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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
HOUSE

The house of representatives was called
TO order at II 10 this morning by Speaker
Arthur w Dennis and as quorum was
present the record OF Tuesdays proceed
ings was read and approved.
Mr.. Peck OF Warren for the committee
on judiciary reported back substitute \
for bill for an act to facilitate business I'm
the Sixth Judicial district court.
IL is in amendment OF section l4i OF the
court and practice act and provides the
places where and when the various dis
trict courts shall meet
II was referred TO the calendar.
Mr.. Money OF Exeter for the committee
on finance reported back resolution ap-
propriating funds TO purchase a safe and
other furniture for the third judicial dis
trict. recommending passage. II was re-
ferred TO the calendar.
u F. Shea OF Cumberland for the conn
nittee on public institutions reported
back an abstract OF the report of the
license commissioners Of Cumberland
which was referred TO the committee on
judiciary.
REPORTS AND PETITIONS.
Mr.. Battey Of Scituate for the same
committee reported back an abstract Of
the report of the license commission II
Woonsocket.
Judge Harris OF smithheld reported
back from the committee on judiciary
substitute A forta bill for an act author
izing the clerk OF tho superior court Tor
the counties OF Providence and Bristol
and Of the district court Of the Sixth judi
ciai district 10 use fac simile OF their sig
natures on certain papers.
Mr. Franklin OF Newport presented the
petitIon Of the Sixth Principal Baptist So
cety OF Newport and the Central Baptist
church OF Newport for consolidation as
the Second Baptist church, which was
read and referred TO the committee on
education.
Mr.. Burdick Of Newport presented the
petition OF the First Baptist church OF
Newport 10 change It's name 10 tho First
Baptist John Clark Memorial church
This was also referred 10 the committee
on education.
Mr.. Bowen of Providence introduced q
modification OF his general corporation
law OF laet year which was entitled "an
act regulating business corporations"
II was read by title and referred TO the
committee on judiciary.
Mr. Wood Of Hopknton. by request OF
the Rhode Island Temperance league In
troduced three bills for acts In amend
ment 20 chapter 2oO Of the general laws
They provide that evidence OF the sales OF
ale. wine. beer or rum are sufficient to
convict the seller OF being n dealer In
such liquone
The measures were referred TO the com
mittea on special legislation
\ POLL TAX AMENDMENT.
Mr. Brazeau OF Pawtucket introduced
n resolution for the amendment TO the
constitution OF the state In relation to
tho assessment OF poll taxes.
In substance it follows:
Section J. The assessors Of each town
and city shall annually assess upon every
male person over the age of q years re-
siding within said town or city tax OF
81 which shall he paid Into the treasury of
such town or city and be applied to tho
support of the public schools therein: Pro-
vided that such tax assessed on any per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
SHELL FISHERIES.

David II. Dodge Of Warwick makes APP
pIication for $50 acres OF oyster ground
I'm Narragansett Bay, lying west OF
Poppa squash Neck and east OF the snip
channel and extending from Poppasquash
Point 60 North Point.
William l. Sunderland OF East Provi-
dence makes application for ~ acres OF
oyster ground I'm Providence River. south
erly. easterly and westerly OF Sabin 8
Point. and adjoining ground now held by
lin. - ,,.,, 81, vvo-,,.,o,, ,,atos
anplication for 10 acres Of oyster ground
I'M NarraRansett Bay. lying easterly OF
Rocky Point and southerly and easterly
Of ground now held by him on Section "a
and adjoining the same
charles w. Parmelee or Providence
makes application for 10 acres OF oyster
ground in Management Bay westerly of
and adjoining ground now held by him.
between Calf Pasture Point and Quonset
point Also for g5 acres OF oyster ground
northerly OF Patience Island and easterly
and southerly OF ground now held by him.
Also for ~ acres OF oyster ground west
eriv OF his ground. east Of Rocky Point,
and extending along his inshore line from
near Rocky Point wharf 20 Hcar gfOund
held by James Fortin.
Friday. February rs. 1906, at 10 O'Clock
n IN. at the office OF the Commissioners
of Shell Fisheries. State House. Provi-
dence Is hereby appointed the time and
place for the consideration Of the same
PHILIP VI. WlBBOtR
JAMES NJ. WRIGHT
JOHN n NORTHUP
GEORGE W. HOME
HERBERT NJ GARDINER.
Commissioners OF Shell Fisheries.
flzse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
WORKMEN
KILLED IN
A TUNNEL

otisvile. y. Y, Feb. ;.-Several work
men were buried under masses OF earth
In a cave-in which occurred today in the
Erie railroad tunnel which is being con-
structed near here
New York, Feb. 1.-Advices received
from otisville az the Erie railroad office
here state that three dead have been
taken from the cave-in and two injured
The cave-in was caused by an explosion.
The new tunnel at Otisville is being
pierced through hill just west OF Middle
town 1t will be a mile long and is fs5
feet below the level OF the present tracks
1t Is to be used exclusively for freight
traffic The tunnel is being built by pri-
vate contract
A great number OF men. mortly negroes
and Italians. are employed on the work
New York, Fe0. 1.-Accordng TO de-
scription OF the accident, teegraphed to
the offices OF the Erie railroad In this
city. the cave-in occurred soon after the
men went TO work in the tunnel today.
Near the east portal a blast was set off
and after the exlosion workmen immedi-
ately went 20 the place to haul away the
debris
While they worked a section OF the tun-
nels roof fellsupon them. Five men were
caught under the falling mass Three OF
them were dead when rescuers had re-
moved the earth which covered them. and
the other two were found badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
EDCEWOOD
MAY HAVE
FIRE ALARM

The committee of the Edgewood Nolun-
teer fire company. which was appointed
TO arrange for n fire alarm system. is
considering several plans for steam
whistles Many residents think siren
whistle. such as many steamboats, use,
would be the proper thing. as Il would
be different than any generally heard
there
As wiring would be very costly for an
alarm system. II is understood that the
proposition now is 10 install three
whistles. one At the fire station on Paw
tuxet avenue. one at the police station.
Norwood avenue and Broad street. ans
still another on Seventh street. where
large proportion OF the members OF the
company live
An automatic air compressor that
works when the pressure gets below
certain figure will probably be Installed.
10 be worked by electricity. there being
no expense unless the pressure gets low,
or unless the whistles are blown.
1t IS figured II these sirens are installed
there will he no difficulty in alarming the
neighborhood. as they can be heard for
several miles
The recent fair which the company held
was for the purpose of raising money for
an alarm system in Edgewood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

The senate conveneg at 11:i2 O'Clock.
Lieutenant Governor Jackson presiding
Senator McKenna presented the report
OF the license commissioners OF Cumber-
land. Ordered printed and communicated
To the house.
Senator Payne presented an act in
amendment OF an addition TO an act 10 IN
corporate the Pawtucket Hair Cloth COM
pany. Corporation committee.
Senator Edwards presented the fourth
annual report OF the state board OF pub
lie roads ordered printend and communi-
Gated TO the house.
Senator Wilcox offered resolution APP
propriating $1,000 for the completion OF
the sea wall and jetties al Devils Beach
i'm Charestown. Finance committee.
on motion OF Senator Morgan. the ex-
ecutive appointments 10 the state board
OF pharmacy were taken from the table
and TO them the advice and consent OF
the senate was given.
other executive appointments were
called from the table by Senators Anthony
and Sanborn and the advice and consent
OF the senate given.
Communications were read from the
governor. announcing the appointment OF
G. H. Johnson to be a member of the
commission for the promotion OF uniform
legislation and Samuel NJ. Gray 20 be a
member OF the state board of health.
At 1l:2S o'clock. on motion OF Senator
Anthony, the senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
mRS.YERKES
VICTIM OF
PLOT

Chicago. Feb. 1--Charles f. Yerkes Of
this city. son Of the late Charles T.
Ycrkes. declared today that Mrs. e. r.
Ycrkes (Mrs. Mizner). Is the victim Of
plot and that the publicity which has
been given her affairs within these last
two days is the result OF trickery.
Early today. In response 10 telegram
sent 10 Mrs. Yerkes (Mizner) last night,
Mr.. Yerkes received the following:
New York Feb. l.
Telegram received. Story Is simply
ridiculous.
Csigned) MRS. c. T. YERKEs"
After reading the message Mr.. Yerkes
said:
THAT is in response TO n message sent
BY me. We are sure now that this great
publicity is being played az n game I'm
New York 10y some people who are con-
spring TO a certain end"
New York. Feb. No statement from
Mrs Yerkes was obtainable here today g
10 whether she had been married 20 VIII
son .Mizner. Tho Rev. Andrew Gillies of
81 Andrews Methodist Episcopal church.
however. declares that he performed the
ceremony. and Wilson Miner was quoted
TODAY as confirming the news OF the mar
riage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

The injured are: Captain George VII
son OF tho Meade. shoulder broken First
officer. I.asack Of the Meade; II. Dahl
second officer OF the rnlted States Trans
port Service: Louis Cook. foreman Truck
No. T. Battalion Chief Fernandez Of the
fire department: Lieutenant John Gilbert
of Engine 10; Captain n. r. sewell En-
gine 12: Lieutenant A. Mattlock of En-
gine 9. Gabriel Cunso. fireman.
At 3 o'clock this morning the fire was
we'll under control and the ship was flood
ed with water. a dozen engines pumping
water down the hold
The Meade was 20 have sailed today
for Manila with 1000 men on BOARD OF
the Second Infantry and the Eighth end
Thirteenth Batteries Of Light Artillery
The fore part Of the ship. where the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

There debate the house of representatives today
consideration the charter of the Prov
Institution Savings allowing deposits be received
$3ooooooo When Mr. Rattey asked for information and suggested
that is this and banks oo1
much leeay the Of the majority took in pouring ot
shot into the minority.
Mr. Rattey said he speaking for himself alone and not voc-
of several Democrats and
said they under boss and mans color The
Democrats free they said
Mr. Heck of Woonsocket inquired OF Judge Palmer he had
Gen Brayon this morning and the Cranston etorted he
that believed the the intelligence
Brayton would do good He suggested that Mr.
Herck might be improved he associated with OF Gen. Bray
tons caibre instead of his present companions
Herrick replied he felt that the judge from Cram
could have btome deputy speaker unless Gen. Brayon
approved. The bill passed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

fire broke out. contained the personal
effects Of the officers and men Of the
regiments
The vessel also had on board a cargo
Of 300 tons Of commssary and quarter
masters supplies IL is impossible to es-
innate at this hour the extent Of dame GO
10 the ship and cargo.
Third officer Wallace was a native Of
sydney. n. S. W. and was 25 years Of
age.
Washington Feb THE quartermaster
general has received the following dis
patch from Superintendent Devol OF the
transport service at San Francisco:
Fire discovered AT midnight in the hold
No. .. the Meade Unable 10 put fire out
without flooding hold. Fire out at a. m.
and now pumping out vessel Third Of
fcer Wallace and two city nremen over
come by smoke and died. Sailing delayed
for some days. Full report later"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

He was put TO bed and orders were
given TO keep a watch upon him.
At s:8 o'clock a waiter who went 10
Gallagher's room found him black IN the
face
Or. Kenyon was called. who said that
Gallagher was dead.
The proprietor was notified and went 20
the Central station. Capt. Lawrence re-
spending and making "A careful investiga-
ton.
Medical Examiner Perkins was notified.
While the theory was advanced that Gal
lagher came 10 his death through alcohol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
MILITARY NOMINATIONS
MADE BY THE PRESIDED

Washington. Feb. 1.-The president to-
day nominated Major Gen. John e.. Bates.
at present chief OF STAFF. 10 be lieutenant
general. TO succeed Lieut.. Gen. Adna X.
Chaffee, retired. this day
N ealso nominated Brig. Gen. A. W.
Greeley. chief signal officer. TO be major
general OF the line. TO succeed Gen. Bates.
as major general. also Col. James Allen.
10 be brigadier general and chief Of the
signal corps 20 succeed Gen. Greeley.
IL further was announced that Brig
Gen. J. Franklin bell. now I'm command
OF the infantry and cavalry school az Fort
Leavenworth. kas.. would he appointed
chief OF stan 20 succeed Gen. Bates upon
his retirement next April
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
MRS. BAILEY
DENIED A
DIVORCE

Mrs Lillian z. Carter Bailey failed to
have the matrimonial bonds uniting her
TO Herbert A. Bailey dissolved For two
days Judge Brown heard the charges Of
petitioner and her witnesses, that re-
spondent had been guilty of neglect to
provide and extreme cruelty.
There was pretty dlsagreeable evidence
introduced, but Mr.. Bailey succeeded IN
clearing himself OF the charges made. and
Judge Brown denied the petition.
John p. Beagan was counsel tor Mr..
Bailey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
BRINGS SUIT TO RECOVER
FOR LABOR PERFORMED

James T. Carroll OF Woonsocket has
brought suit IN the Superior court 10 re-
cover $1,000 Suit is based on book account
and Is for labor done between the latter
part OF 1903 and Jan. l. 1906. John J. Hef-
fernan is attorney for the plaintiff. The
exact balance claimed is S595.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
JOINT ARMY AND NAVY BOARD
IN SESSION AT WASHINGTON

Washington. Feb 1.-The joint army
and navy board. OF which Secretary Taft
r. the head, and which was created to re-
wise the plans projected by the Endicott
board for the national coast defense. met
today To consider final report.
Upon the creation OF the board II was
divided into sub b-committees. each taking
up n particular branch of the work. The
results OF the observations OF the sub
committees. together with recommended
tions, are embraced in one general re-
port. a draft OF which was prepared for
consideration at todays meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
PRINTING OF TESTIMONY IN
INSURANCE INQUIRY ORDERED

Albany. Feb. 1.-The assembly today
passed the Armstrong -Cox bin au-
thorizing the Insurance Investigating COM
miitee 10 have printed 5000 extra copies
~ tho testimony brought ont IN the insur-
ance investigation az cost not exceed
ing 500. 600,
The bill having passed both houses goes
now 10 Gov. Higgins for approval.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

ism. the medical examiner thought that
the body was too pale.
He directed that the remains he de-
livered 90 an undertaken. who was in
structed not 10 inject any embalmng
fluid
Gallagher may have been killed by a
dose Of knockout drops and an autopsy
Will be held 10 estab blish or disprove that
fact.
and three brothers residing I'm his city.
His own home had been in the rear OF
22i North Main street.
John j. Healey. who was with Gallagher
during the night. is under arrest, pending
thorough investigation OF the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
AWAITS OPPORTUNITY TO
PUT TROOPS ASHORE

Melilla. Morocco. Feb. THE sultan Of
Morocco's warship sidi III Turki is cruising
or the Marciica factory awaiting a ia
vorable opportunity tn land troops. Tho
forces ~ tho pretender, Bu Hsmara. oc-
oupy the factory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
r.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY
FIRE ON TRANSPORT;
3 dead; a MISSING

Francisco Cal Fire night
hold of the Meade lying Folsom wharf and ragged
several hours Fully by the deadly
fumes. three dead and four missing
The dead
Third Officer George Wallace of the Meade.
B. Hennessy, ineman of Engine company
Capt. Charles Dakin of Engine company 4.
following reported missing supposedly the hold
conscious perhaps dead
Charles Gill, operator for Chief Fernandez.
George Brown, of engine
w. Reagan of engine
o sailors of the Meade unknown
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS

Judge Stearns today decided In the case
Of Peoples Loan and Trust company vs..
William NJ. and Hannah McMurray and
Samuel and Mary Wade. that plaintiff
was entitled to Judgment against all the
defendants for $25720 This was suit on
n promissory note.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
NOTICE

Capt Fred. o. Dyer requests
all his friends that are intending
to buy Gasolcne Engines, Motor
boats or Automobiles, TO wait
and see what he will have to offer
before next season.
We have something new as
a surprise in the way OF new de-
vices and prices.
FRED. Q. DYER,
IIs Industrial Trust Bldg.
Providence, K. |.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
DARING CHICAGO ROBBERS GET
$1,000 IN CASH AND JEWELRY

Chicago, Feb 1.-Two armed robbers en-
tered the Empire Loan bank. IA North
Clark street. last night, compelled the I've
clerks TO kneel behind one OF the count
ers. looted the cash register of $40. filled
a valse with watches. diamonds and other
jewelry, and escaped. The tewelry stolen
is valued at 500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

William Henry Gallagher, 90 years peddler
dead in bed the Hotel Clarendon North Main o'clock
this morning.
Gallagher started out last evening regular and
o'clock this morning when he showed Clarendon
for he had evidently sampled kinds of liquor
many places he could gain during night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01
PR|NT TIERS
co OUT ON
STRIKE

y y
o Boston, Feb. IA strike was de-
% clared today by the book and job :
Z. printers against all firms that have
o not acceded 10 the demands OF the
. Typographical Union for an s-hour
4. day. Just how many men have quit
4. work or how many shops are af- !
(. fected by the strike order. could Z
Z. not he learned this morning, but II
% is estimated that at least two hum
Z. dred iourneymen have quit work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-01

"Peopie have a trick OF forget
ting. and IT'S surprising how
quickly they'll forget you and your
business II you stop sdvertIslne."-
orIsInger, In Rhode island Adver-
tlser.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-17
Upton WILL CHALLENGE
Announces Definitely He VIII Try
for Cup an 1908.

Sir Thomas Lipton sails fox Liverpool by the
Cunard steamship Carmania at o'clock this
morning On the eve of his departure he said
to Tribune reporter at the Waldocf-Astorta
last night: Il intend to challenge for the
Americas Cup for race in 1908. That is set
tied, as far as 1 am concerned. 1 have no de-
sire to embarrass the New York Yacht Club.
which has always treated fairly. by chal-
longing for next year. but my next challenge
will be under the present rule, or the rule of
the club then in force
While Sir Thomas did not care 10 say what
sized boat his next Shamrock would be, a
friend of his volunteered the information last
night that she would not be more than so feet
waterline and perhaps less. His final decision
arrived at, it is said after his visit to the
New York Yacht Club Thursday. where he
had an informal conference at luncheon win
several influential members.
Sir Thomas entertained a party at luncheon
at SherTy's yesterday. He dined in the even
ing with ex-Commodore Robert z. Tod of the
Atlantic Yacht Club. and later he occupied n
box with a party at the Knickerbosker Theatre
This followed by a supper at the Waldorf.
He went board the steamer early in the
morning with Colonel D. F. Nell and John
Westwood. his secretary.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-17
BITTER FEELING GROWS.
NOderates Oppose Elections Which
Liberals U-0ui0 Carry.

Havana, Nov. 16,-Thc bitter feeling between
the Moderates and the Liberals is growing moro
intense as a consequence Of rumors that the
former party IS prepared to go to any length TO
prevent new elections. the result Of which, it
is foregone conclusion, would he over
whelming Liberal victory. The Mod7rates are
believed TO prefer an indefinite American occu-
patton and even annexation to the United
States TO submission 10 Liberal rule. The Lib
erals assert that the Moderates are prepared to
instigate disorders in all provinces as soon as
the GATE Of the elections is fixed, hoping by this
means 70 compel the provisional government TO
abandon IFS intention Of holding elections.
shortly after il was rumored that the govern
ment intended 70 hold municipal elections in
December II was asserted that the Moderates
~oulG institute an outbreak within two weeks
blf such intentions ara vehemently denied BY
the Moderate leaders. who. however. are frankly
opposed 10 the election project, and who ad-
locate the continued retention of American
troops IN the hope that this delay will bring
about dlsscnsions in the Liberal ranks and The
consequent extinction of the present Liberal
prepOnderance This would also give time for
The organization # The Conservatives.
The Moderates characte cterized the runors that
they intend 70 oppose the Americans as Liberal
callmnles Fears OF an outbreak are not Sc
F2oCsly considered by the provisional govern
hleht. The rural guard has been reinforced and
Feostrlbuted. in accordance with previous plans,
70 more than three hundred posts throughout
me island, and it is believed these men will be
6ce 80 deal promptly and decisively with the
nfSt symptoms Of disorder.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-17
CEEHIS HEROIC FIGHT.
although VesseI Is Nearly Wreck,
They Stick By Her.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune, ]

Atlantic City, Nov. 16-Through the bravery
and persstency of the members Of her crew and
the fact that she lumber laden, the three
masted schooner Lydia H. Roper. Of Norfolk.
Va, is her way to New York in tow in
stead Of being a helpless wreck on the treaCh-
erous shoals off Little Egg Harbor Life Saving
Station.
The Roper sighted about s o'clock this
morning by the life saving patrol. She was low
in the water, apparently half filled with water,
and every sea was breaking clear over her and
sometimes obscuring her from view altogether.
The lifesavers made several Intellectual at
tempts TO launch their big surfboat. The heavy
that rolled mountains high beat them back
every time though the heavy boat was a
feather. Finding they could never get to the
side of the disabled vessel with their boat. the
Hfesavers called up the Maritime Exchange in
this city and the latter dispatched word to the
Delaware Breakwater and Sandy Hook for
wrecking tugs to make effort to rescue the
imperilled sailors.
The wrecking tug from the Breakwater, pre-
sumably the North America, reached the scene
of the wreck about $50 o'clock. After couple
of hours they succeeded in getting hawser to
the Roper which made fast by the crew.
who chopped away their anchor hawsers
and the waterlogged schooner started for New
York IN tow Of the big tug. Had the men been
obliged 10 depend the efforts of the life crew
at LittleEgg Harbor they would have been lost