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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
MISERY'S PLANT
SET-AS|DE FOR
RIGID BLUE LAW
Woonsocket Cemsn Prevent Giving Of Performance for The
Benefit Of tho California Sufferers on Sunday by Insisting
That the Law Be RgdIy Enforced by the Police Department

; There arc two clergymen In Woonsock-
et who would rather enforce certain laws
10 the limit than permit an entertainment
20 be given on Sunday by which hundreds
OF dollars might have been raised for the
hlleviation OF suffering In California.
( The generous heart OF a whole Christ
ian nation and the impulses of a common
humanity have throughout the country
risen above every other consideration, ana
poured forth their practical exempllhca-
tion of brotherly love I'm material form
that VIII soothe many an aching heart
and bring JOY and comfort and food 20
Hundreds OF thousands OF stricken people
in far-of California.
But IL remained for Woonsocket 70
place the enforcementt OF what thousands
of people regard as blue laws" above the
alleviation OF suffering and distress
A performance was TO have been given
~ a WoOnsocket theatre last evening for
the benefit OF San Francisco sufferers.
but was prevented by the protest OF Rev.
i. n. Spear. president OF the Christian
Alliance. and Rev. A. c. Archibald one Of
the alliance members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
BOGUS AUTO
AGENT" MADE
A GOOD HAUL

The bogus auto agent who visited
the home OF Samuel Nicholson, II George
street. Friday, Is thought TO have secured
quite a haul Of jewelry. although IL was
not at first supposed that there was
anything missing
Mrs. Nicholson has now discovered that
a turquoise chain, valued at 500, a long
gold chain with lorgnette attached. VAL
ued at $50. and two hair ornaments valued
AT SAL are among valuable articles miss
ing.
The man is described as of middle
age, six feet tall. slender and well
dressed.
IL is thought that he ransacked the
rooms while ostensibly visiting the lava
tory on the second floor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
PRESIDENT URGES
THAT ALL FUNDS GO
TOTHE RED CROSS

Washington. April 23.-The following
statement was issued by President Roose-
welt yesterday afternoon:
ITO the Public-After full consu ta tion
with Secretary Taft, the president OF the
american National Red Cross associa-
dion. who also as secretary of war Is
controlling the army work and the ex-
penditure OF all the money. probably two
millions and half appropriated and TO be
appropriated by congress for the relief
OF San Francisco. wish TO make the fol-
lowing suggestion:
Contributions both in money and In
kind are being given most generously for
the relief OF thCee who have suffered
Through the appalling calamity. Unless
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

ton this afternoon in honor OF his
birthday
William r.. NJ Stillman, at one time
one of the best known shoe dealers In
this city. died at his residence, Sc
Wood street, yesterday.
The Standard Athletic association at
Iymansviiie dedicate its new rooms
this evening with first-class pro-
gramme.
James Craig took possession OF the
avenue today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
CATHOLIC CHURCHES WILL
TAKE UP COLLECTIONS

IN response to the appeal made To the
.ntholic clergy of this diocese by Rt. Rev.
Matthew Harkins. bishop of Providence.
was announced I'm the various churches
N tho diocese yesterday that special
collection Will be taken next Sunday for
ne San Francisco sufferers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

the Shubert theatre the annual Junior
Week production, "she stoops 10 Con-
quer."
As there are so many big acts on the
bill at Keith's, those who intend going TO
that popular home Of vaudeville" should
make a point OF going early, because
there are so many good things that sew
eral big features must appear early in or
der that the performance may end at
1890 p. m.
A Western play, Behind the Mask"
will be seen at the Empire theatre all this
week, with the usual matinees on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
The Golden Crook Extravaganza com,
pany is this weeks notably strong Of
fering at the Westminster theatre.
s,s
STOCK SEASON AT KEITHs.
The sixth season OF the Edward F.. AL
bee stock company will be inaugurated at
Kcith's theatre on May = one week from
tomorrow the Albee company will assem-.
BILE for rehearsals. and on Thursday or
this week the subscription list for the
season will be opened.
The opening weeks play will be The
Second In Command" John Drew's ia
nous success. This is an especially happy
choice for an opening BILL as IL contains
many strong roles and gives the ladies
OF the company an opportunity TO appear
in some beautiful gowns and the men 10
wear some striking uniforms
Stage Director Turner will return from
his vacation the middle of this week, TO
superintendent the finishing details OF the
scenic equipment and prepare for the be
ginning OF the rehearsals, and his assist
ant. Howard Hull will arrive Thursday.
Manager Lovenberg has engaged Miss
Isora Rogers and Mr. John Flemmings 20
complete the company. Miss Rogers was
for three years connected with the I'm.
der Southern Skies" company and Mr.
Flemmings Is a well-known Providence
chap.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
WEST SIDE CLUB GIVES S10O

President william r. Vaughan OF
tho West Side club has sent 20 Mayor
Dyer 800 as the clubs contribution
TO the San Francisco relief fund.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

HANLRy's PEERLESS ALE II the pro.
duct Of the brewing OF barley malt with tue
bitter of the hops, and contains the most
wholesome portions OF these whoiesons
materials,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
0LNEYVILLE.
Purchase More Land for Ad.
ditiOn 10 Their Plant
viii Erect House Containing
Nine TenementS. Notes

The branch office OF The News has been
removed from Heffernan's lunch room 70
the office OF the West Side Real Estate
company, No Hartford avenue. Tele-
phone lowest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

Mr.. Buxbaum. for eight years mission
airy in north China, will speak tonight in
the Gospel Hail. 233 smith street concern.
ing his work IN that land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23


Al knith,s this week Is offered a bill OF
extraordinary strength. including ten rec
ognized headline" acts, and ten Of the
acts new 10 the local Keith house. Head
ing the list is Rose Coghlan. the distin-
guished legitimate star. Others are by
Grace Cameron. the petite musical com
edy star: the Pekin Zouaves. champion
lightning drill corps OF the world; VIM.
Gould and Valeska Surratt, Eddie Leon
ard assisted by the sharp Brothers, Smith
e. Campbell Tom Hearn. the Four Avo-
los. Sabine. O'Neil & Vera Sailor & Bar
baretto. Lilly Seville. Smith & Baker, tho
Wilson's. Henry & Francis and others
s.s
A very strong vaudeville bill headed by
Lillian Russell is the attraction at the
providence opera House the first three
nights of this week. with daily matinee
Annie Russell will be seen the latter half
Of the week I'm the new romantic play,
Friend Hannah" Matinee Saturday.
-
Tom Hearn. "'rhe Lazy Juggler" is
making his first American tour, and his
appearance at Keith's next week will
therefore be his first in this city. lie is
not only very skilful jugglcr, but enjoys
an international reputation as fun
maker. His Juggling Is all decidedly novel
and done in such a way as to provoke
laughter from a craven image.
sss
At the Nickel Theatre, formerly the
Park. this week. there Is an entire change
OF motion pictures and illustrated songs
and on Thursday the pictures will be
changed again. THE Train Wreckers.'
an exceptionally interesting picture, will
be one OF the new films, and some views
OF places and buildings I'm earthquake
stricken San Francisco will doubtless be
OF great interest NJ this time.
e.
Some OF the most beautiful gowns ever
seen on the stage may be seen at KoTth'A
this week Miss Coshlan will wear some
beautiful Paris creations, and Miss Sur
ratt. Of Gould a. Surratt. enjoys the repu-
tation OF being one OF tho most stunning
and best dressed women 81 the American
stage.
On Thursday evening the Sock and BUS
kin Of Brown University will present at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

On Thursday evening the Sock and BUS
kin OF Brown University will present at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23
\ MODERN FLAT HOUSE

Rumor has IL that Olneyville il 10
have an up-to-date fiat house A man
named Donnely who came into posses
sion OF the lot recently owned by DIT. j.
7. Farrell at the corner OF Westminster
and Messer streets intends II IL said. 20
erect such a building The new building
will face Westminster street and will
contain nine tenements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

The DAINTY Little Dolly Dimr
merly OF ''Pinf! Paffl Pouffr', "I
seasons big hit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-23

VAUDEVILLE HOW EVER
GIVEN IN PROVIDENCE
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
COlOREO WOMAN HELD FOR
ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN

Bertha Lee, a young colored woman
was arraigned in the Sixth district court
this morning at the instance OF Agent
Thurber for the Society for the Pre-
yention of Cruelty TO Children, on the
charge or abandoning her children. IL
was charged against her that early In
July she left her youngest child WIN
George and Luella Lebold at their home
at 3l3 Eddy street and that she did not
return. The child. a girl three years old.
died there. and IL is said that her boy
five years old died I'm the hospital last
week of neglect. he having been placed
there by order OF Overseer of the Poor
Cummings.
The woman said that she had been de-
serted by her husband. that she had paid
the Lebods for taking care of the chill
dren and that she had done what she
could. Judge Gorham said that he thought
the case should be investigated further,
entered a plea of not guilty and held the
woman in $500 surety to appear before the
court on the 1ith.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
SIXTH DISTRICT
COURT HAD VERY
LIVELY SESSION

In the Sixth district court this MORN
Ing James Il. Caswell was fined SO
and costs for cruelty TO a horse. The
complaint was brought by Agent Smith
of the Society for the Prevention OF
cruelty to animals. who told Associate
Justice Gorham that Caswell is a driver
OF Swift's Attleboro express and that
he was driving a horse attached TO
the wagon with too sore back to be
used. Mr.. Smith also stated that he
had warned Casweu not to drive the
horse. Mr.. Caswell told the court that
he had to drive the animal or lose his
Job.
Joseph McCaffrey. II years old. was
fined $40 and costs for stealing a
bicycle from Samuel Bryan. The latter,
who Is employed at the outlet store,
left his machine on the store premises,
and McCaffrey rode away on IT. II
was told 10 the court that McCaffrey
has a police record.
John O'Brien was sentenced to the
state workhouse for six months for be-
Ing a vagrant.
Carminie Parillo was fined IS and
costs for the larceny OF growing apples
from Mary Il. Aldrlch.
Frank Gordon alias John Egan, was
fined $40 and costs for an assault an
Joseph Assie. The latter went into the
drug store at the corner OF Broadway
and Knight street yesterafternoon to
make a purchase and was followed In
by Egan who was lighting drunk, and
who Knocked AISLE down without prov
ocation and kicked him. AISLE was
rescued by the clerks and bystanders
and his assailant was turned over To
the police OF the Fourth district
I.L. -. n n
ing a common drunkard and was SEN
fenced TO the state workhouse for nine
months.
Michael Small pleaded guilty to be-
Ing a common drunkard ana was SEN
fenced TO six months at the state work
house. but the sentence was not put
in force as Small has n family de-
pendent upon him, and he was placed
on probation.
Michael Small was adjudged TO he
Insane and was ordered TO be com
mitted TO the state hospital
Mary McNulty, 6S years old. pleaded
guilty TO being a common railer and
brawler and placed on probation.
Patrick Mcclure was fined $40 and
costs for stealing beer keg the prop
erty OF the Eagle Brewing co bDany
from the possession OF the Rhode ISL
and company. The police say that Nc
Guire has been taking Kegs that con-
tained little beer TO get the con-
tents for a beverage. the kegs being
known as empties.
George MCLEAN was fined $40 and
costs for the larceny OF four cents from
William Barton. IL was told 20 the
court that MCLEAN has been I'm the
habit OF taking pennies from a shelf
outside OF the store OF Barton. the ren-
nies being left by those who would
buy paper or other goods when tie
proprietor was busy inside the store.
George l.. Anthony was fined $40 and
costs for the larceny OF a dress suit
case from George w. Jones. lie had
been on probation, but on June 50 a
capias was Issued for him which he
evaded till Saturday. lie was sur
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
BERKSHIRE MILL
OPERATIVES ARE
LEAVING TOWN

Adams. Mass, Aug 6-There was a no.
ticetble exodus OF weavers from this town
to-day on account of the strike which has
closed down the four mills OF the Berk-
shire Cotton Manufacturing company and
thrown more than 1900 hands out of en-
ployment. About $50 weavers left on
an early train for Fall River. New Bed
ford and Holyoke
An agent from Pittsheld was in town
during the day looking for ring spnners
TO 20 to that city.
A mass meeting OF the union was held
this morning, at which the weavers re-
affirmed their decision TO remain out un-
I'll President Whttam OF the English
speaking weavers' union had been REIN
stated at his looms from which he was
discharged by the company because he
had failed TO report for work one day
without sufficient excuse. as the com
pany alleges. The Polish weavers also
drew up resolutions In which they an
nounced their intention OF standing by
their English-speaking brethren.
Ali was quiet around the mills to-day.
Treasurer w. B. Plunkett OF the corpo-
ration left for business trip 10 Boston
and New York. and no new developments
In the situation were expected until his
return.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
WAITING FOR NEWS OF
The SUSPECTED Cl

Up to a late hour this afternoon I
King, deputy superintendent OF the boa
Of health, had not received any inform
tion form the Boston meteorological /
boratory regarding the cat suspected
being rabied. which was sent there So
urday.
A number OF people never knew befo
that cats could be affected with rabi'
Although rabies Is a disease developed
the canine species. II also affects ca
cattle. horses and other animals.-
A local veterinary surgeon when ask
this morning about the actions OF
rabied dog spoke as follows:
THE rabied dog IL lodged In a roc
or kept In a house, is continuously c
deavoring To escape, and when IL dc
escape IL goes freely forward, as IL |.
peeled by some irresistible force. II trt
perhaps attacking every living creatJ
IL meets. preferring dogs 10 other a,
mails, and even these 10 mankind. CT
and dogs are particularly liable TO be b
ten.
''It attacks I'm silence and never utt,
a snarl or howl of pain. should IL be h,
in return.
Some dogs will only snap or gve
slight bite, while others will bits furiot
ly, tearing the objects they meet on {
way with much violence, as TO init
their mouth and often breaking tn
teeth"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
COLT ORGAN PUTS
SHERIFF IN HOLE
CONTINUED from page one)

quire great stretch Of the imagination
TO believe that the thirsty people who. the
organ says, then got In their work and
streamed into the licensed saloons had
restrained themselves from early morn
Ing until we'll into the afternoon. and had
done no drinking in the saloons and other
places watched by the deputy sheriffs?
And II liquors were sold from early I'm
the morning until we'll into the afternoon
why did not the deputy sheriffs make
arrests7
Moreover. IL men were employed
to patrol in front OF the four places I'm
question. how could the high sheriff
know officially Of their appointment.
since IL was not countenanced by the
town council and the men had COM
missions from neither town nor state?
Was there an understanding, IL is
asked, between the deputy sheriffs and
the four private patrolmen, or between
the sheriff and the saloon keepers, so
that the sheriff's men were withdrawn,
as the organ states. when the new
patrolmen were on their busy beats"
The fact is," said a Warwick town
official today. that passed along that
road yesterday afternoon before 4
o'clock and everything was quiet.
No deputy sheriff was In sight and
/ saw nothing OF the four special
police who have no official standing
In the town.
But | did see the high sheriff
sitting I'm his rocking chair under
tree eight miles away In the village
OF Apponaug.
why did Sheriff Lynch desert the
scene and hie himself eight miles away
while the battle OF thirsty throats Was
said TO be raging on the Warwick road2
Why did not the determined courier OF
the organ hustle the high sheriff TO
the scene In order that this astute and
uncompromising state official might see
with his own eyes the alleged viola
tions OF the law that the organs repre-
sentative lays before a not over large
number OF readers this morning In all
the vividness OF his spirited pen?
"Or did his imagination run away
with his pen In the ardor OF its at
tack upon the reform forces I'm the
town OF Warwick. or did he simply
write as he was ordered 20 do. regard
less OF the factsT'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
CANOE RACES
At THE PARK
ON AUG. 18th

A canoe tournament will be held at
Roger williams park on Saturday after
noon, Aug. 25 under the auspices Of the
Swatsika Canoe club.
Several open canoe races will be held
and a number Of cups as prizes will be
awarded by the club and by local mer-
chants.
The races will begin at 2:3O and the pro-
gram will be as follows: Quarter mile
race class a: quarter mile race. class b:
tip over race: half mile tandem race
class a; half mile tandem race. class b.;
fitting match half mile prop race, class
a; half mile prop race, class b; three
team relay race around the island.
As Saturday afternoon is a half holi-
day, there will probably be thousands Of
people there. The club will have the CO..
opera tlon II the park commissioners and
Superintendent Fits. Patrolmen will be
stationed in the park and will maintain
order and look after the peoples safety
at the park lake.
Some OF the races will be very interest
over race the occupants of thhe canoes
and right them again In order TO continue
In the race. In the fitting match the can
oests board each others canoes and try
to throw the occupants I'm the lakes.
The new life saving crew at the park
will also give an exhibition I'm life saw
ing
Entries for the races must be made to
L. J. Profits. secretary OF the club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
B. 4. BALl0U & co. GAVE
EMPLOYEES AN OUTING

II. a. Ballou n Co. the wen-known
jewelry manufacturers. rendered the 200
or more of their employees an outing to-
day. this being the fourth event OF this
character. At 10 o'clock this morning the
head Of the firm headed long line OF
ladies' and gentlemen and marched 10 the
steamer Pontiac. which a few moments
later headed FOR Dighton Rock Park
which had been engaged for the day.
on board Of the boat was n generous
supply Of lemonade and sandwiches AT
the park. and In fact from the time the
merry party left the office of the firm
at 81 Peck street everything was fun.
which included dancing and all attrsc-
tions at the park There was we'll
arranged program OF athletic sports for
both sexes and game OF ball between
the married and single men.
The days program included n luncheon.
which was served upon their arrival az
the park. and at $3.50 dinner was served.
The party Will spend the evening on the
bay and are expected 90 land In the city
at 10 o'clock this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
DROWNED WHILE BATHING

John Siltson. youth IL years old. re-
siding at 40 Cedar street, was seized with
cramps while bathing this morning In the
Pawtucket river and before any aid could
reach him sank below the surface. The
scene OF the fatality is just above the
Division street bridge where the water is
about ten feet deep
The lad was in company with several
other boys of about the same age, and
from ali appearances as he fioundered
about. was enjoying the swim. Suddenly
and with no outcry hc disappeared and
that was the last seen of him. Word was
Immediately dispatched TO the police, and
soon Officers Sherman and QUINN were
on the scene. and set out to drag for the
body At an early hour this afternoon
their efforts were unsuccessful but II was
believed that before night the body would
be recovered.
This case IL the more distressing mas
much as the father OF the youth died at
the state asylum at Howard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-06
BRADY ISSUES
FIRST ORDERS
FOR LABOR DAY

The first Labor day orders from Chief
Marshal George E. Brady have been is-
sued; and each of the unions is receiving
a communication asking as TO the num-
Der OF men expected TO be i'm line. band.
float and other data that may enable him
10 estimate what the showing will be.
The orders read as follows:
Headquarters Chief Marshal. Labor Day
Parade, Room i, Labor Temple. SO
Mathewson street. Providence. II. |.
Marshafs orders. No. 1.
With view 10 having Labor day ar
rangements completed as early as possi-
BILE. / respectfully request that your
union ill out the attached inquiry sched-
ule and return 10 the above address at
once.
All unions should be In line on that
day, but all unions who find IL impossl-
BILE 10 do 80, / strongly urge TO be rep
resented by float appropriate to theil
craft and free from any indications OF
outside connection In It's construction.
Union teamsters.
Unions quickly responding will receive
favorable consideration in the makeup
OF the line
Please forward such other information
as you desire relative TO the proposed ar
rangements Of your union.
GEORGE Il. BRADY, Chief Marshal.