to rush
for the yawl 1 was sucked down al
most as soon as gained my feet and
after struggle in which l came out
first best by a close shave, / was shot
to the surface amid lot of deck raf-
fie.
There were two or three shipmates
around me and as / was heaved up
caught sight of the yawl with at least
two men in her. The whale was still
at hand, lying very quiet; but feared
he would soon be aroused and attack
us in turn, and l sliced the galley
door, padding away to get out Of his
reach. While doing this a sQuall
came down, hanging on for 20 minutes
or more, and when it had passed
could see nothing of the whale or the
boat.
That afternoon was picked up by
the American whaler Shooting Star.
She already had our yawl, which she
had found bottom up, but had not
seen any OF the men nor met with
wreckage. l was the only one saved,
and but for my testimony the fate
OF the ship would forever have re-
manned q mystery.
AS to why the whale attacked us was
made more clear after my rescue. The
star had raised and ehase9 him the
evening before and be had seen gal
lied" or annoyed so often during the
month past that he had become ugly.
He came for us with the intention OF
sending the ship to the bottom, and
succeeded only Too we'll In carrying out
mis- purpose.-Philadelphia Press.