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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

owned by the Richmond Manufacturing
company. In connection with 3. ~. Davis.
under the old name Of VIM. III. Covell a.
Co.
Mr.. Covell was member OF the town
council OF North Providence In 1874, and
Tor several years was trustee OF North
Providence school district No. 8, now the
Tenth ward. He served I'm the school
committee I'm lS1S-S0 was elected 10 the
common council I'm 1888 and again In the
successive six years 1885, was a mem
ber OF the committee on highways six
years and chairman four years. and
served on the railroad committee three
years finance three years. lights one year
and on committee city engineers depart
ment three years
He was appointed In 1888 on n committee
10 purchase land for sewerage purposes,
and had also served on comm,ttees TO
confer with owners OF the shore between
Iill's Wharf and Sassafras Point rela-
tive TO improved navigation: TO examine
and report relative TO taxation upon spe-
cial franchises; 60 confer with owners OF
real estate relative 20 the widening OF
Elmwood avenue. and other Important
committees
He was elected a representative 10 the
general assembly I'm 1S6-S7 1892 and
Ss4-95, and I'm 1892 was appointed on a
committee to examine into the condition
OF the roads and public highways OF the
state.
Mr.. Covell belonged 10 the Young Mems
Republican club and the Mount Pleasant
Republican club OF the Tenth ward. Ho
was member OF the Butchers and Mar
ketmen's association and at one time
president or the Olneyville Business Mems
association.
He was married on June ., 1858. TO Miss
Mary Jane Davis; and they had four chill
dren, Agnes NJ. Alice L., Lucy r. and
William III. Coveli, Jr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
ELEVATOR TRUST
SMASHED BY A
COURT DECREE

Washington, June 2.-Attorney General
Moody today being asked concerning the
Significance OF the action OF the defend
ants in consenting to a decree in favor or
the government in what is known as the
case against the Otis Elevator company
et al. against which the department re-
Gently instituted proceedings for violation
of the federal anti trust laws, said;f
''The circuit court OF the United States
for the northern district OF California yes
terday entered decree In the case re-
Gently Instituted by the government
against the Otis Elevator company and
certain other corporations for violation OF
the federal antitrust laws. The decree
grants a perpetual injunction as prayed
for in the bill, enjoining each and all OF
the defendants from violating any OF the
provisions OF the Sherman antitrust act,
and particularly from contracting or
agreeing together In any manner, either
expressly or implicitly. as TO the trade
and commerce In elevators in the United
States.
THE defendant corporations and their
respective officers and agents are also
perpetually enjoined from entering into
any agreement or understanding as to the
territory In which any or all OF them shall
do business. BY the terms OF the decree
the court retains jurisdiction OF the suit
to make any further or additional decree
or to modify or enlarge the present decree
from time TO time. as the equities OF the
case may demand" q
The bill OF complaint i'm thiWcase was
filed in the circuit court on March q, 1906.
against the Otis Elevator company and
other corporations. II was alleged In the
bill that the defendants made and sold
at least 80 per cent OF all the elevators
used west OF the Rocky Mountains and
charged that they entered into a con-
spiracy among themselves to control and
enhance the prices at which such eleva-
tors should be sold, and that the object OF
such conspiracy had been effected by and
through the Otis Elevator company and
its officers
The bill also charged that in order 10
still further destroy competition. when
ever any independent company secured
contract fictitious suits were instituted
against such company by the Otis Ele-
vator company for Infringement OF its
patents. but that such suits were really
and In fact instituted for the purpose OF
harassing and inJuring such independent
company
Mr.. Moody's statement adds:
The decree which has been entered
anords the government all the relief TO
which II Is entitled under the law
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
AN URGENT CALL
FOR FEDERAL AID
(Continued from Page one. }

Naco. Ariz., June "A telephone mes
sage received from Cananea at $40 A. m.
today reported that peace had been re-
stored there.
After the arrival Of the rangers last
night many OF the ringleaders In the riot
yesterday ran into the mountains and no
further serious trouble occurred after
their flight.
Gov Ysabl of Sonora arrived here this
morning with posse from Bisbee and
other points numbering 500 wel-armed
men, They were Immediately marched
across the line being counted by the gov
ernor's adjutant general
FLEE TO THE HILLS
Douglas. Ariz,. June 2.--According to
odvices received from Cananea this morn
ng two Americans. George and VIII Met
calf and ten Mexicans and one child.
were killed there yesterday A. s.
Dwight, general manager of the Cananea
Consolidated Copper company was only
slightly wounded. George Metcalf was
Greene's rental and lumber agent and
VIII Metcalf was his nephew. The num-
ber OF wounded is not known. but Is be-
lieved 10 be about 90.
Col Kosterlltsky I'm command OF the
Sonora gendarmie. arrived in Cananea at
z p. m yesterday. He Immediately pro-
ceeded against the armed strikers and
the ringleaders fed to the hills. Every
thing was quiet at Cananea this morning
and the situation is we'll In hand.
An armed party Of 80 Americans tried
20 cross the line half a mile from Naco
last night. but were opposed by Mexican
officerc. In the shooting which followed
an American named Buchner, physical
director OF the Y. NJ C.. A. at Bisbee. was
wounded in tho arm and Mexican official
also was wounded The attempt was
given up.
Several hundred refugees who arrived
from Cananea In a special train last night
are being taken care OF at Bisbee and
Douglas,
Excitement continues high I'm the border
cities and there is considerable feeling
against the Mexicans. No violence has
been reported. however. and no trouble is
anticipated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
HUMMEL AND HIS
PARTNERS MAY
Be D. STARRED

New York. June 2-Proceedings
have begun by the bar association for
the dibarment OF Attorney Abraham
"A. Hummel and two OF his partners
Nathan Cohen and Abraham III. Kaffen-
burgh, on account OF disclosures grow
ing out OF the Dodge Morse case
Hummel has already been convicted
OF conspiracy. certificate OF rea-
sonable doubt was granted. and his
trial for subordination OF perjury
has been postponed while the appeal
10 the appellate division from his
conviction IN pending
All three lawyers have been served
with the complaint in the action by
Howard Taylor, a member OF the
grievance committee OF the Bar asso-
citation. who has been selected as pros
ecutor.
The complaint alleges that the NAL
practice, deceit, and unprofesslonal
conduct on the part of the three de-
PENDANTS and an order TO show
cause why they should not be disbarred
issued out OF the appellate division.
This Is returnable on June when a
referee will be appointed to take tes-
tlmony.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
AUTO WRECKED
AND PASSENGERS
BADLY INJURED

Spencer. Mass, June "A slippery road
on Main street hill In this town today.
caused the INJURY OF five people in an
being serious. while the big machine was
wrecked
=, The party consisted OF Robert Wallace,
OF the firm OF Forbes & Wallace, Spring
field, two women who refused 10 give
their names, but who are said 10 belong
In Boston. John Carroll. whose place OF
residence could not be learned, and
Christopher A. Currie the chauffeur.
The tourists left Boston last night for
Springfield. Coming down Main street
hill this morning, in passing through the
town. the automobile struck slippery
spot tn the road while going at a good
speed. throwing the machine over on ins
side and DETECTING ITS course.
Sliding along for % feet Is brought up
against telegraph pole with consider
able force. smashing the car and throwing
out the remainder of the occupants, who
had managed to cling to their seats after
the upset
The injured were taken to the nearby
office OF DIR. L. w. Norwood. who dres sed
their wounds assisted by DR.. j. c. Austin.
and then were removed TO n locaf hotel.
One of the women had her right arm
broken In two places below the elbow,
while her companion besides two bad
scalp wounds. sustained severe bodily
bruises, and II is feared is internally in
jured-
Mr.. Wallace suffered two serious scalp
wounds. while Carroll was much shaken
up and cut about the head and body.
currs got off more lightly than the
others, having merely a cut lip to shop
for his experienced All of the victims are
expected to recover.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
HEARTY WELCOME
FOR THE KNIGHTS
Of COLUMBUS

New Haven, Conn, June 2-The ad-
vance guard of the great throng Of
knights OF Columbus numbering into
the thousands. which will attend the ma
uonal conven ton I'm this city next week
arrived here today, and many others are
expected here tomorrow.
The presence I'm this city for almost the
entire week OF this large body NJ mem
bers OF the order, included among whlcn
will be several leaders In the Catholic
church throughout the country, will make
notable what otherwise promises to be
one OF the most imposing ceremonies seen
here for a number OF years.
Among those who are expected 10 at
tend the convention are Cardinal Glib
bons. United States Senator John NJ.
Gearing OF oregon, Justice Morgan ].
OBrien and Justice Victor j. Bowling OF
New York.
Particular interest centres in the dedi-
cation OF the new national headquarters
of the order, this ceremony taking place
Wednesday. Other important matters TO
be taken up will be the election OF four
directors and the selection OF a meeting
place for the next annual convention.
Invitations have been received TO meet
Ia Detroit. Mich, and jamestown, Va,
and many favor the latter place, II Is said,
on account OF the exposition, which will
be on that time. Several proposed
changes I'm the bylaws are also expected
TO figure I'm the more important business
OF the convention
The city is elaborately arrayed I'm flags
and bunting and extensive preparations
have been made for the reception OF the
visitors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE

Last evening a musicale was given by
Frank A. BUR- and Mrs. Charles Greene
Al the home Of Miss Salle s. Iiish. 33
Angel street. The American Ladies' or
chestra, assisted by members OF the
Brown university symphony orches ra
entertained with selections. both popular
and classical, and other participants were
Gustav LEM. tenor soloist Of Greene
Street Unitarian church; Jonathan Co
burn. violin; May r. Burr. soprano: +.
A. Burr and Mr.. Williams. flute and clar-
met; Miss Clara Briggs. soprano. and
Miss Blanche Austin, soprano.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
MRS. SI0HLHAMER
LEARNS HUSBAND
HAS BEEN DROWNED

Carl J. Stohlhamer. formerly
painter OF this city. was drowned at
aid OF Captain OF Detectives Cannon
OF this city, his wife. Amanda, who
lives at 159 Pond street, learned OF
his death.
Two photos found in his effects were
sent on and shown her at headquarters
last night.
telling her story. said that her husband
had deserted her a year ago st. Pat
rick's day. because OF the influence
OF a owman in the neighborhood.
The thrilling story. THE Slave Squad
ron," begins as serial in the News
Democrat on Tuesday next, June 5. Order
the paper OF your dealer now.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
LOWER GAS RATE
FOR CITY LIGHTS
IS NOW DESIRED

At the meeting Of the common council
next Monday evening the petition Of the
Home Telephone company asking for per-
mission TO build conduits and to erect
poles and wires for telephone purposes in
the streets and highways OF this city will
be considered.
special committee will probably be
appointed for the purpose OF considering
the advisability Of granting the petition
and TO give a public hearing.
There will be a resolution from the
school commdttee approving the estab-
lishment of summer Fairgrounds for chill
dren. Offering the use OF school property
therefor and requesting the city council
10 make the necessary appropriation for
the maintenance OF summer playgroundS
Under the head OF continued business
Will come the report OF the committee on
city property recommending a resolution
trt nsferring the unexpended balance OF
the appropriation for the Regent avenue
school TO the appropriation for the Web
ste" avenue school.
The committee on claims will recon-
mend a resolution to pay 10 Mabel 8.
Gray 5000 for land taken for the layout
and widening OF River avenue.
The committee on city property Will
recommend resolution transferring
s6950s from the appropriation for the
Second ward fire station TO the appropria-
tion for altering and enlarging the Cen
tral street fire station.
The committee on lights will present
resolution authorizing the committee to
report what reduction can be secured In
the price Of gas street lights. and TO SUBJ
NIT a new contract therefor at such re-
duced price.
The commissioners OF the North Burial
ground will present resolutions accepting
gifts to the perpetual care fund OF the
ground from certain people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
brown SENIORS
ABANDON IDEA
Of EXCURSION

The senior class at Brown university
mas decided by vote OF tho class that they
will not take part in the proposed ex-
Soursion down the river as the wlndup OF
4heir four years at Brown.
This action was brought about by the
canvass OF opinion among the members
and the complaint that a large number
of the men would not be able to take In
She affair. Some OF them urge as the
reason that they will have TO devote all
Hheir time to 'squaring' themselves and
xheir accounts with the faculty. while
scthers allege that the other expenses con-
,nected with their departure preclude the
expending OF any amount I'm that way.
There wero 80 many reasons urged that
- was finally voted TO declare the out
ing of, and 20 content themselves with
the joys which the campus and their
Sriends viii Offer. II used TO be the regu-
hr thing 10 have an outing down the
oay. but this year WAS the first since
0ol that the plan had been attempted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
WORK MANS INJURY PROVED
MORE SERIOUS TODAY

John -Cooney,- "a Nichols street was
taken to the Rhode Island hospital from
the new Journal building at l:20 this
afternoon.
He is laborer in the employ OF Nor
crose Bros, and yesterday afternoon re-
ceived blow on the shin OF the left leg,
which caused a painful bruise
Swelling followed. and today. while he
was at work. the wound burst open,
blood squirting out.
A compress bandage was put on by
fellow workmen while awaiting the ar
rival OF the ambulance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
MAYOR WANTS TO
CONSULT LABOR
MEN ON PARKS

Mayor Elisha Dyer is desirous Of meet
ing the labor men TO talk over the matter
OF additional bath houses. player rounds,
recreation pies and parks in the con-
gested districts.
This fact was communicated TO them
this morning at the Labor temple through
letter from Rev. A. B. Cristy. who had
been talking with Mayor Dyer on the
subject.
The letter was addressed to the secre-
tarY OF the building trades council,
Thomas +. Kearney; and II Is probable
from the sentiment expressed that a con-
ference Will be arranged early next week.
Just what day may be decided upon
cannot be stated, as the mayor has not
been consulted as to his convenience In
the matter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The military academy bill with senate
amendments. was referred TO the house
committee on military affairs today. after
an effort on the part OF Mr. Hull GaD,
90 send the bill directly Co the conference
Sir Mortimer Durand. the British Am
board the eteamcr Lucania.
s. = Amerfka from Hamburg for New
York was In communication by wireless
telegraph with the station at Scaconset.
when the vcssci was 100 miles east OF the
Nantucket hghiship NJ a m. today. The
Amerigs will probably reach her dock
about s o'clock Sunday morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02

William IL Coyell died at
1880 this morning, at his residence, II
AArmington avenue.
Or. Richard T. Boucher. who attend
red him during his brief Illness. re-
mnined with him from 8 o'clock this
morning until he passed away.
Mr. Covell contracted a severe cold
rwhile Inspecting the layout OF the
valley parkway last week, and bron-
tchitis developed. which, on Thursday.
produced pneumonia.
( A. consultation OF physicians was
held on Thursday night, and again yes
terday noon the physicians were called
20 consider his case.
On account OF his advanced age.
llitt.e hope for his recovery was enter
Dected hourly since yesterday noon.
william Henry Covell was born in XII
3fngly, Conn, on Jan. ~. 1885, son OF Wills
and Lydia (Perrin) Covell. His grand
Juuonary war. serving as body guard TO
Gen. Washington; and his father. Willis
Goven, was one OF those who answered
10 the call for men In 1872.
His early education was obtained in the
lpublic schools and academy OF Thompson,
he began farming In Thompson. Conn,
.hnd continued until 1861, when he took up
me meat poultry and produce business,
And carried n on until July. 1868.
He then removed to Olneyville and en-
tsred the grocery trade. In connection
with r s. Rouse Co, continuing until
SMny. lSn. In October, 1871. he opened a
new store in Olneyville under the name
buf VIM. n. s-ovell a Co.. continuing until
Eobliged to close on account OF ILL health.
IN ISIS he opened a store at No. $50 At
wells avenue. formerly the Cove store.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
LEOPOLD WILL RESENT
BRITISH interference

Antwerp. Belgium, June 2-Accrding TO
the Metropole King Leopold is about to
reply energetically to British interference
In the Congo Independent state and to the
accusation that foreigners are shut out
from the Congo.
HES majesty intends as a preface 10
royal DEGREES instituting reforms in the
Congo state to publish a declaration that
he alone Is sovereign OF the Congo. The
decree will open n large area OF the Con-
go to the exploitation OF foreigners, which
Il Is asserted Is for the purpose OF bene-
fitting American interests
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
THREE PERSONS ESCAPED
FROM THE STATE FARM

Three escapes of men In regulation uni
form were reported at the state farm this
morning.
Richard O'Mara, serving a six months
sentence for common drunkenness. re-
ceived in Tiverton, April 20. and William
Finnerty, committed from this city Jan.
% as n vagrant with sentence OF six
months, escaped this morning at Q o'clock
while working in the fields.
Michael LOBBY committed April 16 from
Pawtucket. escaped last night. He was a
"trusty" and on a six months sentence
as a common drunkard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
CANAL SUPPLY
BILL DEBATED
IN THE SENATE

Washington. June 2.-The senate pro-
ceeded today with the consideration OF
the Joint resolution declaring a policy in
the purchase OF supplies for the Panama
canal, and as soon as II was laid before
the senate vote was taken on Senator
Mallory's amendment striking out the
word "extortionate" az descriptive OF the
character OF domestic bids, which would
justify the reEort TO foreign markets I'm
procuring canal supplies. 1t was lost
19 to 49,
Senators Patterson and Mallory both
expressed regret over this action, holding
that the use of both the words "unrea-
sonable'' and "extortionate" was un-
necessary.
or interest TO young and old alike Is
The Slave Squadron" a story OF great
interest To young and old. Commences
as a serial I'm the News-Democrat on
Tuesday next. June g.. Be sure and COM
mence TO read H. Order now.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
RECEIVER FOR CRUSHED
STONE CO. APPOINTED

Chicago. June 2-Judge lands was
told yesterday that the American Crush
cd Stone company has been paving N per
cent dividends 10 stockholders when pro-
tested paper has stood out against it and
notes which have fallen due have not
been paid
In Wow OF this and other representa-
tions OF a serious nature made. by counsel
Tor creditors the court appointed H. f.
klosterman rccoIver IN $1,000 bonds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO
GUARD CAR AND FAMILY

ST. Petersburg. June 2.-Several strong
searchlights have been mounted on the
fortihcations OF Kronstadt to command
the palace at Peterhof and a guardship
has been stationed Just of shore
These precautions indicate the extent OF
the dispute tude for the safety OF the Inn
perial family. Revolutionary agitation
among the sailors at Kronstadt is report
ed 20 be rampant and the fear is express
ed that they may secure and train some
of the guns on the emperor's palace
across the bay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
SENATOR pRoCToRs CONDITION

Proctor. VT. June 2-Senator Redfeld
g. Proctor. who was taken ili at Troy. "
", last night while on his way from
Washington 10 his home IN this town. was
resting comfortably today.
pr Hack. the family physician. stated
that The senator u suffering from sciatic
attack of rheumatism and that he would
be confined TO his room for a few days
onlv-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HEALER
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

London, June 2.--After n hearing in
the police court today DR.. George Ad-
cock. the Christian Science healer. who
IL charged with manslaughter in con-
nection with the death OF Major T. "
Whyte. who was treated by Christian
Scientists, was committed for trial.
Dr. Adcock was admitted TO bail I'm
$1,000 after promising the magistrate
that he would not commit suicide.
When Dr. Adcock was searched after
his arrest poisonous tablets were found
on his person.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
ENTRIES FOR THE HENLEY
REGATTA CLOSE AT LONDON

London, June 2-The foreign entries for
the Henley regatta closed today. Besides
w r. West OF Philadelphia, the only
transatlantic competitors are the Argo-
nauts OF Toronto. In the diamond sculls
for which West will compete, CASTOR de
la Prane, OF the Nautical Society OF the
Lower Seine Is the only other foreign
competitor. Belgians have entered for the
grand challenge cup and the silver COB
let's
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
MUKDEN FORMALLY OPENED
T0INTeRNATI0NAl TRADE

Toxic. June 2--Mukden was formally
opened yesterday 20 International trade.
The occasion was widely celebrated. The
lChinese general Crao. and the japanese
consul general Hagiwara. representing
fneir respective governments, exchanged
fheir most cordial greetings
The authorities are busy drafting har-
Dor regulations for Port Dalny, and as
eoon AZ they are completed that port will
be ogtned 10 international trade.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
BOSTON AND MAINE MAKES DENIAL

Boston. June 2-Offcials OF the Boston
and Maine railroad I'm this city today de-
MED the rumor that the company was
back OF the schenectady and Southwest
ern railroad, which was Incorporated with
a capital OF s6500o0 at Albany. n. Y.
Thursday.
The report which became current last
night stated that I'm the event OF the
Boston and Maine'SF acquiring the new
road u would give tNem an entrance into
the mining district OF Pennsylvania
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-02
B0TEIRi HELD FOR GRAND
JURY ON MURDER CHARGE

Plymouth, Mars. June 2-Antonio
Boteiri was held in the local district court
today for the grand jury which comes in
next Monday, on the charge OF killing
Louis Lodi. a wealthy and prominent
Italian.
1t ie alleged that during a pool game
a few nights ago Boteri knocked down
Lodi with cue and then beat him to
death. II was claimed that the attack
was unprovoked