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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26

at what distance the bullet that hit
the deceased was fired |he statement
10 Coroner Lincoln was made after the
operation and the circumstances were
Unexpectedly bright for his recovery
then. Witness said he had told Gio-
vanni that he would probably die, but
this did not apparently frighten him.
DR. jay Perkins, medical examiner,
testified he made the autopsy on Clio
vanni and found wound six and a
half inches long I'm the abdomen. The
bullet tore through the intestines caus-
ing some ten interior wounds and death
was really due TO perltonitis.
The bullet was found I'm the lower
part OF the abdominal cavity imbed-
ded In the bone and the course OF the
bullet was downward.
Mr. Williams asked good many
questions about the relation OF distance
as affecting the course OF the bullet.
IL was plain, Dr. Perkins said, that
the mon were face TO face when the
shot was fred.
Michael j. McGouRh tho bartender
at the saloon whore the tragedy occurred,
was the next witness and Identified An
nunziato. the prisoner. as having been in
the saloon at $3.50 o'clock Prisoner had
drank about five or six small glasses Of
beer
Di Giovanni and Annunzlata each was
accompanied by a friend when they en-
tered at different times. All four sat at
a table and all seemed 10 be having a
good time. Di Giovanni hit at Annun-
ziata and the chair on which the latter
sat was knocked over and the glasses
smashed. 1t seemed as II the two men
hit at each other the same moment.
Witness came from behind the bar and
told the men they must behave. The
party then separated and witness went
behind the bar. got a towel and wiped off
the table IL seemed as II all trouble
was over and they were going TO drink
together. The defendant stood with his
friend and the deceased with another
man, when defendant suddenly pulled n
revolver and fired The defendant
seemed very excited and mixed up after
the shooting and so were the other Ital-
ians present. Di Giovanni at the time
OF tho shooting had no weapon in his
hands
Witness could not understand any of
the talk nor say whether any threats had
been made.
On cross examination witness said that
there had been a friendly dispute as TO
who would pay for the drinks between
Annunziata and Di Dlovanni previous 10
tho dispute that resulted in the breaking
Of the glasses and the sad termination OF
the one-tme friendly meeting.
Mr.. McGough further testified that the
two mon were Ave feet apart when the
defendant fired the revolver. Witness
saw no weapons with either man when
the first blows were administered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
CONVENTIONS IN maine

Portland Me, June 26.-This Is dis
trict convention day In Maine. Repub-
lican conventions were called for today
Tor the purpose OF nominating a candi-
date for congress and to select a district
committee TO serve two years In each OF
the four districts In Maine, at Portland.
Lewiston Waterville and Bangor All ex
cept the Waterville convention was called
for this afternoon
In addition 10 these, the first district
Democratic convention was arranged to
be held here this afternoon. The re-
nomination by the Republicans OF the
present congressman was considered GER
tain.
There was a contest at the caucuse es
for delegates TO defeat the renomina ton
OF Congressman Charles T. Litteheld in
the second district, but a sufficient num-
Der was not obtained to control the con-
vention. The probable choice OF the
Democrats In the first district was un-
certain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
YALE'S ALUMNI
DAY ATTRACTS
BIG GATHERING

New Haven. Conn. June 26-This was
alumni day at Yale, when hundreds OF old
graduates, coming from every quarter OF
the country, gathered In Alumni hall TO
listen to the annual report of President
Arthud T. Hadley OF the university. and
to hear words of greeting from a few OF
the many sons OF Yale who have won
distinction In business life
Bebore the alumni gathering there were
many class reunions AT different places in
and about the campus and on the steps OF
Asborn hall and Byers hall, class after
class was gathered for a group picture
Most OF the reunion classes held their
dinners last night at some resorts and
not a few OF the younger alumni well
coined the morning sun with Yale songs
as they marched about the university
buildings
Overnight arrivals OF members OF
classes Of 1903 1900 and 1895, both academic
and scientific were many in number and
headquarters OF each were lively places
The garb OF these men, while attractive
lacked the picturesqueness OF some of the
styles In vogue AT last years reunions
but at the same time they drew much
attention.
The alumni meeting was presided over
by J. Benjamin Dimmick, 81, OF Scranton.
Pa, who made the welcoming speech.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
COMMITTEE OF So
MEETS TONIGHT
TO PUSH WORK

The committee OF 60 OF the Tenth ward
appointed by the Democratic ward COM
mittee will meet tonight and act on the
report OF the subcommittee appointed TO
perfect plans to get the remainder OF the
registry voters to go to the city hall to
place their names on the books.
In all probability n parade on Thursdav
evening win be arranged for the procos-
sion marching through the ward and then
20 the city hall.
There may be no more carttail rallies In
the ward until fall. as they are deemed
pecessary chiefly TO induce voters TO reg
oster.
In the Ninth ward meetings will be
oeid every Monday evening through the
summer.
While the Democrats and the Independ-
ents believe that the majority OF the peo-
pie are In favor OF the election OF Col.
Goddard and that the fall campaign will
be won on that issue, a great registration
is desired at this time In order 10 make
sure along all lines. They are determined
20 elect not only the mayor but as many
aldermen and counclmen as possible I'm
order to secure control OF the police
force and effect other reform
Ahc dtifdt vi 1idTcnCe a. Al0rlCh who
ran for mayor last year was due solely to
the fact that the registration was small
Mayor Dyer was elected by about 500 plu-
rality: and had there been a larger regis
tration IL is believed he would have been
defeated
The Democrats, therefore, are endeav.
oring TO get a registration larger than
last year by as many az possible They
already have a larger registration than
have the Republicans: and during these
last days OF registration Il lis expected
that fully 5000 Democrats will register.
The Ninth and Tenth wards have re-
sponded nobly 20 the call OF the Demo-
cratic leaders 10 register: and OF the few
hundred who have not yet gone TO the
city hall IL Is expected that most will reg
lister
The Ninth ward Is making n good Dem
cratic registration there being probably
only 800 yet TO sign The Democratic party
is determined this year 20 take the CON
troll OF that ward from the dwindling
Dorneyites. as IL n believed that n they
can be defeated this year their power
will be broken forever.
For these reasons. II for no others all
Democrats should register. even n a trip
20 the city htll Inconvenience them. I'm
order that the party. which IL nghting
hard 20 secure for people the recognition
OF their rights may be successful not only
~ the polls but In the effort 20 rid the
party for all time OF the Heseians who
use Il only 20 sell II out 20 the Repubii-
60 party for advantage 10 themselves.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
MUNICIPAL COURT
June 2s. 1905.


Wills proved: Estates-Joseph C. w.
Cole. Marie Barsalon. Rhoda A. Gray,
Ernest Il. Lynn, Jane Rigney. Elizabeth
Degnan, Adelia I.awton
Administrators appointed: Estates
Phebe NJ. Cole, William Field, Catherine
Fraser Catherine Geary
Petition for sale OF real estate: Estate
OF Donald N. Ross. Robert NJ. Ross, Ly-
dia Welsh
Guardians appointed: Estates-Albert f.
Riopelle 0ull age). James g. Maher. Cath
crime +. Maher Roland Wing, Fred Err
nest Wing. Jr., Paul H. Rowland. Haw-
throne Rowland
Account allowed: Estate OF Mortimer III.
Hartwell
Inventories accepted: Estates-Richard
T. Casey. William j. Mackenzie. Joanna
NJ Burgess. Gladys NJ. Scott (minor).
Miscellaneous: Estate OF George u,
Bradley 0oreign VIII received and order
ed recorded. Estate OF Sarah A. browne
(forelsn wilD received and ordered record
ed. Estate 81 VIM. n Ross Discharge 20
guardian received and ordered recorded.
Estate OF Eleanor Crosbie. Petition for
probate 90 will dismissed. n will OF later
date having been heretofore proved. Es-
tate OF VIM. H. Downey Petition 20 COM
promise claims OF Margaret Tompson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
BRIGHAM AND
HAZARD To Be
THE SPEAKERS

The program for the ninth annual con-
vention OF the National Association of
State Libraries. beginning next Saturday
at Narragansett Pier has been sent TO
the members of the associa tion.
Among the most prominent speakers In
whom Rhode Islanders Will be interested
are Herbert O. Brigham OF the state IL
brary and Rowland G. Hazard OF Peace
dale.
Mr.. Brigham will deliver an address on
Monday on "Co-operative Work Among
the state Libraries"
At the opening OF the first session Row
land q. Hazard VIII make the opening ad-
dress. Senator Wetmore was 10 have de-
livered this address; but IL will be impos-
sible for him to be present The presi-
dents response will be delivered by John
Il. Kennedy of Virginia.
The rest OF the program is as follows
In Memoriam. Leonard Carver. A. j. Rob
erts OF Maine; report OF secretary and
treasurer Miss Minnie Oakley OF Wiscon-
sin, Uniformity on the Preparation OF
Session Laws" Robert Whitten OF New
York: report OF special committee on at
tendance. James l. ellis OF California
address, THE Evolution OF the State Ii
trary," William r. Henry of Indiana: ad-
dress. THE True Work OF the State IL
brary," Charles f. Mccarthy OF wiscon-
sin
on Monday reports Of committees will
be made by Miss Adelaide r. Hasse OF
New York, Charles Il. Galbraith OF Ohio
John p. Kennedy of Virginia, Melville
Dewey OF New York and William Henry
OF Indiana.
Following. these Mr.. Brigham will de-
liver his address and Thomas l.. Mont.
gomery OF Pennsylvania viii speak on
"A Model State Library" and Robert
Whitten of New York on Comparative
LEGISLATION in Legislative Reference
Work"
This will be followed by the election OF
officers and the transaction OF any other
business that may come up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
Committeeman
DOUBTFUL AS To
LIGHT BIDDER

The committee on gas street lights met
at O'Clock this afternoon in the clerk OF
committees department at the city hall
and considered the matter OF making A
new contract for street gas lights.
Some OF the members are skeptlcal
about this New York firm. which desires
TO bid for the contract In opposition to
the Welsbach Street Lighting Company.
which has the present contract
Most of the members OF the city gov
eminent said they never heard OF the
company
The representative OF the company. who
attended the last meeting, was asked N
the firm had any municipal contract In
this country. and he could not tell OF
any.
The Welsbach company has several
municipal contracts and have the reputa-
ton OF being a reliable firm.
Mayor Dyer will probably call a special
meeting OF the city council FOR next Fri
day al noon I'm order to hear the report
OF the committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
MURDER TRIAL OF
ANNUNz|ATA IS ON
He Shot Tomasso Di Giovanni Last April In Saloon BaWI
Injured Man Lived Five Days. Witnesses Tell Of the
Shooting and Doctors Tell How Operation Was Performed
to Try and Save the Mans Life.

Before Presiding Justice Sweetland and
q jury was begun in the superior court
today the taking Of testimony in the case
OF state VS. Antonio Annunziata. indicted
for the murder OF Tomasso di Giovanni.
The tragedy was the result OF "A row In
q saloon at the corner OF Crary and EDDY
streets on April is. This morning the chief
witness was the bartender in the saloon
Atty.-Ge Greenoughs opening state
nnent 10 the jury was a masterpiece OF
rcidity concerning the jurors duty In re-
gard TO the trial. His definition OF malice,
an essential element Of the crime or MUIR
der, was when one does that which ne
knows will injure another In person or
property. II would be the jurors duty
20 consider In this regard the use OF
dangerous weapon. There need be the
states prosecutor said, no appreciable
( time for the development OF malice. II
Knight ripen almost instantaneously. Then
tthere was the case OF possible frenzy or
hot blood. The latter had been described
in the books as reason determined. The
person was sometimes spoken of as be-
lside himself. III the testimony should
SHOW that the defendant was In hot blood,
that he did not have time TO get his wits
Together then he might be convicted OF
a lesser crime namely, of manSlaughter.
fence. TO which counsel for defendant had
devoted a good deal OF attention In the
examination OF jurors the attorney-gene-
raj clearly defined the meaning OF rea-
sonable belief that ones life was In dan
ger that justified the killing OF another
human being The jury had TO consider
whether the defendant was guilty Of muir
der or manslaughter or acted in self-de-
fence.
DR.. Frederick Kuff, who was on the am
bulance when Il was called TO the saloon
at the time OF the ARRAY. He found
Tomasso DiGiovanni sitting I'm a chair
and suffering from an abdominal wound.
DR.. Waller T. wooley of the Rhode
Island Hospital testified as 10 the
bringing OF Di Giovanni TO the hos
pitai and TO the operation performed.
The condition OF the deceased Inn
proved the first "a hours, after the ope-
ration, but later grew worse Death
was due 10 the wound caused by the
bullet and peritonitis.
. Di- Giovanni recovered from the CT
fects of the ether promptly and the
priest was called. Coroner Lincoln was
present the night OF the shooting and
the deceased made statement that
Coroner Lincoln took down but Clio
vanni was not strong enough TO sigr IT,
On cross examination DR.. Wooley
said that Giovanni weighed about $50
pounds and was unusually well bult.
The odor OF liquor was on Di Giovanni
but the doctor did not see the mans
stomach.
Witness was asked II he could tell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
HEARING ON THE
ANT|-STREET R. R.
ABSORPTION BILL

Boston, June 26.-Gov. Guilds proposed
legislation TO prevent foreign railroads
from controlling sachusetts railways
was the subject Of public hearing which
opened at the state house today before
the committees on railroads and street
railways sitting Jointly.
The hearing room was full, with inter-
ested parties, including attorneys for rail-
roads and railways and a delegation OF
business men
An interesting phase OF the effect OF tho
suggested bill was brought out by Repre-
sentative Tuttle OF Pittseld, while Repre-
sentative Weeks OF Everett was speaking
in behalf OF the Governors project as
framed in a bill By Attorney General
Dana Malone
Mr.. Turtle wanted TO know whether
in the event of the bill being passed there
would then be anything to prevent the
New York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road or any other foreign railroad selling
out it's controlling interest in Massachu-
setts street railways 10 a set Of men not
connected with the railroad but at the
same time favorable 10 and representa-
tives OF the interests
Mr.. Weeks admitted that there would
be nothing 10 prevent this in case the
biyl was passed. Under the provisions OF
the suggested act the purchase OF a Mas
sachusetts railway by a foreign railroad
would mean the dissolution of the Mas
sachusetts company and a distribution OF
its assets. this being the plan OF Eullify-
ing the sale OF the company.
Representative Weeks of Everett ad-
ddressed the committee as the first speak
er In favor of the governors bill. He
referred 10 the merger bill, which empow-
cred Massachusetts railroads 10 purchase
street railways and which was so deci-
sively defeated IN the general court a few
weeks ago. He could see no reason. he
said. why railroads Of other states should
be accorded privileges not accorded 10
Massachusetts railroads. lie believed IL
was not sound policy for the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad TO be
permitted 10 own eco miles OF Massachu-
sets street railways.
Then followed Mr.. Turtles examination
OF the witness. In this connection the
Pittsfield member pointed out that there
was nothing under the present law TO pre-
vent some men or many OF an outside for
eign corporation. yet representative Of It,
from buying controlling interest IN any
street railway in this commonwealth.
John D. Cobb of this city, appeared in
favor OF the Malone bill and told the COM
mittee that the~board OF directors OF the
Merchants Association OF Boston had dis
cussed the legislation and wished 10 be
reported as In favor OF its terms.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
WETM0RE MAY BECOME
AMBASSADOR TO ITALY
Continued from page one.)

N1oHlinueu from page One.)
1t VIII be to France Our junior senator
has many friends among the French au-
thorities During the Yorktown centen-
NAL he met number of the most dis
unguished Franchmen OF the day, some
or whom are even more powerful now
than they were 25 years ago, and enter
tained them royalty at Newport when they
visited the state after the centennial
They still hold him In grateful remem-
brance and would welcome him as the
American ambassador
There is another consideration. how
ever, which might initiate against his
that is the fact that no Rhode Islander
has ever held IT, The state is considered
too small TO be entitled TO 80 much con-
sidera ton; and there is a precedent which
might permit the president 10 name the
senator for ambassador at still another
European court.
1T wasn't so long ago that President
Cleveland created a big sensation by
naming another millionaire, not then a
Rhode Islander and not so popular as is
Senator Wetmore
II refer TO James ]. VanAlen. ne OF the
affected speech and monocle VanAlen
was nominated for envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary to Italy. OF
course. he did not serve
This was done TO please the presidents 8
rich New York friends, just as the romi-
nation OF Senator Wetmore nav be
brought about to please the still richer
friends OF Col. Samuel Pomeroy Colt and
TO get Wetmore out OF the way of the
Standard Oil interests In the national
senate.
so. you see, precedent In both direc-
uons. so far as concerns locality and pur-
pose, seems 10 point to Italy. rather than
to Great Britain or France, in case Col
Colts friends si1atranL 4,
land the senatorial plum for the million
aire rubber trust magnate
But will President Roosevelt helm
them out?"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
ALL MUST FIGHT
THE GYPSY MOTH

The state work against the gypsy moth
has revealed a much more serious condi-
tion than was at first supposed. Not only
Is the pest present in every ward in Prov
idence and in some parts OF Cranston.
but 1t IL quite likely that further investi-
CATION will show that IL Is located I'm 9TH
er districts. both within and outside the
city limits.
In some OF the infested districts OF
Providence the caterpillars are very nu-
merous; and already the stories told OF
the depredations OF the insects sound
much like the tales OF woe that have
come from the badly infested regions In
Massachusetts,.
Ii seems TO be evident that the present
state appropriation will not be sufficient
10 more than check the pest
The most effective work against the
gypsy moth must come when the insect
Is in the egg stage. During the summer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
N0N.SUIT DENIED IN THE
WILLIAMS VS.. SMITH CASE

Judge Tanner this morning denied the
motion for a non-suit In the case OF Hope
T. Williams vs.. Clarence A. Smith Plain
tin, a woman 81 years of age. claims that
she drew checks upon the Providence In
stitution for Savings and the Mechanics
Savings Bank in May 1901. and delivered
them TO defendant, who failed to account
for the proceeds.
Defendants counsel moved that plain
tiff be non-suited as the testimony, II true,
showed defendant should have been pros
ecuted crlminally for larceny. The testi-
mony OF defendant and his witnesses was
TO the effect that Mr. Smith accounted
fully for all the money withdrawn TO
plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
COMMITTEE TO
ARRANGE FOR
BRYAN BANQUET

New York. June 26--William Hoge. mead
of the Commercial Traveller Antitrust
league. announced today the appointment
OF the following committee on plan and
scope for the Bryan reception: Tom l..
Johnson. Ohio: Francis Burton Harrison,
Bird s. Coer. Augustus Thomas, Lewis
Nixan New York; Alexander Troup. Con-
necticut; A. II. Eastman and John III.
O Brien
This committee will invite all the Demo-
cratic members OF congress. the chairman
OF the Democratic State committees: the
mayors of the democratic cities OF the
country and the ditors OF Democrats
newspapers 10 serve upon n reception
committee, OF which Gov. Folk OF Mis-
souri, will be the chairman Augustus
Thomas will welcome Mr.. Bryan on be-
half OF the league.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
INDIAN HARB0R YACHT CLUB
RACING TO new LONDON

Greenwich, Conn. June 26.-The big
cruising race Of the Indian Harbor Yacht
Club started off Great Captains Island
at o'clock today and promises TO be one
OF the most interesting yacht races of the
year. The finish will be at Bartlett's Reef
Lightship of New London, the distance
being 72 miles
The purpose Of the race was 10 make
the event a cruising contest for the yachts
that will go 70 New London for the Yale
Harvard regatta on the Thames river
Thursday Some OF the best known rae
ing yachts In these waters got under way
with the large feet. including the schoon-
ers Queen, Endymion, Invader. Elmina.
Corona and Constellation In the sloop
classes are the Rainbow, Yankee, Weeta-
moe and Nicola and others.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26

the campaign must be confined to check
ing II as much as possible In the infested
regions and preventing II from spreading
to new localities
In this effort over 1900 trees have been
burlapped in Providence and Cranston:
and men are now busy going over these
trees to exterminate the caterpillars
found upon them.
II is essential that the people them
selves should interest Themselves I'm the
fight against the pest. and that they
should report az once 10 State Commits
sioner Stone at Kingston II any suspi-
cious caterpillars or moths are found,
A bulletin now In press. describing both
the gypsy and brown-tail moths and
methods OF lighting them, will be distrib-
uted In the infested regions by the men
engaged I'm the work: and copies will also
be sent To any person interested In the
work who will send his name and address
TO Prof Stone
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
TRIAL OF MUNDY'S SUIT
AGAINST CONSOLIDATED

The trial of the suit of James Mundy
against the New York. New Haven q
Hartford company to recover $4,000
was continued before jury in Judge
Mumfords court today. On July IA,
1904. plaintiff a brakeman wes
knocked down while on top OF a cur
by a telephone wire that was extend
ed across the tracks TO the knights
mill at Natick
His head back and spine were badly
injured John w. Hogan Is at
torney for the plaintiff and Lewis A
Waterman is attorney for the de-
fendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
III REGISTERED
THIS MORNING

Up to noon today ln voters had regis
tered at the city hall
This brings the total to date up to l2.S .S25,
against s757 at the close of the preceding
registration today OF last year.
A total OF 54 names was enrolled yes
terday. giving a total increase over last
year OF 1867.
Last year the sixth day before the
close OF the books was Saturday, and the
office was kept open during the after
noon, and 662 were registered during the
day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
IN CONNECTICUTl

A deputy sheriff OF Connecticut. evil
IDENTIFY a believer In photographic refor-
nation, sent this reply TO man who
asked him to serve a writ "Thare wasent
eny show TO set hoald OF eny thing TO
attach. he Is mad clear through and will
be on hand to hte so he sails"