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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
WATER COMPANY
At LAST GETS
AN INJUNCTION

Judge Mumford has granted the prayer
OF the Warwick and Coventry Water
company for a preliminary injunction
against Edgar T. Matteson tax collector
of Warwick.
Mr.. Matteson advertised the property
OF the water company for sale because
of Its refusal to pay the tax assessed
aganst IT,
1t was claimed by the company that by a
vote OF the town council Of Warwick
passed years ago the company was
exempt. There was a warm battle in
court over the whole matter and Judge
Mumford took quite a little time to con-
slider the testimony and law points in
volved. In rescript filed today his honor
says.
The validity OF the vote OF exemption
on which the plaintiff relies is. therefore.
I'm my opinion open To serious question:
but In the view which | take Of the case
l do not deem IL necessary TO express a
decided opinion on this point
The defendant admits the principle OF
law involved by the plaintiff, that the
plant OF public service corpora tion
should not, I'm the absence of express leg
islative authority. be sold In fragments
and the enterprise thereby be broken up
and the corporation prevented from rem
dering TO the public the service which Il
was located 20 render"
Judge Mumford does not think that Sec.
10 Of chapter 1855 justlfes sale OF the
property OF such corporation as the
compla lnants for taxes.
His honor believes that the refusal Of
the injunction would more seriously in
iure the complainant than would it's is
suance damage the defendant.
All the town will suffer is slight delay
In the payment OF taxes that may be col
lectible.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

OFFICERS GIVEN
NEW REGULATIONS

st. John. ~. b., oct. 2-The American
immigration inspectors here have received
a new set OF regulations governing tne
ad,rJssion Of peraons to the United States
The rules are much more rigid than any
ever enforced here. The immigration de-
partment of the United States, In an Ell
fort 10 exclude from that country az ,. tna'
nav in any way be considered undesira-
bic citizens, has decided that an examina,
ton similar TO the one or the 'nrst pass
or preliminary steps toward naluraiz@-
ton shall be made at the border,
Hence under the new regulations all
persons from Canada who intend residing
In the States will be questioned at great
length. ,.
ton and financial requirements remain
the same. but II Is understood that GER
tain amendments on both OF these points
will be made shortly. -.
extra work for the inspectors all along
the Canadian border.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SESSIE'S DEFlCEMEkTS
WERE NO LEAD PIPE ClkCR"

Constable sessie, IA years old, and two
other boys entered the vacant mouse OF
Carrello Pascucci at III Federal street
Yesterday and tore out lead pipe fasten-
inc and had the loot packed UP and were
preparing 10 leave when Police Sergeant
Connors and Patrolman o. King came
along.
Appearances about the house made
them suspicious and they entered and
found the three boys there. Two OF the
Dovs were too quick and escaped. but
scssie was captured. In the juvenile
court this morning he pleaded guilty 10
me charge OF defacing the building to the
extent OF $40 and was fined 81.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
CAT Bit EMPL0YE IN
DEPARTMENT STORE

A gray tiger cat. suspected having
rabies, caused considerable OF panic
this morning I'm the Boston Store, where II
bit and scratched Michael Strumar of As
North Main street.
Soon after the store was opened the cat
was discovered acting strangely. Strumar.
a young employe in the store. decided TO
put It out; and in his efforts the cat bit
and scratched his hand. '-.,.
DIR. White attended tho young man. and
the city health department was notified:
and DR.. King requested the police to
search for the feline.
This afternoon the police OF the Central
station secured the cat. and its brain will
be examined by the city bacteriologist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
LAffREDO HELD IN BONDS
FOR ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE

curt This morning pleaded guilty TO the
charge of assaulting Antonio LonGoo with
a dangerous weapon, and was Dounu over
in surety OF $500. - 49,.
Laffredo was arrested yester1d! III tite
Toole-afia- Detective Johnson. He had
ncen missing from this city since sept
l. the date Of the alleged assault -.
,ot INTO trouble with Longo and pursued
him along Atwelrs avenue and the eat.
ter received six knife wounds and Is at
the Rhode Island hospital recovering
from his injuries.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
TAKE PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST FEVER'S SPREAD

Bangor Me-, Oct. 2.-Because OF the
prevalence OF typhoid fever in towns
north OF this city, especial precautions
are being advised by Bangor physicians To
prevent an epidemic OF the disease here.
Many OF the towns where the disease IL
prevalent are on the PenobscOt river and
their sewerage empties I'm 10 that stream.
The most threatening condition is at
OldtOwn, where there are at least 10
cases, Notices have been sent out warn
ing against the use OF Penobscot river
water In this city unless distilled or
bofleda
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

capital Of Cuba today was 80 unostenta-
tiops that IL was not realized that he had
gone until his special train was travelling
eastward TO Matanzas.
Those present at the palace 10 see the
Palma family of included several mem
hers OF the cabinet. Senator Dolz, pres
ident OF the Cuban senate; Private Secre-
tary Belt. and Captains Poey and Car
denas, the ex-president's aides. being in
c!uded.
Two government detectives accompanied
tho family 20 Matanzas. Besides these a
dozen OF Mr.. Palmas intimate friends
bade him farewell I'm his private apart
ments at the palace. All the family were
visibly affected. IL was evident that they
were all glad that the closing scenes were
about over.
CONTINUED on Page SKI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
YOUNG BOY "SWlPED" A
RING FROM PLAYMATE

The s-yesr-old son OF Annie Downs of
Blackstone street had his mothers RIM
valued at $50. while playing in the yard
on the Tth OF March. and with him was
Henry B. Burns. aged IL years. Burns got
possession OF the ring and kept IL.
He was arrested last evening by Detec
tive Tidd and Patrolman DAILY. and this
morning pleaded guilty TO the charge OF
larceny OF the ring, but was placed on
probation, the court warning him not 10
get into any more trouble
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SMITnfIELD AVE. BRIDGE
WAS COMPLETED TODAY

The work OF reconstructing Smithncd
avenue bridge, which was almost destroy
ed by fire two years ago. was completed
today; and. as soon as-the paving work
Is finished and the new sewer laid the
avenue will be reopened TO the public.
This morning the stonework on the
Point street bridge was started The
work in the western cofferdam is rapidly
progressing and will soon be finished.
IL is estimated that the work on the
bridge will be completed in about six
weeks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
D0RNEYITES DISCUSSED
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

Pseudo Chairman John j. ONeil of the
Democratic city committee met some Of
the other Dorney men in the Banigan
building last evening, where cigars were
distributed and plans were laid for cap
turing the new city committee IL possl-
ble but pending the decision OF the
board OF canvassers and registration In
the First ward contest, their last possible
ray Of hope, nothing will be attempted.
Mr.. O'Neil says he intends 10 call a
meeting Of the new city committee for
organization next Monday evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
BOY STOLE COAL TO
HELP HIS POOR FATHER

In the Juvenile court this morning SAM
uel Murcuff pleaded guilty To the charge
OF larceny OF coal from the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany, and was placed on probation. His
father. who Is said to be paralyzed. runs
a bath house. TO exc out living. and IL
was 20 get fuel 10 run the heating ap-
paratus that the boy stole he coal FROM
cars I'm the freight yards.
On his promise TO steal no more coal
the boy was placed on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
BOTH WILLING TO TRY
ANOTHER EXPERIMENT

AT the age of SO. divorced from his
former wife about six and one-hali
months ago Joseph Lathrob Blenn OF
Springfield. Mass, and Bertha Arbutus
Simons, aged 80. who was divorced from
her former husband two and one-nalt
years ago, secured a marriage license at
the city hall this morning.
The bride-elect is a resident OF South
bridge. Mass. Her expectant husband
stated that he had no occupation
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
LOST ItWelRY AND MONEY

Martin lee OF f7 Emory street. Attic
boro. reports to the police that while
drunk on South Main street last night he
was robbed Of his watch and chain, val
ued at so. and tho sum OF $50.
lie remembers having been picked up
by two meR,-ppAs- they would take
him TO the train and Ne believes they
took his property.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SENT TO PRISON EIGHT
DAYS AFTER HIS CRIME

Burlington. VT, oct 2.-Vermont jus
tice has rarely shown speedier progress
than was recorded in the case OF Albert
Bills, who has Just been sentenced eight
days after his crime to term OF not less
than 10 years and not more than 10 years
in the state prison.
Bills. according to the state attorney,
has been the ringleader OF a gang OF
young men who have terrorized section
OF the town for the past two years. The
charge against him was an assault OF
serious nature on a young woman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
PLANS ARE ARE SOL lgITeD
FOR A CITY HOSPITAL

The city council committee appointed TO
erect a hospital for contagious diseases
met at II o'clock this morning. and voted
% instruct the clerk 10 advertise for COM
yetitive plans from architects for the
proposed hospital.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
RUSSIAN PRESS
MAKES A POINT
AGAINST THE j. S.

ST. Petersburg, Oct. 2.-Several news
papers have published editorials on the
events at Atlanta, Ga, comparing them
with the anti-Jewish massacres in Rus
sia. The Novoe Vremya expresses the
hope that the United States viii cease
10 attribute the Russian eXcesses 10
official provocation, instead OF admit
ting that they are the result of natural
racial animosity
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
TAGUE DIDN'T KEEP THE
STOLEN WATCH l0kG

John Tague yesterday stole from the
room OF Michael Roderi-k his watch,
valued at $3.50 The theft was at once
reported to the police OF the Third sta
lion and soon Tague was n a prisoner, and
when searched the watch was found.
In the Sixth District court this morn
ing he was fined $50 and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
ANOTHER PIsTeuR PATIENT

Mrs. Powers OF SO Bates street who
was bitten last Sunday by her own dog
which was found 10 have been rabid. de
parted For the Pasteur institute in New
York this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
NEWMAN KITCHEN ON FIRE

At lis this morning hose extinguished
q fire In the kitchen In the basement OF
the Hotel Newman. An overheated stove
had set fire TO surrounding woodwork.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02

The striking feature of todays testimony the FIRST ward
contest the testimony OF John H. eastman
watcher for the Doran Democrats who stood OF the
wardens station and heard Warden Finan Canddae
George E. Brady Il can't get the deal through they're watching
close.
When questioned by Mr. Brady in cross-examinaon, Mr..
eastman replied IF you truthful you would admit
what / say"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
300 AMERICAN
TROOPS SAIL FOR
CUBA DIRECT
Soldiers Cheered AS the
Sheridan Departed

First Contingent for Service in the Island Republic
Given an Enthusiastic Send Off. Ex-President
Palma Departs Quietly from Havana. People Did
Not Realize he Had Departed Until Train Was
Hurrying Him Toward rlatanZas. Two Govern
ment Detectives Accompanied the Ex-President
and His Family.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
PAINT STOLEN

George w. White OF r. l.. White 4
company, reports 20 the police that white
lead. brushes and dryer. valued at~ss IS
have been stolen from the house at Sc
Pond street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
A lust FINE

In the Sixth district court this morning
Felix Dover was fined 80 and costs for
cruelty 10 a horse. He was charged with
driving a horse unit for use from Central
Falls TO this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
FIRE IN OLD CLOTHES

At 7:45 this morning Patrolman Carey
saw smoke coming from the cellar win
dows OF tho house at 3s7 Charles street,
occupied by Margaret McCauley. He en-
tered, found fire In some old clothes.
which he extlnguished
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
WO0NS0CKET MAN WAS
ADJUDGE0 BANKRUPT

The voluntary petition in bankruptcy OF
Emil A. De Wttc OF Woonsocket was
granted 10y Judge Brown i'm the United
states district court this morning. The
liabilities aggregate S33l7 %. all I'm unse-
cured claims. and the assets amount TO
QfUO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
SALOON ROBBED

Dennis Dullea reports that his saloon
at 327 Atwelrs avenue was broken into
Saturday night and some whiskey stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-02
F|NAN COULDN'T
DELIVER GOODS
WHILE WATCHED
Significant Remark Made to
Candidate Brady

Police Captain Murray and Other Witnesses for the Democrats
Make Strong Case for the Correctness Of the Vote as
Counted Against the Efforts Of tho Moran -Doey Gang That
Seeks to Overthrow L in The interest Of Boss Daytons
Machine and Its Gambling Element HreNags
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12

future; and the funds to do the work may best and most economically be provided by a bond issue covering the entire matter. I beg leave to call your attention to these several matters with @ brief discussion of their demand and their value.
 It will be necessary to make provision as soon as possible, because of the state law requiring it to be done, for fire proof vaults for the departments whose records are of a permanent public value. To do this work in city hall would cost a number of thousands of dollars, and when so done would leave the departments cramped for room and in the near future poorly provided for the increase of records that must come with time. It appears to me to be wiser and in the course of time more economical, for the city to erect a fire proof hall of records, and to provide therein offices and valuts for the rec ords of the town clerk, the board of assessors and tax collector, the records of the registrar of vital statistics, also the records of the controllers office and of the department of public works. It needs no argument to convince anyone that the loss of records of any or all of these departments would be a very ser- ious and costly handicap to the city A plot of ground probably large enough for such a building is available in Court street in front of the fire de- partment headquarters.
 It will probably be necessary to in clude under the terms of the suggested bond issue the work of extending Hunphrey street to Lombard street, and theswork of widening Grand ave- nue. and saIso the extension of9 Crown street, by vote of the board of alder men.
 I would also urge upon the board an
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12

ny's net profit from that source for the year indicated was $1,044, ,05S.2S. It charges that on February 2S the de- fendant, well knowing the premises, caused the report to be prepared and verified under oath by two of the off, cers of the company. It was his duty, the indictment charges, to have indi- cated and shown this profit and income, as It was material particular in the affairs of the corporation. The second indictment against Gram his charges a misdemeanor, the indict- ment being based upon the same facts as alleged in that charging forgery. It charges that Granniss, well knowing the statement to be false, unlawfully concurred in having the report so pre- pared and the statement containing false and untrue statements transmit ted to the superintendent of insurance"
 The grand jury, in presentment to the court, says:
 The evidence before it has clearly shown that each year for many years past large sums of the company's mon- ey have been obtained by means most irregular and fraudulent, and, though probably applied to uses thought to be | for the benefit of the company, such ex- penditures have been of so improper or questionable character that no entries of them have been made on the books of the company, nor have any vouchers showing the character of the disburse- ments been made.
 The system employed was confessed l ly designed to deceive and conceal, and has rendered it very difficult to fix re- sponsibility."
 Moreover, the death of several per- sons whose evidence might have been of great value has apparently encour- aged tendency to throw burdens upon
 the dead which others perhaps would have had to bear had death not inter-
 vened.
 The court charged that the law re- quired that we should not find an in- dictment unless legal evidence satisfied us beyond reasonable doubt of the guilt of the accused. This injunction we have strictly obeyed, but its observ- ance has mane it easier for us to be- come convinced of where guilt existed than to find indictments passed upon le- gal evidence which we could say sat- istied our minds beyond all reasonable doubt.
 Tn more than one case crimes have apparently been committed, but some links of the chain of legal proof have been missing and there has not seemed to be any means by which they could be supplied.
 investigations of this character nec- essarily require much time if they are to be thorough, and the tabor expended cannot always be measured by the re- suits. We have gone as far as we could in the time available. We are informed that subsequent grand juries will con tinue the irlVestigatiOn !"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
FORMER MUTUAL LIFE
 OFFICIALS INDICTED
(Continued from First Page.)


 The sixth indictment charging perjury recites that the defendant for two years prior to April 1, 1906, was an officer of the Mutual Life, and that on May il, 1906, he appeared before the grand jury and was sworn. The indictment charges that it was material to the investiga- tion to learn whether a certain book account at Dobbs Ferry was Gillette's personal account and from what source the deposits had been obtained. It charges that he feloniously declared un- der oath that 1t was his personal ac- count and that it had been obtained from his personal account elsewhere, when, as matter of fact, the account was as trustee of the Mutual Life and the money deposited had not come from the defendants personal account, but from the funds of the Mutual Life.
 The indictment against Granniss for forgery in the third degree charges that his report for the year ending December S1, 1904, filed with the state superintend- ent of insurance, failed to make any re- port whatever of profit and income from the sale and maturity of ledger assets, while, as a matter of fact, the eompa-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
DOUBLE TRACKING HELD UP
tcontinued from First Page.)

AOOllAhASA AAplh ASS | a6Ss( begun soon. The petition of the Con- solidated railroad for the double-track- ing on the avenue failed to pass, but was laid on the table until a later meeting. An effort was made by Alder man Allen to have all three petitions passed at once but failed. A number of the board were not satisfied that legal questions would not come up and wished the advice of the corporation counsel. This petition was reported promptly by the committee on bridges, and will doubtless be passed at the next meeting of the board. It is not thought that it will seriously delay the double tracking. The grading must be done first in any case, and the board will give it's permission for the double tracking as soon as minor technical points are cleared up.
 In accordance with the wishes of the mayor, the matter of the Crown street extension was laid on the table. The mayors communication to the board follows:
 The Honorable Board of Aldermen,
 City Of New Haven;
 Gentlemen: Your honorable board will tonight receive report from the bu- reau Of compensation as to benefits and damages in the extension of Crown street. I would recommend that your board lay that report upon the table in order that consideration may be given to a number of matters that should be considered in conjunction with the proposed improvement to which it has particular reference. In my opinion, several betterments of a public nature can and should be made in the near
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE

Little Boy Narrowly Escaped Serious
 Accident on Congress Avenue.
 While crossing Congress avenue near Lafayette street last night shortly after 8 o'clock Harry Goldner, twelve years old, of 210 Congress avenue, was struck by an automobile and knocked down. He was taken into Hopkins drug store, where Dr. sheehan was called to attend him. He was not badly injured, how ever, and Officer Landy took him to his home.
 The automobile is owned by County Commissioner Thompson, but was driv- en at the time by his chauffeur, Fred erick M. Greenbury, of s1S1 Liberty street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12
COLORED BOY STOLE.

John Vanall, fourteen year old col ored boy whose home is at II Scranton street, was arrested yesterday by De- tective Colwell and was placed in care of the Organized Charities. The boy is charged with having stolen a wheel from Paul sehaffa- law student who rooms in West Divinity hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-12

FIRE ON SYLVAN AVENUE.
 The fire about o'clock last evening was at the house of Adolph Herr, 59 Sylvan avenue. It was caused by broken gas jet. The damage was slight. A bell alarm was rung in.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-16
DIR RANDOM ROALI RE ADY
Completion Of the Short Line From
Brandon 10 ST. Paul

Brandon, Sask tchewan& g Hud-
son Bay Railway now has the
steel laid to Brandon a.. Guthrie
~ Co. of ST. Paul have built
the new road and expectt to turn
itover to the company about the
18th of this month, after which
regular train service will go in
TO effect. Freight trains are
|already running and conside derable
grain being hauled The compile
tion Of this road opens a new
thoroughfare to the Twin Cities.
Trains will run from Brandon
to st. Paul via Devils Lake,
Aneta and Brecke kenridge, thus
making the route much shorter
than before. st. John is to- be-
made a division point and will be
greatly benefited BY the improve
ments which this company are
making here. a new depot, eat
ing house, custom house, eight
stall round house, d twelve
pocket coal chute and water sta
tion will be built as soon ais the
company can do the work. From
the present outlook ST. John is
destined TO be quite an import
ant town. ST. John Tribune.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-16
IHE 500 SlIRVE YORS
Are Working North From Kensal AM
NH EosSlbIy Soon Be Here

Parties living in the vicinity
of Washington Lake in Eddy
county report that a party Of.
500 surveyors were I'm that
vicinity a few days ago They.
were surveying a line from
Kensal, on the main line Of
the 500 road to q point suppos-s
ed to be Devils Lake. The in
dicatlons are that the line will
be run across Devils lake ats
Pelican Point, then into the
city and north through Ramsey
county, paralle cling the Farmers
road a few miles east and con-
Meeting with the Rock Lake.
branch at Egeland. This
would appear to mean that the
500 intends to continue the line,
into Canada to connect with the
Canadian Pacific.