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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

During the hearing yesterday attorneys
for Mr.. Cristy and Mr.. Nash laid great
stress upon the chiefs action in closing
up flower stand operated by Meinhold.
Nash's manager. on Easter Sunday. the
day following the filing OF the aridavits
and charges against the chief OF police.
it was brought out. and admitted by
counsel for the chief. that the flower
stand was closed by his orders, that 9TH
ers were permitted TO sell flowers on Eas-
ter Sunday without any special license or
permission so TO do. and that the chief Is
sued no orders TO close them, combining
his order TO the stand operated by Nash's
employe.
This was offered as an instance OF the
chiefs employment OF the power the DO
flee commissioners teri MIN. not, perhe ps-
30 much TO aid himself as TO discount his
enemies
When City Solicitor Baker was asked.
some time ago, whether he had advised
the board against suspending the chief of
police he said: Not quite, but the board
took the view. which was a fair one,
think. that the original charges were not
80 sehious as the matter evelopcd into
later; and the board now seems 10 believe
that IL would be APPARENTLY almost equiva-
lent to an advance Judgment on the
charges TO suspend the chief after the
hearing had reached it's present stage"
Just after the hearing was closed yes
terday Chief Matthews and Judge Rich
ard K. Lyman, his attorney. had a short
conference with commissioners during
which the chief protested vigorously
against the dragging out OF the trial He
seemed TO be deeply affected as he spoke
to this effect:
mind that much OF this evidence against
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

me is absolutely false. The impression is
abroad.all over New England. in fact
tempt TO spirit away important witnesses
FOR the prosecution.
II know It isn't true and that l can
but the press Of New England every
morning and every afternoon is coming
out with stories rejecting upon me, and
giving the people this hostile impression,
and am helpless TO help myself"
Here the chief bowed his head abruptly
and his sentence almost ended In a Rulp.
The reason the hearing had TO be ex-
tended over TO next Tuesday, however.
was that the attorneys found themselves
unable. because OF pressure OF other busi-
ness, Tsa 70 lag agree upon any other day;
upon the chief OF police. who is at great
expense--more than $50 per day for witt
neeses alone--is recognized.
The chief expressed himself this morn
Ing as entirely satisfied with the boards
course, knowing the circumstances which
caused the delay. but he, declared; Il
until this morning, and 10 sit there every
day In the week II this matter could be
brought 10 n speedy conclusion, and tho
opportunity .eIf'@ be given me to vindicate my
That any chief OF police who may be
attacked, justly or otherwise, has at his
disposal all the resources OF his depart
ment and the active assistance OF police
departments In other cities because OF a
sort OF freemasonry that obtains among
tho police, was brought out at the hearing
yesterday.
That the police department OF this city
has rallied 10 the support OF its chief was
also shown by the testimony OF Inspector
Bartholomew Shea OF Fall River. who
told OF a visit paid to that city by Detec-
tive O'Malley. who came, he said. not TO
search for a criminal nor on a criminal
matter. but to get the Fall River record
OF one OF the witnesses against the chief
OF police
1t was not developed that the police
commissioners sent Detective O'Mallev to
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
PREPARING REPLY
TO GAR S SPEECH
FROM THE THRONE

st Petersburg May 1.-THE impression
left by yesteray's historic day is on the
whole optimistic Even the ralical news
papers assume a rather hopeful tone. The
Rach. argan of the Constitutional Demo-
Gratis. and now the most powerful uaper
in Russia. while not concealing fits disap-
po!ntment at the fact that the expected
hand expresses fits satisfaction that the
emperor did not use tho word ',autoc-
racy." 1t regards MS majestys speech as
an adroit refusal to grant any further
concessions, leaving the new fundamental
law as the platform OF the government.
adding: "But the policy OF marking time
while events are marching so rapidly real
ly means retreat"
The Constitutional Democrats however,
are in no wise dismayed at the prospect
OF having TO continue the struggle 1t
Is already apparent that they intend to
nail the flag OF a constitutional monarchy
TO the masthead but their first effort will
be directed TO forcing general political
amnesty from the unwilling hands OF the
emperor.
The deliverance OF the political prisoners
and those who have suffered for free
dom's cause is now n passion with the
masses and II Is difficult 10 sec how the
government will be able TO resist.
Ono OF the striking changes today Is In
the appearance of the Official Messenger,
which for days and weeks had been ap-
pearing each morning with column after
column OF ulasos and nominations as the
bureaucracy feverishly sought TO get their
goods In out of the wet" with the as
sembling OF parliament the end has come
Not a single ukase or nomination was
printed today The only official an
nouncement was a rescr1pt giving Finance
Minister Kokovsoff credit for negotiating
the Russian loan and decorating him
with the Alexander Nevsky order.
The central committee OF the Constitu-
tional Democrats Is working out reply
TO the speech from the throne. The prin-
cipal points will be amnesty and equal
fly OF political and civil rights. But a
faction is insisting on demand for the
abolition OF the council OF the empire. An
attempt will be made TO come TO an agree
ment with the peasants who are drawing
UP an independent reply. Their chief de-
mards are amnesty. the reorganization
OF the labor laws. the reorganization OF
the army. the disbanding OF the Cos
sacks, the separation of church and state.
general extension OF the schools and
equal rights for all nationalities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
ERRORS IN Dill WERE
VERY PROMPTLY CORRECTED

Washington. May lin the senate to-
day n message from the president vetoing
the bill permitting pleasure yachts to
carry Rsroyene fOr uncTr LAUNCHES was
read
The presidents objections were based
upon typographical errors in the bill and
not to the subject matter As soon as
the reading OF the message had been com
pleted Senator Frye moved the reference
OF the message TO the committee on com
merce and Immediately afterward pre-
sented new bill correcting the errors
In the old one. which was passed without
objection.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

Fall River. and II was not stated that tho
chief OF police did not send him there:
but II Is a fact that. while Detective
oMaley was thus serving as the private
agent OF Chief Matthews. the city OF
Providence was paying him for his time
and services.
Discussing this question today a gentle
man who has taken great interest In the
case ever since the police commission re-
fused to suspend the chief, and thus put
It out OF his power to bring the great
resources OF the police department 10 bear
In his own interest. said:
''Of courses when all is said, the COM
missioners themselves must be blamed.
Justly or otherwise. for any activity, per-
nicious or otherwise. the police depart
ment may show or have shown I'm this
case, since they refused to suspend the
chief OF police, knowing he could use tho
men to help himself out.
Bur can't blame any OF the officers
for aiding the chief, whether he orders
them TO do so or not. You must remember
that the honor OF the entire department
IS at stake In this matter. and that the
honor OF the chief OF police may be said
TO be made UP OF the honor of the de-
partment and to reflect that honor.
I'm so much as you take away tho
chiefs honor. you take away from the
honor OF his subordinates, and thereby
reflect upon them. They are as jealous
OF their honor and OF the honor of tho
chief OF police as any other body OF men
could be who are SO closely associated.
and they may reasonably be expected 10
do all in their power, voluntarily. to pro-
tect their own honor by protecting the
honor OF their CHIEF"
When Captain Cannon OF the detective
bureau was told OF this view OF the mat
ter he said "I think that Is a fair view
to take"
Continued on page Twelve.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

that as / had decided 10 accept re-
nomination 10 congress from the First
Congressional district. II rendered me.
could not allow my name TO come be-
fore the convention for endorsement as
sens tor. The position which l then took
/ still hold.
My term OF office In the house OF repre-
sentatives has been long enough for me
10 become acquainted with the duties OF
the office and 10 feel that should the next
house be Democratic, my position as the
only Democratic member OF the commit
tee on ways and means from New England
would enable me 10 be OF greater SER
vice 10 the state than as a member OF
the minority in the senate.
Trusting that have made my position
clear upon this matter, and wishing the
Democratic party success In its efforts TO
make the great Office OF United States
senator directly representative OF the
people, / am. Very sincerely yours.
ID. L. d. GRANGER.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

The Republican tricksters who, through
their x-Democratic allies. are trying TO
stir up trouble in the Democratic ranks
because their schemes would be defeated
by the nomination OF Col. Goddard for
senator and the Independents. are making
a great howdy-do on the allegation that
Col. Goddard is Republican at heart
and has no sympathy with the Democratic
party.
They base st on the fact that in 1896 he
was chosen as presidential elector by
Z The disturbers either are displaying a
forgetfulness or are suppressing material
truths.
They ignore the fact that the Democratic
party has always recognized Col. Goddard
as an anti Republican. and that he has al
ready received the endorsement OF the
Democratic party. which not so many
years ago helped TO elect him as state
II was in 1897 that Col Goddard was en-
dorsed by the Democratic party as its
candidate for state senator, C. year after
he had served as a Republican presiden-
tial elector, but the latter record OF SER
vice was not held up then, as certain peo-
pie would now like to use II, TO disrupt
the movement which then overthrow the
corrupt Republican machine.
In 1897 Col Goddard was the candidate
for state senator for this. city of the Mu-
nicipal League party which was the pio-
neer OF the present great Independent
party. The Democrats then entered into
affiliation with the Independents. as has
now been dcne. and endorsed the nomina-
tlon Of Col. Goddard.
At the election in April, Col Goddard
and the ticket was elected. Col. Goddard :
plurality being 23iO. defeating John Carter
Brown Woods. the Republican candidate.
and the candidates of the Socialist Lib
erty and Prohibition parties combined
The record shows that Col. Goddard
served ably as senator In the interests OF
the Democrats. the Independents and the
people OF this city. standing always for
honest government.
The fear that Col. Goddard will again
lead the Republicans and their hired e2-
Democrats -te-aHetAef- defeat is the evi-
dent reason for this hue and cry that Col
Goddard IS n Republican.
There Is talk that the ''Hessians" will
endeavor to make trouble at the conven-
tion on the ground that the convention is
20 be an illegal one, most OF the delegates
having been elected at caucuses that were
not held under the caucus law; but IL Is
not expected that their efforts will be
successful. II indeed they try at all. to
pursue such methods
They need not be recognized by the con-
vention except to turn down their argu-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
BAR TO HONOR
MR., COLWELL'
LONG SERVICE

Tomorrow noon. in the supreme court
room. the adjourned meeting OF the Bar
association will be held, to-take- action
upon the death OF the late Francis Col
well, President stephen A. Cooke presid-
ing.
The special committee appointed at the
meeting several weeks ago will report a
series OF resolutions on the death OF Mr..
Colwell: and when these have been ac-
cepted by the association a motion will be
made that they be presented 10 the SUI
preme court with a request that they bI
inscribed upon its records.
The full bench OF the supreme court
will then enter the chamber accompan-
led by Judges Colt and Brown or the
United States court; and after the reso-
lutions have been offered by Judge
Cooke, the formal eulogy viii be delivered
by Judge lie Baron Il. Colt
Judge Colts address will be followed
by brief remarks by leading members OF
the bar, after which the supreme court
will grant the motion that the resolutions
be inscribed upon its records.
II Is not expected that the whole pro-
ceeings win occupy more than an hour.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
OblICAT|ON OF THE AFF|DAv|TS
MAT TTHEWS HIT
QUICK At NASH.

Through Police Captain Lawrence, Chief Matthews closed TIP
the flower stand conducted by John Nash within 19 hours after
the atters affidavit had been published although all others per-
mtted to remain open and carry business Easter Sunday
Detective OMaey under pay from the City Providence for
public duty visited FAN River in the interest Of Chief Matthews de-
fence the Secretary Gee of the Police Commission had
conpanied the Chief in his search for witnesses.
Police Inspector Shea Of Fall River from there Prov
dnce last Saturday night obtain the wireless report Of Fridays
testimony about the who the hearing"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
STAY Of SENTENCE GRANTED
IN The MAL0NEY CASE

Rockland. Me. May r.-Counnel for
John G. Maloney. who was sentenced in
the supreme court yesterday afternoon
TO eight Xcars al hard labor In the state
prison for manelaughter, today filed n re-
quest for a stay OF sentence on exceptions.
and moved for n new trial
The stay of sentence was granted and
Maboney will remain In the county jail un-
til tho law court renders decision on the
exceptions in which tho principal point
raised was that the Jury came in and lis
tened 20 the reading 90 a part OF tho re-
er without the prisoner or his counsel
being present.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
DEATH RATE IS
HIGHER THAN
IN LAST YEAR

According 10 DR.. Charles V. Chaplin, city
registrar. there were $50 deaths reported
for the month OF April. this being Is less
than the number for the preceding month
and "a more than for April, 1906.
The $50 deaths represent an annual rate
OF 215S per thousand in an estimated
population OF 202, 900.
There were eight deaths from diarrhael
diseases. 80 from consumption, 20 from
pneumonia, 6 from bronchitis. from
Group, 20 from diseases OF the heart, 4
from scarlet fever. 20 from measles. 3
from whooping cough, from typhoid
fever. and from cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts.
There were reported 10 the superin-
tendent OF health during the month 25
cases OF scarlet fever, % OF diphtheria,
66 ofNmeasles and of typhoid fever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
CAPTAIN HAS TO PUMP
TO KEEP YACHT AFl0AT

Chatham, Mass, May 1.-THE small
craft whose signals OF distress were an,
swered last night by Capt. Eldredge anu
crew OF the Chatham life saving station.
proved 10 be the eight-ton yacht Pastime.
Capt. Colly, owned by Charles o. Peters
OF Bonneville.
Coming down the coast yesterday.
bound from Boston for New York. the
yacht strained so badly against the head
winds that she sprang aleak The pump
gave out and Capt Colly was forced 20
bail with n hucket single handed, his only
companion. ]. Morse, being sick.
The water gained SO fast that he sig
nailed for aid. The life savers remained
by the boat all night and freed her OF
water Early today, the sea being much
calmer, Capt. Colly holsted sail. expecting
10 make either Hyannis or Vineyard
Haven safely, and intending TO telegraph
10 the owner from the port where he land
ed. Capt. Colly was almost exhausted
from his hard work and from the cold
weather when the life saving crew
reached the yacht. but today he had re-
covered his streryth.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

He points out that he expects again
10 be a candidate for his present po-
sition, in which he feels that he can
be OF more service 20 the people OF
member OF the minority In the United
States senate.
The full text of Mr. Changers letter
Committee on Ways and Means. House Of
Representatives. Washington, d. c.
May 10. 1906.
Hon. John ]. Fitzgerald. Pawtucket, r. l.:
My Dear Mr.. Fitzgerald-I have read
in the papers OF the action Of the Demo-
Gratis in Pawtucket in endorsing my name
for noulinat alton 20 the United States SEN
ate. and the kind words which you ex-
pressed on that occasion. assure you
/ appreciate most highly the confidence
expressed in me by the Pawtucket Demo-
Gratis and the sentiment which propmted
It.
Nearly month ago. in replying to n
letter from a friend in Rhode Island. re-
ferring TO the coming convention. stated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
NEWPORT ADDS
s753.67 To THE
RELIEF FUNDS

Today being a legal holiday and all
the banks closed. but few contributions
for tho California sufferers were re-
ceived.
The fund has not reached the $4,000
mark yet, but probably will pass 10
tomorrow.
The largest subscription received to-
day was from the city OF Newport re-
lief fund, which was s753.6T.
subscriptions received by Edward
Aborn Greene, treasurer of the local
branch OF the Red Cross society: Gen.
tral Baptist church and sunday school
OF ,Tlverton, s102.53; III. p. ", 800; city
Leaf clover club (sdditionai). IS
Total -is4,525s3.l
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
80 DAYS FOR
BEING FRESH
WITH OFFICER

Henry Briggs was sentenced TO 30 days
In fail this morning for obstructing Of
ncer J. J. O'Connor at 3 o'clock Sunday
morning when he placed man under ar
rest
The officer testified that Briggs secured
his club but he made him deliver II over
at the point OF his revolver.
lie claimed that Briggs was one OF n
trio who were making racket at thu
corner Of Broad and Lockwood streets
and were ordered TO move along.
one OF the men shouted a taunting re-
ply as they were crossing the street and
ran when the officer went after him
lie was arrested. but got away through
Briggs interference
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
CRAM OUTWITTED
RIVAL ATTORNEY

George Ferguson. an alleged frebug
was trapped In the SIXTH District court
this morning after his lawyer had sue
ceeded in securing his discharge on the
ground that the warrant issued against
him was faulty
The boy was arrested In connection with
the recent blaze in the Olneyvile lumber
yard OF l.. Sweet & Co. and was held
under $500 bonds for trial today.
His counsel was outwitted by Assistant
CITY Solicitor Harry Cram. who succeeded
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

In stretching out the proceedings until
Warrant officer Andy Martin could
prepare a new warrant specifying the
complaint and owner of the property, an
omission In the flrst document
On the new warrant Ferguson was held
under $500 bonds for trial on May lS
The police claim to have a strong case
against the boy.
Lumber in the yard was found soaked
with kerosene and the boy fed after ring
ing In the alarm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
SAYS he WAS
HELD Up ON
So. MAIN ST.

John McGee, 2s5 South Main street, re-
ported 70 officer J. i. Fisher last night
that he had been held up on South Main
street near Power street. at $40, and an
attmpt made to rob him.
Later In the evening a suspect was ar
rested by the Third station police and
held for investigation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
FOUGHT DUEL WITH PISTOLS
WITH USUAL RESULT IN FRANCE

Paris. May 1i.-Lucien Mlllevoye. editor
OF the Patrie and n Nationalist member
OF tho Chamber OF Deputies. fought a
duel with pistols today with Count Ma
thies dc Noailles az result OF the street
encounter which took place between them
May Q. when NJ. Millevoye broke his cane
over the counts head.
Beyond the fact that two shots were ex-
changed at 25 PAGES no details OF the en-
counter were obtainsblo "a this dispatch
was fled.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
THIEF IS NOW
WELL EQUIPPED
FOR BUSINESS

Enough carpenter tools TO NIL big
chest were stolen from Il Parade street
on May 2.
Joseph Plant OF II Putnam street, who
owned the tools, reported the theft to the
Fourth station police last night.
All the tools were new and valued at
something over $40.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
HARVARD STUDENT,
0VERWORKEO,
ENDS HIS LIFE

Boston, May 1.-THE police announced
the death today by suislde OF Malcolm
Mcleod. n sophomore at Harvard, college.
IL Is stated that the act was tho result
OF worriment brought on by overwork and
by. his inability TO continue I'm active ath-
letics
Last year he was a member Of the sec-
ond college football eleven.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
WENT OUT FOR WORK,
HASN'T YET RETURNED

Angelo Maratta, IL years old. left home
three days ago to 60 to work at the
Atlantic mills and has not since been
seen.
lie was dressed In blue suit and dark
cap.
The police are. on the lookout for him.
at the request OF his parents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
BRISTOL MAN INJURED HERE

William Cross, salesman for Eddy Bros
fruit dealers, was thrown from a delivery
wagon on South Main street at 4.S yes
terday afternoon. receiving a cut over tho
right eye and injury to his right arm.
DR. Dury dressed his wounds and Mr..
Cross went TO his home In Bristol.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
RECRUITING OFFICE MEN
HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED

Private Ford r. Wells. who has been
stationed at the local marine recruit
ing station for many years. has been
assigned 90 the Boston navy yard. and
Horace P.Connelly, formerly there. has
taken his place
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

Congressman Grangs will not be presented at tonor
rows candidate for United States senator
received today by Hon John Fitzgerald OF Paw
ucke Granger distinctly brushes aside the that
of his admirers offer him. and which all Democrats would
delight him the conditions different and distinctly
states he could accept the honor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
TWO MEN KILLED WHEN TRAIN
RUNS INTO TROLLEY CAR

Chattanooga. Tenn. May 1l.-An incom-
ing train on the Chattanooga Southern
Railway struck car on the Chattanooea
electric line today. Two men were killed
and third received probably fatal In
Juries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
INHALED GAS TO PUT
AN END TO HIS LIFE

Lowell. Msss.. May i1-Horace l.. With
am - years old, committed suicide early
this morning at his homo, 10 Tyler street.
by inhalng Illuminating gas.
He had been sick a long time. lie was
formerly one OF the chief engineers at
Moorc's mills. North Chelmsford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
LILLE BLAZE IN BARNABY STORE

Box 23l was rung in at ll:6 last night
for a fire in the alteration room OF the
J. b. Barnaby store, Westminster street.
II had caught from gas stove and was
extinguished with only slight damage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11

MIR. GRANGER
ANSWERS "N0"

Letter Dated Yesterday He Advises ExMayor Fitzgerald
Of Pswtucket That He Cannot Be Candidate For United
States Senator and Says He Prefers to Remain Where he
the People of Rhode Island to Best Advantage
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-11
KENYON MURDER CASE
WENT over TO FRIDAY

The case came up in the local dis
trict court there before Judge Williams
and he decided that further action
should await the result OF the coroner's
inquest now bein. held.