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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
STEPHENS-SCHUYLER
CASE TO BE RETIRED

The verdict OF $3.50 given TO the plairtiff
by a jury In the superior court In the
case OF DR. Samuel ii. stephens w.
George A. Schuyler, administrator OF
Mary I. Merriss. has been set aside by
the supreme court.
The decision is rather favorable 10 the
plaintiff. however, as he sued TO recover
5000 and the trial Judge ruled out a prom
issory note introduced by the plaintin
given In settlement II was alleged OF a
partnership between DR. Stephens and
Mary 7. Merriss, holding that the settle
ment OF partnership accounts was a mat
ter for the equity side OF the court.
In a rescript handed down the supreme
court speaking OF the justice in the supe-
rioI court said: The court erred In not
considering the fact that no necessity for
an accounting appeared. What the plain
tiff demanded was only unliquidated dam
ages for the breach of a contract. Even
IL the agreement contemplated RESPONSE
bility for further losses in the conduct OF
the business itself, as appears TO be held
by the court, as none such were incurred
no recourse TO an accounting was neces-
SaTy.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
POULTRY SHOW
THIS YEAR IS
THE BEST EVER

Tho 9ist anual show OF tho Rhode Island
Poultry association In now we'll under
way I'm Infantry halls and the choicest
domestic birds Of Rhode Island, Massa-
ohusetts aud Connecticut are assembled
to compete.
The show is superior To all previous
ones as regards both numbers and quail
ity OF exhibits. Tho total number OF sin.
gle specimens Of all kinds OF poultry en-
tered for the show is S46, which is 50 more
than were entered last year. There are
also 32 pens, each containing FIVE birds,
which swell the total to 1905 birds In com
petition.
Ia the character of the birds shown the
associa tion has been very successful, and
the result is one OF the best exhibitions
OF poultry Of all kinds ever seen In this
section.
The show contains SO varieties Of poul-
try, varieties OF turkeys, 4 OF guinea
fowl. of ducks and OF geese. In dll,
there are IA single specimens or poultry
90 single turkey specimens. l6 Of guinea
fowl, % OF ducks, and 9l OF geesN In add'-
tion there are seven large cages contain
ing poultry for exhibition only.
The exhibition OF pigeons II one of the
finest ever seen at poultry show In tins
city. There are 396 specimens, in addition
10 large display cage containing Car.
neaux homers. etc. A large display OF
pheasants on the platform forms one OF
the most attractive features.
The largest classes In the poultry divis-
ion are the White Plymouth Rocks, White
Wyandottes, Barred Plymouth Rocks,
Columbian Wyandottes and Rhode Island
Reds. The largest of these is the White
Plymouth Rock class, which contains 80
specimens. In the bantam classes the
largest entries are In the Black Red
Game and the Black Cochin and Light
Brahma varieties.
w. ]. Wheeler of Worcester has the
largest single entry in the exhibition,
composed mostly Of game fowl OF many
varieties. The second largest exhibitor Is
Il. w. Mason OF Bristol, whose showing Is
also mostly bantams of the game Varie-
ties
In addition TO the liberal prizes offered
by the association, there is a long list OF
special cups and premiums that nave
served TO tempt the largest and best eX-
hibitors OF the New England states.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
JEROME IS NOW
AFTER THE POLICE
Of NEW YORK

New York, Dec. 5.-District Attorney Je-
romc's endeavor TO connect the police de-
partmont with the liberation OF pool
rooms throughout the city was made ap-
parent today when Patrolman Thomas
Lynch OF Inspector McCiusky's STAFF was
summoned before the grand jury. After
he left IL was announced that a subpoena
had been issued for another patrolman.
Among other witnesses who were exam
ired today in connection with poolrooms
were Albert p. Falk, who has been man
aser OF The Aliens" poolroom and David
Williams and David Davis. who also were
employed by Allen; David Weinberg, a
detective who has been employed by re-
form bodies In getting information against
pcolrooms, and George w Enright, a rep
resentative OF printing company. which
is said 10 print the racing sheets for the
puolrooms.
Fally was accompanied to the grand
jury room by the district attorney. who
carried a large package of letters. includ-
ins those seized in a raid on The Aliens
residence a few days ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NUGGETS OF NEWS

George Tandy Cook. OF Canton, o., has
been elected captain OF the Cornell foot
ball team for the season OF 1907.
Lord Curzon OF Kedleston. former vice
roy OF India, who came to New York sew
eral weeks ago. sailed for Europe today on
the steamer Oceanic.
The senate committee on naval affairs
today ordered a favorable report on the
nomination OF Victor H. Metcalf OF Cali
fornia 10 be secretary of the navy.
The reports OF warllke activity on the
part OF the japanese I'm Manchuria pub
lished I'm London are characterized at the
Russian war ministry to be complete in
ventions
The directors OF the New York Central
and Hudson River railroad today declared
quarterly dividend OF IL per cent. This
places the company's stock on a per
cent. annual dividend basis.
The news Of the promotion OF Ambassa-
dor White from Rome 20 Paris was re-
ceived with satisfaction at Rome by his
many friends, although they express re-
gret at his leaving Rome. whore ne Is
highly appreciated In court. government
and diplomatic circles
Ambassador Whitelav Reid and Mrs.
Reid were passengers on the steamer
Kronprinz Wilhelm which sailed from
Southampton today for New York. where
they will spend Christmas. John n.
Carter, secretary OF the American en-
bassy. will act as charge d'affalrcs during
Mr.. Reds absence.
The Rev DR.. Algernon 5. Crapsey OF
Rochester. recently deposed from the
Episcopal ministry. has accepted the In
vitation of the Society Of the Genessee
~ speak az its dinner in New York In
honor OF Speaker Of tho Assembly James
W. Wadsworth. Jr on Saturday evening.
Feb ? DR.. Crapsoy's subject viii he:
some unknown truth that the world
should know"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
THE PREMATURE BRAIN
DEVELOPMENT IN A BOY

The premature development OF the
brain, which sometimes. but not always,
seems TO be achieved at the expense OF
the rest OF the body. is a physiological
phenomenon OF obvious interest TO par
ents. \ recent example of the rhenome-
non is reported from Massachusetts. n
appears that a physician In the town or
Brookline, near Boston has a son eight
years old who speaks four languages with
ease, is proficient I'm the higher mathe-
matics has devised a new system OF To-
gsrithms. and makes astronomical calcu-
lations when. at the age Of six. he was
sent 10 school he straightway went To the
head Of a class otherwise composed OF
pupils twice as old We are told that
Prof. William James OF Harvard univer-
sty pronounces him the most wonder
fu' student OF his years that has ever
been seen Already. however, the pre-
cocious boys eyes are failing. and he has
to wear double lens glasses In other re-
spect5 his physical health is causing his
fe ther some anxiety. What we hear
about him recalls another American boy,
Zerah Colburn, who went TO England in
1S0i at the age OF ten. and astonished
everybody by his proficiency In mathe-
matics Not only could he perform the
most dificult operations OF multiplication
and division with extraordinary facility.
but his knowledge OF squares and cubes
and OF their roots was amazing. Colhurn
appears to have been clever boy in
other respects. and this was accounted
rather surprising, because great facility
in the use of numbers has often been OBJ
served in those who for other purposes
have seemed TO be nearly idiots. -Harper's
Weekly.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NEWPORT VOTERS
CHOSE DEMOCRAT
FOR NEW MAYOR

Col. William p. Clarke. Democrat. can
ddato OF tho Citizens party. was elected
mayor OF Newport at yesterdays first
election under the now city charter by a
plurality Of "a over the present mayor,
Robert G. Cottrell. Republican.
Three OF the candidates of the Newport
Municipal association FOR aldermen, Col
Delaney Kane. IT, j. Kingman and J. B.
Cottrell, were elected, and two members
OF the so-called combine" Patrick J.
Boyle and William Shepley
For the school committee the success
ful candidates are Robert G. Bacheler.
James T. Taylor. Thomas =. Peckham
and William j. Cozzens.
The Municipal association, composed OF
members OF the cottage colony and army
and navy officers living i'm Newport. did
not indorse either mayoralty candidate.
In spite OF tire fact that II was the first
election under the new method, the cleo
tion was the most quiet In years; and the
vote was much smaller than az the cleo
tion OF state and legislative candidates a
month ago.
ExMayor Patrick j. Boyle was elected
alderman In the Third ward by the largest
vote OF any candidate for an aldermanlc
seat. He had plurality OF $50. Col. De-
the cottage colony on the board
Returns OF the vote for representative
council came in during this morning; but
the lists are still incomplete
From the returns already in, fully two
thirds OF the candidates endorsed by the
Municipal Citizens association have been
elected; and that organization will have
control OF both branches Of the new city
government.
Ir the First ward where the anti-Asso-
citation or Hamilton crowd is the strong
est In the city, the Municipal association
has elected IL candidates, Unexpectedly
making inroads in this stronghold.
The representative council will be made
up OF some OF the best-known men in
business and social life in the city. The
summer residents who were candidates
In. the Democratic wards will have a con-
siderable representation in the council.
although several of the most prominent
have been defeated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
NO INTERFERENCE
IN EUROPEAN
AFFAIRS BY j. 8.

Washington, Dec. 5.-whether Demo
cratic senators shall support the Alge-
ciras treaty in relation to Moroccan at
fairs. when It is voted upon in the SEN
ate on Dec. IL, will depend upon the fate
of a resolution to be presented disclaim.
ing the responsibility OF the United
States for the convention, and declaring
that the participation of this governn>>nt
is only i'm furtherance OF its general poliN
of promoting peace and in the interests of
its commercial relations with Morocco.
The senate committee on foreign rela.
tions today considered the treaty and or
dered that ii be favorably reported 10 the
senate. This action was taken. however,
after committee consisting Of Senators
Spooner Lodge and Bacon had been
named 10 phrase a resolution which
would declare that the United States had
no intention OF interfering in the regula-
ton OF European internal affairs.
The contest in the senate over the
treaty will be close in the event that a
disclaimer Of the character outlined is
now adopted. The United States is ex-
empted from the responsibility OF enforc-
ing the treaty through reservation made
by Ambassador White. the American del
egate, in signing the act.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
HOW ONE ACTOR PASSES
HIS HOURS OFF STAGE"

have always been inclined TO be domes-
tic In my habits, and even while l was
at the Casino | was In the habit or keep
ing fairly regular hours. and going home
after the performance. II gave me repu-
tation OF being something OF a student,
yet In fact ] was not. In analyzing
character for presentation / do not sit
down and study II, I'm the accepted sense.
IL / am affected by a first reading of a
part know IL viii carry across the FOOT
lights j don't study how To accentuate
this or that; whether to do this here and
that there--no, I am not n student OF
character in that way. / must see the
man | am TO play in perspective-as
composite whole. in all his largeness.
Then grasp him. and bis moods sway and
move me as my own would under similar
impulses. In other words. avoid showing
my technique and making my character
mechanical
That comprises the whole range of my
studiousness I love 10 read. II stimulates
my Imagination and enlarges my scope OF
Characterization. | derive enjoyment from
the deft analysis OF character which / find
in Dickens. In Thackeray or In BalZac. IL
is better than carousing around. The sa-
loon is fatal TO the actor. just as late sup
pers are fatal TO the actress. And then,
TOO. think professional people should
withdraw themselves from the general in
spection OF the public as much as possible
don't mean that they should be isolated
but avoid exhibiting themselves in too
public a manner after their perform
snces. That's what Joseph jefferson
meant when he said in his epigrammatic
way: Beware OF the second round OF APP
plause" se"-Davd Warfeld in the Bohemian
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
LODGE PRESENTS
CHILD LABOR
BILL IN SENATE

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Lodge to-
day introduced a bill designing to prevent
the employment OF child labor by prohib-
iting interstate commerce In any article
In tho production OF which a child under
IA years old has been employed and the
prohibition extends to children under l6
years old who cannot read and write. The
violation OF the law is made mlsdemean-
or punishable by fine OF 800 and imprls-
onment for one year.
Morning business was heavy. Many pc
titions. memorials, bills and resolutions
were presented The vice president laid
before the senate a number OF communi-
cations from the executive departments
which were ordered printed as documents.
Without debate the senate adopted a
resolution. presented by Senator Flint OF
calling on the secretary OF
commerce and labor to furnish the senate
copies Of all official data filed In the de-
partment In connection with the investi-
cation Of the matter OF the japanese
children attending the public schools OF
San Francisco.
After debate, the senate postponed until
tomorrow the consideration OF the resolu-
tions calling for information relative 10
the discharge OF the negro troops OF the
25th infantry, formerly stationed at
Brownsville, Tex. The delay was caused
by the absence from the city OF Senator
Penrose.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
LOST JEWELRY
WORTH 5000
DURING FIRE

AS the result Of a bedroom fire in the
home of Mrs. Bertha Berman or 1877 Will
lard avenue on Monday afternoon. jewelry
valued at $500 was lost beside about $500
worth OF clothes. the jewelry being con-
cealed in pillow on the bed.
The fremen threw this out OF the win
dow as they did the rest OF the bedding
and when Mrs. Berman, who was absent
at the time, looked for her jewels they
were not to be found, although the rified
pillow was discovered in the back yard
Fifty dollars in money was also missing
The valuables which were wrapped in
a handkerchief inside OF the pillow. COM
prised the following: Gold snake ring
set with two large diamonds valued at
s225; gold ring with large diamond in star
design, valued at SOS: diamond ring, Tiff
fany setting. valued at SIPS; pair OF gold
earrings, each with large diamond. valued
at sls5; silver breast pin. shape OF heart
with chip diamonds, valued at $50; lady's
gold watch and long chain, valued at SS5;
pair OF gold cuff buttons, with chip dia-
monds. valued at s6; two $40 bills and six
S. bills.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
CONSOLIDATED
To FIGHT THE
METROPOLITAN

Preparations are being made by the
New England Navigation company 10
light the fast water service between
Boston and New York by the Metro
politan steamship company; and by
midsummer both will have well-equip-
ped vessels capable OF making the dis
tance between the two ports I'm 10
hours, or an average OF 23 miles an
hour, the highest speed OF any lines on
the Atlantic seaboard.
Within go days after the placing OF
orders by the Metropolitan line, Presl-
dent Mellen OF the New Haven road
placed orders for three ilrst-class
steam vessels TO compete with the Met
ropolitan. One OF these IN 10 be a
turbine vessel.
The Metropolitan line expects to
place Its express steamship service I'm
commission about June J. while the
present plans OF the New England
Navigation company are 10 place one
steamer In commission in March, the
second In April and the third in May.
The railroad boats will have luxur-
ious passenger accommodations, first
class freight facilities and engines
capable OF tremendous speed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
SMATHERS ON
TRIAL BEFORE
REVIEW BOARD

Shss~ York, Dee, b.-The board of review
10 the National Trotting association today
lnesn a hearing OF the case against FL
sDer r. smathers, former owner of Major
pelmar. which IL alleged 20 have won
fhe $500 gold challenge cup, offered 10y
the Memphis Trottins association az
Memphis I'm iqo4 because Lou Dillon, the
hare owned by c. X. q. Billings, had
been drueged. -,
that Lou Dillon had been drugged. MT
smathers was present and was represent,
ID by ]. J. Adams. j. >. Wise and Edward
+. Coyne OF this city, and Carruthers
Ewing of Memphis ~ counsel.
In opening the ease. Mr.. Adams pre-
mpnd. from Emmett 7. Cox. sworn
statement from DR.. Frank Behr, and an
AFFIDAVIT from Edward Sanders.
An affidavit from Millard Sanders, a
former trainer Of Lou Dillon, was sub
mitted TO the beard of review; In u
Sanders said that Edward Sanders had
proposed Ia him that Lou Dillon be
hdoped," and had told him he thought
s,s9 10 $4,000 could be obtained from Mr.;
Emathers. Miller and Sanders declared
that he had refused 10 do so.
He also made similar reply 10 George
Spear ON the day OF the race. II Lou
Dillon was tampered with. Millard Sand
ers said he had nothing to do with H.
Edward Malloy. staoleman, sWols
that he saw Millard Sanders administer
sonething TO Lou Dillon out OF a botue
An affidavit made by George spear
who was trainer for Mr. Smathers az the
MIR. Spear declared that he had instruc-
tions from MIR. Sunathers TO undertake
such negotiations as would insure the race
10 Major Delmar
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
PRESIDENTS STATEMENT
APPROVED AT LONDON |

London Dec. b.--President Roosevelt's
declaration in his message TO congress
yesterday on the treatment accorded 10
Japanese in the San Francisco schools.
especially appeals 10 the British. although
M the present time because in South AZ
rica and Australia a similar anti-Asiatlc
feeling has created embarrassment for the
imperial authorities.
The newspapers here point out that the
western states OF America have no nomop-
oily In this anti-Asiatisism. and consider
that the presidents remarks convey a
lesson which might we'll be laid to heart
IN other quarters than that TO which IL
- directly addressed"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
PRESIDENT ASKS
FOR AUTHORITY
To DISMISS

Washington, Doc. b.--The president
today Hont a special message to con-
gresr urging Legislation giving the ex-
ocutivs authority upon his own initia-
tive and responsibility to dismiss any
officer whom he thinks unworthy TO re-
main In the service.
The law at present provides that
n. time OF peace no officer shall he
dismissed except In pursuance OF "A
court martial or I'm mitigation there
Of This precision the president wants
repealed,
Illustrating the necessity for the leg
islation desired, the president elites tho
case OF a naval officer, whose name ~
not given. but who was accused OF
Indecent and disgusting behavior" Ho
was convicted. but the court, TO his
surprise. the president says, did not
sentence him to dismissal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
PRESIDENT COMMUTES
THE DEATH SENTENCE

Washington, Dec. 5--The president has
commuted 10 life Imprisonment the sem
tence of death imposed upon Arthur Ad-
ans and Robert Sawyer, negro members
OF the crew of the schooner Mary a. Ber-
wind. who were convicted OF mutiny and
murder aboard that vessel about year
ago.
The men are now In jail al Wilmington,
". G. Another member OF the crew who
was convicted on the same charge already
has been executed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
MAX RUDERMAN,
ALLEGED F|REBUG,
IS DISCHARGED

Maiden. Mass, Dec. 5.--Max Ruderman,
20 years Old, Wis disc~t K.l from Gus
tody by Judge Bruce in the Ma,Icn dis
trlct court today after a hearing upon
the charge OF arson.
The police had charged him with hav-
ing set the fire Nov. s. which caused the
destruction Of extensive lumber yards ard
the Maiden fire station. at loss of about
$50. 600.
The principal testimony offered against
tho defendant was that about y year ago
he had discussed with a friend in Malden
tho feasibility Of setting fire TO tho lam
Der yards. and that he was present NOv.
s. when the first alarm was sounded for
the hre, which he was charged wish set
ting, ana that he personally had pulled
in the second. third and fourth alarms.
Judge Bruce found that the evidence
was not sufficient TO warrant the holding
OF RGderman and he was discharged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
TO PROHIBIT USE OF
STOVES IN RAILROAD CARS

Montpelier, VT, Dec. 5.--A bill pro-
hibiting the use OF stoves In any pas
senger cars on railroads in this state
has been introduced in the house OF
representatives by Mr.. Jackson of
Barre. Under the laws now In force,
the use OF stoves is prohibited in pas
senger cars, with the exception OF
those attached to mixed trains.
Much interest attaches TO this bill,
because OF the fact that passengers
who we're on board the mixed train
which was wrecked at Vergennes on
Saturday last declared that the fire.
which broke out after the collision.
was due TO the stoves In the passenger
cars and that loss OF life probably
would have been prevented had IL not
been for the fire.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
HALDANE PROPOSES
RECIPROCITY IN TROOPS

London. Dec. 5-Imperial reciprocity in
soldiers promises 10 be one OF the results
OF War Secretary Haldane's recent
disbandment of some battalions of the
British army for the sake OF economy
The new movement will be initiated py
l50 men. lately disbanded from the Third
battalion OF the Manchester regiment.
who will I'm January proceed TO Canada
and Join the Dominion's forces
The men and their families will all be
taken over at the cost OF the Canadian
government and 70 Is understood that
Contingents ~ the garrison artillery,
which probably will be dsbanded, Will
follow suit The war Office authorities
hope that later a system OF exchanges
will be arranged by which Canadian
troops can be sent TO England and Brit
ish troops sent TO Canada. with the OBJ
iect OF more closely welding the services
into an imperial force.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
CASTELLANE
CREDITORS CASE
BEFORE COURT

Paris. Dec. 5.--The reply of Maitre
Cruppi. counsel for former Countess de
Castellane in the suit OF the creditors Of
the count and countess. consumed tho
entire session OF the tribunal OF first
instance OF the Seine today.
He described how the tradesmen's y
and usurers' bills had been cleverly
mixed UP and reiterated tho willing
ness OF Madame Anna Gould to settle
tho legitimate debts, although delay
vas necessary. as there were no funds
from the trustee OF the estate at her
disposal at present.
Counsel argued that II was unjust
and illegal to attempt To make Madame
Gould responsible for the enormous
sums borrowed by Count Boni OF
usurers TO meet his mad extrava-
gances and princely prodigality."