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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
HOUSE

The house OF representatives was called
20 order at 1l:4S by Speaker Arthur w.
Dennis and the roll call showed quorum
OF the house present
The record Of yesterdays proceedings
as read by Clerk Rowland was approved
Judge Harris or Smithfleld moved that
the house proceed TO the selection OF seats
allowing ex-speakers to select their seats
first.
Representative s. w. X. Allen OF East
Greenwich moved that the old members
have first toice OF seats. He said he Is
the only eX-speaker present.
Mr.. Rattey OF Central Falls said he was
opposed To giving old members precedent
over the new members.
Mr.. Crafts OF Westerly and Mr.. Money
OF Exeter both opposed Mr.. Aliens
motion discriminating against the new
members.
MIR Aliens motion was showed under
The drawing was delayed until a resolu-
ton inviting the governor and honorable
senate to meet I'm grand committee at
noon TO elect n commissioner Of sinking
funds. two commissioners Of education. in.
spectors of beef. pork. lime. cables. scythe
stones clerk Of the supreme court
clerks OF the superior court and a state
auditor.
The resolution passed unanimously and
the members took seats on the sides OF
the chamber while the seats were picked
ExSpeaker Allen kept his own seat and
Col. Bliss took scat IL, where Judge
Palmer once sat Mr.. Rattey took the
seat which J. Stacy Brown had and AL
bert Crafts of Westerly took the seat held
by Mr. Fitzgerald minority leader last
year.
In the midst OF the proceedings the gov
ernor and honorable senate were an
back into their seats and came TO order
for grand committee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

The senate was called to order at 1885
o'clock by Lieut.. Gov. Jackson.
Senator stiness offered resolution
adopting rules Of order for the senate.
Mr. McKenna said the adoption OF rules
previous 10 the appointment OF commit
tees WIS not the proper procedure. lie
thought the committees should be APP
pointed first so that the rules could be
properly referred. II a resolution was
adopted comforting power TO appoint COM
mittees was passed. he thought there
would be no objection.
Mr. Stness responded that this was the
mode OF procedure ana was nothing un-
usual, but was I'm accordance with the
procedure since he had been a senator.
Mr.. McKenna replied, saying the same
thing had been done last year. and that
he regarded IL as an improper. procedure
as the rules were not considered by any
committee. The resolution was adopted.
Senator Stness offered a. resolution
nxink the daily meeting of the senate a,
II o'clock. which was adopted.
Senator Stiness also offered resolution
adopting joint rules and orders. which
was adopted.
At IL 5S O'clock a communicat ton was re-
ceived from the house inviting the senate
10 meet with the house I'm grand commit
tee.
The annual report of the adjutant gem
eral for 1895 was received and ordered
printed and communicated to the house.
The report of the adjutant general was
lengthy one. II contained 3li type
written pages The only recommends tion
was that the appropriation for the militia
be increased from s37.500 TO $4,000
The report said that when the annual
appropria ton for the militia was fixed
at the former figures. 10 years ago. no
provision for rife practice was contem-
plated. The militia and naval battalion
together are doing good work on the
ranges. but keeping up the target prac-
tice is costing about $4,000 year fer
the two branches.
A report OF the charter meeting OF the
kentish Guards was received and the
election of officers was approved.
The senate then Joined the house In
grand committee.
At IL % o'clock the senate was called
to order by Gov. Utter
At ll;2 o'clock the senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

dence. Inspector of cables: Henry A. Car
penter OF Providence, inspector OF lime:
Charles A. Mcguire. Inspector OF scythe-
stones; Benjamin r. Moulton. inspector
OF beef and pork; Charles c. Gray, state
auditor for three years. Bertram 8. Blais-
dell, clerk OF the supreme court.
Senator Morgan nominated Walter 3.
Reynolds clerk OF the superior court of
Providence and Bristol counties, and he
was elected.
Senator Stoddard OF Portsmouth nomI-
mated Charles r. Harvey as clerk Of the
superior court at Newport and he was
elected
Mr.. Crafts OF Westerly named William
III. Caswell as clerk or the superior court
OF Newport. and there was no opposition
TO his election.
Senator Walter r. Stiness OF Warwick
spoke OF the death OF Henry A. Thomas,
clerk at Kent county. and asked permis-
sion to pass the nomination until after
the funeral. Permission was granted,
Mr. Peck OF Warren nominated Henry
NJ Thompson as resident assistant clerk
OF the superior court at Bristol and he
was elected
on motion or Mr. Rathbun OF West
Greenwich the two branches separated at
1874
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
IN GRAND COMMITTEE

At 1918 the grand COMMITTEES was called
to order by Gov. George ~. utter and the
roll Of senate and house was called show
ing quorum OF the grand committee
present.
The resolution OF invitation was then
read by Clerk David u. White OF the
senate
Senator Horace y. Horton OF Cranston.
chairman OF the Republican caucus. nomi-
mated Eben ~ Littleheld OF Pawtucket
as member Of the commission ~ sinking
funds. He was elected as were also
Frank r. Thompson of Newport and
Frank nm ~ Hopkinton. as commission
OF education: Frank T. Pcarce OF Provi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

Petersburg. Moscow and other points,
which has been used by tho revolutionstS
has been prohibltd 20 private individuals
except by permission OF the authorities
The number of arrests are increasing
daily, and the prisons are crowded
no PRISONERS RELEASED.
So far as ascertainabe not one OF those
arrested under the order during the last
three weeks has been rleased>
Professor Paul Milukofs ..arodbaia
Svoboda. which yesterday made an ardent
appeal To the electors 10 prepare for the
campaign and 10 organize meetings for
the propagation % the program OF the
constitutional democrats has been sup
prssed
The Commercial Gazette estimates that
10000 jews have cmigrated 10 America
since the massacres.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

COURT IS
TRIBUNAL

The supreme court today handed down
an opinion in the case OF State. Cornelius
Bransfeld complainant. vs.. Albert r.
Collins. Defendant. druggist was
charged With keeping a liquor nuisance
at Westerly.
At the trial Of the case I'm the district
court Collins was adjudged guilty. and
tho question raised as TO the constitution
ality OF the druggist license act. passed
by tho last general assembly The district
court certified the constitutional question
20 the supreme court under the law, as
II understood II, but the supreme court
says this was error and sends the whole
case back 20 the district court with in
strucions 10 transmit all the papers 10
the superior court in Washington county.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

The charge that the British admiral
concentrated his ships at Wei-Hal-Hai ex-
peeting to receice an order 20 destroy the
Dussians in the event OF Admiral Togo
proving unequal TO the task has aroused
a considerable sensation. especially as
Admiral Rojestvenskys letter was pub
lished with the permission OF the min
lister OF marine and no doubt is enter
tained that IL will be made the subject
of diplomatic representations TO Great
Britain
The government is putting on the
screws tighter and tighter. War Minister
Rudiger has absolutely prohibited Off
GERS. private and employees OF the minis
try OF war from participation in political
societies prescribing heavy punlshments
which Will be infiictable without trial
The uee OF the telephone between ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
STRIKING
PRINTERS
ARE FIRM

The strike OF the Typographical union,
so far as this city is concerned. shows no
important new developments. except the
fact that the master printers are said by
the members OF the union 10 be rather
hard pressed for men and are employing
some rather unusual tactics to get the
men to return TO work
IT was stated at the meeting OF the
union this morning that a number OF the
wives and mothers OF those who are con
-cerned In the strike have been approached
and the woe connected with a prolonged
struggle between the men and the masters
was pictured in such narrowing light that
several Of them have become frightened
and almost on the verge OF persuading
their relatives 10 return 10 work
This was done yesterday I'm several
cases and the statement was made to
them that IN the strike were to last longer
than one week there would be nothing but
starvation for the families affected II
that neither the local union nor the inter
national could pay the strike benefits and
that the men while out would not be able
10 support their families.
All this was mentioned AZ the meeting
this morning and q committee was ap-
pointed TO see such as had been ap-
preached by the masters and TO assure
them that SO long as the men were out
of work the benefits would he paid and
that there would be no suffering
The men know that the international Is
behind the strike and the assessments that
are being levied upon the other members
Of the craft who are at work Is 20 be used
to pay the benefits. In addition 10 that
the American Federation OF Labor has
contributed more than SIS 900 for the
support ~ the strike. all OF which will be
III
This makes the men confident Of holding
out and az present there havo been no
from the ranks. ali the MEM
bers reporting at each rol-call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
WRECKAGE FROM THE COAL
BARGE REMBRANDT

Halifax. y. s.. Jan. IA cask of oil
and ships hatch. believed TO have come
from the coal barge Rembrandt. have
been found by fishermen adrift several
miles from Betty's Island light. to the
westward OF this port
The Rembrandt broke adrift from n
tug, which was towing her off Isaac's
harbor early in December. and notbing
has since been seen OF the barge A
search by different steamers. lasting sew
eral days. was without result The Rem
brandt carried a cargo OF coal and had
crew OF several men on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
WILL MAKE INVESTIGATION
Of STREET Department

Boston. Jan. S.--Mayor Fitzgerald an
nounced today that he would make an
Investigation Of the street department.
This is upon fhe suggestion OF Charles
Logue. one of the city school house com
missioners. who was named by the mayor
Yesterday as temporary superintendent ~
streets after the resignation Of superin-
tendent OF Streets James Donovan had
been accepted.
The investigation will take I'm the pay
roll and teaming contracts particularly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
DIE.
FROM BITE
OF A CAT

New York. Jan. Mrs. Clara Iyeidy 81
years OF age OF West Brighton. In in n
hospital horribly injured and may die
following "a furious attack made upon her
by supposedly mad cat
Mrs. Ieldy went 20 the hack stoop OF
her home, where two cats were fighting
She came upon the cats. biting and claw
ing each other. at the head OF tho steps
and kicked them. As she di dso one ga I
turned and ran. The other Eprang at her
and bit her right arm. ~ than sank It's
teeth into her face seven times and a sec
ond tirrc in her arm
The animal was finally beaten m by a
man who was passing and escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

St Petersburg jan The remarkable allegation that the Brit
held destroy Russian feet the battle
Japan gone of the Russians made by Ad
iral Roesvenky letter published in the Novoe Vreya to-
permission of the minister Of marine
Referring the absolute of Admiral Togo regard
disposition of his Rojesvensky declares that this
the admiral OF the British feet allied with the Jap
anese WHaWei expectation
receiving annae Russian feet if this the final
Britain beyond the of the Japanese
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
MAINE RECEIVES LARGE
FEES FROM CORPORATIONS

Augusta, Me. Jan. 5--The sum Of
ss5b33 ms fees from the Organization Of
corporations under the general law OF
Maine was received durmg the past wear.
a. shown by the figures given out today
from the office az the state treasurer.
This was an increase OF t2112s over
ie0i. There were 9o2 companies formed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
EIGHT YEARS FOR
ALLEGED BURGLARY

JAMES BUCKLEY PLEADING AN
SENTENCED
BUCKLEY INDICTED
A. PA
VAsLETT FAMILY
RETURN HOUSE
A DIAMOND RING,
oVERcoAT oUeeY
A
S A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
PROTEST FROM PORTSMOUTH
RESIDENTS AGAINST LEASING

There has been a protest filed with the
commissioners OF shell fisheries against
the leasing Of two parcels Of % and 25
acres Of land each TO John and Herbert
Brownell Of Portsmouth. The land IL
I'm Seaconnet river north of BrownelTs
wharf so called, and II residents OF tho
town protest because the land IS natural
oyster ground
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
AGED MAN
BURNED
TO DEATH

Cambridge, Mass. Jan. A fall down
stairs. while carrying lighted lamp re-
suited today in the death OF Henry Or
cutt, 20 years Of age.
He was burned TO death. There were
II other lodgers I'm the house near Har-
ward square. where the accident occurred
but all escaped from the place unhurt.
and the fire was extinguisned with but
little damage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

Buckley semed TO be very willing to and
the officers AT first He said entrance 90
the vssett house was obtained by means
OF cellar window. The officers were told
by Buckley whore the mandolin and over
coat were TO be found but did not give
any particulars about the jewelry.
After he WAS indicted Buckley was very
defiant and wanted to plead 10 lesser
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

The general assembly today grand committee
elect officers other officers In the sentiment
seemed be that such Offices of cyth and
although present received
nominations
Capt Charles Gray auditor and the clerks
of the division of the Providence
Newport and Washington counties also reelected.
Owing the death of Henry C. Thomas of the Kent county
night action taken today although there
several candidates for the vacancy.
The Democratic minority the house made fight against rules
them referred the
4 which applies the previous question: amended and
S. abolished The rule that resolutions
bills from shall be decided without debate
of Of the of the house taken with
the drawing for seats by the members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

offence. Attorney General Greenough
would not relent owing to the clear case
against the man
1t was stated today that Buckley ad-
mitted having broken into place IN Paw
tucket and stolen some property. Judge
Stearps said he would give Buckley an
other chahce and not impose a very heavy
penalty. The maximum penalty is life i'm
pr1sonment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
Ten PERSONS INJURED IN
A REAR.END COLLISION

Chicago. Jan. 3--Ten were injured in a
rear-end collision between freight trains
on the Chicago. Milwaukee and 81. Paul
railroad at Kedzic avenue today.
Che men were asleep IN the caboose OF
the hrst train, when In the darkness OF
dawn. the locomotive OF the second train
crashed into the caboo~s. Then men were
all from Wisconsin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

The forces Of General Rodiguez. which
are massed outside Puerto Plata were
when the adyices were forwarded. prepar-
ing for another attack on the place.
A portion Of the population OF Puerto
Plata has declared I'm favor OF Morales
and strecr lighting has occurred, the sup
porters of Morales shoting from windows
OF their houses at the troops OF Gen Ca
ceres. the temporary president OF Santo
Domingo. These troops were experiencing
difficulty i'm defending themselves as they
were unable -ioeate the persons firing
on them.
a messenger. who arrived here from
Monte Cristi today brought the news that
Gen. Demetrio Rodriguez has announced
that II his attack on Puerto Plata is sue
cessful, he will proclaim himself a candi-
date for the presidency of Santo Domin-
go
Puerto Plata is seaport and a cable
station on the northern coast OF Santo
Domingo. II II OF considerable commerciar
Importance. and imports tobacco. dive
woods and coffee. The population num-
bers about 1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03

"Peopie have a trick OF forget
ting. and It's surprising how
quickly they'll forget you and your
business II you stop advertlsIna.'--
orlslneer, In Rhode Island Adver-
tlser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-03
MORALES
TROOPS
DEFEATED

Gt.3es...A.......e:.:.
. Cape Hauon, Jan. S--Advices re .
Z. ceived here early today from Puer- /.
(" to Plata. on the northern coast OF I.
{. santo' Domingo say that the troops (.
{. OF the fugitive President Morales. 4.
{. under the command OF Gen. De- 9
(. metric Rodriguez, attacked Puerto .
7. Plata at 10 o'clock yesterday morn .
I. ing The fighting which was severe. q.
Z. lasted until o'clock in the evening .
/. when the besieging force retired. Z.
. A number Of men were killed or .
. wounded on both sides in the en- .
I. gagement during which bayonets a
. and swords were principally used. Z.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-08-09
HOME MISSION SOCIETY.

The Inman-Appalachia Home
Mission Society met at Mrs.
Tompkins last Thursday, Au-
gust ,. Eight members were
present and two OF the Baby
Roll members. Readings were
given from The Bulletin and
our Homes BY Nesdames Holly.
Whiteside and Lee. Our dele
gates each gave a written re-
pOrt OF the COeburn meeting
and gave the members a scant
idea Of what they have missed
I our local assessment collection
this meeting was $500. dues
f ISl.2O. -Four visits 60 the sick
reported. Treasurer read a re-
ceipt from our pastor for the
+ s5O. 90 paid on church lot. The
members voted unanimously 10
give "A chick for the remaining
+ $500. Thus the church lot has
( been fully paid for by the w o.
mans Home Mission Society
r Ten dollars is 10 be sent Mrs
. Anderson toward papering th'
District Parsonage. Pray To-
b. |us Home Mission sisters tina
- our efforts in raising none,
toward the building OF TN
e. church may be successful. on
ia society adopted the conierenc
% motto. study 60 show thysei
eiapproved. a workman ina
necdeth not 60 be ashamed
If Mrs. TOMPKINs. Pres.
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COME HOME
Nirrinia Calls io Her Children 10 Join
in ihc jamestown Celebration
Ncat Year

From near and far Virginia s
sons and daughters Will turn
their steps toward the James
town Ter Centennial Exposition
f. o.. held on the shore of hamp
ton Roads next year 60 partici-
patio in thc greatest celebration
thoir native State ever held.
The absent Nirglnians have al-
ready decided 90 make the at-
fair an event 90 be remembered
for 20 long time a week wiiI
be -et apart for the great home
coming celebration and viii o'
fxod so as 60 have '\irgini'
F |naN" during that week. to
that week the natives ot Nir
aiuian soil viii he more con
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-08-09

few weeks. a contractor yes
terday informed a Courier rep
resentative that a considerable
portion of the line had been
finished between Clinch Noun
tain tunnel and kingsport. The
bic tunnel is being pushed
through the rugged base OF
+ Clinch Mountain, and the time
+ is not far distant when the hole
will be put through the wall.
Going Over the Route.
It is stated that the contrac-
tors who spent yesterday IN
Bristol will traverse the linc OF
the South and Western south
from Kings sport and submit
! propositions TO the general ON
I ces. which are located in Bristol
Through johnson City.
Johnson City. Tenn. Aug. ~
The south and Western kail
way company has secured op
. tious ON properties with vac"
I. to passing through this towi
D near its centre. SO as 90 form
E union depot with other road
near the present station. 1 %
real estate required tor thl
|riyht of way rs valued at 500.
.U.n. Several contractors ar
N |here to figure ou the eNtensio
N |of the railroad from Johnso
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spicuous in their joyfulness
than any other visitors 10 the
exposftion. BanQuets and
speeches viii refresh and renew
their affections for the State 1
that has been the Mother of I
States and the Mother Of |
Presidents and whose soil has
been the scene Of the most stir |
ring and dramatic history in
volved I'm the story of the United
/ States.
The Exposition Company has
taken the initiative in arrang-
inu for the Virginia Home
coming Week. Invitations will
he sent out 90 natives of Nlr-
0iria wherever they can he
found and every effort VII oe
made by the exposition officials
60 get together Che most dis
tinguishcd gathering OF Nlr-
cinians ever seen. Already the
authorities have received plenty
of assurances Of cooperation
and there is little doubt that
, the event will Dee AN that every
patriotic son and daughter OF
I. Virginia would wish.
During the week to bc SET
apart for the foregotheriug OF
II Nirginians thc badge worn bN
], natives of the old Dominion
!, viii be indeed "a badge of honor
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used to help add 10 the impress
siveness of virginia's welcome
TO her wandering children.
In a short time the Commits
sioners of the State of Virginia
will meet 10 decide what date
shall be set apart as Virginia
Day. If possible this date will
be fixed for an anniversary OF
some great historical event
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Bio Stone Cap Consent?

the stream and carried down TO
the reservoir and into the pipes.
Big Stone Gap has the purest
water of any town I'm the South.
and we DO not think 10 should
submit 20 anything wherein
there is ANY danger ot getting
our pipes contaminated "Iin
disease germs.
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Bv order of the Board OF Irus
fees of Richmond District. the
school at Appalachia Will open
tho first Monday IN September.
After careful consideration the
Board thought II best TO open
then instead of earlier as at
first intended.
Il. NJ DOUGHEHrN.
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II. NJ DOUOHhktN