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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
COLORED CITIZENS
HIT REPUBLICANS
Speakers at Protest neetng Gave Lively Rattling to
the Bones of Republican nsincerty and Boss
Rule and Urged Their Race to Assert Its Rights
and Demand Recognition In Proportion to Its
Numerical Strength.

speaker, and was interrupted two or
three times by Rev. William s. Holland
of Pawtucket who called attention 10
the fact that the meeting was called 70
allow the people to express their grev-
ances and not for political boom for
Joseph w. Henderson.
II am a Republican 1864 days In the
year" he said. For 40 years the negro
and the Republican party have been
closely allied. For 30 years they have
used the negro as an emergency neces-
sty. Not In 16 years have they done a
thing for the colored man.
Theodore Roosevelt as citizen is a
believer I'm justice. but Theodore Roose-
welt as president is different. Under his
administration the negro has lost more
OF his civil and political rights than even
under the miserable administration of
Rutherford b. Hayes"
The speaker then related his story of
a victory over Boss Brayton during Nc
Kiney's administration. He stated that
he was willing to accept money for his
work. and "the more you give, the better
I'll fight"
"In 1908 the Republican party will be
where II was 20 years ago. To get vic
tory then they will need the Northern
colored vote. Rhode Island. Connecticut.
New York, New Jersey Delaware. Ohio.
be subjected TO the balance of power OF
the colored vote. One hundred and thirty
seven electoral votes, enough to elect or
defeat a president, will be in the hands
OF the negro"
Mr.. Henderson seemed TO put more en-
phasis on his own self-sacrificing spirit
In the cause of his race and on personal
friendship and intimacy with Boss Bray
ton and Senator Aldrich than on the suf-
ferings OF his brethren in the South.
Resolutions were adopted, two para
graphs OF which were as follows:
I'VE deny and denounce the claim on
Secretary Root that the Fifteenth
Amendment is a failure. We deny and
denounce the claim OF Secretary Taft that
the disfranchsement OF the Southern
negro voters has been all the better for
them. We promise 10 the Republican
party that neither Secretary Taft nor
Secretary Root will be elected president
in 1908 by our assistance.
I'VE appeal TO the colored people of
Rhode Island to come together I'm one
united band. not only TO better their own
condition and safeguard their own rights.
but TO help better the conditions OF the
community and state. We appeal to all
friends OF justice to render these sincere
efforts OF ours such encouragement and
support that will bless them with sue
cess"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
ACE Of JURYMEN
MAY SAVE LANG
FROM GALL0Ws

New Brunswick. N j.. July H.-Freder-
ick Iang's life depends upon n legal prop
osition. Justice Swayne yesterday SEN
fenced him 10 be hanged In the jail yard
here on Aug. 2s, between the hours OF
and 10 a. m. for the murder OF his niece.
Katie Gordon.
Lawyers Allan III. and Theodore Strong,
counsel for the defendant, at once took
out a writ OF error. which acts as n stay
OF execution.
Two OF the members OF the grand Jury
which found the indictment against Lang
are over CO years OF age. the constitu-
tional age for grand jury service Lang's
counsel bases his hopes for his client on
that fact, and bases his appeal upon the
refusal OF the trial Judge TO auash the
indictment.
They declare that they will 80 as fer
as the supreme court of the United states
10 decide whether or not man may be
hanged upon a conviction following an
indictment found by a grand jury con-
tanning two members over the constitu-
tional age OF IS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24

The meeting OF colored citizens at the
Congdon Street church last evening. TO
protest against the action OF the North
Carolina Republicans. proved TO be a
rather lively affair. with some evidences
or lack OF harmony among the leaders. j..
The Republican party In general. and
the boss-ruled Republicans In this state.
came in for spirited criticism and de-
nunciation; and II was made evident that
the colored citizens are generally averse
TO being led around by the nose much
longer by the Aldrich- Colt Perry Bray
ton machine.
Rev. 8. w. Smith opened the meeting
with few remarks. In which he pointed
out that, though the meeting was called
In the interest of their brethren OF the
South. there were problems nearer home
demanding attention. 1t Is a question
In my mind" he said, whether the ne
gro in the state of Rhode Island will ever
get all that he Is entitled TO under the
present government of the Republican
party. The time has come when the ne
gro must assert his independence, when
he must stop being bought.
we ought TO have representation In
the city council. the legislature. the po-
lice force. the schools and the police and
we have mixed schools-why not have
mixed teachers? Our colored girls are
sufficiently well educated To be teachers,
and should be allowed to hold positions.
We need an organization OF colored men
In existence the year round"
Rev. Mr.. Fisher declared himself ag
grieved by the action OF the Republican
party. and said he was willing TO go with
his race anywhere. I'VE have one-eighth
Of the population" he said; why can
not we have one out OF every eight of
fees I'm the country"
Rev. Mr.. Ely said: II am a believer
In agitations and resolutions. Agitate
until you are heard. No race on the face
OF the earth has made the progress the
negro has made The white men In the
North and South are alike along certain
lines. II is time for action"
Edward +. Oliver said: I'VE don't
come here TO curse the Republican party,
but IL IL does not do something to allie
viate the sufferngs OF the negro we are
going 10 do something. We are going 10
meet them at the polls. and IL we don't
lick them-well go fishing"
Mr.. Johnson then took the floor and
said: "In this city the negro faces the
worst conditions OF any city I'm the
United States. We need united action.
want to see Rev. Mr.. Smith In the leg
islature and Rev. Mr.. Holland in the
council. In 1904 we had the best chance
OF our lives TO get our rights. We did
not get them though.
I'VE walked up and down the streets
wich at the stopping places. There are
too many negroes In this city and state
10 be. shifrless politically. Go through
the city departments and what do you
fnd? One assistant janitor in tho city
hall"
Joseph w. Henderson was the next
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
GOT EVEN WITH
TOWN OFFICIAL
Contractor Allan Mcdonald Without Warming,
rade Unprovoked Assault Upon School Commit
teeman Edwin B. Lincoln of East Providence
Believed to Have Been Inspired by Failure to OBJ
tain Desired Contract.

rectly TO the police station, where he had
an interview with Chief of Police Adams.
IL Is understood that he wished to
have a warrant sworn out against him
self and settle the matter al once, but
this the chief could not do. Later Mr..
Mcdonald stated that he would appear
I'm court this morning IL wanted.
Mr.. Lincoln stated that he had no
warning OF what was coming until he
was struck under the ear He said that
Mr.. Mcdonald came toward him saying
something about the contract that was
recently awarded for the erection OF the
Brightridge school. but he did not un-
derstand what was meant and did not
recognize who was approa ching him un-
III an instant before he received the blow.
II is presumed that Mcdonald became
SO enraged over the refusal OF the com
mittee 10 give him the contract for heat
ing the new school that he picked out its
smallest member as an object of his re-
venge. Lincoln is scarcely feet 3. while
his assailant is nearly feet tall and %
or 20 pounds heavier than Mr.. Lincoln
Committeeman Lincoln suffered no Ill
effect from the blow and attended the
meeting last evening as II nothing had
happened.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
LINCOLN

Constable BENJAMIN Conley OF Lincoln
arrested John Constantelos late last
evening for breaking into the room of
a house at % Cook street twoweeks
ago and robbing william Lancropoulos
of about s104 In money.
Both Of the parties concerned are
Greeks and the latter boards at the
Cook street house. The two were we'll
acquainted. and the man arrested was
provided with a key to his friends
room.
He is alleged to have entered the
room by the use OF the key, broken
open the others trunk and secured the
money. He was seen leaving the house
by woman who lives next door. Yes
terday Constantelos returned from a
sojourn In New Hampshire, a)id said
that at the time he left he had only 81
I'm his pocket. Upon his return he was
clad in new suit. wore n ring and
had s3.75 in his pockets.
During the storm which passed over
this town shortly after o'clock this
morning, the lightning struck a barn
on the Deniel Manton farm at Lime
rock. and setting the buildings on fire
Il was entirely destroyed In the
structure was n quantity OF farming
implements which was also destroyed
The loss was not great.
PROBATE COURT
There was a session OF the probate
court In this town yesterday afternoon
at which time the following docket
OF business was disposed OF:
Petition for the probate OF the will of
Celinda u. Handy was received and
continued.
First account OF the executor OF the
estate OF William y. Burrows was re-
ceived nd continued. with order OF
notice.
Petition for the sale OF real estate In
the estate OF Mary Ellen Dwan was
continued with order OF notice. and
the representation OF insolvency and
request for the appointment of COM
missioners was continued
The administratrix OF the estate OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
BRISTOL
Cases Disposed Of in the Sixth
District Court Yesterday

The Misses Mullen OF New YORK city
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Peter Ky
ley on Mianomi street , a.
At yesterdays session or the flttn uls-
trict court the following cases were dis-
posed of: John Wright. charged with be-
ing an idle person with no visible means
of support was adjudged guilty ana sent
named Keegan, who was brought before
the court. charged with taking a team
owned by Martin Brown and driving IL
away, was adjudged guilty and fined 500
and costs Being unable to pay, he was
sent TO Howard TO work IL out.
The funeral OF Robert kirkwood, who
died at the Rhode Island hospital fol-
Saturday. was held Sunday afternoon at
his late home on Metacom avenue. Rev.
John McVay, pastor OF the state Street
M. E church, conducted the services.
There were a large number OF relatives
and friends present. The bearers were
William and John Poynton. brothers or
Mrs KirkwOod. and James and John
Young. Burial was at the North ceme-
terry
The oriole club az Hartford. Conn, will
come here the first of August and camp
ont al Mount Hope for "A week.
Mrs Henry A. Stevens. wife OF the for.
mer pastor OF the Congregational church
here IL the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
&. church at Pappoosesquaw
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Bennett OF Provi-
dence are the guests OF Mrs. Charles IT,
Spooner OF Union street.
Miss Lillian Luther has begun her du-
ties as operator at the Central telephone
Office
The Misses Bartie and Lenna Barton Of
Pawtucket are the guests OF Miss Matte
Munro on Metacom avenue
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24

Allan Mcdonald. a contractor, who has
done considerable work on East Provi-
dence school buildings. assaulted School
Committeeman Edwin B. Lincoln In that
town early last evening, knocking him
TO the ground with blow behind the
ear.
Neither man would offer any explana-
ton as TO the reason for the attack. Mr..
Lincoln processing Ignorance as 10 the
cause of the others animus, and Mr..
Mcdonald being equally reticent.
Mr.. Lincoln had alighted from River
side car at the corner OF Burgess avenue
and was walking up the street toward
his home, when Mr.. Mcdonald drove
along in his wagon, and seeing Mr.. Lin
coin got out and walked toward him.
Mr.. Lincoln could not see at first who
Il was, and. thinking that someone want
ed TO speak with him. put out his hand
10 shake hands
He was surprised to receive a sudden
blow under the ear. which knocked him
to the sidewalk. He recovered himself
quickly. and walked toward the wagon
into which Mr.. Mcdonald was climbing.
Before he could put any questions TO
him. Mr.. Mcdonald drove of, went di-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
An IMPORTANT
DECISION UNDER
COPYRIGHT LAW

Judge Brown in the United States
court handed down very important
opinion late yesterday afternoon,
granting the petition OF The Authors
and Newspapers association for a pre-
liminary injunction against the O'Gor-
man company. restraining II from sell
ing copies of certain copyrighted
book. not purchased directly from the
complainant and from purchasing or
otherwise obtaining the same from
others
II the case rested entirely upon it's
copyright or were presented simply
as a bill for the infringement of a
copyright, Judge Braiwn said. prelim-
mary injunction would not be justified; ;
and he continues:
While the ordinary purchaser of a
book over the counter is not bound to
anticipate or look for a restriction or
notice OF this kind and while II seems
to me rather more probable that he
would not himself discover a motive OF
this character than that he would, yet
IL before purchasing he has knowledge
OF the restriction, l fail at present to
see why II is not binding upon him.
while / should give little assistonce TO
an attempt to incorporate In a contract
of sale terms OF which the purchaser was
ignorant and while the mere fact that
book contains printed notice OF this kind
seems to me altogether insufficient evil
dence that teh purchaser knew of IL or
assented TO 1t, yet am OF the opinion
that a contract between vendor and ven
dee that the vendee will not within a yeai
resell, Is not unreasonable nor against
public policy as applied TO books OF this
character. and, II actually made. is enti-
tied to protection"
As the defendant would suffer no sub
stantal harm from being restrained from
selling books nor any pecuniary loss.
Judge Brown grants the complainants
petition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
ARMY MEN ENTERTAINED
by MACHINE GUN BATTERY

The Machine Gun battery last evening
-. ~~"gt Nat 4. 81. John
Shepard OF the Fifth Army corps. and
William Watson, who served with Troop
-- . t,ts ali ,,
MIR. Watson mentioned serving under
Gen. Lawton (then captain) In Troop Il
OF the Fourth cavalry. He said that Gen.
Lawton was martinez, and In conse-
duence had one OF the most orderly com
mands. He would impose a fine for the
slightest negligence, and IL any man
came TO drill with any button on his coat
unbuttoned. he was fined 81.
Sergt. Maj. Shepard told OF seeing the
old machine guns used I'm the Franco
Prussian war. having witnessed many Of
the encounters while n student I'm Europe.
Though these pieces OF ordnance were
imperfect. compared with the modern
inventions. they did effectual work. kill
ing 1000 of the National Guard I'm four
minutes.
sergt Mai Shepard was with the Fifth
army corps during the Spanish American
war. and told OF experiences during that
campaign, emphasizing the usefulness of
the machine gun for warfare.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
REPUBLICANS BID
FOR THE SUPPORT
Of LAWbREAKERS

At the meeting OF the town council of
Warwick yesterday afternoon Mrs Sam
uel Proctor of Apponaug complained that
she was unable to obtain action by the
town officers In the matter OF an assault
on her by some unknown ruffians Sat
urday night
She displayed a much disfgured coun-
tenance and stated that she had appealed
TO Sheriff Lynch on the night of the as
sault for protection.
lie called pthe overseer of the poor.
who II is alleged informed the sheriff
that It was the latters duty to care for
the woman In the morning the overseer
called on Mrs. Proctor and stated that II
she could find some one to go surety for
costs, he would prosecute the case
Town Solicitor Quinn then severely
scored the sheriff for endeacoring to shift
his own responsibility the shoulders OF
another. Mr.. Quinn, pointing out Officer
Loucy, then told Mrs. Proctor that the
latter would become surety on the war
rant and prosecute the case.
This incident of the council meeting is
considered little by play on the part of
Sheriff Lynch, as one OF many means en-
ployed by the Republican machine In
Warwick 10 capture the vote of the law
less element, by making It apear that the
sheriff Is their friend who refuses to pro-
ceed In such cases.
Having lost many hundred of the re-
spectacle voters OF the town. the BRAY
ton machine mus: rehabiitate itself jf
at ALL through the votes of the law
breakers.
The sheriff is reported to have said that
he has not the power to arrest law vio-
lators since the council did not appoint
MIN; but II Is said that he made no such
request However. perusal OF Chap. 102.
Sec. IL. OF the General Laws might en-
tighten him as the the duties and now
ers that his office includes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
Fifteen ice DEALERS
INDICTED At CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, July 24-FollowinR recent
indictments OF wholesale coal men and
laundrymen for combining for the re-
straint Of trade" or the forming of
trusts. the grand Jury yesterday reported
indictments against Is icemen. also
charging conspiracy against trade.
All are members OF the Ice Dealers
association. though these men do not
make up nearly the total membership.
But all those indicted were present at a
meeting OF the association on May 80.
when an advance In prices was discussed
and subsequent to which the increase was
made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
BUN OVER BY
AUTO BUT NOT
BADLY INJURED

Edward Sullon, years old. OF lis
Progress avenue. was run over by an au-
tomobile. driven by Joseph w. Mills.
while playing on Priscilla avenue yester-
day afternoon.
Mr.. Mills assisted the boy to his home: /:
and DIR. Fitzgerald found no internal in
5urfes. although a wheel of the machine
passed over the abdomen and the boy
uffered considerable pain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
KENTUCKY HAS 4 FEUD
between MARTINS AND HALLS

Lexington. Ky. July H-News came
from Hindman. Knott county. yesterday
that Sheriff Hays has returned from the
head of Beaver creek with his posse. hav-
ing failed 20 arrest the men charged with
attempting TO assassinate Dick Hall and
william Thornby last Wednesday
Sheriff Hays says that IN every home OF
the Martins or Halls guns are stacked
In the corners. Storekeepers say there
has been n run on ammunition More
trouble is expected
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24

Patrick Gilmore appeared in response
10 citation 20 render an account. and
the matter was continued. Attorney
Hugh J. carroll asked Tor decree or
unfaithfulness on the part of the ad-
ministratrix and this petition was also
continued.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
AUTO SwERVED AND CAa
DID IT SOME DAMAGE

While James f. Thornton ot Y Column
bus avenue was guiding his automobile
out OF the way Of an electric car on Pine
styeet last evening. the machine swerved
and was struck by the car. sustaining
considerable damage. Mr.. Thornton. his
wife and two sons were not injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
PHoSA CHANGES HANDS

The right 20 manufacture and sell
Phoea has been sold by the Rumford
Chemical Works 10 the Modox company.
whose place Of business Is on West Ex-
ehange street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-24
WILL CLOSE FOR VACATIONS

The Brown a. Sharpe Manufacturing
company OF this city. In accordance with
an annual custom. Will close every de
partment from Aug. 3 until Aug. ~. so
that the men may enjoy vacations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-10-28
Are After Rapier
 And Confedrates

Assistant U. S. Attorney Jones was
 in the city today on business before
 the district court regarding the re-
 moval of the United States prisoners. James Lemon and wife, from Tomb stone to Solomonville. Lemon and his wife, it will be remembered, were arrested in connection with the Rapier case and were examined before U. $. Court Commissioner W. G. Gilmore and ordered held for the U. s. grand jury. The U. s. grand jury is now in session at Solomonville and it is reported that they have. in- dicted Lemon and his wife as we'll as Rspier. Rapier has already been in- dicted by the territorial grand iury here and will be arraisned this after noon. If this indictment does not hold the United States authorities will undoubtedly take Rapier to
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-10-28
From Thursdays Daily.
Attorney Parsons of Douglas was in the city today.

Attorney Parsons of Douglas was in the city today.
 Schieffelin Hall reserved seats for this season will be sold at the Beach Sisters Confectionery. Seats for "Uncle Josh Perkins" will be on sale at a. m. saturday.
 A number of witnesses in the Lamb murder case were here today from Douglas, that case being heard before the grand jury this afternoon.
 Mrs. E J. Burke left this morning for Bisbee, where sbe will spend feS days on visit to friends before re- turning to her hone at the Mowry camp.
 l One of the most interesting exhibits at the Territorial Fair this year a, Phoenix will be made by the Western Gas Eng'ue company, who will have in operation an engine, using de- natured alcohol.
 A special to the Phoenix Republ . can from Tucson says that a wei known citizen of that place, who's name is withheld, has returned iron Nogales, where he was authoritativel informed that Salcido and all the othe revolutionists recently depor,ed iron Arizona were taken to Hermosillo an summarily executed, notwithstandin official statement to the contrary.
 John Gahl, one of the best know l pioneer residents of Tombstone Wa found dead at his home below tow this morning, having evidently pas. ed away during the night. The de ceased was seen about town g day pr
 vious in his usual health, and a V though quite aged was thought to
 good for many days yet. 4 cornonei Q inqu sition is being conducted tn 7 afternoon, proceedings being a me
 formality, his 80 years of age and co
 sequent infirmness doubtless contri t uting to natural death.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-10-28
From Fridays Daily.

Lewis Hunt, the Bisbee mining man, came over from the big copper camp this morning on busin ss trip.
 Assistant Cashier H. A. Schwartz, of the Bank of Bisbee, came over this morning being called here as grand jury witness.
 Mrs. Ed. Cain, of Bisbee, came over from Bisbee this morning to attend the funeral of her father, John Gahls who was buried thi. afternoon by the Odd Fellows, of which lodge he was an honored member. Constable Shropshire, of Douglas, came over this morning on court bust. ness. He states that the Douglas precincts will run up handsome majority for the Democratic ticket at coming election.
 H P Newton, pioneer citizen of Cochise, is among the Tombstone visitors on court attendance. |. On Wednesday evening next Our Mark and the Democratic county candidates will hold forth at Schief- ielin Hall. A rousing meeting is as sured them.
 Frank Harrington, the Bisbee min ing man, who has interests in this district, returned home yesterday after spending few days here on
 business.
 w. G. Moore, of Gleason, is a visitor
 here today. He states that the camp
 is picking up and considerable devel-
 opment work being done.
 T.F. Spaulding, the Bisbee furni- 2 ccn,t business. The coming of Uncle Josh Perk ins" to Schieffelin Hall next Thurs r day means that everybody-politician l. included-will have chance to laugl
 heartily. The play was constructe.
 for laughing purposes mainly. and tha
 it attains that end is evidenced iron
 the number of laughs the play is ac credited with producing. Seats vii F be on sale at the Beach Sisters begin ming tomorrow morning at 9 o'clocl