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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
WITH PIECE OF GAS PIPE

New York, June 9.--The identity of the
murderer Of Mrs. Alice Kinnan. who was
struck down on the stoop OF her home
In the Borough OF the Bronx last night
was still mystery TO the police today.
The motive which prompted the muir
der was also unsolved, but the police were
at work upon a theory that IL might have
been jealousy.
Mrs. Kinnan lived with her mother.
Mrs Louis A. E. Stanton. aged So. In an
old and decaying mansion surrounded by
lawns and shrubbery at Washington ave-
nue. and ls9th street In the Bronx. AT
o'clock last night she was called TO
the door by an unknown person. who
without a word struck her a fatal blow
on The head.
The murderer then disappeared. but
left piece Of gas-pipe with which the
murder was done
Mrs. Stanton. the victims mother. Is
20 much shocked by the crime as TO be
Of litilc service In locating the mur-
derer.
C~-N jealousy or revenge may have
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
MARRIAGE ONLY
AN INCIDENT IN
WOMAN s LIFE

Chicago, June 9.-Marriage has become
mere incident in the life OF woman:
man Is but an appendage, an adjunct.
a corollary or women. in short, man is
not nearly as important as he. with
fatuous self-conceit. imagines himself
SO speakers at the session of the Ma
tional Business Women's league in the
Palmer House declared yesterday-all the
speakers being women
In art, in music. In literature, in medi-
cine, on the stage. as nurses. as court re-
porters, and In numerous other vocations
professions, trades or crafts men are by
no means the whole thing. Most startling
OF all. man as a husband does not sum-
maFizethe- entire untverse.-A husband Is
an incident, not creation.
'Marriage2" asked Miss Louise Lee
Hardin, OF Denver. president OF the as
sociation, why marriage is no longer
everything I'm a woman's life. 1t is get
ting relegated in the mind OF woman to
It's true place in the proportlonate scale
or things and is becoming an incident
Marriage Is but an incident in the life
OF a man, why should IL not be so I'm the
life OF a woman? Women OF today must
have other interests in life besides the
hearth. and l think IL Is a very good
thing for woman herself and for the
nation as a whole that we are becoming
weaned 10 some extent from the idea that
marriage is the be-all and the end-all
OF a woman's career"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
COL. CROSS WILL
STICK To POST
AS CHAIRMAN

COL Harold j. Cross, chairman OF the
Republican state central committee. will
remain in that position until his term ex
pires. IL not longer
Inc information comes from an authori-
ta'iVe source In answer to a direct ques-
ton by a representative Of the News
Democrat, because Of the publication ro-
Gently OF a report that the colonel con-
templated giving up this irksome position.
SAID a gentleman who is very close TO
CoLGross:"You may say that the colonel
has no intention, and has never had the
slightest intention. of resigning the chair
manship. lie did not seek the office.
which came 70 him entirely unsolicited
ana partly as tribute to his sterling
qualities.
He was elected for one year. he has
applied himself assiduously to the duties
OF the position and has mastered them as
he masters everything he undertakes; and
ne purposes TO stay right where he Is for
the full term for which he was chosen.
Moreover, you must remember that
this Is year OF years for the Republican
party; and. whether the position OF the
citizens be at the post OF honor or that
OF the private station. IL behooves every
man to stick to IL and to do his full duty.
II see the News-Democrat said the 9TH
er day that Col. Gross is not n ouit,er
That is true particularly as applied 10
the state Craftsmanship I'm the present
crisis
THE colonel goes 20 Europe soon, but
for much-needed vacation, and IL very
pleasant company His mission has t.Sso.
lutely no political bearing. as will proba-
bly, be more clearly understood after an
announcement 10 be made within a short
time, perhaps a day or two.
II don't believe there Is any news IN the
announcement that quite a large delega-
tion OF Rhode Islanders will 20 on the
same steamer. These include, besides Col
Gross, Col. Samuel =. Colt, Miss Mary
Louise Colt and Miss Beatrice Colt, his
nieces; Thomas Il. /. Mcdonnell. Mrs. pa
vid S. Baker and the Misses Baker"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
.VAHEY ASKS GOVERNOR
To REPR|EVE TUCKER

Boston, June 9.-James II. Vahey, attor-
ney for Charles l.. Tucker. under SEN
tence OF death in the state prison. an
nounced this forenoon that he intended 10
send a letter TO -GeE.-Guild today asking
for a reprieve for the condemned young
man.
The execution may take place any time
after midnight tonight. but 1t is thought
that the warden az the state prison may
delay Il for "a hours.
Mr. Vahey was unable to state this fore
noon the basis for his request for a re-
prieve. stating that he would have to see
Tucker at the state prison before sending
the letter 20 the governor.
IL was stated at the prison today that
Tucker showed no signs or breaking down
under the strain, but on the other hand
was singuarly cheerful and calm.
Later Mr.. Vahey sent a communication
to the governor requesting him TO delay
for a month the execution OF the death
sentence, which unless the chief eXecu-
tive OF the state intervenes will take place
during the early part OF next week. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
OLD MAN HURT
in AUTO MIXUP

confusion resulting from the attempts Of
the driver OF the automobile TO avoid a
collision and an effort TO get across the
road by the driver OF the team, the ma
chine struck the wagon and knocked IL
TO one side, throwing Mr.. Malone to the
ground. Mr.. Lowell escaped serious in
jury.
Arthur S. Lee OF this city, the driver
Of the automobile. stopped his machine
Immediately and carried the injured man
TO the home Of Mr.. Lowell and hurried TO
Pascoag for DR. Robert Wilcox.
DR.. Edgar +. Hamlin OF Slatersville.
who had also been summoned. arrived
first and an examination by the two
physicians revealed the fact that Mr..
Malone had sustained fractured rib.
cash across the right temple three
inches long. and a bruised arm
The wagon was somewhat damaged
but the automobile escaped with a few
scratches. The horse freed itself and ran
TO its stable. with the shafts OF the
wagon hanging about its feet.
According TO Mr.. Lee, the accident oc-
CURED because OF the fact that the
drivers were on the wrong side OF the
road; and as he claims that their
action when the automobile was first seen
made 1t impossible for him to avoid
them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

BY crash between an auto driven by
Arthur S. Lee of this city and a wagon
In which George p. Lowell of Nasonville
and James Malone were riding. the latter
was seriously injured about $40 last
evening.
The accident Is said to have been due
TO the fact that the roadway was very
dark and the wagon was on the wrong
side OF the road: and as the injured man,
who Is employed by Mr. Lowell a farmer.
is about 20 years Of age. the result OF his
injuries is awaited with considerable
anxiety.
The scene OF the accident was near the
boundary line between Nasonville. I'm the
town OF Burrilville. and North Smith
field.
Mr.. Malone was driving with Mr..
Lowell 10 the latter's home from Field S
station, with a cow tied behind the
wagon. The highway was dark, on ac-
count OF the cloudy weather. while the
thick woods that line the road on both
sides made 1t difficult to see any dis
tance.
Mr.. Lowell had nearly reached his home
when they saw an automobile coming
from the opposite direction at a moder-
ate speed The wagon was on the left
side OF the road, It is said. and in the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
PROVIDENCE FIRM
In A BIG TRUST?
John d. Lewis & Co. of This City Said to Be i'm Com
binatiOn With Others Allied With Tobacco Trust
to Fix Prices at Which LiCorCe Paste Shall Be
Sold and to Control the Trade i'm That Commodity
Throughout the United States.

sidiary companies be adjudged guilty or
contempt OF court.
IL is believed that the three companies
on Monday will not be permitted TO ap-
peal 10 the supreme court and will have
no recourse except 10 obey the subpoenas
or accept what penalties Judge Lacombe
chooses 10 impose.
Just what may be the exact relations Of
the Providence concern TO the investiga.
ton could not be learned here today from
any direct sources.
An attenSpt by the News-D Democrat 10
get an Interview with John u. Lewis was
not successful.
At the office OF John D. Lewis a. Co,
Mr.. j. Il. Lewis, when asked about the
matter. referred the reporter TO John ID.
Lewis. who he said was not I'm the office
and II was said that he might not be
there. as he had not been feeling well for
two or three days.
The reporter later telephoned to the
residence or Mr.. John ID. Lewis and was
Informed that he was at his office
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
DEATH OF MADAM LOMBARD,
WeLL-KN0WN LOCAL SEERESS

Madam Ellen Lombard. who has been
known as a fortune teller in this city
for over 20 years, died at the Rhode
Island hospital at 3 o'clock this morn
ing OF dropsy and liver complaint
For about a week she had been attend
ed by DIR. Annie w. Hunt. 217 Wash
ington street. and Thursday afternoon
she was removed TO the hospital on
the physicians advice.
Madam Lombard had lived at 10
Shepard street for eight years. in a
house owned by Augustus Wright. lis
Broadway He is making an en-
deavor TO locate relatives and be-
lieves that she left an estate in
Worcester.
Little is known as to her rela-
tives as IL was her habit TO be very
secretive about her affairs. Her hus-
band Is said TO be dead.
Madam Lombard was about 65 years
old and In addition TO fortune telling
had given massage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
PIER GAMBLERS
ARE IN DANGER

The reform administration in the town
or Narragansett. which the Indignant,
self-respecting voters OF that lively town
have placed In power in opposition to the
Republican machine, has determined that
the Pier shall no longer be favorite
resort for New York. Fall River. Provi-
dence and Newport gamblers; and there
is great concern among the fraternity.
some OF whom have brought tremendous
pressure 10 bear in favor of lax en-
forcement OF the laws
The Democrats and Independents now
have complete control OF the town coun-
ell, while the Republicans reelected their
town sergeant. Lewis A. Champlin. by
the narrow margin OF only six votes.
While II has been the custom TO per-
NIT the town sergeant 10 act as chief OF
police, the reformers interpret their
victory as being highly significant, and
they do not purpose to make him chios
OF police, preferring TO have another man
In that position. believing the town will
be far better protected with two vigilant.
jealous officials enforcing the law than
II could be with only one.
A candidate for the office OF chief of
police has been agreed upon, and Will
soon be named, and one of his first duties
will be TO clean out the nest OF gamblers
that has been built up at the Pier.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
ASKS INFORMATION AS To
EFFICIENCY OF INSPECTION

London, June 9.-John Burns, president
or the local government board, has re-
duested the foreign office to communicate
with the state department at Washington
ana ascertain TO what extent reliance can
be placed on the sysem OF meat inspection
Undertaken by the bureau of animal in
dustry
In announcing that he had taken this
action, through a medium OF a reply TO a
question put in the house Of commons to-
day by William Field. Nationalist mem
per or the st. Patrick's division OF Dub
I'm ana president OF the Irish Cattle
Traders and Stock Owners association.
Mr.. Burns added that he had ascertained
that quantity of boneless beef and pork
is imported into this country from Amer
lea and converted into sausages which are
sold as English produce.
lie admitted that there were serious
difficulties in the way OF efficient British
inspection OF some OF the imported foods
but said the local government board had
taken action TO see that the local au-
thorlties exercised their powers to the full
extent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
LAND QUESTION
STILL DEBATED
IN THE D0UMA

ST. Petersburg. June 9.--The demand
for opportunity to speak on the agrarian
question in the lower house Of parliament
house sitting on Saturday has been aban-
doned and the debate on this importaut
subject was resumed today.
Every member seems to feel that he
should make known the views Of his con-
stituents upon this issue.
The leaders OF the Constitutional Demo.
Gratis, who realize the necessity for action,
dare not propose TO limit the debate an
that would SAVIOR OF restriction OF the
scored right of free speech A month has
elapsed since parliament met and the
agrarian question is not yet consigned to
committee. which must be done In order
that the details of the bill may be elab-
Grated.
The few conservatives no longer at
tempt to defend their views and by tactic
consent the Constitutional Democrats,
who feel certain that their program will
prevail, are abandoning the field TO the
radicals, who continue TO urge the full
naturalization OF the land
NJ. Annikin, one OF the peasant leaders,
declared that the theory that the peasants
are conservative Is utterly fallacious.
they were now as firmly convinced that
tht btiOiks 10 tntfn hS tney were
In 1861 that servitude should cease and
were utterly incapable OF grasplng the
Idea OF private property In land. lie con-
cluded:
I'VE were elected TO give the people
land and liberty. We find II Is necessary
TO appropriate private property and con-
nscate the land of the crown and church.
The government must beware or soon II
will be too late and the people will take
what tho government refuses to give"
Prof Maxim Kovalevsky Of Kharkofr
and score OF members OF the lower
house supplemented the action OF the
house yesterday I'm accepting the govern
death penalty bill. by addressing an open
letter 10 the emperor. appealing 10 him In
the name OF justice and humanity TO sus-
pend all executions until the question of
the death penalty 10 finally decided
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

The firm OF j. ID. Lewis g. Co. OF this
city has been brought into prominence In
connection with the Federal grand jury 5
investigation OF the Tobacco Trust in
New York
According to a news dispatch from that
city, the investigation OF the grand jury
has become far enough advanced to
have discovered evidence showing, or
tending TO show, that certain agreements
have been made and are now in exist
ence between Waiver a. Sterry, Limited. j.
ID. Lewis e. Co. OF Providence, and 9TH
er companies whereby they should fix the
prices at which licorice paste, used In
large quantities In the manufacture or
plug tobacco, should be sold, and 10 con-
troll the trade in the commodity through
out the United States"
The grand jury yesterday asked Judge
Iacombe of the United States circuit
court that the securities OF the American
Tobacco company and OF two OF its sub
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

the Board of Canvasses and Registration of the city of
Providence designed facilitate the registration of
votes or it nsumentay controlled by the Republican
chine, restrict Democratic registration?
is this board but of the schemes have
been devised by the desperation
by the large number of Republicans who announcing
tenon support Col H. l. Goddard the peoples
for senator?
Samuel Whteey Charles E. Smith and Timothy E. Molloy,
to whom the OF Providence annually
members of the Board Of Canvassers Registration,
lutey refuse afford reasonable facilities registration
of the the Tenth city
during the hours without loss of paya very
Of them
These three elected the of all the people,
coo tell the of that they
slider necessary grant facilities for registration that
asked for only as matter of simple justice"
This the face of the that facilities given
in every other and city where slightest possible
the may thus be
that the facilities asked of the board previous
ment extended without question by the city clerk of Prov
dence.
In addition to the direct appeal made these three who
place themselves obstacles the
register similar appeal made
Thursday behalf of the throughout
this the
the board until nine days before registration
which has be regarded graveyard for popular
similar to the committee special legislation the
assembly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

Two of the big cottages. one OF which
Is known as a ''hotel," have been the
headquarters of the big gambling FISH for
the past three years; and those who de-
light TO angle in the legally forbidden
waters have been able TO do so TO their
hearts content during that period.
Some months ago Gov. Utter put q
quietus on horse pool selling. roulette
playing, etc. In this state, paying par
tcular attention to the North Smithfied
situation and TO Narragansett Park,
where running races are to be held this
summer possibly without their usual
accompaniment OF betting but the North
Smithfeld crowd was not deferred, and
promptly made arrangements for continu-
ing business, some of them being interest
ed In the Pier places. 1t is said.
They have grown very bold too, In their
defiance OF the law. placing roulette
wheels, slot machines. etc. in saloons
and carrying thing with high hand
IL Is stated that nothing has been done
for months i'm North Smthneld, nor iN
Johnston. and an attempt TO do business
in North Providence some time ago was
discouraged by the authorities, so that
1t is claimed that gambling in the state
seems to be fiourishing now only In the
southern section, at Newport and. be-
ginning tomorrow, at Narragansett Pier.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

been the motive which prompted the as
sault was suggested TO the police by
the discovery that a contractor named
Clinchy died In Mrs. Kinnan's home while
calling upon her two weeks ago, and
that Mrs. Kinnan had employed a lawyer
TO bring suit for divorce from her hus-
band. from whom she separated about
eight years ago.
The police today were trying to find
man who Is said 90 have been a fire.
queat caller on Mrs. Kinnan during the
past month. II was said today that
Clnchy had been a visitor at Mrs. Kin
mans home for five years against the
wishes Of his family.
The mystery In which the case is hid
den is deepened by the fact that the
whereabouts Of Mrs. Kinnans husband
is unknown. After trying In vain for two
years TO find him and bring suit against
him. Mrs. Kinnan' believed him to be
dead until three weeks ago. when he was
reported TO be In Brooklyn. The search
for him was renewed by Mrs. Kinnan's
lawyer. but without result.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
GO SS!0lW!" SAYS
Vigorous Admonton Given TO Owners Of Automobiles That the
Speed Law Must Be Adhered TO- and Personal Appeals to
the Commissioners in Cases Of Violation Will Avail Nothing
as All Offenders, Whether Of High or Low Degree, will Be
Prosecuted in Accordance With the Provisions Of tho Law

Automobiles who are inclined to drive
through the city streets at a reckless pace
are to be brought up with a round turn.
The police commissioners have decided
TO take cognizance Of the tendency of
chauffeurs and others to exhibit their
skill by dashing around corners or seeing
how close they may guide their cars TO
some frightened pedestrian or teamer.
and they will be dealt with vigorously
II they persist in recklessness.
The board today issued the following
self-explanatory order TO Chief OF Police
Frank A. Matthews:
I'm view OF the numerous complaints OF
fast driving through the city streets by
automobilists. you are hereby directed TO
call the attention OF members OF the
police department 10 section 5 OF chapter
"a OF the general laws. which provides
that no person shall ride or drive faster
than common travelling pace.
You Will instruct members OF the de-
partment TO report 10 you the registered
number OF any machine being driven
through the streets in violation OF Sec
tion OF chapter "a OF the general laws,
and you will report all violations imme-
diately TO this office. so that prompt ac-
tion may be taken by the board
You are further directed 10 instruct the
members OF the department TO hold up.
II possible. all automobiles being driven
through the streets bearing no registered
number"
The police commissioners have had
printed form OF notification that will
be sent TO each automobile owner whose
machine Is reported as exceeding the legal
speed limit. This notice will caution the
owner and assure him that the violators
OF the law will be prosecuted. and at the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

letter 10 Gov. Guild follows:
ITO His Excellency, Curtis Guild, Jr.,
governor OF Massachusetts,:
Dear Sir-Your refusal to refer
the petition for the comutation OF
the sentence OF Charles L. Tuck
er TO the executive council con-
cludes that aspect OF the case In view,
however. OF the Importance OF the issue
and the short time intervening between
your decision and the date set for the ex-
ecution, we request you to grant the pris-
oner a respite OF a month In order that
everything possible may be done for him.
I'VE are constantly receiving Informal
tion and suggestions and IL is possible,
that within a short time the truth may
be revealed. No harm can result from
granting his request and IL may be that
the greatest good will come from IL.
Yours respectfully,
"VAHEY, INNS AND MANSFIELD"
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert r. Tucker, the
parents OF the condemned young man
were closeted with Mr.. Vahey at noon to-
day, discussing the latest steps by the
lawyers in an attempt to delay the exc
cution OF the death sentence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
WANTS ALL INFORMATION
ABOUT PACKING PLANTS

Washington, June 9.-Representa-
tive Pinkerson OF Missouri has intro
duced a resolution calling on the
president and the secretary OF agri-
culture to make public Immediately
all Information that he may secure
from the great army of meat inspec-
tors employed by the government or
from any other source that will tend
to credit or discredit the product OF
any plant where meat products are
prepared"
The resolution also calls upon the
secretary OF agriculture to immedi-
ately give TO the public his opinion
OF the sanitary condition OF the plants
and the healthfulness Of the produ<ts
coming from the various plants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF THE
MYSTIC.SHRINE TO MEET

Chicago. June 9.-The 32d annual session
OF the imperial council OF the Ancient
Arabic order OF Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine OF North America will be held n.
Medinah Temple. Walton place and Dear
day.
This session, which was 20 have been
held at Los Angeles May and S. was
postponed and transferred 10 Chicago on
account OF the earthquake. one thousand
mobiles from the - temples OF the United
states and Canada, will attend the con
vention. which Is expected 10 be the larg-
est yet held I'm this country
The sessions will be devoted entirely 10
business matters, save for a short lime
before the close Wednesday. when officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
JUDGE W|LbUR'S
CONDITION IS
STILL CRITICAL

Former Associate Justice George A.
Wilbur OF the supreme court continues
critically I'll at his home in Woon-
socket; and at 1 o'clock this after
noon It was stated that his condition
had not improved materially since
yesterday.
Last night he had spell OF hic-
coughing; and there was great alarm
as IL was feared that his end w;t.near.
Early this morning he was very
wgUk1 but the hiccoughing had
ceased, and he was resting comfort
ably; and at / o'clock while IL was
feared that at his advanced age he
might not be able TO resist the in
roads of disease. 1T was felt that no
immediate apprehension OF a fatal re-
suit need be entertained.
At o'clock ii was stated that Judge
Wilbur was unconscious; and it was then
feared that he might not live through
the day