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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
CHELSEA BOXING
BOUTS RESULT IN
HEAVY FINES

Chelsea. Mass, Dec. 2o.-All the defend
ants I'm the so-called boxing cases plead
cd guilty in court today to the charge OF
participating i'm boxing meetings illegally
conducted. Members of the Lincoln club,
before which the boxing meeting was held
on the night OF Dec. IL, which resulted In
several arrests, admitted that they had
built seats for more persons than the
charter fthe club warranted
The state police also introduced testi-
mony to the effect that persons not mem
bers Of the club had gained admission To
the exhibition and that certain boxers had
received money I'm excess of what proper
~ could be called expenses.
Attorney j. Il. Sweeney, counsel for the
Lincoln club advised the defendants not
10 contest the case. Mah Murray, Henry
Lewis Henry Green and Harry Edels
were fined $50 each and put under bonds
of 800 each TO keep the peace for one
year Matty Baldwin was fined $40 and IL
other defendants 500 each.
The cases of John Powers and John
Ahern, two of the boxers, who were ar
rested on a charge OF mutual assault
were placed on file 1t is expected that the
outcome OF these cases will have consid-
eraSle effect on the question Of the con-
tinuance OF boxing in Chelsea.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
GOV. HIGGINS SAVES
PATRICK FROM
DEATH CHAIR

Albany. ~ Y, Dec, 2O.--Gov. Higgins
today commuted to imprisonment for life
the sentence Of death under which Albert
T. Patrick has remained nearly five years.
since his conviction Of the murder or
William Marsh Rice, the aged millionaire
OF New York city.
In announcing the Communication. Gov.
Higgins issued the following memoran-
dunn: Albert +. Patrick has been con-
Nicted Of the murder Of William NJ Rice
and the judgment of conviction has been
affirmed by divided court. II Is not
claimed that Patrick committed the muir
der In person. but that he procured the
act 10 he done He has been convicted
principally upon the testimony Of Charles
r Jones. who confessed that he mur-
dered his master while he lay asleep, in
stigated thereto by Patrick and Jones by
his testimony h2s purchased his own i'm
munlty from trial or punishment.
Neither this fact alone. nor the re-
view OF any Of the facts already passed
upon by tho courts al some stage Of these
proceedings would seem to me 10 warrant
Interfering with the judgment OF death
pronounced against the defendant: but
three OF the seven Judges OF the court OF
appeals were so strongly or IN opinion
that errors were committed AT the trial.
which were subsequently preiudicial 10
the rights OF Patrick that feel that the
death penalty ought not. under all the
circumstances. 10 be inflicted.
In view OF these facts and the grave
doubts expressed by these judges. ! am
satisfied that 7 ought To relieve the de-
fendant from the extrme penalty of IN
law and commute his sentence TO lmpris-
onment for life
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
MAROEN DIES Of
ANGINA PECTOR|S
At LOWELL, MASS.

Lowell. Mass, Dec 20-George A. Mar.
den. for several years assistant treasurer
o. the United States, in charge Of the sub
treasury at Boston. died yesterday after
noon at his home in this city.
The cause OF Mr.. Marden's death was
angina pectoris, from which he had suf-
fered for about FIVE years, although he
was confined to his bed only during the
past four weeks.
George Augustus Marden was born in
Mount Vernon n H.. i'm 1899 At ar
early age he learned the shoemaker's s
trade He entered Dartmouth college.
and after paying his way through the in
stltution by working at his trade and
teaching school, was graduated I'm 1861
In the latter part OF that year he en-
tered the army, enlistng as a private IN
Company q, Second regiment, Berdan's
United States Sharpshooters He saw
service under Mcclellan during, the
Peninsular campaign
For a short time in 1S66. he published
the Kanawha Republican OF Charlestown,
w. Va, but soon after returned TO New
England. He acted as assistant editor OF
the Boston Advertiser In the early part
OF 1861 and later in that year become one
of the owners OF the Lowell Daily Courier
end Lowell Weekly Journal here. He
continued i'm the newspaper business up
10 his death, owning a controlling inter
est in the Courer-Citizen publishing COM
pany.
Mr.. Marden was speaker OF the Massa
chusetts house of representatives I'm 1883
and 1884. lie was a member of the state
senate IN 1885 He was one OF the four
Grant delegates from Massachusetts, to
the Republican convention in 1880. From
1889 90 1898 he served as treasurer and
encouragement of the state President
Mckinley appointed MIR. Marden, i'm 1899
TO be assistant treasurer of the United
States at Boston. and he was reappointed
by President hoosevet i'm 1893, holding
that position at his death.
His wife. who was Miss Mary r Fiske
OF Nathua, y. IL. and two sons, Philip
s. and Robert F., survive him. Both
sons are connected with the Lowell
Courer-Citizen. Philip as managing ed
itor of the paper.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

and hope he'll stay away from this
building"
The senate caucus was called TO order
by Senator Henry r. Anthony OF East
and William +. Caswell OF jamestown WAS
made secretary. Nearly all the Republican
members-elect were present.
A warm debate was precipitated by
Judge Palmer Of Cranston, who Is out
against Boss Brayton.
The judge declared that the senate
should allow the next governor 10 ap-
point all the committees simply reserving
the right TO revise them, IL necessary, i'm
the interest OF fairness.
"Tf the governor takes advantage OF his
position 10 pack such important commit
tees as the judiciary and corporations
committees, IL will react against him." he
declared
Judge Palmer also asserted that the
senate should confirm all OF the next gov
ernor's appointeeS unless they are noto-
riousy unit from other than purely
political standpoint. as the governor ia
the choice OF all the people, he said, and
should be respected accordingly
This view of the matter was overwhelm-
ingly discouraged. as IL received support
only from Judge Palmer and Lieut.. Gov.
Frederick II Jackson and was warmly op-
posed by Senators Stiness and Sanborn.
Before the senators-elect convened Gov.
l tier, VINO dld not so INTO the caucus.
jokingly asked the newspaper men II
there was anything i'm the law To prevent
the governor (himselO from filling all the
vacancies i'm state boards on iraugura-
tion morning, so that the senate could
confirm them before going into grand
committee.
This would effectually deprive Gov.
James r. Higgins of any chance TO make
many nominations in January. While
there are machine politicians on the Re-
publican side who would he pleased tn
have the retiring governor inaugurate
such a movement and would confirm ev-
berry nomination he might make in that
way, no one who knows the governor be-
lieves he would seriously entertain such
an Idea for "A second.
II was practically decided in caucus to
turn down about all OF the next COVER
nor's nominations.
steering committee consisting of Gen.
Walter r. Stiness OF Warwick John Z.
Sanborn OF Newport and Henry F. An
thony OF East Providence, was appointed
to map out proceedings in the interest
of the Brayton machine. The caucus
then adjourned.
Gossip in the corridors before either
caucus was called TO order was to the
effect that the act permitting the COVER
nor TO name a member of the BARRIERS
commission without confirmation by the
senatorial lords OF creation might be re-
pealed carly In the session. which was
regarded as a hint TO Gov.-elect Higgins
To lose no time i'm sending in the name OF
his nominee for the position now held
by Thomas f. McArdle OF Pawtucket.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
A. D. \. PRESIDENT
INDICTED FOR
INTIMIDATION

Boston, Dec. 20-Seven indictments. two
of which were almost Immediately follow
ed by the arrest and arraignment OF Mat
thew Cummings. national president OF the
Ancient order OF Hibernians and superin-
tendent Of the Boston street cleaning de-
partment, and James p. Timilty. former
~ foreman Of the city's paving division.
were returned yesterday by the SUFFOLK
county grand jury in special session. The
five remaining indictments will not be
made public until after the accused per
sons are notified and given an opportu-
nifty to appear in court
Cummings is charged with having in
unhdated and coerced voters in the inter
est OF Edward W. Dixon. a candidate for
the state senate in the sixth SUFFOLK dis
trict, last month. The alleged offences
were committed In the Democratic prima-
rles and were called TO the attention OF
the district attorney by Daniel J. Kiley.
VINO was defeated by Dixon. The candi-
dacy or Senator-elect Dixon was support
cd by Mayor John +. Fitzgerald while
hlley Is a lieutenant OF Martin NJ. Lo-
massey, the West End Democratic leader.
who opposes the city administration.
Timity is charged with violation OF the
civil service laws in employing William
craven under the name of Patrick Craven
In the paving department OF the city for
three years after Patrick Craven had
died
Cummings and Timilty were served with
grand jury warrants late yesterday and
were srraigned before Judge Sherman I'm
the superior criminal court. who released
both men on 800 bail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
PALMER BREAKS
WITH THE BOSS

The Republican members elect OF the
incoming legislature assembled at the
state house this morning To deter
mine their course for the session in
conformity with the plans laid by the
Boss, who, despite his professed re-
tirement from the position, intends
more vigorously than ever TO control
and dominate the Republican party I'm
the assembly.
Boss Brayton was not at the state
house; but many of the men who DO his
bidding had previously called at his
office and received their instructions.
Speaker-to-be Burchard, whom Doss
Brayton has rammed down the throats
of the assemblymen contrary 10 their
inclinations. was on hand. arrayed like
Solomon I'm all his glory-or, at least.
the same as when he delivered his
famous ambient moonbeam soeech
before the Pettis e. Paddock club,
which gained him the coming prefer
ment.
Col. zenas w. Bliss OF Cranston was
there too looking outwardly as cheer
speakership that by right was his and
which his party associates desired to
Portiy Senator stiness, dapper little
Judge Henry A. Palmer. the original
Utter man. Samuel Ward King Allen,
Senator John p. Sanborn OF Newport.
looked brighter; Judge James Harris
and all the other conspicuous shining
lights were there. except Judge Elmer
J. Rathbun, whose absence was prop
erly noted.
Representative Albert n. Luther OF
Scituate. who had been expressly in
vited, did not appear: and II was pretty
we'll understood that he will act with
the atic-Independent forces as
those who elected him desire he
should.
In addition to Judge Rathbun and
Mr.. Luther. Ray c.. Lewis of New
Shoreham was absent. At IL 80. when
TO order. Col. Bliss was chosen chair
man and Clark Burdick Of Newport
secretary.
There was some discussion of the
question OF abolshing the deputy
speakership. but no definite action was
taken, IL was stated.
Henry G. Anthony OF Portsmouth
nominated Roswell Il. Burchard OF Lit
tie Compton. Boss Brayton's man, for
speaker; and Henry T.. Woodmansee
and others seconded the nomination.
There was no counter nomination.
will OF Boss Brayton. Mr. Burchard's Is
name, therefore, Will be presented 10
the next house as the unanimous Sc =
lection OF the caucus.
The usual committees were appointed
by the chair: and the caucus adjourned,
having been in session only 45 minutes
One of the representatives from the
southern section of the state. when asked
what had been decided today. said:
Nothing was decided today. Every
thing was settled in the Banigan building
more than a month ago by the general.
He wasn't here today. I'm glad he wasn't;
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
ALL READY NOW
To MAKE P. J."
MAYOR NJ 'CARTHY

Plans for the inaugural ceremonies of
the city government on Jan. have been
completed.
The ci;y counclmen-elect will assemble
in the reception room in tho city hall at
ll:b. and the procession TO the common
council chamber where the ceremonies
will be held, will be IN the following order:
CITY Sergeant r. Frederick Chase. and the
chief of police. Acting Mayor William *.
Reynolds and Mayor-elec Patrick ].
Mccarthy; City Clerk William r. Clarke
and the chaplain; the aldermen-e elect in
the order of wards. followed by the COM
mon coUncilmen-elect i'm similar order.
The convention will be called TO order
by Acting Mayor William * Reynolds.
and after the certificate OF the election OF
Patrick j. Mccarthy as mayor Las been
read by the city clerk, the oath OF office
viii be administered by the acting mayor.
The roll of tho aldermen-elect will then
be called. and the members will present
their certificates Of election TO their re-
srective committees on credentials.
After prayer by the chaplain. Mayor
Mccarthy will deliver his Inaugural ad-
dress.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
DUNN RET0RTS
TO MIR. CRISTY

more harm in Providence, at least in
regard to children. than the intem-
perance against which his labors are
supposed To be directed.
III liquor dealer sells TO minors
he runs the risk OF losing his license.
The owner of a penny vaudeville cor
rupts the minds OF innocent boys and
girls with hlthy pictures and he is re-
Mr.. Cristy IN strong I'm his advocacy
Of Mr. Gross for the commissionerahip.
is IL not probable that Mr. Nash would
have the same preference2
Il do not object 10 Mr.. CTisty's use or
his position before the public az superin-
tendent OF the Rhode Island Temperance
league TO advance the Interests or MI.
Gross or Of any other friend OF his whom
he and his society consider to be M for
the position OF police commissioner; but l
do object most empha tically TO his pub
lie criticism OF my character.
MY name has been mentioned as "A
possibility for the coming vacancy on
the commission; but this IN no way au-
thorizeS Mr.. Cristy or his league 10 utter
a falsehood concerning me, as was done
in the published communication 10 Mayor
elect Mccarthy. II is declared that have
been conspicuously associated with those
who desire a liberal policy. This is the
falsehood 10 which refer.
My character will bear investigation
have been elected TO the common council
for three successive terms, have served In
the board OF aldermen for two years, and
have been elected for another term. !
can appeal 10 my record I'm both bodies
in refutation of the slanderous statement
OF the Rhode Island Temperance league.
"1'he Rhode Island Temperance league.
by the way, poses as the representative
Of nearly all the churches OF Providence.
and is SO characterized in some OF the
papers. Is not this rather a broad state
ment? Not TO speak OF quite large
number OF prominent and prosperous
Continued on page SIX
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

I be careful in their consumption OF Ice,
owing TO the shortage of supply. it was
informing It's agents that the Ice sltua-
ton from the companys standpoint was
satisfactory, and that offers We're being
received from various sources. especially
from Maine independent producers, or
ample supplies. and the company was at
that time refusing TO accept these offers
on any terms
1t IN contended that the efforts OF the
company were designed 10 create popu-
lar impression that an Ice famine was i'm
pending. i'm order 10 forestall public
elamor against a contemplated enormous
increase In the price to consumers, which
increase did in fact take place.
1t is declared by the attorney general
that the American Ice company had
agreements with various independent con-
Germs TO prevent their entering the field
of competition, I'm production or distribu-
tion. Of either natural or artificial ice.
The complaint sets forth that as "A re-
suit OF these various measures, designed
TO restrict the supply OF ice with the re-
sultlng alleged fictitious price 10 the con-
sumer. the company was in a position 10
refuse an offer Of a large supply from
Hobbns. Dilatush & Chalmers. OF Bow
doinham. Me. in a letter quoted as saying.
on March %. 1906 I'VE have gotten along
are not prepared 20 name you a price for
your ice either in the house nor Z. o. b.
This plaintiff further alleges. upon in
formation and belief" said the complaint,
that on 'the 30th day OF June, 1906, the
total assets OF the American Ice company
were SAC. .325. 4sS. OF which $33 260, COS repre-
sented not tangible assets. but was good
Will That on or about Dec /, 1906. this
defendant paid a dividend TO it's stock
holders of per cent upon the preferred
capital stock Of the defendant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
MEYER TRYING TO
SMASH ICE TRUST

Albany, Dec. 20.-Attorney General Jul
ius Mayer in the name OF the people of
the state of New York today began an
action against the American Ice company
in the supreme court OF New York county
for the dissolution OF the so-called "ice
trust" A summons and complaint issued
here last night was forwarded 10 tho New
York city representatives OF the attorney
general for service today upon the proper
officials OF the company.
The complaint alleges as principal
feature OF the scheme and arrange
ment." by which the company secured
practically a monopoly OF the natural and
artificial ice output and distribution es-
pecially I'm Greater New York and the
communities In that vicinity, that n Sc
cured control OF the Maine ice field and
caused a reduction there last year OF the
usual harvest from a million and a half
tons TO one-thlrd OF that amount. The
other sources of supply are alleged 10 be
similarly controlled
The key 10 the ice situation In New
York city is pointed out as lying in the
company's control OF the 'ice bridges" or
landing depots, by which means II is al
legged the company is enabled 10 FIX the
price OF ice, resulting last summer IN an
increase from S.20 ton at the bridges to
S5 and S. a ton 10 the Independent deal
ers. who arc alleged TO be controlled by
the company and who supply the retail
trade and the push-cart dealers through
whom the poor in congested districts re-
ceive ice.
Correspondence OF the company with i;s
agents and others Is quoted in the com
plaint 10 show that at the very time when
the company was urging its customers 10
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
ROUND HALF-DOZEN
FOR LOWER COURT

In the district court this morning Henry
Porter. for larceny OF $50 from Annie
wilkins, was held in 5000 for the supreme
court
For larceny of one bottle and contents
from the Consolidated railroad, Martin
Costello pleaded not guilty and was held
In 500 for trial on Dec. 2s
Albert Smith. for assault on Margaret
Smith. was given 20 days In Jail
For defacing a building 20 the amount
OF So the property OF Walter Barnes.
Luke Reilly was fined SO and costs.
Peter Cannon pleaded guilty OF larceny
from Dewey r. Adams: and his case was
continued to Dec. q for sentence
Charles lpsin. for assault on AnnIs
Beaudin. was fined so and costs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
HIGHER WAGES FOR
EMPLOYEES OF CITY

The city council eight-hour day commit
tee conferred with DR.. Fenner II. Peck
ham, representing the park commission
ers, and Acting Mayor William X. Rev
nolds. representing the North Burial
ground commissioners this afternoon, as
TO the advisabiiity OF increasing the
wages Of employees I'm those departments
to fiat rate OF u cents per hour, the
same as other city laborers will receive.
AS a result Of the conference, Dr. Peck
ham and the acting mayor decided to
bring the subject before their respective
commissions for consideration
Alderman John G. Dunn. chairman Of
the committee. believes that these labor
ers are entitled 10 the increase as we'll as
the others, land had intended 20 have
taken up the matter before. but forgot Il
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20

Alderman John c. Dunn 10 deeply
stirred over the reply OF the Rhode
Island Temperance league 10 Mayor
in selecting a candidate for police com
missioner, and has Issued tho follow
ing carefully prepared open letter
II feel that II IS due TO myself
and To the constituency which j repre-
sent TO enter a protest In reply TO
certain statements which have ap-
peared In the newspapers OF orovi-
dence. The Rhode Island Temperance
league has seen ft TO put itself for
ward as the champion OF a gentleman
who has undoubtedly served very eff
Il has also included in it's published
expression OF opinion deliberate
and totally unprovoked attack on my
character and fitness for the same
position.
"The Rhode Island Temperance
league has been a factor for good
In the community. We all admit this;
but many OF your readers Will agree
with me when / say that the influence
OF the league has not been used solely
for the maintenance OF law and order.
II has been skilfully manipulated for
the benefit OF some Of it's leaders and
exploiting of the feelings OF dislike
which such leaders have regarding
those TO whom they are politically COR
otherwisel opposed;
figure in the public view on several
occasions, with no great amount Of
credit TO himself or the cause which
he represents-notably when he posed
as the champion OF one John y. Nash,
whose places OF public amusement
have since become rather notorious
The superintendent OF the league. IL
seems 10 me and 10 many, might have
been better employed than in accepting
money 10 act as paid agent Of n
species OF entertainment which is doing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-20
PERRY'S MAN IS
NOW SLATED TO
SUCCEED CROSS

The members-elect OF the 1907 board OF
aldermen have been asked to confer with
Mayor-elect Patrick J. Mccarthy after
the meeting OF the board this afternoon,
partly for general talk OF municipal
subjects and the management OF city ar
fairs. but chiefly, IL is understood. 10
sound tho members as 10 whether they
will confirm his nominee for police COM
missioner.
"As ! understand IT," said one OF the
alderman-elect. Mr.. Mccarthy wants 10
appoint a man who will be confirmed and
is desirous Of securing the sentiment Of
the incoming board upon the matter"
The probable Republican candidate is
said to be Col. Arthur IL. Watson or DR..
A II. Ecceston.
Col Watson refused to discuss the
question when asked about his candidacy
by reporter.
II haven't anything 10 say about II.
he answered. THE first mention of my
name was year ago In connection with
the place
SO far as can be learned, unless the
mayor elect nOminateS Alderman John &.
Dunn or Col Harold j. Gross he will not
find a single supporter among the ten
aldermen.
Friends OF Col. Watson were among the
most influential supporters Of Chief Mat
thews during the Cristy- Matthews trial
last May; and Col Matson's name is
openly discussed at the city hall that
OF the candidate selected and favored by
Marsden j. Perry.
City hall gossip further has Il that Col
Watson might be expected 10 act i'm en-
tire harmony with Commissioner Lewis
J. Pierce, the man who sat at the hear
ing" and thus accomplish all that is de-
sired by those who do not desire TO see
the present methods OF conducting the
police department continued.