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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
MAYOR M'NALLY
AFTER LAMBERT
Chief Executive of Central Falls Crcise Chief Of Police and
Says He Is Going To Take Matters Into His Own Hands,
and That He Will Suspend Him if His Orders Are Not
Carried Ont.

time as the board OF aldermen had acted
on the petition. IL may be technically un-
lawful but no objection has been raised
and Mr.. Lazeh visited Mayor McNaliy
and having stated his case he was given
a letter which was in reality an order TO
the chief TO let this man alone.
The chief, however decided TO interfere
and ordered Lazer into court yesterday.
The mayor was very angry when he
heard OF the trouble and also put In an
appearance in the court yesterday. He
had some rather strong words with the
chief in which he threatened to suspend
him II he pushed the case. Chief Lambert,
however. went right ahead and when' La
ger showed up before Judge Choquet he
pleaded not guilty TO the charge OF keep
ing open a store unlawfully and there
will be trial next Tuesday.
All this is OF course interesting and Is
attracting some little attention from the
people Of this city. hut the trouble be-
tween Mayer McNally and Chief OF Po-
lice Lambert is not ended by any means.
Some time ago the mayor issued an order
I'm which he informed the chief that the
affairs OF the police department. so far
as they related 10 the suppression OF crime
were left entirely in the hands OF the
head OF the department and that he
would be held strictly accountable for
every tnlfS. since tnen tneTe nave Deen
numerous Sunday raids, some OF which
produced results and some OF which were
barren. Now the mayor has decided 10
revoke this order and today notified Chief
Lambert that until further orders he
was TO take no action regarding such
matters until orders 10 do so were re-
coldved from the mayor. This order vir-
tually relieves the chief from all respon-
sibility as regards the police department
and makes him no more important than
any OF the men on the force. He may
be allowed TO act as spokesman from the
mayor 10 the patrolmen. but he is not to
act or his own volition at any time so
long as this order holds
Whether or not there will be any more
Sunday raids for a time is something
that only Mayor McNally- -knowS-He
declares that the laws are being broken
continually and that he has reached the
conclusion that the only way 10 enforce
them is TO do II himself and further
says that IL his orders are disobeyed he
will suspend at once the man who dis
obeys them. and those who know the
mayor believe he will keep his word
Without doubt there Is likely 10 be
considerable doing in the Baby city police
department in the early future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

Tomorrow morning I shall issue an
order TO Chief Lambert cancelling the
order / gave him some time ago giving
him full control over the doings OF the
police OF this city / shall notify him that
until further orders he is 10 look 10 me
for instructions regarding all raids and
other special work. II, after he receives
this order he makes any more without
first consulting me / shall suspend him
and bring charges OF disobedience before
the board OF aldermen"
This was the statement made last eve
ming by Mayor Thomas III. McNally of
Central Falls TO representative OF the
News-D Democrat.
The statement came after a full dis
cussion OF the troubles that have arisen
between the mayor and Chief OF Police
Lambert and which terminated I'm a scene
between the head OF the city and the
nominal head OF the police department in
the district court room yesterday.
This controversy has been going on for
some time past and the elimination came
because OF the action OF man named
Gabean Lazer. doing business at 14l
Washington street, who desires 10 sell
fruit and candy on Sunday. 1t appears
that Mr.. Lazer applied some time ago
TO the board OF aldermen for a victualling
house license. but when the men who
compose the upper branch OF the city
council were informed that Mr.. Lazer sold
dry goods in one part OF his store they
declared that such a license should not
be granted and gave him permission TO
withdraw; all this in spite OF the fact that
last year he got a similar license when
exactly the same conditions prevailed
1t appears that a great and wise gov
ernment has decided by it's laws that
while under certain circumstances a man
may sell cigars or fruit or candy, or per-
haps on some occasions a baseball bat, on
Sunday IL is wrong for him 10 sell
yard Of ribbon or piece OF cotton cloth
or a pair OF stockings, and as the board
of Aldermen is the great consideration OF
morals its members could not grant the
victualling house license.
When this was agreed TO Mr.. Lazer
concluded that the right TO sell certain
things on Sunday was more profitable
than the dry goods and so he took the
latter out of his store and having estab-
lished the new condition OF things he
again made application for a victualling
house license. Now it has been the policy
In the past TO allow such persons as had
made application for victualing house il
censes 10 continue business until such
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
ALL CONDITIONS
BEFORE SIXTH
DISTRICT COURT

Nathan +. Coffey. a squat negro who
has served nearly seven of his 35 years
behind the bars. was bound over to the
grand jury without bail this morning
in the Sixth district court on charge Of
breaking and entering the house OF Betsey
Mooney, Salem street, with intent to
commit larceny.
He gained entrance early yesterday
morning through a front window. but
was frightened off by the outcries of Mrs.
Moneys daughter through whose room
he passed Detective Monahan OF the
day and the girls identified him as the
midnight prowler.
Antonio De Stefano. is. was fined $40
and costs for theft Of a room from Sal
vatore Laudate.
Beona Baretti, Sc Julian street. was
committed TO the state hospital for the
insane. Her two children have been
seHtzte=the Doyle avenue hon. 6ustave
Anderson, Camden street, was also ad
jrGged insane and committed
For theft OF 81 from Leslie Hazard.
Victor Ballard. IL, was fiend SO In
Juvenile court.
Felix J. Lavey got 80 days in Jail for
assaulting Margaret V. McDermott. He
was arrested by the Fifth station police
Archie Bessie waived examination on
charge OF assaulting JAMES Whalen with
an axe and was bound over TO the grand
jury under 500 bonds, The assault oc-
CURED in North Providence May Is, and
Whalen was not seriously injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

his business: and several questions were
ruled on by the city solicitor whom the
board promptly sustained.
The examination proceeded as Follows:
Mr.. Cristy-Since Oct l. 1904. what con-
versation. IL any, has Frank A. Matthews
had with you 10 show that you were an
UNIT person to have license?
None whatever"
What, IL any. conversation has Frank
A. Matthews had with you relative 10
your being a person OF unworthy or law
less character?'
THE only thing he ever said to me was
about some postal cards that had been
so marked by school children as to make
them objectionable. One other time I be-
lieve, there was some picture a bathing
scene or something of that kind"
What, II any, action has Frank A.
Matthews taken to prevent the granting
OF any license?"
None. to my knowledge"
Mr.. Nash then told OF the efforts he
made TO obtain a reduction of his IL
cense, and said the chief guaranteed that
the reduction would be made. lie told OF
visits to his place by police officers In
uniform four or five times week, put
ting him TO much Inconvenience and prov
ing detrimental TO his business. They
never said they were sent because or any
complaint by citizens.
The character OF pictures placed on ex-
hibition. witness said, did not justify such
frequent inspection by the police. II tried
In every way TO have pictures that would
be perfectly satisfactory 10 the police ana
that could be viewed by women and chill
dren," witness said.
Mr.. Nash said he had never met Mr..
Cr1Sty before the latter was recommended
as censor by tho chief OF police. He de-
nied the statement that he had used the
word Hell" when Mr. Cristy's name was
suggested.
"Was Mr.. Cristy less strict than the
police had been?"
"Mr. Melnhold informed me and /
know that no was more strict The chief
said that II Mr.. CriSty was censoring tho
pictures II wouldn't be necessary for the
police 20 DO so. "a they were perfectly
satisfied with anything that he would
pass or o. X"
Witness repeated in detail the state
ments in his affidavit regarding the pay
ment OF $40 per month TO Mr.. Cristy for
his services as censor He repeated a
statement ne said Meinhold made to him.
that the chief had said his ncens could
be reduced as they were going 90 get
rid Of one Of che com mmissioners."
Coming down TO the alleged request
from the chief for one OF the checks in.
dorsed by Mr.. Cristy. Mr.. Nash said: II
got the check and took IL down 20 him.
didn't know what he wanted IL for, but
gave 1t 70 him that same afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
POLITICAL STRAW
At MEETING Of
WOMEN s LEAGUE

Last evening at Bell Street chapel the
Women's Suffrage league held Its annual
supper and entertained guests.
Mrs. Jennette S. French OF Pawtucket
president of the league. witily touched
upon phases of the political situation in
this state and the part the women wight
play In the coming campaign. At the
conclusion of her remarks she introduced
Arnold b. Chase as the presiding officer
of the evening
The Rev Willard c. Selleck touched
upon the political conditions as shown by
several Incidents of the pact few weeks
and following him DR.. Garvin opened his
remarks with a reply to the pres,d-
ing officer, stating that they had both
come TO the conclusion that the Demo
Gratis we're wise and honest Republicans
would be wise to follow them.
The fact that Mr.. Chase had openly
announced his intention OF voting with
the Democrats and Independents, repre-
senting aus he does a very large manufac-
turing interest. is accepted as significant
In showing the trend OF mercantile inter-
eses tn the coming campaign.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

What did the chief say when you gave
1t to b,m?"
He said he wanted to show IL to GER
tains; and II let him have ii, 1t would
aid greatly In procuring a reduction aof
my license. He looked disappointed and
sad; oh, this is endorsed by the Rhode
Island Temperance league "
By Mr.. Baker-"How were the other
checks indorsed"
II think all were indorsed by tho
Rhode Island Temperance League"
Judge Lyman objected to another
question as tending to prejudice the
chief In the mind of a member OF tho
board. The question was admitted
and Mr.. Nash said:
"TIe told me that he wanted to show
" TO some parties. ! asked him about
the delay In the reduction of license.
siensr ie said vsn, 1eT n we enIs set new eG%%s
Just as you want IT. He also said. Mr..
Cristy has been putting his nose in
and this cheek may help TO prevent the
Mr.. Nash added: "Meinhold told me
Chief Matthews had been In and want
ed him him oISto to put some strong pictures
man could see them and show what
kind OF pictures Mr. Cristy was pass
Ing for pay, p,Sis refused fatty to con-
When did you get reduction in
your license?"
Not until after the reappointment OF
Witness said he went ro the board
then on advice of the chief. but he
understood the matter mad never been
brought TO the attention Of the board
in all the preceding months"
Chairman Luther@"Let me say here
I'm regard 10 prcjudicing n member OF
the board. or course that refers 90
the chairman. I wnnt to say that I
am here nv Judge and intend to Judge
this case absolutely without preju-
dice.-
TudUa Ivnap"T understand that
Mr.. Luther: and believe in your In
tegrity. but / also believe l know the
motive that prompted the asking of
After visiting Col. Gross Office on
the morning OF April 6. Mr.. Nash said,
Meinhold informed him that the chief
had sent for list OF pictures. Mr..
Cristy was Informed q. Did a number
OF them and sent the list TO the chief.
MIR. Nash saw the chew, on April 3.
at his place OF business on Westmin-
ster street, and later Mr.. Luther came
in.
Mr. Nash told of the conversation
between himself and the chief TO which
Meinhold testified and in, which. he
said. the chief told him substantially,
"Now ~ the time 90 square yourself
and put the responsibility up 60 Mr..
Cristy, where a. beiongs.'
Mr.. Cristy here read from an article IN
the Tribune OF April relating 20 criti-
cisms Of pictures he had disapproved.
He said that. owing 10 the chiefs OBJ
jections. he had not been able to go into
this question at the earlier stage OF the
Continued on page Eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

The board was late in getting together.
Chairman Luther was on hand at $50;
Colonel Gross arrived at 10 o'clock sharp.
and Mr.. Pierce came In a few minutes
later.
All the commissioners looked fresh and
vigorous and declared they were ready to
finish up the case today II they could
do so.
Colonel Gross WAS a picture OF health
and wore his usual jolly smile and a
bunch OF pansies. Commissioner Pierce
had a big spray of lilies OF the valley and
a supply Of good cigars. which he shared
with the newspaper men.
Chairman Luther whose neighbors-all
constant readers of the News-Democrat-
had shown rather too much interest in
his new spring suit, wore another neat
fitting suit that attracted repertorial eyes
He had left his white vest at home, also
Ciy Solicitor Alber A. Baker arrived at
l0:4o and Mr.. Luther Immediately raped
for order.
John e. Canning, attorney for John b.
Nash. was on hand early and occupied
a seat beside his client. All the other
attorneys were present, with the board 3
official stenographers. Clerk Gee and Miss
Morrow.
City Solicitor Baker. acting as Judge
advocate, preserved the strictest Impair
tlalty throughout the conduct OF the
case, admitting sane questions, ruling out
others and modifying Judge Lyman many
times when the judge affected to believe
that most OF his objections were being
overruled.
Mr.. Cristy conducted his own case and
displayed much familiarity with the forms
OF law. Occasionally, however Mr.. Cam
ming, who sat between him and Mr. Nash
made a soto voce suggestion.
During tho hearing Mr.. Pierce sat
straight In his chair twirlng his mus
tache. Chairman Luther wore n satisfied
expression and kept his hands clasped In
front OF him most OF the time. Colonel
Gross lay back I'm his chair emitting
clouds OF blue smoke from an imported
cigar and taking great care 10 blow II
away from Mr.. Cristy's affactory organs
Mr.. Cristy called the attention OF the
board at the outset TO the editorial I'm
the Providence Journal this morning. re-
lating TO the ADVICE he testified that the
editor OF the Journal gave him TO publish
The Nash and MeInhold affidavits. Mr.
| Cristy said he would make an explana-
tion at the afternoon session.
John b. Nash was sworn and examined
by Mr.. Cristy.
Judge Lyman objected az the outset 20
the lire OF questions Mr.. Cristy PROFOUND
ed from a typewriter list regarding
Chief Matthews knowledge OF the nature
| OF Mr.. Nash's business, and whether the
chief had ever objected TO the nature Of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
Testified in Confederation of Meinhold
Regarding Statements Made by the
Chief and the Alleged Efforts
to DisCredit Mr.. Cristy for
Purpose of Getting
Rid of Chairman.

John B. Nash, the witness for Rev. A. B. Csty IN his
charges against Chief of Police Frank A. Matthew'S went on the
witness stand today and gave the testimony that he would have
given the original hearing had he been driven from the city by
threats and intimidation emanang from police circles.
His testimony every essential cooboraed that of his
and tended to establish efforts the part of the chief discre
Mr. Cry tor the purpose Of preventing the reapponten Of
Chairman Luther Of the Police Commission
At the hour Of going press, looked the hearing could
not be concluded today especially understood that Chief
Matthews would call number Of witnesses further attempt to
dEcedt MIR. Nash.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

Apparently the so-caued fads in educa-
tion-the teaching OF nature study. ply
siology, music, drawing and gymnastics
in the public schools are endorsed by the
larger number OF parents of this city,
who also pronounce in favor of the addi-
tion OF a course OF manual training in the
grammar grades
This was made clear at the special
meeting OF the Providence Teachers as
ISOLATION late yesterday afternoon at the
Classical High school. when report was
read by Principal Winslow OF the Thayer
street school, showing statistics to prove
the assertion.
Some little time ago, the association
sent 10 parents a sort OF census blank
containing a request that the parent or
guardian answer yes or no TO the question
should the so-cailed fad studies be taught
or the whole effort or education be con-
fined TO the teaching OF "the three RS"
alone: and Mr.. Winslow's report present.
ed the results OF these inquiries substan-
TALLY as follows:
IAN immediate reason for taking this
matter UP at the present time has grown
out OF the recent agitation OF the subject
OF salaries. Certain of those officials
intimated both privately and publicly
that II the teachers would do what they
can TO bring about the changes which the
people are demanding. they might there
by como into favor and receive proper
tionate reward.
THE most effective means OF reaching
a settlement OF the troublesome question
is by ascertaining what tho people or
Providence really think about II. The
statement that the people are dissatisfied
has too long remainded unchallenged. IL
Is time 10 make an examination OF the
premises
1T is both impracticable and unneces-
sary TO refer such question To all the
people OF the city. In view OF these facts
IL has been assumed that n vote OF the
parents OF grammar school pupils would
represent the city most fairly and intel
ligently Accordingly copies OF the crcu-
lar letter were sent TO the parents or
guardians OF all the pupils OF grammar
grades IN the sixteen grammar schools or
the city.
"Since each circular represents an en-
tire family the number OF circulars is
much smaller than the number OF pupils
in the schools The total number of
PARENTS or guardians TO whom circulars
were addressed is approximately $500. Re-
plies have been received from approx
mately 1900. since the greater number OF
those who have failed to reply are unable
90 read and write, the failure serves 10
increase the value OF the returns rather
than 20 diminish II.
"The total Affirmative and negative
answers TO the several questions are as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
PINE RIDGE. CAMP
WON'T Be CLOSED
DIRECTORS SAY

Pine Ridge camp for consumptives is
not to be closed, for the present at least.
The decision to keep the camp open was
reached at meeting OF the directors last
evening. 1t was shown that subscriptions
amounting to about 500 had already been
received, and 1t is believed that the whole
deficiency may be wiped out.
The following were elected directors:
Gilbert +. Phillips. Francis c. Jillson. DIR.
II. J. Hoey, Rev. s. II. Webb and NJ S.
Dwyer
Among the contributions received was
one from Marsden j. Perry. who offered
to contribute $3.50 toward the paying off
OF the indebtedness If nine others would
contribute like amount. He also offered
TO head a list OF those who would pay
500 annually for the expenses OF the
camp.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
MAY ORGANIZE STATE SOCIETY
TO FIGHT GREAT WHITE PLAGUE

Livingston Farrand, secretary of the
National tuberculosis society. which re-
Gently met at Washington, has called a
meeting of the physicians and laymen Of
the state OF Rhode Island for the pur-
pose OF organizing a state society 10 take
up the work OF educating the people OF
this state on the subject of the great
white plague"
He outlined plan whereby lectures will
be given and pamphlets distributed to the
people OF the state.
DIR. Barnes of the state sanitorium and
Mr.. Easton OF Newport spoke in favor OF
the proposed state society and of its prob
able benefit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
JOHN SHEPARD, JR., PROTESTS
AGRlNST DAIMLER'S CAR

According to the statement made public
through one of the Boston papers. there
was a mistake made yesterday in the
auto events at Worcester and there is
at least one protest against the record.
The contest was for cars Of from $1,000
to 5000 and the Daimler car, which won
an event. was a $4,000 car. so that there is
good ground for a protest. Mr.. John
Shepard. Jr., OF this city. who came In
second. has lodged a protest with the au-
thorities against the award on those
grounds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
SULLIVAN BOY, WHO WAS
INJURED, IS RECOVERING

Frederick Sullivan, the 10-year-old boy
who was taken to the Rhode Island hos
pltal on Wednesday TO be operated upon
for fractured skull Is rapidly improving.
An operation was found not necessary
and the first diagnosis OF a fracture in
correct.
Joseph Comes. n lad OF the same age.
Is under 5000 bonds for throwing tho
stone which led to Sullvans injury and
the case was set down for trial June 2
and it Is probable that Comes will be re-
lea sed.
The boys "pegged' stones at each other
Sunday night and probably one was as
much TO blame as the other.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
RUSSIAN GOVERNOR IS
SUSPECTED Of MURDER

Warsaw. May Ex-Governor Jellnsld OF
Klelce Is suspected OF the murder OF "A
woman named Okoulina, who was found
dead I'm a room with him yesterday. Two
shots were heard by the neighbors. but
Jelinski declares hat-the woman con=
mitted suicide. The local papens have
been forbidien 20 mention the occurrence
which has created a sensation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
preliminary READINGS
FOR ANTHONY MEDALS

Preliminary readings for tho contest
FOR the Anthony medals by members OF
the graduating classes were held this af-
ternoon at the Academy avenue, Vineyard
street, Peace street and Broad street
grammar schools Next Monday after
noon preliminary readings will be held at
the Lexington avenue, Roosevelt street
Thayer street and Candace street schools,
and next Friday at the Federal street,
Bridsham street, Messer street and Man
ton grammar schools.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
Mr.. GEIHR0 AP0lQGlzEl

Boston, May 25.---Upon the opening
oftoday's session OF the house OF rep
ton, arising TO a question OF personal
privilege. apologized for his action yes
terday afternoon In inficting a blow
-tfc-corrfdor of the house.
The incident occurred as Representa-
tive Mock was leaving the house cham
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
GEORGE COOK REENLISTED

George Cooke. who was recently dis
charged with honor from the United
States marine corps. enlisted I'm the army
yester al the recruiting station on North
Main stret.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
SEIZED WITH A FIT

IT, $. Mills was seized with a M at
Turks Head at $50 this morning Tho
ambulance was summoned and took him
TO his home. corner Franklin and Foun-
tain streets.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
CAPTAIN MiasToN ACTING DEPUTY

Capt. Marston OF the Fourth police dis
trict acted in place OF Deputy Chief
Egan today the latter being of duty on
account Of illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25

"The per cent. of affirmative replies In
each case is as follows Music. 96.5 per
cent drawing 95.5 per cent; gymnastics.
95.3 per cent: physiology, S4.5 per cent; /;
nature study, 79.4 per cent: manual train
ing 762 per cent.
"A summary of the affirmative vote for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-25
PARENTS LIKE
SCHOOL FADS"

Their Replies to Interrogations Sent Out by the
Teachers Demonstrate Plainly That Nature
Study, Physiology. Music Drawing. Gymnastics
and Manual Training Meet With General APP
proval as Features of the Grammar School
Curriculum