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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
TO THE COURT OF LAST RESORT.

In spite of Attorney General Moodys brilliant and
seemingly unanswable logic Judge Humphrey the United States
district Chicago has decided the against the
packers that the individuals indicted for violation of the
law are entitled immunity but that the corporations This
decision distinctly disappointing and there will be widespread hope
that It's soundness will be tested by appeal the United States
supreme
AS Mr. Moody pointed the OF his argument
vneing least to the lay il the judicial mind the for
immunity should be sustained will aborve attempt
to adequately punish violations OF the law b corporations because
the individual offenders escape casseen by serving
confession OF "ongdong the leaving only that
abstraeonhe eorporaoo be dealt with by which
cares nothing and the imposition OF which will deter from
continuing its defiance Of the federal statutes
In the light OF the decision OF the United supreme
the Paper and Tobacco ruling OF Judge
Humphrey certainly amazing The declared as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
TO MY n. Y. FRIEND ON HER BIRTHDAY

Your Natal day-a word OF cheer.
May you be blessed throughout tho year,
And when the birds begin TO sing,
The heralds OF returning spring:
May every sweet melodious note
That trembles from each tiny throat,
BE prelude. 10 your grateful strain,
That all you love are free from pain.
And waking buds, look up 10 Heaven.
When groves are sweet. aud skies are
blue
Nav coudless ones he over you:
When twilight eyclash shades YOU DER
And dews Of love upon YOU pour.
when night DER sleeping mount and plain
Has spread her starry counterpane.
still may your soul fresh tribute bring
And thankfully its blessings sing
when autumn comes-the artist king
Painting anew the robes OF spring
when forest arches. decked in gold
Seem pavemeuts. angels 10 uphold
Then ono by one so gently given,
To pave our pathway on 90 Heaven:
So gently may your sorrowsHpass.
Fading away like leaves on grass
Leaving no trace OF what they've been.
Save where they foil a lovlicr green,
sheen.
A freshness as ~ days % yoro,
Brighter because once covered DER.
w.
And thus may each glad season glide
With dear ones. ever AZ your side.
When you shall leave New Englands
shore
For Adirondacks hills once more.
May memories cluster round the place
Where all will miss. your words OF grace
And when this year has passed away.
Bringing another natal day.
Come back once more 90 loved ones here.
blessing them with your heart os cheer
Still proving womanhood s. true.
As all hclicve-who have known YOU
HARRIET NJ MILLER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
CRUISER CHARLESTON
TESTING new PR0PELLERS

Rockland, Me. March 22.-The first
class cruiser Charleston. equipped with
propellors OF government design in place
OF those originally supplied by her build
ers at the Newport News Shipbuilding
& Drydock company. was given a second
Standardization trial over the Owls Head
course today.
She left her anchorage at o'clock.
The new propellors have larger blades
with surface 2s per cent larger and
are " greater diameter. The trial was
expected TO be concluded before noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

Johns churches usder the direction of the
regular pastors.
The construction of the S0,000-gallon wa
ter tank at the Parker mills. East War
ren, is well under way and already the
frame is completed and the base OF the
tank is being riveted In place. This tank
IN the second of its kind erected IN War
rem and will be used In both cases for the
purpose OF fire-hghtlng
A number OF local young men are en-
gagged In forming branch OF the knights
OF Columbus here and already about 80
have signified their intention Of joining.
and the society is now an assured thing.
The society intend TO use the Institute
hall for club room.
The Ladies Aid society connected with
the St. Marks church. We're entertained
last evening at the residence OF Mr. II. +.
exercises were enjoyed asd refreshments
were served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

less attempting demonstrate that twice make four to say
that corporation have possession OF nothing by the
human beings who officers And is them not the
intangible being they represent and for that the law drs its
process"
Is equally futile that the corporation and not the
beings responsible for nraons of the
law that M the intangible being the corporation and not
upon the living and breathing cups the laws punishment should
be visited?
BY all carried of last resort
The know that abstraction such the corporation is can
be jailed they believe the ought be enough to
Jail the individuals who under of that abstraction mpudeny
violate the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
WARREN.
Advertisements for The News may be
left with r A. Bliss, Goss block.

left with +. a. Bliss, GosS DOCK
Rev Hopkins r. Cady. pastor ~ the
Methodist church. was rendered a farewell
reception 10y his congregation and friends
in the vestry ~ the church last night.
Mr.. Cady made brief remarks. stating
that his pastorste I'm Warren had been
successful IN every particular and he sin
cerely hoped that his successor should be
pleased with his appointment 30 tho local
church. Remarks were also made by other
persons including members uf the board
OF trustees and teachers of the sunday
school As ENJOYABLE social entertainment
was presented. after which the entire as
scmblaae were served with an excellent
supper served under the direction OF
members Of the Ladies' Aid society.
Amity lodge. |. q, %. r., met at odd
Fellows hall Main street, last night. A
good attendance OF members was present
and the evening was devoted 90 a business
session and social season.
Workmen employed by the Consolidated
have finished the work on the rebuilding
OF the water tank near the foot or Arcade
street and the supply II now In operation
again Special Lentcn services were held
Yesterday afternoon 80 81 Marks church.
conducted by Rev. Joseph IIutcheson
Special services are being held each eve
nlng this week az tho ST Mary's and 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
UNITED WORK men RAISE
THEIR INSURANCE RATES

Chicago, March 22.-The grand lodge Of
icers OF the Ancient order OF United
Workmen decided yesterday at a meet
ing here TO raise the insurance rates OF
the order for members more than 20
years old, The increase will make the
rates 35 per cent higher than at pres
ent.
The cause for the action was the in
ability 10 meet death claims that have
accrued during the past three months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
HOME RULE IN SIGHT.

Yesterday committee judiciary of the house of
avoraby amending police
in all probability will be taken from
passed The chief provision of the bill is well
people takes governor
the of appointing confirming police and
mayor purpose
gevou wrong the citizens of Providence
through the passage of the original police commission bill in Novem
restoring right
which they wantonly and unjustly despoled
No mischevous legislation by gen.
eral assembly of Rhode Island than that which fastened
appointed police upon this municipality the
pay
of and of all board expend annually
of the money the taxpayers When COUNCIL
pasm folly proposed appeal legs
ure for the of the police law thus abandon
Its rights and surrenderng those OF the people, the best
zenp of Providence mighty protest against the
plated invasion of the right of home rule but the protest
needed The bill a Providence
commission could hold accountability with which had
nothing do provide the for the maintenance of the
mission and the police department
But the protest the citizens uneedd
indignation unusd and unusbe spoiation the right
did in
they crystazed it into and imperative demand for radical
change the lava change that would the capital city
that control its local affairs of which had shame
y stripped The bill avorby reported yesterday framed and
introduced in compliance with that demand and will be
law because the overwhelming sentiment in s community
insists that it shall be passed
The only arguments put forward opposition the
either based false assumptions trivial and manfesty
auous attention The claim
of politics papaby false Never has politics played such demo
ang police affairs and has the police department been
openly and brazny used for partisan purposes than under
foreign appointed administration.
Equally without foundation in fact is the assertion that under
the appointed commission the of
aweness Resorts of the vicious and abreakng elements
to be found hand carrying their noome traffic without
check and in apparent security from interference
BY far the curious and the Aabby objection
urged against the amending bill is that police commissioners
appointed by the confirmed by the board of aldermen
will not be able render efficient they giving
under appointment by the and confirmation
As The News has several remarked
criticism of the capacity and sincerity of the commissioners The
sincere and who position the police
mission will render the best service of which he capable
his appointment the house hall
who claims for whom it is claimed that he adequate
and efficient service only when he appointed the
rmed by twenty from fit for the
ton matter where the appointing power is lodged.
However and all these arguments have properly
ignored by the house committee judiciary and they will
weight with members of the house when the bill
before those bodies for action The bill embodies principle
home rule II will local sgovernment Providence
in response nsnt popular demand will be enacted into
law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
WHAT OTHERS
ARE SAYING

However this proposal or the late
presidential candidate of the party may
strike the southern democracy, prompt
and nervous protest may be expected III
quarters associated with the Nebraska
leadership which is by no means ready
to Yield to the south any more than IL
was to yield to tho east when the nomina'
tion of Judge Parker was forced AT 81
Louis "-Omaha Bee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

seven cores. and the pattern provides for
medium sweep. round and short round
length Several materials are adapted
10 the making such as voile, cashmere.
creme meteor. mohair and silk. The med
ium size will 2as yards OF 44-inch material
for the waist and So yards for the skirt.
Ladies' waist No. 550: Sizes for 32-A-
Ss- 80 and AZ inches Dust measure
Ladies' seven gored skirt, In medium
sweep. round or short round length No.
827: Sizes for 22-2i-26-2S-0 and 30 inches
waist measure.
The above illustration calls for two
separate patterns. The price is ten cents
for the waist and ten cents for the skirt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

That interest is taken in political affairs this year than last
evidenced by the fact that registration Providence about
of the corresponding date in Those
who are wise go rush 1t is probable
a very large independent will be poled next fall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

ucius Tue is both truthful and optimistic when he says,
There but small percentage of entrusted with ge affairs
honest Notorious examples of the other kind are
really significant of the probiy of the great majority
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
EAST PROVIDENCE
Water Company Must Pay That
Note for $4,000, IT'S Said.
Down and Out From Drink.
Death Of Veteran Merchant.
Advertisements for The News may be
left at Alexander Munroe's Boston Store,
Watchemoket square.


A prominent member of the committee
appointed at meeting called by George
r.. Macloud a short time ago told friends
on the square yesterday that the commit
tee had found some sort of an agreement
in the records OF the Town Hall where
by tho much talked OF $1,000 note held
by the Industrial Trust Company of
Providence Water Company According
10 his story, when the district was sold
TO the East Providence Water Company
the company assumed all debts as well
as all OF the property and bills due.
FINE FOR UTTERANCE.
About five o'clock this morning PATROL
man Hall found a man who was down
and out at Broadway six corners He
took tho individual 10 the police station
and found that too much Jag water" was
the cause. Late this afternoon Chief of
Police Adams will have him arraigned
before the seventh district court on tho
charge of intoxicatlon
MINOR MENTION.
Mr.. Sheldon p. Sprague. one OF the best
known merchants OF this place. is dead
He was one OF the oldest members of
Manufacturers Lodge OF odd Fellow at
Olneyville, and was the first presiding Of
ficer of that organiZa ton, that being in
the year 1870.
Fraternity Encampment OF odd FELLOWS
will meet this evening, when the royal
purple degree will be conferred upon one
candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

The only made by residents of New Jersey has been that
could the whenever they pleased but this has
been exploded in the of John ID. Rockefeller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

nothing else of it. there is likely be greater
respect hereafter for the yellow dog the high financial circles OF
the metropolis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

The fact that England pertubed the American shipping
ought the house of representatives of the wisdom
of passing it without delay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

And they calling David Graham Phillips the Guy
Fawkes senate he exploded magazine under it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

tlon OF Judge tArkcT WAS A"iNN" ~ -
Louis. ."-Omaha Bee.
"All we care to say is that In the event
OF trouble we will build few air battle
ships ourselves. We are not so very IN :
ventive until necessity calls for IL, put III
necessity should ever demand that we
build air battleships. or airless battieshps
or even battleshipsless battleships, or
ANYTHING that the German or the little
Ian is talking of building. we will be
right there with the goods. Chicago IN
ter-Ocean.
"It is not sectional feeling which pre-
vents the nomination Of southern demo-
crat for president, but the parochial ele-
ment OF geographical availability which
often denies the presidency 10 the man
best qualified for the office. THIS proVlh-
cial disability will rever be removed un-
I'll the habit Of independent voting makes
all states doubtful New York Worio'
"Mr. Cleveland has tho gout Mr.. VIII
liam Rockefeller has cancer OF the stom-
ach. Mr.. John d. Rockefeller has chronic
dyspepsia. Chauncey Depew has-nooody
knows what--a case OF conscience hiayoe.
Those who are poor and humble do not
have all the worlds supply OF trouble. -
Boston Globe.
Judge Parker's political brethren in the
only Democratic section see and feel the
results OF Republican policies In their IN
dustrial <~velopment and their increase In
wealth beyond any precedent IN thls or
any other country. Looking at what pro-
lection has done and is doing Tor them.
can they recall with pride the declaration
I'm tho platform on which Judge Parker
went down. Protection is robbery? -
Washington Post.
Age does not necessarily denote wis
dom, said young Senator Bailey to the
venerable Senator Hepburn when the
latter reminded the young man that he
ought TO be given credit for as much
knowledge OF constitutional law as his
juniors at the bar. It was fair shot.
Bailey is good constitutional lawyer,
even II he doesn't always talk like one.
lie is also a politician. Boston Herald.
"Thc time has come for the South TO
renew its claim and Alton r. Parker.
candidate OF the national democracy In
1904 comedies the equity OF the claim I'm
advance Of its renewal The question now
IS what will tho Northern Democratic
leaders do about it7"-Pittsburg Chroni-
flp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

Perhaps among New York cergymen serized
gambling may result attempt sterlizc the pulpit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

Make way for home rule!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

NOS. 5577.5527-LADIES COSTUME
This extremely smart design for cos
tune Is shown In development OF dark
green canvass wolfe. The waist is made
over a fitted lining. and the open neck Is
filled I'm by vest OF eyelet embroidery.
The skirt is one OF the most popular OF
the seasons models. 1t Is shaped by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

ANOERSoN-ln this city. on the 2Ott
inst. Agnes Hildur. daughter of Johr
and Hildur Char'otta Anderson, aged
months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

DURFEE-In Attleboro. Mass, on Il
21st inst. Annie NJ. wife of Joseph !
Durfee, in her 59th year.
Notice of funeral later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22

GALLUP-At his residence. 47 Yves
Twentieth street, New York, March p
Albert 5. Gallup. formerly of this city.
Funeral Saturday. March "a. at 10 a. m
from the residence Of Amos ID. Smith. Z
Prospect street. Burial later.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-15

congressional election to be held IN thu
State in November, 1906.
j. W. HYAMS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
J. Y. SANDERS,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved June IL, 1906.
NEWTON C. BLANCHARD,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN 7. MICHEL,
Secretary Of State.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-15
ACT NO. IL.

ACT NO. IL.
By Mr.. Barrel. Senate Bill No. s.
AN ACT. .4,
Joint resolutifS proposing amendments
to Article 100 of the Constitution Of
the State of Louisiana of 1898, rela-
tive to district courts, and providing
for an additional judge in the First
Judicial district.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of Louisiana, two-thirds
of all the members Of each House con-
curing, That Article 100 of the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana of 1898,
be so amended as to read as follows:
Article 100. The district courts, ex-
cept in the Parish of Orleans, shall have
original jurisdiction in all civil matters
where the amount in dispute shall ex-
ceed fifty ($50) dollars exclusive of in
terest, and in all cases where the title to
real estate is involved, or to Office or
other public positions, or civil or po-
litical rights, and all other cases where
no specific amount is in contest, except
as otherwise provided in this Constitu-
ton.
They shall have unlimited and exclu-
sive original jurisdiction in all criminal
cases except as may be vested in other
courts authorized by this Constitution ;
and in all probate and succession mat.
| tiers, and where a succession is a party
defendant; and in all cases where the
State, parish any municipality or other
political corporation is party defend
ant, regardless Of the amount in dispute
and for all proceedings for the appoint.
ments Of receivers or iquidators to cor
poration or partnership; and said court
shall have authority to issue all suct
writs, process and orders as may b,
necessary or proper, for the purposes OF
the jurisdiction herein conferred upor
them.
There shall be one (1) district judge
in each judicial district, except in til,
First and Twenty-frst judicial districts
where, until otherwise provided by law
there shall be two (2) district judges
but the judges Of the Twenty-frst ju
dicial district shall not be residents O,
the same parish.
District judges shah be elected by
plurality of the qualified voters of thei
Irrespective districts in which they shall
have been actual residents for two e.
years next preceding their election. The,
shall be learned in the law and shal
have practiced law in the State i've e.
years previous to their election.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-15
ACT NO. 3.


BY Mr.. Pearce. House Bill No. 43.
JOIl;T RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 256
of the Constitution of the State Of
Louisiana, relative to the removal of
thu limitation on appropriations for
the Louisiana Industrial Institute, To-
Gated at Ruston, La, for maintenance
and support.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State Of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected
to each House concurring. That Article
256 Of the Constitution of the State Of
Louisiana, be amended and re-enacted 80
IS to read as follows:
Article 256. The Louisiana State Nor
NAL School established and located at
Natchitoches; the industrial Institute and
College of Louisiana whose name is
hereby changed to the Louisiana Indus
trial Institute, established and located
at Ruston, and the Southern University,
now established in the City Of New Or.
leans, for the education of persons of
color are hereby recognized; and the
General Assembly is directed to make
such appropriations from time to time
as may be necessary for the maintenance
and support and improvement Of these
institutions provided that the arpropria
ton for the maintenance and support Of
the Southern University shall not exceed
ten thousand dollars per annum.
Section Q. Be It further resolved, etc.
That said proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors Of the State Of
Louisiana for their approval or rejection
as required by Article 32l Of the Constit
tutioo Of the State Of Louisiana and tn,
general election AHs sf this State, at II.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-09-15
ACT No, 10.

By Mr.. Voegtle. Senate Bill No. Is.
AN ACT.
To authorize the City Of New Orleans
to issue new public improvement bonds
to the amount Of eight million dollars
for the purpose of completing its sew
erage, water and rainage systems; to
provide for the payment Of the prin-
cipal and interest Of said bonds; to
provide for the disposition Of the sur
plus Of the taxes dedicated to such
payment, after the demands thereon of