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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
ORGANIZED LABOR
WILL MAKE WAR ON
FOES IN CONGRESS

Washington. July 23-The long-expected
proclamation or the American Federation
OF Labor. calling upon workingmen TO
take an active interest I'm politics and to
defeat at the polls representatives in con-
Rress who have fought measures pro-
posed by labor was yesterday issued by
President Samuel Gompers. Here are two
striking paragraphs In the proclamation
"Congressmen and senators in their
frenzied rush after the almighty dollar
have been Indifferent or hostile TO the
rights OF man. They have had no time
and as little inclination TO support the
reasonable labor measures, the enactment
OF which we have urged and which con-
tained benefcent features for all our peo-
pie without an obnoxious provision to
anyone.
Several presidents OF the United States
have In their messages TO congress urged
the passage OF equitable legislation in
behalf OF the working people. but con-
gress has been entirely preoccupied look
ing after the interests OF vast corpora
tions and predatory wealth"
1t has been known for weeks that the
American Federation OF Labor intended
70 go after the scalps OF several Repub-
lican congressman in the coming cam
paign, who. President Gompers and other
union leaders allege, were bitter in their
opposition 10 laws proposed for the ben
eft OF labor Chief among these measures
is the anti-injunction bill. which is pend
ing in the house committee on judiciary
The federation has marked certain Re-
publicans for slaughter but this black
list has not yet been made public in It's
entirety. II is known. however. TO In
clude the following Republican members
OF the house committee on judiciary:
Representatives jenkins OF Wisconsin
(cahirman). Parker OF New Jersey. Alex
ander OF New York Lttleheld OF Maine,
Nevin OF Ohio. Palmer OF Pennsylvania.
Gillette OF California Terrell OF Massa-
ohusetts, Sterling OF Illinois and Foster OF
Indiana.
Representatives Birdsall OF Iowa and
Pearre OF Maryland are the only Republl-
can members OF the judiciary committee
whose names are not on the blacklist
None OF the Democratic committeeman
has aroused the animosity OF the fedora
ton.
All the Republican members OF the
house committee on labor. except Chair
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
At the - -
Theatres

BY arrangement with Charles Frohman,
the Albee company this week presents
Augustus Thomas clever society comedy.
Mrs Leffingwells Boots" This is it's
first production at popular prices and it's
only stock company presentation. Tues
day night will be known as Physicians
Night, and many members Of the medi-
cal profession will be present, the play
having special interest for them.
One of the funniest roles in Mrs Lef-
fingwell's Boots" is that OF Orton, the
butler, who is 'only here temporarily"
Norah. the maid, and Orton have some
excruciatingly funny stories together and
both Miss McCaull and Robert c. Turner
in these roles will have some OF the best
opportunities they have had this season.
The ladies OF the company will wear
some smart toilettes. as the action takes
place at Larchmont, and the characters
are all members OF the social set
Following Mrs. Leffingwell's Boots"
the Albee company will present r. s. VIII
iard's famous success. The Middleman."
In the role OF Cyrus Blenkharn, Mr. In
gersoll has scored one OF the biggest tri-
umphs OF his career. and he has frequent
" been favorably compared with the cell
ebrated English star with whose name
the role has so long been identified
The summer stock company at the Em-
pire theatre presents throughout the
week the Irish-American comedy drama,
Larry from Ireland" Vaudeville is
given between the acts. Daily matinees.
on Wednesday. matinee and evening.
there will be a testimonial benefit 20
Treasurer Kaufman. Assistant Treasurer
Brown and Secretary Phillips.
The usual semi weekly changes OF pro-
gram will be made at the Nickel the
atre. with an interesting assortment OF
motion pictures and illustrated songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

man John ]. Gardner OF New Jersey. will
be opposed by the federation in the com
ing election. They are Representatives
Bartholdt OF Missouri. Mccall OF Massa-
chusetts, Vreeland OF New York, Conner
OF Iowa, Goebel OF Ohio, Hoskins OF Yer
mont and Norris OF Nebraska. The DEM
ocrats on this committee also have es-
capped the wrath OF the federation. VIII
liam r. Hearst OF New York Is one OF
them.
1t is known that the federation will also
go into the Danville district in Illinois.
which is represented In the house by
Speaker Cannon.
This proclamation, which is addressed
TO "all organized labor and friends in
the United States" begins with the state
ment that labor makes no demand upon
government or society which Is not equal
ly accorded 10 all OF the people OF our
country. II can and will be satisfied with
nothing else"
Reference is made 10 a resolution adopt
ed by the Nashville convention OF the
American Federation OF Labor In 1897.
which declared in favor of the independ-
ent use OF the ballot by trade unionists
and workmen united regardless OF party.
The proclamation says:
Little attention has been paid 10 the
enactment OF laws prepared by US and
10 ConkTtrs the ffii'l VI
those wrongs and the attainment OF those
rights 10 which labor and the common
people are Justly entitled and which are
essentially necessary for their welfare"
The presentation OF labor's so-called bill
OF grievances to the president and the
speaker on March 21 last Is referred 10.
This bill recited "the failure or refusal OF
the party in power TO adopt or enforce
legislation In the interests OF the toiling
millions OF our country"
In conclusion the proclamation says:
Labor demands a distinctive and larger
share in the governmental affairs OF our
country. II demands justice. IL will be
satisfied with nothing less"
The proclamation is signed by Samuel
Gompers. president; James Duncan. John
Mitchell. James O'Connell Max Morris.
Dennis A Hayes. Daniel j. Keefe, VIII
liam d. Huber. Joseph F. Valentine. the
eight vice presidents OF the American
Federation OF Labor; John B. Lennon,
treasurer, and Frank Morrison, seere-
tary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
REV. Mr.. CHASE ASSAILS
BEEF TRUST INIQUITIES

Rev. Amos r Chase. pastor OF the
Mosnt Pletsant Baptist church, at the Y.
NJ c. A. yesterday afternoon, spoke on
the meat packing industry and adulterated
food products lately" he said. "and have
discovered that 1t is almost Impossible to
take up anything that is not adulterated..
What sort OF prosperity is II that permits
thousands OF people 20 die because the
food they eat is impure?
Goodness h profitable unto all things.
IL pays In everyday affairs In domestic
life, In business life. In civic life this in
vestment makes for peace, prosperity and
good feeling"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
WATERFORD DRY,
BLACKSTONE WET,
TROUBLE AHEAD

The village OF Waterford was very dry
and the town OF Blackstone very wet yes
terday.
North smithfeld had Town Sergeant
duty. and the Waterford saloons were
tightly closed. In Blackstone there was
rushing business all day Deputy Sheriff
Nugent appears 10 have made no recent
public attempt 10 stop liquor traffic.
The American Woolen company will
call the matter OF Sunday liquor selling
IN Blackstone 10 the attention Of the sher-
IN OF Worcester county or the chief OF
the Massachusetts, state police and re-
quest action.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
BRITISH DAY To
SURPASS ALL
PREDECESSORS

The British day committee expects the
largest turnout OF British societies that
the state has ever seen.
After the street parade at $50 the
marchers and families will take the boats
for Rocky Point where the balance OF
the day will be spent. Fay's Second Regi-
ment band and Stones Military band will
provide music for the parade
The games committee announces a card
OF 1s games including running. jumping.
potato and boat races, for suitable prizes.
George Dickson OF the British club OF
Rhode Island will be chief marshal for
the parade. and Mayor Dyer with mem
bers OF the city council will review the
line.
The lodges that will march are as fol-
lows Manhattan Unity. i. o. O. f.; Lin
coin. Mount Hope. Bellevue, Hope and
Anchor. Washington, Excelsior. Alpha,
Greystone. Lily. Mckinley. Perseverance,
GARFIELD, Victoria. Prosperity, g. s. Col
lier and Enterprise lodges; Sons Of St.
George. Peabody, Beaconsfeld Britain
Mica, Abraham Lincoln, What Cheer. Ed
ward Harris, Stanley. Harmony and Sam
uel Slater lodges; Uniformed knights,
Sons OF 81. George Victoria Command
cry. Gordon Commandery; Alfredians.
Brigade No. l. Brigade No. O. Brigade No.
and Brigade No. s: Provideice caledo-
mans. Clan Cameron; Frazer Royal High
ianders. British clubs. British Veterans,
Loyal Excelsior Social club. Independent
Literary club and Roger williams Loyal
Orange Lodge
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
COLORED VOTERS
WILL REGISTER
THEIR PROTEST

A meeting OF the colored people will be
held this evening at the Congdon Street
Baptist church to protest against the ac-
tion of the North Carolina Republicans
regarding the Acknowledgement OF the ne
gro AT Newport a similar meeting will be
held and communica tions will be sent 10
President Roosevelt. Speakers from Paw
tucket. East Providence and Newport will
express the attitude OF some OF the color
ed voters toward the coming election, and
Or. J. A. Gilbert will preside.
Some OF the speakers will be Rev. s. w
Smith. w II. Jackson and Joseph w
Henderson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
PRIZE ADDRESSES GIVEN
At ARMENIAN OUTING

Members OF the Armenian Library Of
Providence held a picnic at Norwood yes =
terday, when Or. Margossion delivered an
address on Water Sunday" national
holiday in France.
holiday in Armenia
Addresses were also made by Mrs. Han
aabedian, Mrs Ashjian and Miss A. d.
Margossion on The Duty OF the Ar
menian Woman in America" A prize
was given for the best address. and Miss
Margossian was the winner. Mr. Iguias
and Mr.. Paladean also spoke on the same
subject. Mr.. Iguias carrying offff first
honors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHICKEN Thief GAVE OFFICER
LIVELY CHASE IN NEWPORT

Patrolman Sweeney. who patrols Belle
vue avenue, Newport. on a bicycle at
night. saw a man come from Coggeshall
avenue yesterday morning on a bicycle
and noticed a pair OF chickens thrown
over the handlebars Of the machine
Sweeney called TO the man 70 stop. but
the man began TO ride rapidly and the
officer after him.
The officer, after chasing the man down
the avenue and through one of the side
streets TO Annandale road. finally arrested
him. He gave his name as Michael Ker-
rigan and stated that he was coachman
for w. Rogers Morgan.
Kerrigan pleaded guilty TO stealing do
mestic fowl and was fined 500 and costs
and sentenced TO three months in jail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHAPTER 1874.
(passed AnriI 80 roc.

Passed April 10. 1867
AN ACT In amendment OF Section 27 OF
Chapter III OF the General Laws, enti-
tied "of Certain Fisheries"
II is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section 1. Section 27 OF Chapter III of
the General Laws is hereby amended so
as to read as follows:
Sec. "a No person shall place. deposit.
or explode any substance injurious TO
the health or life OF fish In any stream or
fresh water pond within this state
NO person shall place. operate or su-
perintend any device intended for the
purpose OF taking or catching fish In any
pond or stream stocked with fish at the
expense OF the state within three years
after such stream or pond has been
stocked and a copy OF the regulations
OF the commissioners OF inland fisheries.
for the protection thereof. has been filed
In the office OF the. town clerk In which
such stream or pond Is situated and ad-
vertised as provided in Section OF Chap
ter ia OF General Laws, or, at any time.
In any private pond. brook. stream, pre-
serve. or any other place made, con-
structed. or used for the purpose Of
breeding or growing fish therein. without
the consent Of the proprietor or lessee
thereof so to do.
perintend any device intended for the
purpose OF taking or catching fish. ex-
cepting single lines. with not more than
two hooks upon each, held in and operat-
ed by hand or upon poles or rods de-
signed to be held in the hands, In any
stream or fresh-water pond within this
state. except such streams and ponds as
are wholly upon his own land Provided,
that for the purpose of fishing through
Ice upon the surface OF any stream or
fresh-water pond, other than private
streams. and ponds. and streams and
ponds stocked by the state, within three
years after the same are stocked and
notice given as aforesaid. any person
may. place. operate. or superintend ten
lines with a single hook upon each and
held by any device designed for such
purpose.
Nothing In this section contained shall
be so construed as TO prohibit the taking
OF suckers or chubs by snares or spears
Every person violating any Of the pro-
visions OF this section shall for each Of
fence be fined not exceeding twenty dol
lars or be imprisoned not exceeding thirty
DAYS. or be both fined and imprisoned"
Sec. q This act shall take effect upon
and after Its passage. and all acts and
parts OF acts inconsistent herewith arc
hereby repealed. .
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
VETS TO Enjoy REUNION

The annual summer reunion OF the sew
enth regiment, Rhode Island volunteers
Veterans Association will be held at
Fields Point on Wednesday Prof Steph-
en- r. Pcckham. a hospital steward In the
civil war and one OF the members OF the
seventh whose name is well known I'm
more than one country. will read a paper
on Recollections OF a Hospital Steward
During the Civil War
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CLOSED ONLY FIVE HOURS

Although IL was announced Saturday
that Point street bridge would be closed
to traffic all DAY yesterday. foot passen-
gers were allowed 10 cross until 2:ao and
over 300 persons used the bridge IN ths
morning hours. After the bridge was
closed at 2oo the employees aided the
workmen In the work on the corferdam
and the bridge was opened at 40
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
FREeBORN C0GGESHAlL'S
GOOD LIFE RECOGNIZED

At meeting OF the vestry OF st. Steph-
ems church yesterday, an appropriate
minute was adopted on the death OF their
longtime colleague and friend. Freeborn
Coggeshall, who first entered the Vestry
In 1855, serving until 1857. being elected
again In 1879. and serving continuously
since
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHAPTER I34s.
(Passed April 10 Ia0eN

- Tdsseu April ~, 1867
AN ACT In amendment OF Section Nine
OF Chapter ia OF the General Laws. en-
titled, "Of Inland Fisheries"
IL is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section l. Section OF Chapter ia OF
the General Laws Is hereby amended so
as 10 read as follows:
Sec. 9. Between the first day of March
and the first day OF July In each year no
person shall take from any OF the waters
or this state. or have in his or her pos
session, any black bass
No person shall take, or have In his or
her possession. at any time of the year
any black bass less than eight inches in
length.
Nothing In this section contained shall
be so construed as TO prohibit taking and
having possession at any time OF the year
black bass artihcially cultivated In pri-
vate ponds.
Every person violating any OF the pro-
visions OF this section shall be fined ff-
teen dollars for each and every black
bass taken or found in their possession
Sec. q This act shall take effect upon
and after its passage. and all acts and
parts OF acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

the General Laws Is hereby amended so
as TO read as follows:
Sec. 10. Equitable estates-taii In pos
session or remainder. and all remainders
and reversions expectant thereon, may be
barred In the same manner as legal es-
tates-tail and the remainders and rever-
sions expectant thereon; and all convey
ances OF equitable estates-tail made since
january 3lst 1885, py coed In common
form in which the intention Is expressed
OF barring the entail and reference is
made to the specific land by metes and
bounds or by other definite description.
shall bar the estate-taii and all remain
ders and reversions expectant thereon"
Sec. 2. This act shah take effect from
and after It's passage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHAPTER 1a7:

Passed April 49, 1867
AN ACT In amendment OF section 30 OF
chapter 2es of the general laws as
amended by cnarter $40 OF the public
laws. passed at the January session.
A. ID. 1902.
II is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section /. Section 50 OF Chapter 2ss OF
the General Laws as amended by Chap
ter e49 OF the Public Laws passed at the
January session A. ID. 1902. Is hereby
amended so as 10 read as follows:
Sec. 30. The officers OF this battalion
shall consist OF commander, a lieuten-
ant-commander who shall act as execu-
tive officer and adjutant, and a lieuten-
ant who shall act as navigator; these Of
icers shall be paid the came as officers
OF corresponding rank In the infantry Of
brigade or Rhode Island militia; also a
stan to consist OF one engineering officer,
one paymaster and one surgeon, each
with the rank OF lieutenant. They shall
be paid the same as battalion stats In
the militia. There shall be attached TO
the stan such number Of warrant and
petty officers and with such rank as may
from time 70 time be prescribed by the
commander In chief"
Sec. e. This act shall take effect on and
after It's passage. and all acts and parts
OF acts inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHAPTER ls45.

(Passed April 10, 1867
AN ACT in amendment OF Chapter 1910
of the Public Laws passed May 8. 1905,
entitled. IAN act In amendment OF and
In addition TO Chapter 90 OF the General
Laws of the suppression OF certain nut
sances.
II is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section !. Chapter 124o OF the Public
Laws. passed May 2. 1905. Is hereby
amended so as 20 read as follows:
Section ]. All buildings. places. or
lands used as slaughter-hous render
Ing Establishments. garbage plants, brick
kilns. and located within three hundred
feet Of any public park or public hospital.
are hereby declared 20 be common nul-
sances: Provided. that this act shall not
apply TO any slaughter-house or render.
ing establishment heretofore located by
the proper authorities OF any city or
town.
Sec 2. Every person who shall maln-
tain any such common nuisance shall be
punished by fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year. or both by such fine
and Imprisonment"
Sec. .. This act shall take effect upon
it's passage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23

the General Laws is hereby amended so
as 10 read as follows:
Section l. All milk. cream, and skim
med milk shall be sold only by standard
wine measure. and by or In measures,
cans. Jars, bottles, or other vessels or re-
ceptacles which shall. prior to being used
In such sale. be sealed by the sealer of
weights and measures OF the town where
the person so using the same shall usually
reside In this state. or OF the town where
such milk shall be sold for use; and every
person selling any OF the same contrary to
this section, or delivering any OF the
same sold contrary hereto. shall
be fined for the first offence not
less than nifty dollars and not exceeding
one hundred dollars, and for any subse-
quent offence not less than one hundred
dollars or imprisonment not TO exceed
ninety days or both such fine and i'm
prisonment. Any purchaser OF milk.
cream. or skinned milk having reason
10 believe that any measure, can. lar.
bottle. or other vessel or receptacle In
which milk, cream or. skinned milk is
sold and delivered TO him is not OF suf-
ncient size or capacity 10 contain. by
standard wine measure the amount there
or purchased may apply 10 the sealer of
weights and measures OF the town IN
which such milk. cream. or SKINNED milk
Is delivered TO him, which sealer shall.
upon the receipt OF fee OF twenty-five
cents therefor. test the capacity OF tha
same and issue TO such purchaser his GER
tihcate stating the capacity thereof; and
II such capacity according to such certifi-
cate shall be less than the amount pur-
chased, such purchaser may make. com
paint and deliver such certificate 20 any
onicer OF such town authorized 10 make
complaints for the violation OF said chap
Yer. who thereupon shall duly make COM
paint against and prosecute the person
or persons selling or delivering the same
Tor violation OF this section
Sec. 9. This act shall take effect unon
It's passage for the purpose OF granting
ana Issuing such licenses, and for ali
other purposes shall take effect from and
after the first day OF July. A ID. 1906.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
CHAPTER is4s.

Passed April 10. 1867
AN ACT in amendment OF Chapter 2oi OF
the General Laws. entitled, "Of general
provisions concerning real and personal
estate"
II is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows
Section 1. Section is OF Chapter aoi OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-23
State OF Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations.
PUBLIC LAWS

Passed at the January Session, 1906.
THE Chapters OF the Public Laws are
numbered continuously from the General
Laws, Revision OF 1896
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-12-22

supt Biork had narrow escape
from serious injury ~ not death. last
Saturday He started for town in his
cutter and as he was passing the Bris.
tol shaft his horse became frightened
and unmanagcable. The horse sweiv-
cd out Of the road about the width OF
the cutter and before he could be
brought back ne ran the cutter into a
box car standing on tho track and
smashed /. into bits. Mr.
Bjork had presence OF mind 10 throw
himself TO the opposite side Of the cut.
ter and missed colliding with the ear
Had be done 40 no would undoubtedly
have been killed. He fell 10 the ground
and was bruised about the face badly
but not seriously. The horse ran Ia
the barn near the Office and stopped Of
his own win