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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
Mr.. WINTER, FORMERLY OF
ALBEE STOCK CO., To MARRY

In noting the engagement OF Mr. Percy
Winter, for number of seasons stage
manager OF the Albee stock company at
keith's, this city. 20 Miss Blanche Ar
mond az Cleveland. o., the Clipper. pub
ushed there, has TO say:
1T started In the winter. continued
through the spring and blossomed In the
train last week between New York and
Cleveland. He wore a fi6wer-a very pref
~ little plant that novelists delight I'm
calling the flower OF love-
Man cannot often ordain lust when n
proposal Will occur. IL comes 10 different
girls al different places. To Miss Blanche
Almond IL came I'm a parlor car She
will soon drop the Almond from the end
OF her name and assume the more Amer
lean name Of Winter.
Miss Almond is at the Gardens as a
member OF the American Girls Sextette
Last season Miss Almond was a mem
Der OF the Darling OF the Gods COM
pany. OF which Percy Haswel Is star
Winter rehearsed the production. He met
Miss Almond He travelled with the com
pany at times and they became great
friends. The Coliseum engaged Mr. Win
ter 10 direct the production I'm Cleveland
for few weeks and when the company
was brought from New York hv Nj ~
Hoffman, the business manager, the crisis
OF hearts was reached
"The happy pair left the train and lost
no time In announcing their engagement
All OF Percy's friends. and he has many
loyal ones here, will wish him much ioy =
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
LIVELY SESSION
TODAY IN SIXTH
DISTRICT COURT

William III. Johnson, colored. was ar
raigned i'm the sixth district court this
morning two charges or breaking
and entering and bound over To the
grand jury under $500 bonds
He was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives Ahearn, Haran and Nick
erson, who have been on the case for
several days.
Johnson has quite record in local
police circles for petty larcenies but
his latest work had a comical side He
made a clean breast OF II TO the de-
tectives
The stove which he stole from the
room OF Hope lodge OF odd Fellows
netted him 45 cents. He paid an
eXpressman quarter TO cart IL off
also stole the clock which has been
keeping time for the Order or True Re-
formers.
William ]. Ledew. a clerk in de-
partment store. was fined $40 and costs
for larceny OF n quarter from the firm.
lie has a family and Ave children.
Herbert Gibee, arrested for larceny
OF $3.50 worth OF tobacco from Geo +.
Young. Pine street was fined $50 and
costs.
shall Deignault was fined SIS and costs
on complaint OF Agent Smith.
Mabel Johnson OF Bridgewater, Mass,
Nation style OF vengeance she took yes
terday morning In South Main street
Charles M Porter was committed 10
the state Hospital for the Insane. lie
is a well known sporting man and on
Wednesday was locked up at the
Fourth station.
Mary Carpenter was set down for
trial Tuesday under 5000 bonds on
the charge OF assaulting Lillian w.
Healey. IL years old According to
the Fifth station police the woman
broke into the girls house to get at
her and kicked her.
Catherine Lamoreaux, arrested by the
Fifth Station police, was sent TO the
farm for six month on charge of COM
mon drunkenness.
John McInness denied assaulting VIII
liam McHanna and was held under
5000 bonds for trial Tuesday.
The case against Michael Cox for as
sault on his wife, Elizabeth, was dis
continued on payment Of costs.
Giovanni Bouct came up for trial on
charge OF stabbing Nicola Pardi.
After the trial OF Ferguson for arson
the court took n recess TO so o'clock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
The Theatres

The revival OF When We Were
Twenty y-one" at Keith's next week is
sure 10 meet with unanimous approval
Of playgoers, for II was one OF the big
gest successes OF the Albee Stock COM
pany last season. both from an ar
tistic and financial standpoint. The
role OF Richard Carewe has been one
OF Mr.. Ingersolrs biggest hits and
is favorite with him.
Nat Goodwin Is arranging 10 revive
when We Were Twenty one" as Il
Is without question the biggest sue
cess he has had OF recent years. For
this reason the Albee company's pre-
sentation next week will be the last
stock company production OF the play
for some time, as II Will not be avail
able for stock company use.
when Edwin Nicander OF the Albee
company played The Imp" I'm when
We Were Twenty-one" at Keith's last
season u was conceded 10 be one OF the
best performances he had ever given
here. The entire performance should
be very smooth one, for the cast
Will be very similar TO that OF last
season, Mr., Losee. Mr.. wise and Will
liam H. Turner appearing I'm the roles
they played last year Miss Wheatley
viii play Phyllis and Miss Evans win
play Kara Glcnesk
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
400 VOTERS

Continued from Page OneO
At 2i5 this afternoon the board sent the
following written announcement OF its de-
cision TO the chairman of the committee:
&C. Woodbury. German, chairman,
Dear Sir:
"ln reply TO your petition TO visit the
Tenth ward for the purpose OF registra-
tion, we would say chapter OF the gem
eral laws, section "a. provides: Said board
shall have an office in said city. which
shall be open for the purpose OF regfstra-
tion at the times required by law, and on
each other secular day that the board IL
not elsewhere engaged In the performance
OF their duties hereunder
In compliance with said law. this Of
fee Is opened for registration every secu-
lar day. excepting holidays. during city
hall hours, and on the last three secular
days OF June until o'clock y. m. In
addition we have advertised TO keep the
office open three extra evenings until
o'clock D. m.--June Is. 10 and 20, 1906,
making six evenings in all and one Sat-
urday afternoon.
Having fully considered all the points
presented by your committee we are Of
the opinion that the above extra hours.
I'm addition TO all the hours Of each secular
day during the year, furnishes opportunity
for all desiring TO register.
Therefore We do not consider II neces-
sary 10 grant your petition. Respectfully
yours,
SAMUEL WHITELEY.
CHARLES y. SMITH.
TIMOTHY +. MOLLOY."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
PACKERS CLEAN UP
PLANTS IN HASTE

Washington. June SIN response 10 a
request from the house committee on ag-
riculture President Roosevelt today for
warded 10 Representative Wadsworth.
the chairman OF the committee, the report
made 10 him by committee OF the de-
partment OF agriculture regarding condi-
tions In the Chicago meat packing houses.
Accompanying tho report was a letter
from the president I'm which he points out
that there Is no conflict in substance be-
tween the Neill- Reynalds report and that
OF the agricultural department experts.
II is said in the latest report that the
packing house proprietors are manirest-
ing almost "a humorous haste 10 clean
up repave and even 10 plan for future
changes"
New toilet rooms are being provided.
with additional dressing rooms and clean
towels. The report says that 1.-THE haste
towards reform will have been amusing.
II IL were not so nearly tragic"
The president says his Investigations
have not been completed but that enough
has been developed In my Judgment TO call
for immediate. thorough going and radi-
cal enlargement of the powers 81 the gov
ernment in inspecting all meats which
enter into Interstate and foreign COM
merce"
James b. Reynolds. the co-author with
Mr.. Neill OF the beef report was ques-
toned today by the committee on agri-
culture In continuation OF Its beef IN
vestigation hearings.
Mr.. Reynolds was questioned as TO his
previous experience 10 qualify him 10
make the meat report
"I have no official position now he
replied, and then stated he had had eight
years experience in university settle
ment work In New York had been two
years secretary 10 the mayor of New
York and in the past few years had been
travelling. His profession was that OF
lawyer.
Twelve years ago he had incidentally
visited the stock yards In Chicago and
had also visited the stock yards in Ber-
lin. In the latter place he said the work
was done under city regulations. He was
impressed by the absence Of wood and
the constant cleaning going on. They
were even cleaning the cars which brought
in the stock There was no canning going
on. He did not recaf any superiority In
actual killing.
He said he had received no notice OF
the first hearing and had not heard Mr.
Wilson's statement As TO Mr.. Neill
testimony. there was nothing in II he
wished to modify In particular he wished
TO substantiate Mr. Nell regarding the
shoveling of pieces OF meat from the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
FERGUSON SAYS
STARTED BLAZE
WITHOUT INTENT

George Ferguson, the alleged boy hre
bug. was bound over TO the grand jury
today by Judge Reuckert under $1,000
bonds.
Attorney John W Hogan conducted the
boys case, and the hearing was one OF
the most interesting ever held In the
Sixth district court
The boy admitted on the stand that
he had lied to the police when first placed
under arrest several weeks ago. charged
with setting the fire In the l.. Sweet lum-
ber yard in Olneyvlle.'
His explanation today was plausible ana
was corroborated by a boy companion
who was fishing with him near the lum-
ber yard on the night of the fire.
Until the court decided adversely, there
was a general feeling among the specta-
tors that the boy would be discharged
A lantern was produced by the Sixth
station police as evidence. This the two
boys had used while fishing, and 1t had
fallen into the water.
James scanlon had gone home at about
II o'clock and Ferguson fished while
longer.
His explanation of the origin OF the fire
was that in preparing to go home he
picked up the lantern and removed the
cap to shake out the oil and what water
might have remained in It. This was at
the corner of the lumber yard where laths
were piled.
lie lit a small cigar. and the fire started
from the match he had thrown away.
His house Ia about 100 yards distant and
in front OF IL Is a fire alarm box. He
pulled In an alarm from 1t and directed
the fremen TO the lumber yard, and In
passing the house he threw the lantern
into the yard.
TIE said that he was frightened ~ tho
sheet OF flame which burst up from the
match and after trying 70 stamp out a
part OF IL, rushed 10 give the alarm.
Detectives Mcguire and Nickerson. l..
Sweet, owner of the burned lumber
James Scanlon and Ferguson's mother
were among the witnesses.
Attorney Hogan asked for a discharge
early in the proceedings. after he had Sc
cured testimony regarding the lumber
burned. He set up the claim that. as only
parts OF the lathes and no whole lathes
were burned, there was no case 10 answer
the warrant alleging "did burn
The court decided against this after
some debate as 20 the statute and refer
ence 10 other decisions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
WAS AGENT FOR
RAILROAD AND
MINING COMPANY

Philadelphia. June s-w. G.. spangler.
local agent OF the Pennsylvania railroad at
Milton, Pa, was the first witness before
the interstate commerce commission to-
day
Mr.. SpaDgler testified that in addition 10
his duties as railroad agent he also acted
as sales agent for the keystone Coal and
Coke company. He said that the greater
portion OF the coal tonnage for Hilton
had been shipped over the lines OF the
Reading company until he became sales
agent for the coal company. when the
Eennsylvania's tonnage was increased
about 1000 tons monthly.
lie was made sales agent after con-
ference with Robert X. Cassatt and his
appointment was made with the knowl-
edge and consent OF II. r. Lincoln, divi-
sion superintendent OF the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad at Milton He received a com
mission OF 2ls cents ton from the Key
stone Coal and Coke company.
Milton Is a manufacturing town and
most OF the bituminous coal used by their
factories came from the Beach Creek dis
trict On the lines OF the New York Central
railroad.
The Keystone Coal and Coke company 8
operations are located IN the Greensbure
district on tho Pennsylvania railroad
lines.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
BREACH W|DENS
BETWEEN THE CzAR
AND PARLIAMENT.

ST. Petersburg June S-The storm pro-
duced by overnight developments broke
as soon as the lower house OF parliament
opened today. exposing the split between
the radical and more moderate elements
OF the opposition, and proving that the
leaders OF the Constitutional Democrats
will be able much longer TO hold their
extreme allies Of the peasants Workmen
group who openly favor parliament shak-
ing OFF governmental control and proceed
The firmer attitude OF the government
TO demand months time for considera-
ton OF the law providing for the abroga-
uon OF the death penalty, I'm accordance
with the statutory privilege, was further
emphasized by Premier Goremykn's reply
70 an Interpolation on the subject OF the
Black Hundred publications which were
communicated in writing II practically
amounted TO a fiat refusal 70 make any
explanation, basng his refusal on the
ground that the house was exceeding its
rights.
When the governments decision 10 in
sist on months delay on the death PEN
atty bill, contained In the form OF "A COM
munlcation from the ministers OF war, the
navy and the interior was communicated
10 the house, NJ. Naboukoff, In behalf of
the Constitutional Democrats, offered a
resolution accepting the governments de-
csion. but In the meantime demanding
the suspension OF all death sentences
cOntending that the government must ac-
cept the notice Of the bill as stay Of ex-
ccution.
This was the signal for violent protests
from the soclalistic and peasants work
men group.
Several times President Mouromtsefr
was compelled 20 call NJ. Alladn TO order
as the latter continued his denunciation
of the government. During the course OF
his remarks. NJ. Alladin said. so soon
as the reign OF liberty began the govern
ment began 10 publish Black Hundred
despatches--"
President Mouromtsefs here called the
speaker TO order, saying: THAT is not
proved"
Continuing NJ. Aladln said: at may
not have been proved 10 the satisfaction
Of the ministry. but IL was proved TO the
satisfaction OF the whole Russian people
Wild cheering from the left greeted this
statement OF the peasant party leader.
NJ. Sipiaguines OF Sevastopol. a nephew
OF the late minister OF the interior Of that
name. called attention 10 the situation at
Sevastopol. where he said he was sure
several innocent persons were about 10 be
executed for participation in the bomb
outrage of May 2S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
THE FIELD
cE1yEDro>
Csnbts ;sisl eoMsD
ar9efn3
2s
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Carpenters Council. Labor Temple.
Plumbers Labor Temple.
Iron Workers. Labor Temple.
Electrical Workers. weybosset street.
TRANSFERS ELECT DELEGATES.
Last evening at the meeting OF the team
sters' union. 67S held i'm Labor Temple the
chief business was the election OF the del
egates TO the convention 10 be held I'm
August al Chicago.
There were several men who had an
idea that they would like TO make the
trip but they finally decided TO give way
and leave the field to two men, James j.
Curran and Dennis O'Brien. There was a
spiriteds contest between these two and
when the votes were finally counted IL
was found that Curran had won by two
votes. There was some talk OF contesting
the election on account OF the validity OF
some OF the votes but no action was taken
last evening
The remainder OF the time was devoted
to routine business and such general mat
ters as were up for a consideration.
COUNCIL AIDS ELECTRICIANS.
At the meeting OF the electrical workers
last evening one of the chief matters OF
business was the voting TO aid the cleo
trical workers i'm their strike The union
voted also TO aid them with 800 as do
nation.
Mr.. Mccarthy OF the printers union was
os hand and gave very interesting talk.
IL was reported that several jobs were
still unsettled and the men had been pull
cd Off on account OF the struggle between
the contractors and the electricians.
The council then adjourned TO meet
early next Thursday evening and 90
march down TO the hearing at the city
hall
TEXTILE WORKERS STRIKE.
Upon the authority OF all the textile
unions, the Textile Council at Fall River
last evening unanimously voted to request
that the manufacturers restore 10 the ~
600 operatives the l21a per cent reduction
in wages which precipltated the big
strike commencing July %. 1904.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
LABOR TO MAKE
DEMONSTRATION
Continued from page one.


Mr.. Dunn insists upon the meeting
simply 10 satisfy the labor people
The labor men are planning 10 make
the largest demonstration possible at the
hearing next Thursday evening
AT the meeting OF the Building Trades
council last evening. 1t was voted that
all the unions will be notified 10 be pres
ent at Labor temple on that evening. and
with the members OF the building trades
council and the central body. 10 march
down 10 the city hall 10 voice by their
numbers their desire for an S-hour day.
IL Is said that the same action will be
taken at the meeting tonight OF the Cen
trail Labor union which will notify all
Its affiliated locals 10 do the same.
All the labor unions of the city are
anxious for an S-hour day for employees
claiming that IL ought to be one OF the
rules here as IL is I'm Pawtucket. Boston,
New York and other cities.
II the city OF Pawtucket can give its
employees an s-hour day. this city should
not hesitate TO do So they say
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
PROV. AND DAkIElS0N R. R.
SUED BY TOWN OF SClTUATE

George i. Howard, collector Of taxes OF
Scituate. has brought suit I'm the superior
court 20 recover $1,000 from the Provi-
dence d Danielson Railway company.
The tax assessors assessed a tax OF
$3.50 on June IL, 1905. and ordered same
paid by Dec 18th. 1905.
Some years ago the town council OF
Scituate voted TO exempt the railway from
taxation. but at that time the town was
in control OF the Democrats and the new
railway was looked upon as Of advantage
Last year a Republican town govern
rent was chosen and the trolley line as
sessed The country through which the
railway travels is not looked upon as very
remunerative for such a proposition
Charles II. Page, town solicitor brings
the suit
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

floor OF the Nelson Morris company. He
saw the operation.
At this point Chairman Wadsworth
made somewhat heated statement, set
ting forth his reasons for questioning Mr..
NELL yesterday and said he should feel
free TO question the present witness.
II may be called n friend OF the pack
ers," he said. II am a friend OF the
packers and a friend 10 all other Ameri-
can industries. / do not belieye in foul
ing our own American nest. We are here
as members of the agricultural committee
OF the house OF representatives TO p-s-
mote American agriculture. not TO injure
1t or TO cast aspersion on II.
This report has cost the agricultural
interests OF this country millions and mill
lions OF dollars. and IL our foreign demand
decreases In the next two weeks as IL
has I'm the past two weeks the value of
where from 30 10 so per cent. hundred
pounds
But for the publication Of this report"
continued Mr.. Wadsworth, 1.-The foreign
demand would have gone on as IL had in
the past. There was absolutely no COM
plant.
Now. / claim as an individual member
OF this committee the right TO find out
from these gentlemen. and / mean no
these statements are facts from personal
observation. as they claim they are or
whether they are made on assumptions"
Continuing he said the questions he
had asked Mr.. Neill yesterday re-
garding that unfortunate hog had
shown conclusively that he did not
know whether the hog was afterward
cleaned or not.
At this point. Representative Lamb
(Va.) wanted TO know IL the chairman
was summing up the testimony.
mo, sir" replied Mr.. Wadsworth. ct
am talking or what l was criticised for
yesterday, because / propose TO ask Mr..
Reynolds the same questions. In my
own Judgment, was perfectly tusti-
fed In asking those questions"
Then addressing Mr.. Reynolds, he
put the question: do you Know
whether that hog was sent TO be canned
or salted uncleaned?"
II do not" was the reply.
Don't you think that statement In
your letter OF transmittal which says
that the matters set forth in the re-
port were founded on fact. was not
quite true7"
~ do not sir. no. think the state
ment is perfectly true"
But did you see that hog go to the
can----explain II anyway you please.
i do not want 10 embarrass you or
examine you as a pettifogger,"
The reply 10 this was reiteration
OF the circumstances that the hog fell
and was made filthy, picked up and
placed with the others.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
SOME OF THE ROOSEVELT
CHILDREN GO To OYSTER BAY

Washington. June s.-Miss Ethel and
Master Quentin Roosevelt. children OF
the President and Mrs. ROOSEVELT, Teft
Washington today for oyster Bay where
they will be during the summer at Saga
more HIN. the Presidents summer home.
Master Archie Roosevelt, the young
brother Is already at Sagamore Hill. They
will be Joined in a few days by their
other brothers, Theodore. Jr,, who is at
Harvard and Kermit. who is at Groton
School at Groton, Mass
Mrs Roosevelt does not expect to go 10
oyster Bay until toward the last of this
month. The President will not join his
family at Sycamore Hill until Congress
adtourns.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

The discussion was long, as nearly
every man wanted TO talk upon the uqes-
tion, all desiring 20 show reasons why
the strikers should hold out
At last when the matter came TO a
vote. the proposition was decisively re-
jected, and the men announced their de-
termination to hold out for the original
agreement.
As 20 the future OF the organization,
Mr. McCok stated that there would be a
special meeting OF the New England dis
trict council at Lawrence. Mass. on Sun
day, and the union had appointed a COM
mittee OF three 20 represent II there, the
members OF the committee being Messrs.
Mccoy. Stone and Ripley.
II was also stated that the national ex-
eoutlve board at Springfield. Ill, had sp-
proved the action taken here, and an
nounced that II would support the union
until the fight was ended The board has
sent Ernest Connors here 10 remain until
a settlement has been reached.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
STRIKING MINERS
SHOT DOWN BY
C0NSTABULARY

light a body OF striking miners headed
by a brass band marched from Anita
n'res in Jefferson county TO the village
CT E~rest 10 receive one Of the mine Of
hcials expected from Punxeumawney.
on the way 10 the station. the march
ers encountered detail OF IL members
OF the state constabulary. AS they passed
a member OF the band fired his revolver
at the troops.
No one was struck. but the constab-
ulary Immediately retaIiated with volley
from their carbines. When the smoke
cleared, eight strikers were lying on the
ground and the others fed precipitately
down the hill.
Two were killed and six badly wounded.
All is now quiet and no more trouble
a this time is apprehended.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08

fine officer quoted declined 10 give fur
ther information, but said that he had his
check In a safe, and that II any one saw
NJ 10 offer a denial, he was prepared
10 produce the check that II might be
photographed and reproduced IN the
newspapers.
Vie said that he and others who had
received these checks regarded such ac-
tion as attempted bribery by some one
interested in having the present strike
brought 10 an end. and that they were
intensely indignant al the reflection thus
cast cast upon them.
few days ago the contractors submit
ted 10 the union a proposal embodying
q 50 per day rate OF wages with other
considerations.
AT the time OF the receipt OF the pro-
posal the matter was deferred TO the
large meeting that was last evening.
when the contracts came up for consid-
GRAFTON.