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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
MRS. NJ LEAN s
ADDRESS STOD.A.R.
At WASHINGTON

Washington April i7-N1rs. Donlad Nc
Lean, president general OF The Daughters
OF the American Revolution called the sec
ond days meeting OF the organization's S
national congress 10 order today in Con-
tlnental Memorial hall with more than
1000 members OF the oredr In attendance.
Mrs Mclean In brief addres spoke OF
the recent visit OF Howells, the novelist,
10 the Washington ancestral home in
England After his visit he said he found
In the Washington coat OF arms the es-
sential features OF the Star Spangled
Banner This coat OF arms, he said. was
the chrysalis from which burst that ra-
diant butterfly. the American national en-
blem.
M-e. Robert NJ Park, vice president
general from Georgia was called 10 the
chair. while Mrs. Mclean made her an
nual report She said 70 per cent or the
income OF the society is used in defraylng
expenses. She said she believed the ex-
penses TO be excessive and that she Is
eXertlng every influence TO reduce them.
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main OF the
District OF Columbia. vice president gem
eral I'm charge Of organization made her
annual report, showing the admitted MEM
bership OF the order 10 be s. OBS
The regular general Eleanor NJ, Janis
on. reported that 1884 members had been
amtted TO the order since April. 1905.
Mns. Tunis S. Hamlln OF the District of
Columbia. chaplain general OF the order
made report urging that efforts be made
TO Danish the octopus. Mormonism from
American life and 20 assist Southern sis
ters In uplifting the negroes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
LIVELY GR|ST
IN MILL FOR
T" HIS HONOR >

Arthur Henry pleaded guilty 10 being a
common drunk in the Sixth district court
this morning and was handed six months
among the daisies
For carrying brass knuckles james
Franklin was fined $50 and costs He was
arrested by the Central station police last
night
Julia Dorrigan, young colored girl
whose fathers whereabouts are unknown
and whose mother is dead was adjudged
OF unsound mind and ordered committed
to the state hospital for the insane. She
had been living with her aunt on. Penelope
place.
Edward Welsh. a strapping Italian, was
fined $40 and costs for an assault on Peter
Muccno. According 20 the Fourth station
police Peter was choked. but not seriously
hurt He is a slight built chap and well
known In bowling circles as "A crack duck
pin roller
Raffaele Farbbonce picked up a bundle
OF newspapers on Atwell's avenue not in
tended for him last night There were
eight papers in a wrapper and he eX-
planned that he found them In the middle
or the street and didn't consider ne was
doing any wrong He was fined 81 and
costs
James f. Merlin and Patrick J. Riley.
teamsters for Joseph Mccormick. who
have been carting dirt from the corner of
Fountain and Jackson streets, were ar
raigned In the Sixth district court this
morning on charges OF cruelty 20 horses
I'm using animals unfit for work because
of sore backs. Merlin pleaded not guilty
and was held under 500 bonds for trial
Tuesday Riley pleaded guilty and was
fined $l5 and costs. Tho men had been
warned not to use the horses according
to Agent Smith. complainant In the cases.
The plaster on the walls OF new house
which Is building on what is known as
the island in Olneyville, q strip OF land
adjacent TO Rogers court. was defaced by
some rather fanciful verses by small boys
last Sunday Godfrey L. Gendreau. the
owner. became very wrothy although the
damage was insignificant and reported the
matter TO the police, I'm the Sixth district
pleaded guilty and was fined S3 James
Conley and Raoul Depruis pleaded not
guilty and were given IN charge Of Proba-
tlon officer Wallace 10 come up for trial
Charles Buchanan Edward Britton. Ed
ward Fanacan. Frank Murch, Alvin Kelley
and James Kelley. boys from IL TO 13
years old were arraigned for breaking
and entering In the daytime the black
smith shop OF Joseph l. IAvoie in Oney-
Vile and pleaded not guilty. and were set
down for trial Tuesday. Buchanan and
Murch were ordered TO furnish $500 bonds
and the others turned over to Probation
Officer Wallace.
A case I'm which the father seemed too
anxious 10 prosecute his son was that Of
Willie Frew n small hoy who. his parent
complained had stolen 81. 80 from a bureau
drawer of the home The boy admitted
his guilt and was placed on probation.
He had never been complained Of 10
the police before and the parent admitted
that he had behaved bettr IN past var
In school than ever before. When cues
tion by the court the father said that
Willie had only been unruly at times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
REV. DR.. CRAPSEY ON TRIAL
CONTINUED from page Four

'Nohtluutu iIoHi pdbt FouTD
bers OF the court ard about $50 per
sons attended communion service
in ST. James church
Dr Crapsey, was not present. not
The attorneys for the prosecution
are John il. OBrien OF Buffalo. Chief
court OF Rhode Island and Franklin @.
Locke OF Buffalo and as "A theological
associate. Rev. DIR. Francis J. Hall OF
the Western Theological seminary of
Chicago. DR.. Crapsey was represent
ed by J. u. Perkins OF Rochester, rep
Edwin NJ. Shepard OF New York was
associated with him. but was unable
10 be present today.
DR.. Crapsey's answer was read by Rep
reeentative Perkins as soon as the pro-
ceedings were under way. He admitted
that he preached the sermons contained
In his book entitled: Religion and Poll
tics" hut denied specification tao OF
charge one sets forth that In sermon
he exrressed his disbelief in the Virgin
birth OF Christ. He said he taught OF
declared no statements except which
wetrs contained in Holy Scripture and
what may he concluded as true In con-
clusion he denied the right OF the diocese
OF Western New York 10 consider his
case
Representative Perkins then moved IN
adjournment nutll June. giving several
reasons therefor. The court then ad-
tourned at l2:5O p. m. until later In tho
afternoon, when IL was announced that
n decision on the motion would be rem
dered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
ANz|AT0 HELD
IN $4,000 ON
SERIOUS CHARGE

As the result OF n quarrel in n sa-
| loon last night Iomaso di Giovanni
lies az the Rhode Island Hospital in
a precarious condition. with a bullet
in his abdomen which the surgeons
nave been unable TO locate.
antonio Anziato was arrested within
rev minutes OF the shooting, and this
| morning was arralgned in the Sixth
district court charged with assault
With a dangerous weapon.
yer which Giovanni grabbed and in
the scutile shot himself
Capt, Mowry OF the Fifth station in
formed the court that Giovannis con-
dltion was reported worse this morn
ing, and Judge Rueckert ordered An
ziato TO furnish $4,000 bonds for his
Giovannis chances OF recovery are
sim ana IL is quite possible that his
assailant viii have 70 face the much
the heavy bonds imposed
According TO the police. the ac-
cused man hgured In shooting scrape
IN italy, and since coming to this
country has beon known as a desper-
ate man among his fellow countrynen.
- in court this this. morning he was dressed
TO take the proceedings rather nom
chalantly.
=. According to the police. the affair
corner OF Crary and Eddy streets
The two men and two. friends were
legged to have cali called GHeaH GIovaDni i viie fI
names upon which the latter punched
him In the face, knocking him out OF
his chair.
Michael McGough the bartender. and
the two friends, kept the men apart
and quiet was restored in n few min
Then Anztato startled everyody nv
drawing REVOLVER and shooting Clio
vanni
After firing Anziato fed and was over
taken not far from the saloon by Patrol
man G. -. Daily. who had heard the shot
and rushed towards the saloon Thomas
McGovern also Joined I'm the chase
When his pursuers came up with him
the Italian wheeled and pointed the re-
volver at the patroman. officer DAILY
leaped upon and beat down his revolver
hand, securing tho weapon after a tls-
sic in which he was obliged TO use his
club.
After his arrest Anziato was taken 10
the Rhode Island hospital by Lieut.. Gill
martin. Detective Lidd and Patrolman
DAILY, where no was identified by Clio
vanni
At 1890 Coroner Lincoln went over Ia
the hospital and obtained an ante mortem
statement from Giovanni. who was not
able to talk much. but stated that tho
trouble arose over Anziato's reviling
him
Giovanni Il 40 years Of age and lives
with his wife and child AZ III Globe street.
Anziato IL 20 years old and resident ~
Warren, although less than wear ago
he was neighbor OF Giovanni lie told
the police that he was a barber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Of MINE WORKERS
BEGINS SESSION

Indianapolis, April 1.-THE international
eecutive board OF United Mine Workers
OF America began today a session which
It is expected will last several days.
When the board met today the offers
OF The operators OF the Kanawha field i'm
West Virginia to pay an advance of 3 per
cent in wages, instead Of the 1903 scale
was presented.
The protest OF the operators Of Illinois
against the failure of the union to keep
at the mines what they consider a suffi-
clent number Of men to maintain the prop
erty I'm good condition will be taken up
a once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
TEACHERS ARE
CONSPICUOUS
At HEARING

The cat Is out OF the bag in which
matters pertaining N rtIr INSTITUTION fer
the deaf were tied up; and IL now appears
that one OF the teachers who has been In
the employ Of Miss Richards for some
years at the institution is among those
pushing the charges that have cen made.
Yesterday afternoon at the hearing be-
fore the trustees the time was mostly
occupied by Judge Rathbun and those
pressing the charges In presenting the
testimony that had come TO them and
in the examination Of one Of the teachers
Miss Redd who is said TO be opposing
Miss Richards.
The trustees adjourned til this morn
ing, when those interested with those
who had assembled as witnesses gath
cred In the executive rooms, and among
them was Mr.. 4. Pulcifer OF Eddy street.
whose daughter had been at the school
more than 10 years.
He was summoned as witness for
Miss Richards, and said that from what
he had been given to understand. Miss
Redd was the chief accuser OF Miss Rich
ards and that she might be .given the
position which Miss Richards now occu-
pies should the bill before the assembly
become a law.
He stated that his daughter had been
an inmate OF the school for 15-years and
that there never had been sign OF lack
OF ability shown in the development OF his
daughter under the tutelage OF Miss Rich
ards
She had stated 20 him that the charges
against Miss Richards were untrue. and
that was tho burden Of his testimony. lie
had formerly lived near the institution.
and had been able 10 observe the work
ings Of the school and had never seen
anything that could he construed as mis-
management.
To his knowledge there had never been
but one case where there was any trouble.
and that was IN the case OF q little girl
whom the teachers could not manage and
were forced 10 have removed from the
school
After Mr.. Rathmbun had submitted all
his testimony yesterday afternoon he was
sked to be present today and examine
4AaSa- -Whn appeared for Miss Richards
He stated that among those who had tes-
titled today were one of the teachers OF
tho school. either Miss Green or Miss
Wheeler. and also Dr. Day, the attend
ing physician.
The hearing adjourned at about / o'clock
to assemble again a g. and Il was an
nounced that the members Of the board
came prepared TO sit until after supper
IL necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
SEEKING CAUSE
Of THE BOYCOTT
BY CHINESE

Washington. April 17.-Causes for the
Chinese boycott OF American goods were
inquired into today by the senate commit
tee on immigration in compliance with a
resolution introduced by Senator Tillman.
Charles DENLY. Chief clerk OF the state
department, who for 20 years. was IN
China attached 20 the American elgation
and later holding positions under the
Chinese government following the Boxer
outbreak. was before the committee.
without hesitancy. Mr.. DENLY gave Il
as his opinion that the boycott was in
stgated by the Chinese minister In this
country TO give an incentive 10 treaty ne
gotiations. lie said the movement had
not been spontaneous. but that Il had
been organized and systematized by in
telligent men. who knew conditions here
as we'll as IN China.
''Do you think that Mr. Wa. the former
Chinese minister or the United states had
anything 10 do with it?" asked senator
Lodge
We'll. I think tho boycott as an effect
i've Implement must have been thought
out by an intelligent Chinese official. who
has visited this country" replied Mr..
DENLY. He added that he had 90 direct
information 10 show that Mr.. wu had
been instrumental IN starting the how
colt or that he had been active I'm sus-
tanning a. Mr. DENLY said tho fret omen
MANIFESTATION Of tho boycott had been in
1901. and he then traced the movement TO
the present day. lie said the boycott now
apparently was nearly dead. but that the
spirit was latent and easily could be
surerd 20 hfe and fury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
HOUSE.

The house was convened at il:A o'clock
Speaker Dennis I'm the chair.
Mr. Crafts reported with recommenda-
tion OF passage OF substitute Il an act
creating n state board OF registration in
embalming II was amended so that
members OF the board could receive the
500 allotted them. and was communicated
90 the senate.
Mr.. Bullock presented an amendment 10
the charter OF the Thayer Street Baptist
society
Mr.. Bliss presented an act providing
for the payment OF interest on the bonds
OF the highway construction.
Mr.. Palmer presented the petition OF
j. J. woolley and others relating to
lwoman's suffrage. Special legislation
committee
MIR Brazeau OF Pawtucket. Mr. Butler
and Mr. Goodwin presented resolutions on
woman's suffrage. Committee on special
legislation.
Mr. Bliss OF Cranston presented an act
authorizing thetown OF Cranston 20 enter
into n contract with the city OF Provi-
dence for the disposition OF sewage.
Passed.
Mr. uyngame OF Newport presented a
Sesoultion to pay accounts incurred by
the state board OF education Committee
on accounts and claims.
Mr. Palmer presented a petition Of WI
liam II. Herr1ck and others for leave 90
mortgage certain real estate Commit
te on judiciary.
Mr. Herrick Of WoonsOcket moved 10
request the committee on judiciary 20 re-
port back an act providing FOR the label
Ing OF convict made goods. The motion
was lost.
Mr.. Rattey presented n resolution that
the gavel welded by Speaker Dennis dur
ing the session be presented 20 him. The
resolution was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Dennis accepted the gift with grace
ful speech. SAYING that 10 one who was
not accustomed 10 parliamentary pro-
cedure mistakes were inevitable and he
had nsdde bis They were not Intention
81 and he hoped they were all forgiven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17

general and ~ commissioners OF insurance
OF the various states 10 prepare and 20
have presented 10 the congress bill
which shogld embody the features sug-
gested by the convention. The COMMITTEES
recently met In Chicago and I'm thorough
and painstaking fashion sought 10 pre-
pare bill which should be at once pro-
tectiye OF policyholders and fair and Just
10 insurance companies and which should
precent the greater evils and abuses Of
the business and a the same time fore.
stan any wild or drastic legislation winch
would be more harmful than beneficial
The proposed bill Is discussed at length
In the accompanying letter by Superin-
tendent Thomas f. Drake OF the depart
ment OF Insurance In the District OF CO.
mmba.
II very earnestly hope that the CON
gress az the earliest opportunity will act
this bill into law. with such changes as
It's wisdom may indicate. ] have no ex-
pert familiarity with the business. but
have entire faith I'm the right Judgment
and single minded purpose OF the lnsur-
ance convention which met at Chicago
and OF the committee OF that convention
which formulated the measure herein ad-
vocated. We are not 10 be pardoned IL we
fail 10 take every step I'm our power To
prevent the possibility OF the repetition OF
such scandals as those that have occurred
In connection with the insurance business
as disclosed by the Armstrong COMMITTEES.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House. April 18th, 1906"
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The president urges the enactment
OF the proposed measure as he says:
we are not TO be pardoned II we
fail to take every step In our power
10 prevent the possibility OF the repe-
tition OF such scandals as those that
have occurred In connection with the
insurance business. as disclosed by
the Armstrong committee"
The text OF the Presidents message
follows:
TO the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives.
Il herewith transmit the report and
recommendation with accompanying
which met in February last at Chicago.
The convention was called because Of
the extraordinary disclosures OF
wrongful insurance methods recently
made by the Armstrong legislative
committee OF the state OF New York
called coming 10 me originally from
Governor John A. Johnson OF Mime
sofa. through Commissioner OF Insur-
nnce Thomas ID. O'Brien Of that state.
The convention consisted Of about
100 judges, attorney generals and
and territories OF the Union The
convention was seeking 10 accom-
plish uniformity of insurance lePisla-
ton throughout the states and ter
rltorles. and, as a prime step towards
this purpose. decided 20 endeavor TO
OF the United States OF n proper in
surance code for the District OF Co
lumbia. which Will serve as model
for the several states"
Before adjourning the convention ap-
vointed a committee OF three attorneys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
UNCLE SAM ANXIOUS
TO FEED RECRUITS WELL

There have been many complaints tina.
the meals furnished 10 recruits I'm the
army are not suitable. and the war de-
partment az Washington has issued the
following order 10 att -t1e officrrE of -tfr
general recruiting service.
For the purpose OF ascertaining wheth-
or the meals furnished to recruits and re-
cruiting parties arc suitable and in ac-
cordance with the contracts under which
they are furnished. officers of the general
recruiting service. will make periodical
inspection of the meals furnished at all
the main. auxiliary and intermediate sta,
tions under their charge"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
CRANSTON GETS WISH

Continued from Page one)
on motion OF Senator Stiness the
Westerly Cranaron representative bill
was taken up.
Senator Stiness said the committee re-
ported the bill TO deprive Westerly OF one
representative that Justice might be done
10 Cranston. The committee had learned
that previously Westerly had gained one
representative by conditions similar 10
those by which she Is about TO lose one.
Senator McKenna said the act was
premature. 10 take representative from
Westerly simply because Cranston has
few more of population. He contended
that the question should be left TO the
supreme court before action was taken.
Senator Sanborn said tho assembly was
within its rights TO pass the act as the
constitution prescribed the method by
which II is being done.
Senator Morgan said the question was
not tight between Westerly and Grams
ton. but a question OF proped representa-
tion. The various methods OF creating an
arbitrary ratio were due TO the constitu-
tlon. under which II was impossible 10 OBJ.
tain true ratio. II the assembly passed
this BILL IL would be but following tho
5precedents OF previous general assemblies.
The bill was then passed in concurrence
The following acts on the calendar were
passed In concurrence: An act in addi-
tion to an act, entitled IAN act 20 incor-
porate Harmony Lodge OF Masons In
Pawtuxet; resolution requesting congress
TO propose an amendment 20 the constl-
tuition OF the United States. prohibiting
polygamy therein; an act TO validate the
acts OF Joseph ] Cunningham as notary
public.
The senate adjourned at o'clock.
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CURRAN AND BURTON SIGNED.
The news comes that another OF the
doubtful places has signed the teamsters'
agreement and now the list is about COM
pete
Yesterday afternoon there was a con-
ference between the committee having in
charge the agreement on the part of the
union and the management OF the firm.
There was nothing developed at that time
and another conference was arranged for
today
The two parties interested met al the
office OF the firm and the document was
signed. This gives the coal teamsters a
clear working basis for another year with
the one exception OF the Seaconnet Coal
company
IL Is the hope OF the committee that this
firm will sign the contract TO make the
matter complete for the city.
IiORSESHOERS MEET
The meeting OF the horseshocrs last eve
ming was one devoted 20 the regular rou-
tine business and the consideration Of
those communications that pertain 10 the
work OF the craft from week TO week
all over the country
A number OF the reports were heard
from the various committees and from the
delegates TO the Central Labor union.
The time was then devoted to routine
business. after which adjournment came
PLASTERERS SESSION.
The plasterers held their regular routine
session last evening. when the CHIEF bust
ness of tho meeting was the hearing of
the reports from tho standing committees
and the delegates 10 the Central Labor
union. When that business was concluded
the time was devoted 20 matters pertain
ing 20 the welfare OF the craft, after
~hich the session closed. Z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
PEOPLE DEMAND
Continued from page one.

The police commissioners held their
regular weekly meeting this afternoon
but IL was long past the hour for conven-
ing before they went into session
The charges preferred by Rev. Cristv
against Chief Matthews were the most
important item OF business 10 come he
fore the board; but at the hour OF going
TO press they had not yet been taken IN
delegation Of Italians requested per-
mission TO hold a Sunday concert for tho
benefit OF the Nesuvlus sufferers; and tho
commissioners suggested that they first
secure the endorsement of their petition
by representative clergymen Of the city.
The delegation stated that the Outlet 90.
had offered TO defray all the expenses OF
tho concert.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
REYNOLDS IS
KEEPING HIS
RECORD GOOD

Although not 90 years old until next
unto himself n rather lengthy police
record.
He has been arrested half "A dozen
times or more and served sentences
for breaking and entering, larceny and
as a common drunkard
Yesterday afternoon his mother told
the Second station police that he had
stolen his sisters spectacles and he
was arrested on Charles street half an
hour later with the spectacles IN his
pocket.
This morning he pleaded guilty and
was fined 500 and costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
WOULD-BE NlVvlES MUST
TELL TRUTH AS TO AGE

The naval department. has had much
trouble lately with fraudulent enlistments
by young men who claimed az the time 81
their enlistment 10 be over rs years or age.
but later acknowledged that they were
not.
In order 10 prevent more OF this. the
navy department has ssued an order TO all
recruiting stations that they make every
attempt TO cause young men who apply
FOR enlistment TO present certificates OF
birth. with the official seal OF the regis
trar OF the town In which they were born.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-17
RUG FIRE CAUSED STILL ALARM

Hose / responded to a stlll alarm al noon
today for a FIRE IN an upstairs bed room
of tenement at - Aborn street. Occupied
by Margaret Frazier
Rugs In the room caught FIRE from an oil
stove. The FIRE was extlnguished with
slight damage