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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
COMP PROMISE IN
FIGHT IN FRANCE

priests as subjects OF foreign power
until II is cleraly shown that the church
is systematically resisting the law.
As Cardinal Richard, archbishop or
Paris, claims 10 be III. IL has also been
decided 10 allow him 20 depart at his own
pleasure. Nevertheless. formal notice was
served on the archbishop today as he was
surrounded by his Wears. After reading
the summons the archbishop said he
would not yield except TO force, where
upon the officer who served the summons
said he would report to has superiors.
In. the meantime "A rumor that the arch
bishop was being expelled from the palace
spread and Catholics hurried 10 the
palace 20 defend the primate Soon an i'm
mense crowd had gathered. including sew
eral senator's and deputies among them
Count Boni de Castelane and many of
the Paris clergy and theological stu
dents.
Thus far, 43 residences OF prelates and
seminaries have been evacuated.
Seven new applications to hold religious
meetings under the law OF 1881 were fled
In this city by parishioners today.
Continued on Page SiX)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
TWO REGIMENTS
To BE RUSHED To
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

san Francisco, Dec. 15-The Examiner
publishes the following dispatch from
Honolulu today:
The officers OF the transport Thomas
have announced that two regiments are TO
be rushed Immediately to the island in
anticipation Of trouble with the japanese
They absolutely refuse TO give out any Of
the details bearing on the call for troops
or the reason why the government feels
that the soldiers OF the United States
army are necessary i'm the island which is
AT this time overrun by the little brown
men.
1t Is understood that the mikado was
extremely anxious 10 secure possession of
the island of Lanai. which is private
property. This island is 80 miles from
Honolulu and could be used as an excel
lent naval base against the United States
by any foreign power. II has two splen-
did harbors OF sufficient depth TO accom-
modate a large fleet OF war vessels
Last night Attorney George n Gear
ssNred an injunction against Gov. Car
ter and Land Commissioner Pratt 10 pre-
vent their selling the islands TO a syndi-
cate IL Is understood that the syndicate
represents the Japanese government or
people who ultimately expect to dispose OF
the island 10 Japan"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
COURT CASES WERE
WELL VARIED TO-DAY

In the district court this morning
Henry Perry. colored, pleaded guilty OF
larceny of a watch and chain valued at
s5s from Lena Davis and was fined 500
and costs
For stealing clothes valued at s3i
from BENJAMIN +. Curtis, John Smith
was fined $50 and costs
Patrick Ward, who recently fell in
TO the hold OF vessel at the Dorrance
street slip, striking on his head was
committed TO the state hospital iJr
the insane.
Lorne Cummings and Henry Jones.
trackwalkers, were each fined s5 and
costs.
George Wharton, colored. for carry
ing a concealed weapon, was sent TO
jail for so days
William Turner who stole S122 of
Pine Ridge contributions. told a pIti-
ful story OF the necessity that drove
him 10 1t; and Judge Lee placed him
on probation.
a sturdy beggar. Frank Mcguire,
was placed on probation.
James Mitchell, colored was held in
$500 for the larceny OF a watch valued
AT s25 and 81 i'm money from Charles
H. Sedden. Both men were passengers
on the Joy line boat from New York
last night and occupied the same room,
and during the night Mitchell is ac-
cused or taking the other mans prop
erty.
Mary Rogers pleaded not guilty az
2 common night walker and was held
In $500 for trial next Tuesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
BRAYT0N'S MAN
BURCHARD WINS

The next speaker OF the house OF repre-
sentatives will be Roswell +. Burchard Of
Little Compton.
At the conference 10 be held next We'd
nesday OF the Republicans elected 10 the
house the name OF Representative Zenas
w. Bliss OF Cranston will not be present
cd as a candidate for this office.
Representative Bliss had the backing OF
all OF the leading members OF his party
save Boss Brayton
Though Col Bliss has been looked upon
as strict party man by those who have
served I'm previous legislatures with him.
the announcement OF his candidacy for
the speakership led to the expression on
the part OF leaders OF the minority that
he should be chosen n the house was to
be organized by the Republicans.
Few men have been for so long time
In the house and held the highest respect
OF men on both sides
Had Col Bliss remained In the fight and
let his friends carry the contest on TO the
floor OF the house the result would have
been all that his friends could have de-
sired. for as between him and the Little
Compton man the Democrats would not
have been long making up their minds
how To vote when the success OF their
own candidate was seen 10 he Impossible.
There are several reasons given for the
selection Of Mr.. Burchard Some Repub-
licans are telling the story, with know
ing wink OF celebrated doctor who was
on the committee on membership OF the
Rhode Island Medical society and when
a certain other doctor from across the
water who was applying for admission 10
the society. told about all the diplomas he
had said to the applicant, "One will do,
my man. one will do
1t is possible that there may be an in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
GUT PANE AND
GOT HAUL FROM
JEWELRY STORE

What is believed 10 he the work of
clever crooks was discovered at 1:i5
this morning by Patrolman j. G.. q. FL
lis while passing the store OF Jacn3
Ernstof, dealer In ladies' and gentle
mems clothing. at 5i5 Westminster
street
rhe large plate glass window at the
fight OF the entrance had been deftly
cut with a glass cutter and a tri-
angular opening. large enough 10 allow
mans hand to pass through, was
made few inches above the sill. The
force OF the blow necessary TO knock
out this piece Of glass cracked the
window for some distance up.
The owner OF the establishment was
notified and after an inspection OF his
stock declared that the thieves had
secured a iewelry display consisting Of
seven watches. three watch chains and
one bracelet. all valued at S15S.46.
which he had IN the show window
Nothing else I'm the window was dis
turbed. and n is the belief that the
thieves desired only such goods ~
they could dispose OF most easily.
The store being situated opposite
the cathedral. IL is the opinion OF the
owner that the robbery was accom-
plished some time during the very
time OF the discovery the streets were
crowded with men and women going
20 their work and ~ is very improbable
that the break could be made at that
time without some one detecting the
culprit.
The police are diligently hunting up
certain men thought likely 20 plan
such a Job. and hope soon 10 have
some satisfactory results
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

formal ballot taken at the conferences
next Wednesday; and one Of the Newport
representatives may receive a compliment
tary vote. The men with the courage TO
vote against the boss. now that Col. Bliss
Is out OF the fight arc less than nine.
There is no doubt that Col. Bliss would
have been the strongest man In his party
TO rapple with the boss. but his friends
say that his fight would hurt the stand
Ing OF some others I'm the party moro
than n would himself. Few politicians
would care about that: but those who
know Col Bliss know he is an exception
I'm this regard.
Edward NJ Sullivan. who Was the Dem
ocratic candidate FOR attorney general In
the last campaign. some two years ago
made an elaborate argument 10 show that
the United States senator might. through
the present inequltabe representation. be
named by a very small minority of the
voters OF the state.
In view OF the present absolute control
OF the Republican members-elect by Boss
Brayton. IL would seem as II Mr.. Sullivan
did not reduce his problem 10 It's lowest
terms.
Some Democrats are noting the fact
that the nominee OF the minority party
for speaker is not always the minority
leader. Last year Mr.. Gauvin OF Lincoln
got the votes OF the Democrats for speak
er: but Mr.. Rattey OF Central Falls led
the Democratic fights. At the caucus held
by the Democrats elected to- the house Of
representatives for 1903. IL was decided to
nominate one man for speaker and 10
leave the matter OF leadership 90 develop
itself.
In that year most Of tho important mat
ters OF party policy were not decided upon
by a party leader. but by an executive
committee. IL looks as IL this course
might be adopted this year
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WAGE INCREASE
I IL PER GENT

The acceptance OF the New Bedford
offer OF ~ per cent. increase in wages
Is followed by the expected action OF
the Rhode Island manufacturers fixing
the advance In this state on the same
basis.
The vote Of the Textile council o.
New Bedford last night 10 accert the
y per cent. proposition, instead Of
the 10 per cent. Increase Originally
asked for by the operatives. came aftef
the reports OF the balloting OF the
various unions In regard to the ques-
tion OF accepting or rejecting the nd
vance or II per cent. had been listened
TO.
After due consideration OF the mat
ter the central body voted uninamous-
ly TO accept the advance under pro-
test.
Their action was pra'-'ca y the end
of the campaign carried on by the
operatives for more than three weeks
10 get wage advance OF 10 per cent.
In Fall River the settlement OF the
wage difficulty came after NJ G. II.
Borden had forced the hand OF the
members OF the Manufacturers asso-
citation. OF which he is not member.
by giving his operatives. without their
requesting t. raise OF 10 per cent
That the cotton manufacturing in
terests OF Rhode Island, represented 1
chiefly by r. h. e. r.. knight, the God
dard brothers and Henry w. LippIt,.
would follow the lead of the New Bed
ford manufacturers as TO the wege
scale was certain i'm advance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
CREW HAD HARD
EXPERIENCE ON
LEAKY SCHOONER

Kittery, Me, Dec IA message re-
ceived here today Indicated that the
crew OF the leaky schooner Watchman.
which sailed from here yesterday IN
tow OF the tug Portsmouth, had a Sc
we're experience on their trip 10 Boston
where they arrived last night. Tie
Watchman, which was bound from
Calais for Boston with a cargo OF lum-
ber In command of Capt. VI. r. Murphy
put In here early yesterday leakln,:
and with her mainsail and jibs car.
ried away as the result Of having been
caught i'm heavy gale off the coast
She was taken in tow by the tug
Portsmouth which also had two
barges loaded with brick in tow flr
Boston. When of Thatcher's Island
tho schooner had continued TO leak 10
such an extent that she rolled over on
her beam ends and the tugs hawser
parted. Capt Murphy and crew took
To the yawl boat and succeeded in
reaching the tug. where they Were
taken aboard. The tug then managed
10 pick UP tho schooner again ami
after slow trip reached Boston late
last night.
Part OF the schooner's deckload Of
lumber was washed overheard before
she rtghted herself. II is expected that
she viii be repaired at Boston Tho
Watchman Is one OF the oldest coastlnty
vessels in commission, having been
built at Seaville. Me, I'm 1S47. She
halls from Deer Isle, Me, and registers
SO tons net.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
TEACHERS TO HOLD
ANOTHER BIG FAIR

Principal Charles r. Dennis Of the Hope
street high school told the members OF
the Providence Teachers Retirement
Fund association yesterday afternoon
that " was time the state and city came
10 their aid in the maintenance OF the
fund
The main theme for discussion was the
question OF holding hazar this winter
for the benefit of the fund. Mr. Dennis
and several others opposing this vigor-
ously. After an extended argument how
ever. 10 was decided TO hold the fair
The fund which u Is proposed TO in
crease is now 5000 aud it is hoped to
raise $1,000 more. as the income is too
small 10 pay the retirement benefits which
are due.
The present plan for the bazaar will in
clude short entertainments by most OF
the grammar schools In tho city. Two
schools are 10 attend each night OF the
fair which VIII Last D week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WOULD PROTECT
INDIANS FROM
LAND SHARKS

Washington, Dec. i5.-Secretary Hitch
cock yesterday uneauivocally declared
that he believed that the interior depart
ment 90 @e the only agency through which
the rights OF Indians may be secured
against preying real estate agents OF In
dian territory and Oklahoma. The declar-
alton was made at the conclusion of his
testimony before a special senate COM
mittee- which Is investigating the prop
erty rights OF the FIVE civilized tribes with
especial reference 10 the value OF coal ana
oil deposits
In the sale and leasing OF Indian lands
western agents have declared that the red
tape involved in the present system of
having each deal passed upon in Wash
ington by the Indian department often
defeats many trades that would be or ad-
vantage 10 the Indians themselves
Senator Long asked Secretary Hitch
cock If he did not think 1t would be FEAST
bic for congress 10 designate some tribu-
nal in Indian territory which could pass
upon applica tons of Indian 10 ALLEVIATE
their lands, the decision OF such agency TO
be final
The secretary answered that no law
should be passed which would take the
right OF review from the office OF the sec
retary OF the interior. Secretary Hitch
cock explained the methods OF the real
estate agents and said that the Indian
had no chance against their cunning and
Yankee trading instincts He would rec
ommend no change i'm the law I'm regard
to the alienation OF the Indian lands.
The plan OF permitting the courts TO
name guardians for Indians I'm the matter
OF aliena ting their lands was condemned
by Mr. Hitchcock who said the depart
ment IS now Investigating charges that
certain OF these professional guardians
had worked In too close harmony with
the alleged "grafterS"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

Paris. Dec 15.-There has been issue,
from the office OF the archbishop of Paris
Cardinal Richard. an important commu-
nfcation which will facilitate a way out Of
the present church difficulty.
This communication sets forth that dec
larations made by laymen relative 10 wor-
ship are not In disobedience 10 the i'm
structions OF the pope. provided their pur-
pose Is honestly TO avoid disturbance. and
admits that such declarations do not in
fringe upon the hierarchy of the church
as the vatican has only forbidden clergy
men 10 carry out the required legal for
malities.
This recognition OF the laymsn's right TO
make a declaration will permit OF the
carrying on OF worship I'm accordance with
the law, but In the meantime the church
Officially maintains its position of not
submitting 10 the state.
The cabinet today completed the text OF
the amendments TO the church and state
separation law OF 1895. which probably
will be introduced in parliament this
evening. To avoid the appearance OF per-
secution, IL has been decided not TO press
the question OF treating recalcitrant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
SUSPICION IS
RAISED BY NE|L'S
SUDDEN DEATH

Greenwich. Conn, Dec. i5.-An investi-
cation is being made today into the death
OF Joseph Neil, a former prize fighter.
which occurred last night in a local ho-
tel Neil and a woman known here as
his wife went TO the hotel and were as
signed TO a room About ten minutes later
the woman asked the clerk to send for
a doctor. saying that Neil was III.
Or l.. G. Thompson was summoned. and
on going 10 Neils room he found the ex-
prize fighter dead with n black mark un-
der his right eye. The woman also had a
black eve. but made no explanation as 10
how Neil met his death She said she
wanted TO go TO New York TO soc her
mother and sne was allowed 20 do so. TAX
ing a late train FOR that city. Medical
Examiner Jones viewed the body. and on
his recommendation an investiga tion into
the death was begun today. Neil lived
here ant owned considerable property.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
DUNN MAY FIND
NJ 'CARTHY WILL
WANT To KNOW

If Alderman Dunn succeeds In getting
ten or fifteen thousand names OF local
Democrats on "A petition for his appoint
ment as police commissioner. it will un-
doubtedly receive the most careful con
sideration OF Mayor-elect McCarthy. -
said prominent Democrat. who IS 81
close friend OF the mayor-elect, this
morning
But" he continued. before Mr.. Nc.
Harthy wo.ld appoint him. he would want
him To do some explaining He would
ask the alderman if he thought his ap-
pointment would be approved by the
board OF aldermen and. IL SO. why he
was so influential with them a. 10 gain
such n favor He would also want the
alderman 10 explain regarding his former
connections with the machine"
Alderman Dunn is stlll confident OF get
ting the appointment. and now looks upon
II as almost a sure thing"
The common people should have some
representation on the board of police
commissioners" said Mr.. Dunn. ''Thev
are entitled 10 have some one There whom
they can approach without fear OF being
snubbed. and one TO whom they can tell
their grievances with the expectation of
getting some consideration An aristo-
crat may strive to represent these peo.
pie; but he Will not be fully satisfa ctory
10 them
IF I am appointed police commission
err j shall represent the working peonle
IN the best way possible: and every one
approaching me will receive my closest
attention"
Alderman Dunn and tho other Demo
cratic members OF the city council will
hold conference tomorrow Afternoon
10 see what can he done 10 further Mr.
Dunns chances OF securing the appoint
ment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LABOR LEADER
OUT FOR DUNN
FOR NEW JOB

Organized labor is out for Alderman
John c. Dunn for police commissioner,
according to James A. Coleman. business
agent OF the Plumbers union, who said
today:
II believe every workngman in the
city should he for Mr.. Dunn. and that
the worldngmen should have a represen-
tative on the police board ] wish there
were a hundred Dunns in this city"
The alderman seems 20 believe tina Z
Mayor-elect Mccarthy will be forced To
appoint him in order TO carry out his eN
pressed wish 10 see a Democrat on the
board. because he will show that. he ia
the choice OF thousands OF Democrats i'm
this city by the avalanche OF petitions he
says he intends 10 file with the mayor
elect prior TO Jan !.
The conference OF city councilmen and
councilmen-elect In the Interest Of the al
dermen will be held at the Hotel Dor
rance tomorrow afternoon. The mayor
elect has not been invited because IL Is
not desired 10 ennbarrass him. IL appears.
II is known that at least one member
OF the present Democratic delegation in
the city council has not signed. and says
he viii not sign the Dunn petition. because
he wants 10 leave the mayor free to ex-
ercise his own judgment without pres
sure from outside sources.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
STEAMER SINKS
PILOT BOAT OFF
SANDY HOOK

New York. Dec. 15.-The Sandy Hook
pilot boat. Hermit, No Z. was sunk by
the steamer Monterey near the Sandy
Hook lghtship early today. The 10 men
on the pilot boat. including Pilots Nc
Carthy. Nelson and Warvey we're rescued
and brought into port by the Monterey
The accident occurred when the Mon
terey. bound in from Mexico and Havana
was about to take pilot on board
Through n misunderstanding the steamer
struck the pilot boat, cutting her nearly
Ia half and sending her to the bottom
vTthn three minutes. Pilot Mccarthy and
two OF the pilot boats crew were thrown
overheard by the shock and the other
men who were asleep below were aroused
and tumbled on deck i'm time to take to the
boats before the Hermit went down. Nc
Carthy and the other two mon who were
thrown overheard were rescued.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
RED HOOK CLUBS
8th ANNUAL BALL

At Music hall last evening the eighth
annual ball of the Red Hook Social club
was held. with music by Fay's orchestra
The members la charge of the floor were /:
Floor director. John ] Mccarthy; assist
ant floor director. p. McGra tn. aids, j.
Curran. James POLAND. f. Cummings. NJ
Bennie j. Murphy, +. Whalen, f. Gil
logly. r. Carey, T. Schofield. @. Werrell,
j. Fisher. J. +. Bassett
The refreshment committee included
John Todd. John MSCaughey and Patrick
Farrell: and the general committee OF ar
rangements consisted OF r. ". Muvey. T.
II. Kelley ]. +. Todd. John Mccarthy.
John Carter. James oMran, Joseph
Sweeney. John McCaughey
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LAVO|E HELD
IN $4,000 FOR
GRAND JURY

Louis A. Iavoie was arraigned in the
Twelfth district court at Woonsocket this
morning charged with breaking and en-
tering a freight car OF the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany anu the larceny OF three bags Of
wool therefrom on Nov. IS
LaVoie entered a plea OF nolo conten-
dere and wnived examination. and was
bound over In 5000 10 await action by tho
March grand jury. Bail was furnished
Lavoe was for II years employed by
the railroad company I'm the capacity OF
head shipper reslgning last August.
When arrested he was similarly employed
by the American Wringer company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
DRASTIC MEANS
ARE NECESSARY.
SAYS REYNOLDS

Something must certainly be done
10 stop the spread OF rabies" said
Acting Mayor william *. Reynolds
this afternoon "and I think that IL
the city council passes the resolution
introduced last night il will he an
effective remedy.
Some people may at first think umt
he continued: but IL they give the
matter serious consideration and look
at the dangers they are exposed to
from the disease. | think they will
favor il.
''Dr. Chaplin did "A vepy good thing
for the city I'm having the Pasteur de-
partment established at the Rhode Is
land hospital. for II the city had con.
tinued TO send persons bitten by rabid
animals to the New York Pasteur in :
soon have had a telling effect on the
city treasury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LEAVES PRISON
AFTER SERVING
For 43 YEARS

Thomaston, Me, Dec. i5.--After bidding
Warden Norton and other prison officials
good bye and expressing his regret At
leavngi because as he expressed a..
everybody had been so good 10 him. -
Ephraim Gilman. the pardoned life con-
vict. took his departure from the state
prison today and started for Denmark.
where he win make his future home with
a brother.
lie left on the $40 a. m train for Port
land. from where he planned TO take a
train for Brownheld to connect with a
stage for Denmark. A number OF per-
eons who knew him were at the sta ton
20 see him started.
This was the second ride on n train in
his life. the other being in 1863, when he
rode from South Paris 70 Portland. when
he was sentenced TO prison on the charge
OF murder.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
THE CARRACCIO BOY
DIED OF LOCKJAW

That Luigi Carrsccio. an Italian boy.
who was admitted 10 the Rhode Isla nd
hospital Sept. 30. with a fracture OF the
skull, and died a short time later. had
lockiaw, was tho substance OF testimony
given by Dr. Charles .. Cooke before
Coroner Eugene II. Lincoln late yesterday
afternoon.
The bov had been struck by stone.
thrown by another boy. about a month
earlier. and a scalp wound had been
made. He had also been handled roughly
some time later by an Italian from whom
he appropriated an apple