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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
WARREN.

At the meeting OF the school committee
last evening II was decided 10 combine
the Office Of superintendent os schools and
the principalship OF tho Warren high
school. Charles @. Pearsons OF New York
was elected 10 both positions and his
salary will be sl7oo per year. State aid
will bc accepted In paying the salary OF
MIR. Pearsons and sum equal 10 half
OF the amount OF the salary will be paid
20 the town.
The plans are on the same basis adopt
ed In Harrington more than "A year ago
A number OF applications were consId-
cred during the session. The arrange
ments are that Mr.. Pearsons Will be SUI
perintendent OF schools here beginning
next September and that one OF his du-
ties will be filling the place OF principal OF
the Warren high school.
The state pays $50 towards his sals ry
The present superintendent will continue
his duties until June 1. IL is understood
that Mr. Pearsons will be here at grad
uation. He Ia graduate OF Harvard '03
Is Is years OF age, and has taught In the
Browning school In New York for three
years past
The present principal OF the high school
In George Y. Murdock. who has held the
position for about two years. n was
voted that the graduation exercises OF the
Warren high school be held Wednesday,
June ~. and the grammar school grviua-
tion June %.
Charles Estes OF the committee was ap-
pointed 10 take charge OF the clocks and
electrical apparatus In the Joyce school.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
ADMINISTRATOR
SUES FOR KILLING
Of WOMAN BY CAR

The supreme court today heard argu-
ments on plaintiffs petition for new
trial the case OF William r. Cottrell, ad-
ministrator on the estate OF Julia Zum-
stain against the Pawtucket Street Rail
way company.
Julia Zumstain was n passenger on
Mineral Spring avenue, Pawtucket, open
car on August 27th. 1901. She stood up 10
notify the conductor that she desired TO
leave the car. The conductor was talking
to two men at the time and did not see
her signal until a passenger called his at
tention TO II. There was a switch AT this
place and I'm taking IL at high speed the
car tolted and rocked. An unusual crowd
was on the car and II Is claimed the mo-
torman in response TO the signal To stop
did so so abruptly that IL caused the
rocking and swaying car 70 jerk ana
lump. The deceased was thrown into the
highway.
In the common pleas division OF the SUI
preme court the presiding justice granted
a motion directing a verdict for the de-
fendant As the plaintiffs counsel viewed
the case today the plaintiffs Interstate
had the right to stand up in the car TO
signal the conductor. He also claimed
that the evidence showed that the track
was out OF repair Mrs. Zumstain's sister
was with her in the car and tried 20 get
the conductors attention before the de-
ceased stood up.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
HEFFERNAN ASKS
COURT To GRANT
HIM NEW TRIAL

Today the case OF State VS.. Thomas
supreme court on briefs on defend g.
ants petition for a new trial. De-
fendant was engaged in the Manufac-
ture and sale OF a wholesome food
for human beings he claims, called
nerve food" and also in practicing n
scientific method Of breathing, cloth
ing. food, air and correct habits OF
living TO all persons who applied fo-
his services, at the time he was ar
rested. and accused OF practicing medi-
cine.
The state rested the prosecution
chiefly on the cases OF Margaret
Ryan and william Buckley. The for
mer the defendant treated for dis
ease OF the skin with which she had
been afflicted for 23 years and the
latter for consumption
Heffernan advertised himself as doc
tor OF dermatology and physical edu-
cation. Defendant claims that the
jurys verdict finding him guilty 4.
against the law and the evidence and
that chapter 1856 General Laws, as
amended by chapter 926, is unconsti-
tutional.
II is further claimed that the Hef-
fernan Institute. of which the defend
ant was the head. and for which he
acted was duly incorporated for the
purpose OF teaching the science OF
dermatology and physical education
as developed and taught by Thomas
j. Heffernan, the defendant, aid and
care OF sick and infirm people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16

the place OF dog catcher, city
"poundmaster." as the place is ofn-
cially known. AS soon as the newly
elected city officials are sworn i'm Mr..
Millard will make formal applica-
tion for the Job"
Millard does not expect TO do the
actual work OF catching dogs. He eX-
poets 20 employ assistants 10 do that
part. But he does expect TO over
see these assistants and 20 see that
the work is done right. and that II
q dog must be killed the job will be
done with as much kindness toward
the dog as is possible.
1T means that the office will be run
for the good OF the dogs, and not
for the individual benefit OF the Office
holder" says Mayor Zimman, urging
Mr.. Millard for the position.
Mr.. Millard is president OF the Ne
braska Humane society and treasurer
OF the national organization and II Is
20 further the aims OF the humane So
he has asked TO be ap-
pointed 10 the comparatively ignoble
position OF city dog catcher.
Mr.. Miilard has already done much
for the dogs OF Omaha. He was at
the head OF a movement which gave
the city the finest dog pound in the
country. the structure being built on
the lines OF a Greek temple and hav-
ing a mortuary chamber where the
animals could be quickly killed by
gas.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
SOUTH JAMESTOWN

The following appropriations were
made for the conduct or town Affairs:
For general expenses and main
tenance or the public schools t9500
with $1,000 for, improvements at two
school houses. 5000 for textbook. sup
plies; for school apparatus $500: for
services of school census enumerator,
$50; support OF poor ct Town Asylum,
1880; outside poor, $500: compensa-
tion OF assessors of taxes, cleck hire
printing tax books, etc, as more par
ticularly specified in resolution adopt
ed May. 1901, s400; services OF town
clerk, $1,000; services Of other town
officers, 1920: miscellaneous expenses
$4,000; repairs and improvements of
highways and bridges. $4,000; redress
ing macadam roads. $1,000: new high
ways, $500; snow bills. $4,000: payment
of interest on town debt. $4,000; pay
mont OF town bonds, $4,000: suppress
sion of intemperance agreeably TO vote
OF May t6. 1899, st5e: salary OF town
treasurer, 5000; collector of taxes, 5000
It'was voted that the bonds OF these
officers shall be $4,000 each. The
question of the towns securing the
bonds from a surety company for
these officers was considered and
after a lengthy discussion II was voted
so to do.
III. j. Wheeler introduced n resolu-
tion that the town appoint a tree war
den and that the sum OF $50 be appro-
prlated TO pay for his services II
was 80 voted. IL was voted that the
tax for the ensuing year be S5 cents
on each 800, TO be assessed in Au-
gust and collected on or before Dec
10. after which interest is TO be
charged at the rate of 10 per centum
per annum.
The town was requested TO lease
oyster privileges in Point Judith pond,
after reserving free grounds OF sur
hcient size.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
BAY STATE BOY
GIVEN GASTON
PRIZE MEDAL

Harris Merrill Barbour OF wollaston,
Mass, won the CASTOR medal at the an.
nual speaking at Brown University last
evening. his topic being 1.-The Ideal of
federation"
The other speakers were Lester Leopold
Falk George Gershon Shor, Frank Davio
Mcintyre, Herbert Ellsworth Cory anl
Preston Sumner Moulton.
Robert w. Budbank presided and made
the award OF the medal while Presiding
Jrstice William Ii. Sweetland OF the su-
perior court Prof Seth X. Clifford, prin-
1c:pal OF the Moses Brown school. and Col
'Trank I. Easton acted as judges.
Mr.. Barbour's grafton was skilfully pre-
pared. In elocution Mr.. Mcintyre, whose
topic was 1.-THE Makers OF Modern Italy"
was on par with the winner His sub
5ect. however. hardly offered the oppor-
frnities for clear and cogent argument
and sound reasoning provided In that
dealt with by Mr. Barbour.
Devoting his remarks chiefly 10 relig-
fous federation. Mr.. Barbour argued that
more latitude should be given those VINO
desire TO tell the truth. even when II does
rot accord with the views OF people who
were unable 10 get away from the cog.
matte doctrines OF the past.
He pleaded for an era OF greater free.
dom In religious thought, contending that
ptftDu Oe dioWeQ 10 entertain
any opinion he chooses and accorded re-
srectful hearing II there is any possopil-
ity OF truth In that opinion.
No man could say II know" argued Mr.
Barbour for the Divine Being alone held
the real truth in His keeping: but all
could say believe" and each could en-
tertaln his own opinion. In which, per-
hnps. he might have discovered some part
OF the Infinite truth.
The ideal in toleration, however. could
never be reached until all mankind be-
ciation OF the fact that minds, at least,
were all created free and equal" so far
as concerned their right 10 their own in
diyidual opinion on any subject
Mr.. McIntyre's presentation OF "The
Makers OF Modern Italy was most inter
esting, and his dissertation on the de-
velopment OF the present nation out of
the chaos which was italy after Napo-
Icons advent was comprehensive and
scholarly
Mr. Shcr handled the topic "Thc Athe-
ism Of Lazincss" with ability, his depre-
cetion OF religious indifference being IN
line with the thoughts OF many eminent
citrgymen on the same question
Mr.. Falk gave an effective eulogy OF
"John Hay, the American Dipomatist."
Mr.. Cole spoke OF The Longing for
Personal Immortality and Mr.. Moultor
presented argument in behalf OF a ciassi.
cal education IN dealing with the themc
Some Uses OF the Classic 20 a Modern
Student"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
D0INGS IN THE SIXTH
DISTRICT COURT TODAY

Labastrane Barone. i6. was arraigned In
the Sixth district court this morning ior
theft OF 81 baseball from Louis Rudith.
10 years old Morris Lavinson was also
wanted by the Second station police on
the same charge but failed TO appear as
he agreed According TO Capt: Horton,
he went to New York on Monday night
after fieecing another boy out OF ~
parones father accompanied his son
to court and pleaded with the judge TO
give his son another chance, which was
granted. .
Henry Morton. arraigned as common
drunkard waxed sarcastic az TO the
wording OF the warrant but admitted that
he was guilty enough. A SIX months sem
tence at the farm staggered him. 4,
Anthony McKenna was fined $40 ana
costs for neglect TO care for a sick horse.
The horse was left In e stall unable TO
get UP and Agent Smith called In DR..
Cunningham who treated the animal
successfully.
John j. o'Brien,. rs. was committed to
mony OF Drs. Shattuck and O'Mara and
the young mans mother
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
HOSPITAL SUNDAY FUND
INCREASED BY S708.61

The Hospital Sunday association. OF
Rhode Island acknowledges the receipt
OF the following sums collected In the
churches
Gloria Del Lutheran church, sl2.7O; SIS.
Peter and Paul's cathedral, $50; St. Ste
nhen's church, sl55s4; Friends Bible
school and meeting. 1899; St stephens
church. additional. sl01.75: ST. Paurs
Sewing society Wexford. 81; St Johns
church. $685. 30: st. James church, Man
vile. s25 90: Rev. Eugene Lessard Man
Vile. $1,000: st. Johns chapel, Ashton,
5000: St Mary's Episcopal church. East
Providence. s262. Swedish Evangelical
Lutheran church, Auburn. S4.lb; Church
OF the Advent, Pawtucket. S31i ST.
Luke's church. East Greenwich, s77S7;
church OF tho savious. sls,6s: total
S70S.61.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
EAST PROVIDENCE
italians Employed by Water
works Co. Didn't Strike.
Would Like to Find Out What
He is Doing Funeral Held.

The gang OF Italians employed by the
East Providence. Water company laylhs
pipe al Rumford was induced by one OF
their number TO strike for higher wages,
and a delegation called on Supt. Charles
t. Pierce. who told them that he woulu
consider the propostion
Mr. Pierce boarded a car for the city
and when he returned he had every man
money I'm an envelope. rnd told them TO
get into line and get their pay, as he
was paying as high a rate of wages as
he could afford TO under the circum-
stances This move was so much differ
ent from what the men looked for that
Il upset their planso so they concluded
they would not strike and they didn't.
DON'T KNOW WHO HE IS
A well dressed young man has for
day or so been stationed on the shady
-siAe-ef- -the-Slreet and Just why IL not
known. Yesterday he was asked by the
police what his object or calling was and
his answer was that he was selling "cut
roses" He has none In stock. nor was
he seen 10 take any orders. In fact, he
spoke to no one during the entire day
yesterday or up TO II o'clock this morn
ing
FUNERAL OF MISS LAWN.
The funeral OF Miss Margaret T. LAWN
was held at her late home. b6 Valley
street. at $50 this morning, and by a
requiem mass by Rev. FIR. John II. Haney
at the Church OF the Sacred Heart later.
There We're many present. for the de-
ceased. who was about q years old, had
spent all OF her life In the vicinity where
she died. and was exceedingly popular
with all
MINOR MENTION.
Captain John Mullen OF the fire depart
ment took Patrolmen Newhall. Isovett and
Clemence down the river on a fishing trip
yesterday and retired early In the evening
with an.excellent catch.
There was nothing out of the general
order OF things at the meeting OF Reli-
ance lodge OF Odd Fellows last evening.
Howard lodge, Knights OF Pythias. will
meet this evening.
The rubber social held by the n. S. So
ciety OF the Second Baptist church last
evening was a success.
The east end OF Washington bridge Is
being replanked
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
Friday. the morning session beginning at

Friday. the morning session beginning at
1890
There will be addresses by Mrs. Lillian
q. Borden. Miss Lena c. Markham. Mrs.
n. X. Livingston and others.
one OF the attractions for the afternoon,
will be n medal contest between 10 young
people OF the different upnions.
The evening entertainment. given by
the Manton w. G. T. L.. will consist on
solos. recitations etc.
The proceeds are 20 he used for further
ing temperance work In Manton and plac-
ing and supporting an ice water barrel
near the railroad station
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
SUSPECT WAS RELEASED

Mabel Schofeld. age 26. was picked M
by the Central station police last night
and held as a suspect 90 be interviewed
by the Second station police In connection
with the theft OF So from Jerome Melton
from bedroom in his house, AZ North
Main street. Tho door was forced open
during HIS absence.
Detective Godfrey and Mr.. Melton
talked with the woman this morning. but
the latter refused TO prosecute and she
was released
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
NIT ON HEAD BY PIECE
OF W00D-SUES FOR $4,000

Mary r Dorsey's suit to recover 5000
for personal injuries from Contractor
Redford was heard by a jury In Judge
Turner's court today. On oct. g. l9O3
the plaintiff was in the B. III. Gladdins
store and was struck on the head and
shoulders by "A piece OF wood that came
through n skylight. IL is claimed the
falling of the piece of wooc was due 20
negligence on the part OF servants OF the
A. fcnd.nt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
4 MILLIONAIRE
WILL BECOME CITY
CATCHER OF DOGS

Omaha, Neb., May 15--This city is
20 have the SWEETEST" dog catcher OF
any town in the world. He is a
nephew OF a United States senator
a bank cashier, a leader In high soci-
ety and worth a million.
Alfred Millard. cashier OF the United
States National Bank OF Omaha, and
nephew OF United states Senator Mil
lard OF Nebraska. is an applicant for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
VIC. 7. U. WILL HOLD
DISTRICT CONVENTION

The Manton w. G. T. L. will entertain
the nrst district convention OF the W. c.
T. u. OF Rhode Island. consisting OF IL
Unions, at the Manton Baptist chapel on
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker. 16e fremont street, Boston.
lains no lead posons; use Il once and you
will never use any other. BLANDING a
BI<ANDINC, "a Weybosset street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
THREW PAVING STONE

A paving stone crashed through the
window Of Mary Silvas home. IL Hospital
street, last night, smashing the sash and
four lights of glass. She has given the
fifth station police the name OF the sus-
Vaof
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-02
CLASSICAL TEAM PROSPECTS

Classical high school is looking 10 the
most successful baseball season ever ex-
perienced and hopes to win the pennant
Sufficient financial support is assured
from the fact that already the pupils have
subscribed over $40 The management Of
the team IL well looked out for by How
ard c. Bates. with the able assistance Of
Carp.
There is keen rivalry for positions on
the team as about 30 candidates have ex-
pressed their desire TO be given n tryurt
Harry Hatch. the former Brown Univer-
sity twirler. is coach, and IL is hoped
that he will be able TO turn out cham
pionship nine.
Six of last years team are I'm school. in
cluding Capt. Tied 'Osler. who will proc
ably cover second sack this season, white
at short Eddie" Flynn, brother of the
captain of the Holy Cross team, will he
seen.
McGough will take care of third. and As
he Is "A hard hitter and fast fielder. with
two or three years diamond experience,
doc" Pearson. former centre fielder, will
doubtless be the man for the initial pag
Ray" West. backstop last year. will hll
his old position. Classicars only cause of
anxiety is I'm the box for II looks as II it
would be necessary to develop new
pitching staff
In the outfield Hartigan will be In left
garden. He has "A reputation of being one
OF the fastest sprinters in the Interscho-
lastic League and this helps him TN steal
ing bases For the other two outheld po-
sitions new material will be used, and
many candidates are trying for these va
cant spots. Among the squad are the fol-
lowing: Sweet. Oslin. Kent, Kettlety, An
drews, Seabury, Sawyer Thomas, Corp,
Feeney, King Snow, Hathaway, Hirst,
Newell and Burton.
Practice begins today and Davis Park
will be used for this purpose: and 1t is
also where Classical's home games Will
be played. Manager Bates is arranging
for a number OF practice games. and
among the teams that Classical will play
are Rogers High OF Newport. Brown
Sophomores, La Sale Academy, Attle-
boro High and East Greenwich Academy.
The uniforms will be similar to thoss
worn by previous teams. consisting OF a
blue-gray suit. with purple letters and
purple and white stockings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-02
SPEEDWAY TOO ROUGH

With the irresistibility of "A young lover
keeping a tryst the horsemen with one
accord turned themselves To the speedway
yesterday afternoon looking for scalps.
I'D WAS rather a disappointed lot, however,
that found themselves on the avenue, for
The ROADWAY was IN no condltion' Tor
speeding. despite the fact that the sun had
Dried oit LIZ watc. that had soaked the
place frsn recent rarnk
Tine work OF the sun had not been en-
tirely complete, however, Tor here ana
there cOulu be seen a puddle of water that
made II uncomfortable for the horses and
the rensmen, while the rolling over the
little hummocks I'm the road gave enc the
sense OF riding over "a prairie level
Capt Lew TillinghaSt made an lnSpec-
tion OF the road early Ina the afternoon In
anticipation OF the rush that was 20 come
and announced that n was not I'm readi-
ness FOR racing but was suitable for pleas
urabe speed
From the half-mile post TO the Somerse;
hotel the going was bad. deep ruts marx
ing the course and pools of mud and water
breaking i'm on the driveway every few
feets- From the hotel gate 10 the watering
trough az the foot of the'incline. however
the surface was smooth and dry ana the
footing excellent and what little speeding
was done took place between those points
Many well-known horses were seen, the
fast ones being driYen up ana down tne
course. Spectators strolled by at spas,
modiC intervals. the chill in the air ana
the absence of brushes not being calcu-
lated 90 produce great deal OF enthusi-
Knapp Forshner had his latest purchase
out. and the sleek little trotter drew con-
siderable attention. Her name Is Angie
wilkes and she has a mark OF 2:2lis. An
Oppulence colt. driven by James Halliday,
also attracted considerable interest. Ma
than Young was holding the reins over
Cioldgetter and DR. Mcklernan put his
little mare Meg through several fast
dashes Frank Slavin had Cardenas hitch
ed 20 a top buggy and was content 70 let
him stand tied 10 the fence while he drove
down the road with Russell G., one or the
best horses out during the afternoon.
Paul Revere. 2:07i4 the horse that SCI
the pace on the ice at Mashapaug pond
a year ago. was logged few quarters,
and James Mahoney let his stallion Red
Wilkes out for couple OF turns down the
stretch. Little Dot The Earl, William X,
Toomey's Billy and>thers also attempted
"A little fast work
S l.. Tingley Of East Providence arrived
NJ the speedway late. and with a pune
tured tire but as he had sulky with
broken shaft I'm the Somerset hotel barn.
ne changed wheels and with his gray
PAGER who Is 1t. 2:lOA had "A little OF the
sport near the close OF the day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-02
|NTERC|TY LEAGUE FOR INDOOR
TENNIS STARTED AMONG PLAYERS

the ex-collegiate champions. The opening
OF the Casino brought about a remarka-
bic Impetus to the indoor play.
Beals G. Wright, the national champion,
who viii also be OF the American inter
national team. has been getting his
strokes early I'm order upon the Boston
Cadets courts
The promoters OF an indoor lawn tennis
league will hold meeting within "A few
days. William B. Cragin, Jr., OF the Sew
enth Regiment, and Hugh Tallant. Brook
lyn Heights Casino. are heading the
movement. The organization will be per-
fected before the outdoor season begins so
that the autumn season indoors may be-
gin with an intercity championship, In
which New York. Brooklyn. Boston and
Philadelphia will be represented.
There is also planned an inter-regimen-
tai series OF handicaps and also a cham
ponship In this city. as already courts in
the arinory OF the Twelfth Regiment,
Ninth Regiment and Twenty-second are
i'm use. while I'm Brooklyn the Twenty
third Regiment has already arranged FOR
a dual meet i'm the autumn with the play
ers OF the Seventh Regiment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-02
k!SBET HOCKEY CAPTAIN

The members of the Hope high hockey
team. the leaders i'm the race for the In
terscholastic league championship during
the past winter. met and elected William
II. Nisbet captain of next years team.
Thus giving him the honor for the second
time.
His position on the ice is a a point. ne
having played for three year. and vas
considered one OF the best points I'm the
school league. Nisbets reputation as an
athlete is far from being confined TO the
game OF hockey, for he has played two
years at tackle on the Hone football
eleven. and one season each upon the
basketball and track teams. making an
cnviable record.
His work on the diamond is worthy az
comment and he Is a promising candidate
for pitcher on the baseball team at pres
ent. Captain Nisbet is n student In the
class OF 1908. also a member pf the Alta
Pi society and is very papular among
both the boys and girls Of the school
The Hope high hockey team which met
and elected Nisbet captain for the ensuing
year. consisted OF the following players:
Eayrs, Budlong. Brlce. Bullock, Nishet
Chaplin Donahue and Bosworth. Of these
all but Donahue and Budlong expect 10 re-
turn to -utrUUt TEXT rEtf, snd VIII NTsbot
at It's head Hope should be represented
by another fast hockey team next winter