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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
Committee Of French Coal otrker5
INQUEST INTO
BRYANT SHOOTING
BEGINS At NOON.

East Sumner. Me-. April Am inquest
a. da,orpine the cause OF and place the
.o,,a,b,llty for the death of Eugene
-, tho ton OF whose head was dow"
shotgun at the wood chopper
ol' 49, 90 Henry w Harrington, three
S.',ar,ars ~ n mile from this place yes
ferdav afternoon, was held today ey t''A
county officials ,.-,...
II Was planned 10 arraign harrington,
who informed the officers that he shot
Bryant i'm self-defence, in court AT the
conclusion OF the inquest.
w j Wheeler OF South Paris arrived
here this forenoon and presided at the
Inquest. the time OF which was hxed Tor
noon. Bryant served I'm the civil war
as a merpber OF the First Maine Cavalry
and was on a 3O-days furlough from the
National Soldiers Home at Togus. lie
and Harrington went TO the camp yes
terday morning.
Harrington freely discussed the analr
today. although cautioned not TO do So
and says he is innocent OF any crime. lie
saws he shot Bryant. but was forced to
do so I'm self-defence; that Bryant became
angry; picked up a revolver, aimed II
at him and fired He rs not sure whether
the bullet struck inside the camp or
passed out Of the open door, but hopes
IL may be found in the camp TO bear out
his story.
AS soon as Bryant started toward him
with the revolver according to Earring
ton he picked up from corner OF the
camp a shotgun which was kept loaded
at all times. and fired without taking aim
or intending 10 injure his friend. Find
ing he had killed him, harrington says he
then hurried into town TO notify the Of
fcers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

days results indicate that while the
people are deeply interested In
municipal ownership many believe the
time not yet auspicious for carrying out
any of the plans thus far presented.
In other places nearly the same SEMI
ment prevails for while officers favorng
municipal ownership are chosen and
municipal ownership itself endorsed the
people stop just short of approving the
final steps-the actual operation OF public
utilities. There are many thousands OF
voters i'm all sections OF the country who
believe in administering a rebuke 10 the
selfish interests which, not satisfied with
great and most profitable privileges. et-
tempt to crush the people from whom
those privileges are obtained
1t would seem the exercise of little
common sense on the part Of the directors
OF public utility corporations would be
for the good OF themselves and stock
holders. The American people are con-
servative. but neither because they are
afraid OF anything nor because they are
ignorant OF their rights and their power
To maintain them. There .never was a
time when they could be driven. During
the last year or two they have seen how
dangerous are the policies OF some of
those who possess large capital and enjoy
important privileges. When these favor
ties Of legislation sought 10 dominate and
control the important branches OF the gov
ernment, either through the legislatures
or by breaking laws already made. the
people gave sharp warning. They are
still wide awake and much in earnest. and
IL is helpful and cheering to get such
evidence of the state of their sentiment
as was obtained at yesterdays election at
Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
AN IMPUDENT PROPOSAL.

1t is doubtful whether more mpudent
than that proposed by the
Manney the house yesterday
providing payment each of the FIVE original
for Consumpves and $3.50 to the
clerk.
The people of this state have not forgotten history
Building will members of the general assembly
criticisms voiced the house
questionable methods and bad of this commits
with claim S825o of the peoples
money
may realize it, but it neverthe
throughout Rhode Island deeprooted
people outrageouy and
sbly with the of the sanaorum
the undertaking series of costly bunder
bungngs for which the people have had
When project undertaken the people given
understand that the total of the would exceed
Of $4,000
That appropriated the work little
half corped when exhausted and the commission
a call for a additional appropriation of $4,000.
Even compacent general assembly reused
and criticism by such plain evidence OF inefficient and
Indeed such members of the
legislature they seriously proposed abolish the commission
put of completing the sanatorium the hands
prudent and capable
That due entirely
political any purpose of ustyng
commission in its waseul use of public money.
of developments that time which revealed
methods of the commission and pointed xpend
recalled Of accounts
showed the
received S1oo month experimenting
work while architects also being paid the fees
superintendent
Yet this chairman among those have the erontery
$I5oo Hasn't fatened the public
Does he believe that appointment building
with the right of perpetual pull the public treasury
The demand made in the Manney resolution is than
den the proper deal with it is repu
diate it promptly and vigorously.
In sinister is the work of this sanatorin
authority capitol
The
period years exacng expended
$3oooooo of the peoples and asked received
compensation whisper inecency
suspicion Of graft in connection with its management
Let the general assembly this sana
forum commissions raid resolution
with deserves by promptly killing it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
DIED

ALVERsON--In this city, April Sd. Eliza
Manchester widow OF William p. AL
verson. aged 81 years. days.
Funeral services private. Relatives only
invited 10 attend.
BAkER-tn Pasadena. CAL April g. 1906.
Harriet Chace wife Of George t. Baker
and daughter OF the late George w.
and Lydia n. Wightman
Notice OF funeral later.
sLIss-In this city, the I'd inst, Charles
A. Bliss, aged 80 years.
Funeral private.
BRlGGS-Tn Pawtucket on the Sd inst,
Sampson Briggs. I'm his 66th year
Funeral from his late residence. 20
Baldwin street Thursday, April 5. at 2
D. m Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend.
HEYWoRTH- this city, on the Sd
inst. Henry son Of James and Mar
garet Heyworth, aged years, 1 mon tn
and "a days.
Funeral strictly private.
MccoNATHY-In Cranston r l., on the
Sd inst Daniel McConathy.
Funeral at cathedral Providence.
Thursday morning April 5th, at a. m
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend
MOWRY--In Geneseo. Ill, suddenly, April
1st George @. Mowry. son of George w
and Hannah Mowry OF Smithheld, r. l.
MURTAGH-In this city. on the Sd inst
Thomas E son Of Thomas and Mary
Mw-tagh aged . years. ! month and 10
DAYS Residence 67 Oak street
Notice Of funeral later.
NEWToN-In this city. on the Cd inst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Dowie Now let's see him make good as
"A restorer. New York Herald
1.-The municipal ownership movement
must be gradual, and forced only as the
evolution OF American municipal life
makes IL applicable. New Haven Regis
ter.
"The world do move. Fen now COM
mittee is considering the proposition 20
admit homeopathists 10 the Massachu-
setts Medical Society. A little more OF
this sentiment and Untarians will be
considered Christians by the severely
orthodox - Boston Journal
Secretary Wilson announces that. own
ing to the advance OF agricultural science,
there will be no more crop failures, ex-
cept OF course. when the crops fail"-New
York American.
"A Chicago Judge declares nun and
void the city ordinance against over
crowding street ears. Suits against the
railroad corporations are ordered dscon-
tinued. Passenger packing remains in
Chicago, az In New York. not a penalized
offense bat a penny-wise habit New
York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Frank r. Newton.
Funeral private.
o'NEIlI-In this city. on the I'd inst.
John r. son OF Margaret and the late
John O'Neill. in his 10Th year.
Funeral from his late residence. No. III
Plenty street. on Thursday the 5th inst
at s:3O a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend. Services at st. MI
chaers church at a. m.
PoTTER-In this city, April 2. Mrs. Lydia
Allen Potter, widow OF the late Rev
Otis w. Potter, and daughter OF the late
Rev. DR. Thomas Tillinghast In her 9sth
year.
Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p. m. from her
late residence. 4s Brigham street. Burial
private.
URWIN-Passed away, In Yorkshire.
England. March Ia 1906, Anthony
Irwin formerly Of this city
WILcox-In this city. on the Sd inst.
Mary Foster, wife OF James II. Wilcox
in the list year OF her age
Funeral Thursday. the 5th inst, at
o'clock D. m. from 63 Marshall street
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend. kindly omit flowers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
6dd1Sa~yeN
PROPOSE TO BUILD ISLAND
FOR DEFENSIVE PURPOSES

Washington, April 4.-The creation OF
an artificial island in the middle Of the
entrance 20 Chesapeake bay is proposed
by the joint board on coast defence OF
the national capitol and the cities of
Baltimore Norfolk Newport News and
even Richmond.
The daring exploits Of the Japanese
naval captains during the recent war con-
vinced the army engineers that 1t Is no
longer safe 10 rely upon the defences at
Fort Monroe 10 control the entrance to
the Chesapeake. The cost Of the work
will be heavy.
Congress has already officially been
made aware OF the want. but the members
Of the board fear that they will not be
authorized to enter upon II during the
present wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
RESULTS OF MUNICIPAL
ELECTION AT KANSAS CITY, MO

Kansas City. Mo. April 4.--Every one OF
the "A members OF the upper house of the
new city council is a Republican and ten
OF the II members of the lower house are
Republicans.
or the councilmen elected none voted
for or favored the gas and street railway
franchise extension ordinances that were
before the late council. Only one or these
franchise councilmen was even renomi-
mated. The plurality of Henry NJ Boards
lev for mayor is 1850. The socialist vote
was trivial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

When such a staunch Democrat as Hon.
Henry 4. Sisson favors the reelection OF
the junior United states senator, as he
does in his communication 10 The News
printed I'm yesterdays issue, there is rea-
son for the assumption that Mr. Wet
more's supporters are not all enrolled un-
der the Republican banner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
all forms Of trade.

all forms Of trade.
Judicious regulation Of the operation of
railroads and frankness in the conduct
of their business Mr.. Mellen approves
without qualification, and ne also main
tains that they should be prompt IN
grasping every opportunity TO improve
the service and 10 reduce charges when Il
can he equitably done
That Mr. Melen is doing his full duty
toward his corporation and toward the
public at the same time r. shown with
signal emphasis by some OF his recent
achievements and present activities. As
sound business measure he has adopted
the two-cent a mile fare; he favors aboll-
tion Of rebates and all forms OF favoritism.
he urges full publicity. busies himself
with the making Of electric improve
ments to facilitate suburban travel and
plags great enterprises to bring about
more direct through connections
No railroad executive realizes more
creation OF the public and that II makes
a fatal bunder when ii attempts 20 tyran-
nize over the public. His acts upon the
policy that more money ls 10 be made
and a greater degree OF success attained
by intelligently serving. the people than
by thwarting and depressing them. Man
agement such as Mr. Mellen is giving is
certain 20 be successful and profitable
because II regards as economic folly high
rates poor conveniences and lack OF en-
terprise and instead respects the public g
rights and is alert 20 study and grant all
reasonable public demands
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
President Mellen
PROGRESSIVE

President Mellen
PROGRESSIVE of the New York.
New Haven and
RAILROAD Hartford Railroad
company was the
MANAGEMENT. guest of President
Roosevelt at lunch
con yesterday. and II is inferred that
thc subject Of railway rate regulation was
discussed. On this matter Mr.. Menen
holds very decided views. but they are
mach in advance OF those entertained by
fhe heads Of other great railway systems,
af least SO far "a the public has been ac-
auainted with them. Mr. Mellen made his
position clearly understood by his recent
speech at Hartford, for the policy OF the
railroad OF which he is the executive was
Shown to be liberal and progressive and
sver-ready TO meet the people half way.
Mr.. Merien does not favor the Hepburn
bill. but ne is emphatic in declaring that
the public is right In insisting that com
mon carriers shall be restrained from
racticing Discrimination and from show
Ing favoritism IN their dealings Rebates
sn his opinion. have caused more dlssatis-
faction than any other OF the evils and
abuses complained OF; but he believes
that OF late they have 90 a great extent
ceased. Publicity Mr. Meilen heartily ad-
vocates. He would give a full explana-
4ion OF accounts and would deal with the
public IN a manner sincere and open
No demand comes from any reputable
or responsible quarter that railroads be
operated In a way that will not yield a.
fair return. and IL Is undeniable that a
policy OF candor will afford a basis upon
which to form a correct judgment OF
sheir workings. on the other hand. II
common carriers are permitted 10 give
preference 20 ore customer over another
shs, can wield crushing power In busi-
pess and exercise despotism that will
make them the Irresponsible masters OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Providence folks were much interested
in the splendid reception given yester-
day to Coadjutor Archbishop o'Connen at
Boston, though their choice would have
been another. This city is within the
archdiocese Of Boston and the new pre-
late is one of the ablest churchmen in this
country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
MAN, BELIEVED TO Be 0RDWAY
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY

Gardiner. Me. April g. young man
supposed 10 be r. c. Ordway, who was
arrested last night while attempting 10
pass check for 500 at local hotel on
suspicion that he is the person wanted for
passing worthless checks at hotels in
nearly all OF the principal cities of Maine,
was delivered today to the authorities AZ
Watervillo
Recently warrant was issued for ord
way" for forging small check at Water
Vile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
THE SUPREME COURT
HOLDS DECISION SOUND

The justice who In the superior court
set aside the verdict Of a jury I'm the
case OF George A. Crabtree VS.. r. r. & r
Knight has been sustained by the supe-
rior court Mr.. Crsotree put in some
gas regulators at the defendants mill that
they say they never bought and a jury
awarded the plaintiff 1916 damages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Hartford yesterday elected a Republi-
can mayor. II was stated week ago that
the registrars predicted the election of the
Republican candidate because there were
more Republicans on the roll than Demo
Gratis The anti-ringster in this city
Should not fail to draw a lesson from yes
terday's contest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
THE NEWS PATTERNS

tucks I'm the front give the effect OF
yoke, and the full bishop sleeves are COM
pleted by straight cuffs. French flannel,
pongee, taffeta and lawn are all suitable
for the making The medium size requires
2A yards OF 36-inch material.
Ladies' Shirt Waist No. b60s. Sizes for
go a. &C. rs. 40 and 42-inch bust measure
The pattern here illustrated will he
mailed TO any address on receipt OF ten
cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Mr.. Baer in his attitude betrays a cold
blooded indifference TO the rights of the
people. but he and his fellow coal barons
will be overwhelmed by the storm OF pop
ular Indignation f they thwart the efforts
Of the miners 10 bring about industrial
peace in the anthracite region.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Chicago has been frequently painted In
sombre colors. yet Il IL evident the liquor
element exercises no great influence in
politics there since only three Of the Is
aldermen who voted TO increase tho fec
for liquor licenses were defeated In yes
ierday's election though the saloon ele-
ment fought every one OF the lb. Yester-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

but instead of using such slangy words
they tell YOU in a we'll modulated voice
10
Think of any number between / and
Q: add /; multiply the total by 3; take
away from this sum the left-hand numer-
all add IA 10 the figure remaining and
then add the number you originally
thought Of"
Figure It out and see what it means.
q"
Said my friend to me not long since
that che didn't know what the future had
I'm store for the human being so far as
drinking was concerned"
"Why. what's the use" he was saying:
"you pick up the paper or medical pam.
phlets nowadays and you will read that
beer Will bring on Brights disease as
sure as you are n foot high. that whls-
key will eat the lining right off your
stomach that absinthe VIII make YOU
foolish In the head. and take away your
brains. that wine will make you gouty.
that brandy will ruin your kidneys. that
cocktails will not only injure your d-
gestion. but always gives headache,
and that soda water Is also injurious
Then we read too that millions OF ma
larfa and typhoid germs wriggle around
In water and that milk (some of IT. con-
tains any number OF little tuberculosis
germs, 80 pray tell me what unutT
heavens are we to drink when we cut all
these out?"
~
was over at Kelth's the other after
noon and right behind me sat young
couple who were evidently much in love
with each other,
Their converse tion favored OF those en-
dearing expressions that one might ex-
pect 10 hear in puppy love-those mushy-
wushy tones and words that would look
we'll In a moonlight setting by the sea-
side.
Mamie, dear" whispered the young
man, do you really and truly love me
we. %
No answer from Mamie chat l. could
hear) Presently the young man spoke
again. Answer me, Mamie, dearest-do
you love me YETI"
why. OF course. Freddie. ] love you
answered Mamie. but Freddie, your
grammar IS rotten!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
The Gsowler.

IN S II Il 4 ID OF
saying "Go way
back and Sit down"
the Boston lndivid-
ual would probably
suggest that you
retire to the ex-
treme part OF the
room and be seat
cd"
"Skidoo"" and "23
for yoursl" have
also reached Bos- =
ton. they tell me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

After lapse of 45 years there is 10 he
another United States Senator JEFF Davis
according to the decision OF the electors
of tho state OF Arkansas but there's no
menace or danger In the choice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Nantucket is 10 have the largest cram
berry bog I'm tho world. Why should not
Martha's Vineyard now turn TO and es-
tablish the biggest turkey farm in the
world7
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Mayor Dunno is sure that municipal
ownership will triumph tomorrow i'm Chi
cago. The next question is whether. II
once established, IL will triumph f1ve
years after or leave the tax payers poorer
for the experiment" New York Tribune.
Here is the Ohio legislature formally
requesting congress TO investigate and
vindicate Estes G. Rathbone OF Cuban
postal fraud fame The only explanation
or this request is that Rathbone is an
Ohio man. They seem to think that fact
ought 20 acquit him '-Boston Herald
Zion City has deposed John Alexander
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04

Every day may be Sunday by and by.
but every Sunday is already Fourth OF
July so far as fatalities are concerned.
with the chug-chug OF the touring car
substituted for the bang OF the bomb and
the siss-boon of the rocket This week
began with the killing of an aged woman
and a boy. the injuring fatally OF another
woman and several minor accidents
New York sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-04
WHAT OTHERS
ARE SAYING

Municipal ownership OF the so-called
public utilities, like the telephone, the
street railway and even lighting plants,
is In the experimental stage. Seattle
Post Inteligencer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-20
OBITUARY.
Mr.. Fleming GOOch.

The funeral of Fleming Gooch. who
died October lul ~ Buckingham county.
was held yester7sT morning in Shockoe
cemetery IN the family plat Afr Jio0cs
s1nered stroke OF paralysis several
weeks ago. and was an.hlc OBJ withstand
the shock. lie was I'll resident OF Rich
n'nt many lclrs aGo. nut uld NOT been
20 the city for a long time. lie leaves no
immediate family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-10-20
Lynchhure papers please copy.

Died. OctoZer U.s. 1905 at
900 u. Af. at his sisters residence No.
--DN D. Broad Street A. c. W OOD-
WARD. agDd hfty-seyen years six
months and nye days. He leaves one
sister. AIrS. A. 81. Wiueroy. and nephew.
o. a. WINeroy.
Funeral fclm rhe above residence.
OCTOBER -1.u. at o'clock p 81.
Friends and arquaintances are cordial
IS invited o. attend Interment at OAK
wood
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-01
BRYAN
AFRAID OF
ROOSEVELT
Az Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept. Bryan
arrived IN this city from Bridgeport
this morning and went to the Vic
toria hotel. After remaining there
a short time, he left the hotel to at
tend to some personal business He
expected to return about noon.
On his arrival here he expressed
himself as in excellent condition.
He expected to remain at the Vic
toria hotel until 2 80 this after
noon and then attend an informal
reception at the National Demo-
cratic Club. After that ne intend
ed to go to Newark, where he is
scheduled to make a speech at this
afternoon. Later he returns to Jer-
sey City, where he is expected to de-
liver three speeches. He then re-
turns to New York in time to attend
a dinner given him BY newspaper
men.
On his way from Bridgeport
Bryan was asked what he thought
about the argument Of certain Re
publican that r :eye1t would be
the next logical candidates for
President.
Bryan said: eff it be true, as
many Republicans declared, Roose-
welt had completely destroyed the
Democratic party and with easy
victory for Republicans ahead, why
should not some body else be given
chance2"
When asked what he thought of
criticism by Democrats of his idea
of federal ownership of railroads,
BRYAN said he never advocated any
thing that was not opposed in some
quarters.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-09-01
BARBER SHOP CHANGES

The Traders barber shop has
changed hands. Mr.. Nathan Ogden
the popular young proprietor, has
been having trouble with his. health
lately and deemed it wise to sell out
on that account. The new pro-
prietors are Mr.. ]. S. Flanagan.
who at the present is employed
there, and Mr.. Charles Hardesty,
who lately has been employed at
Welch's barber shop. Mr.. Hardesty
has moved to the Traders where the
firm of Flannigan and Hardesty
will try and accommodate You all.
They are both old hands at the busi-
ness and will surely come in for
good share ofpatrona ge from the
Clarksburg people.