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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
PLAINTIFFS EXCEPTIONS
IN NEWPORT DAMAGE SUIT

Chief Justice Douglas and Justices
Dubois Blodgett. Johnson and Park
hurst today heard the plaintiffs ex-
ceptions TO the superior court sitting
inNewport county In the case of Lulu
Battle VS.. Margaret J. Robinson.
Plaintiff was n cook for the defendant
in Newport and M in a house in
the yard There were two passage
ways into this house from the ex-
terror world. One of these PLAINTIFF,
who had been working there. had
used upon one occasion. on August
3. 1905, she stepped into hole on the
second passage.
II did not appear that the plaintiff
had been told OF any danger and she
had known OF servants coming in the
same way. Plaintiff had her arm
broken and In the superior court she
was non-suited on the ground that
she was guilty OF contributory negli-
gence In taking an unfrequented
path.
II was stated by plaintiffs counsel.
J. l.. Mitchell, today. that the Judge
who granted non-suit did not go with
the jury for view OF the premises.
Mr.. Mitchell argued that the Jurors
who had seen the place where the ac-
cident occurred could better pass upon
the facts than a Judge who had not
visited the premises. Counsel fur
ther argued that in all cases where
contributory negligence was an i'm
portant factor 10 was necessary to
show the plaintiff had knowledge OF
The existence OF the defects or the
fisks were obvious
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
ONE KIND WORD
FOR THE POLICE

which closed last Tuesday afternoon.
1t IS not believed that the verdict will
be made known, even If 1t is reached, be-
fore next Wednesday or Thursday after
noon
Chief Matthews was in excellent spirits
this morning, and showed no signs OF the
great strain he has been under for weeks
He received 81 from a lady who apprecia-
ted a kindness TO her dog recently, and
turned the cash into the police pension
fund
Accompanying the greenback was the
following letter received by Capt. Silas
l.. w. Merrill OF the Seventh station:
'1Sl Adelaide ava
May 81, 1906.
"Onice OF the Seventh station,
please accept this small offering from
me, for your kindness TO me. in taking
care OF my dog yesterday when he was in
such great need OF a kind friend
yours sincerely,
MISS c. f. WATERMAN"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
GARDEN PARTY
AMID SCENES
Of FA|RYLAND

garden party for the benefit of the
Rhode Island Exchange for women's
Work was held this afternoon on the
spacious grounds OF Edward Darlington.
at G6 Williams street which were turned
into veritable fairyland.
The function was under the direction
OF Mrs. Roscoe Stetson washburn, presi-
dent of the exchange, and was attended
by large number of society people.
The grounds were prettily adorned with
many handsomely decorated booths,
which were in charge OF the following
ladies':
Lemonade. Mrs. e. l.. Watson; leo
cream. Mrs. &c. Bruce Merriman and Mrs.
Harriet Hazard; candy Miss Louise
Sweetland; grab box, Miss Louise Hop
pin; tea table. Mrs. John o. Ames; art
and library table, Mrs. William W.
Weeden and Mrs. Howard Richmond:
cake, Mrs. Charles H. Merriman.
The zoo was in charge of Mrs. William
Grosvenor, who was assisted by Misses
Alice and Caroline Grovenor. The zoo
contained a fine collection OF rabbits,
canaries and parrots
Many OF the assistants at the various
booths were attired in Colonial dress.
Robert w. Patterson presided over q
fine collection OF casts and photographs OF
Irish peasant life.
During the afternoon there was a con-
cert by Reeves American band, with
cornet solos by Bowen r. Church.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
GLEDHILL DROWNED WHEN
HIS CANOE CAPSIZED

Skowhegan, Me-, june IA telegram re-
ceived today gave brief information OF
the drowning OF Edwin Gledhill. aged IS.
prominent manufacturer OF this town at
Indian Pond, near the end of the Somer-
set Railroad extension and 10 miles north
east OF Bingham.
Mr.. Gledhill was thrown into the water
by the capsizing OF canoe last night
while on a fishing trip with a party OF
five Skowhegan men and others from
Greenvile Me, and Massachusetts,. His
body had not been recovered early today.
Mr. Gledhill was president and general
manager OF the Marston Worsted Mills.
also treasurer OF the Maine Spinning
company OF Skowhegan and OF the SOM
erset Worstod mills at East Madison. He
leaves a widow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

'"rhe verdict in the conspiracy case
against chief of Police Frank A. Mat
thews will probably be made public next
week"
This definite statement was made by
Chairman William III. Luther this morn
ing, in response 10 a query from a News
Democrat representative.
1t is by no means certain that. even IL
all the evidence is ready for consideration
next Tuesday. when the board will meet.
the commissioners will be prepared TO de-
eide the matter ofrhand. IT IS subject
which. in view Of the great public inter-
est will require much consideration, as
a matter OF Justice as we'll as OF form.
even IL the commissioners had already
made up their minds.
The commissioners have not yet asked
City Solicitor Albert A. Baker TO cooper
ate with them In considering the weight
and bearing OF the evidence. but they will
do so; and he will comply as cheerfully as
he has done throughout the proceedings
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
MAGGIE WAS MAYNARD AND
SENT BACK TO REFORM SCHOOL

Maggie Farria, aged 16, who was re-
Gently taken out OF the reform school
on parole by her father. who lives at 81
Douglas avenue, was sent back TO that
institution yesterday at the request OF her
father.
Maggiehas been very wayward since she
was removed from the school. her fnther
being unable 10 control her. Yesterday
he called up Superintendent Eastman ard
requested him TO take Maggie back as
she had run away from home
Mr.. Eastman notified Capt c. s. Hor-
ton OF the second station, who found the
girl and sent her back.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

the church where Chief Matthews and
his family attend-Rev. w. +. Geisler.
II do not deny that the natural in
ference would be that, IL Chief Matthews
had carried out the purpose which IL is
alleged ne had IN securing the check and
the strong pictures then the testimony
would seem TO point 10 Mr. Ge'slor as
the man who would have received tae in
formation.
Now the defence made no proper effort
TO show that there was no such connec-
ton, and did not show that / was not
justified in drawing the above Inference
Since, therefore. no effort was made
TO meet this necessary inference az the
hearing. ! was left free 10 uso tho in .
cident TO its full Significance.
1T will be remembered that / SUBJ
poenaed Rev. Mr.. Geisler for May %. and
that he did not come. nor has he com
munIcated with mo In any manner since
then.
"Chief Matthews knew my testimony
and that OF DR. Henson AID Mr. Decker.
who named Mr.. Geisler as the man on
whom the burden rested 10 clear himself
OF the imputation that he had been the
willing ally OF HIS parishloner
mfr. Matthews although able 90 see the
position In which the evidence left his
pastor, apd knowing full well the slgnlfi-
cance which / attached TO his statements
and 10 his neglect OF my summons. did
not produce him as his witness.
"Mr. Geisler now makes a newspaper
statement. The place for him 10 have
made such assertions was on the witness
stand, under oath and subject 10 cross
examination
Continued on page Eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
WOMAN RAZOR
W|ELDER GOT
INTO TROUBLE

IN the Sixth district court this morn
ing Lillian Nero pleaded guilty to an as
sault on George williams and was fined
$50 and costs.
Capt. Mowry told the court that the
parties were in house on Broad street
and that williams and man named
jackson got into a quarrel and went up
stairs to settle il. williams was shaving
and Lillian picked up the razor and got
into the mixup, with the result that Will
Hams received cut 16 inches long, reach
ing from the hip to the knee.
lillian said she did not intend to use
the razor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
LEAKING SCHOONER T0WED
TO NORFOLK AND BEACHED

Norfolk, Vas1 June 1.-The ttree-masted
schooner Charles 7. Lawrence, bound
from Rappahannock River. Va, to Bos-
ton. with railroad ties, while proceeding
out OF Hampton Roads. was found 10 be
leaking badly with considerable water in
her hold and TO prevent her sinking was
yesterday towed TO Norfolk and beached
The schooner's commander. Capt Tay-
lor. while loading his vessel in Rappahan-
mock River fell through the hatchway ano
was so badly hurt that he had TO be sent
TO his home in New Jersey.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

workmen. they shall bo given other and
less arduous work.
After the conference between n commit
tee OF the strikers and President Hazard,
the main body OF the weavers still re-
naming in the village decided to accept
the terms offered.
OF tho 10 or more who quit work three
months ago. about 90 are still I'm the VII
lages the others having secured positions
In Lawrence, Providence and other mill
centres
Much credit for the settlement OF the
strike Is due TO Rev. j. w. Fobes, pastor
OF the Peace Dale Congregational church,
who has been working for some time TO
bring about an amicable adjustment and
who arranged for the conference
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
Rev. Mr.. c~isfy Pr0pounds Some Tough
NUTS FOR GE|S[ER TO CRACK

Rev. a. B. Crist, superintendent of the Rhode Island
Temperance League takes Rev. W. F. esler of the
church. which Chief of Police Matthews family attends sharply
task for his statements concerning the Strong
picture incident
While again publicly generating Mr. Geisler OF
scious completely in conspiracy plot Mr. Crsty asks
very pertinent questions and adds that he thinks the public
interested in the replies these questions than in Mr.
Ceisers attempted justification in the after he had
failed attend the Matthews trial and had ignored
by Mr. Cristy.
The statement by Mr. Cr sty is as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
ELECTRIC CAR C0LLIOED WITH
WAGON AND DRIVER THROWN

At l0:5o o'clock this morning an electric
car controlled by Motorman Andy Chip
man, while going north on South Water
sareet struck coal wagon driven by Jo-
seph Ross In front of the office OF Har-
vey & Smith at 22S South Water street
Ross was thrown TO the ground, dis
tance OF about nine feet and was assisted
into the office OF Harvey a. Smith by A.
III. Smith where 1t was found that he had
received no injuries except a shaking up.
Both wheels Of the wagon were broken,
but the horses escaped injury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
BEGINS SESSION AT NEWPORT

War games, international law and prob
lens are among the subjects TO be con-
sidered az the annual session OF the Naval
War College, which began at Newport to-
day with IS naval officers In attendance
and with Capt. John II. Morrell. u. 5. ".
as president.
The sessions will be secret. Among tho
prominent features will be data collected
by United States army and navy officers
who were present at the land and sea bait
ties during the Japanese-Russian war. :.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
BAILEY MOVES
FOR EXPULSION
Of SEN. BURTON

Washington, June 1-senator Bailey in
troduced a resolution in the committee on
privileges and elections today for the ex-
pulsion OF Senator Joseph b. Burton OF
Kansas.
Action on the resolution went over until
next Tuesday. II is said that the senti-
ment OF the committee is such that the
resolution will be adopted II Burton does
not resign before the next meeting OF the
committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
TRAIN GUT HIM
IN. TWO PIECES
Santo Rufo, An italian Laborer Employed at the
Slaughter Houses, Attempted to Cross the Track
When Freight Train Coming Into the NOrthup
Avenue Yards Struck and Hurled Him Under the
Wheels, and His Death Came Instantly.

An italian laborer. whose name was
given TO Medical Examiner French OF
killed this morning at 6 o'clock by
freight train coming into the Northup
avenue freight yards from Boston.
Rufo was crossing the tracks and was
going to his work at tho slaughter
houses. near which the accident occurred,
just over the line IN Pawtucket
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
COMMITTEE VOTES
7 To 5 AGAINST
SEN. REED SM0OT

Washington. June by vote OF TO
the senate committee on privileges and
elections today voted that Senator Smoot
is not entitled to his seat.
Tho committee voted unanimously 20
have a vote In the senate at this session.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01

Rufo was struck and hurled under the
train, by which the body was literally
Rufo lived at 50 Ledge street, in this
city. He was about 40 years Old and
unmarried.
Medical Examiner French viewed tho
body and gave permission for burial.
The train was I'm charge OF Conductor
James Kelly. Engineer u. G.. Hindenland
and Fireman +. A Denham.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-01
HEALTH SPOTS
FOR THE POOR

Labor Organizations Cooperating With the Rhode Island Tenn.
League to Secure Recreation Piers More and Better
Bath Houses Small Parks and Fairgrounds for the Benefit
of Those Who Cannot Afford Car Fare and the Enjoyment
of Natures Beauties in the Country at the Seashore
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

If you have a little idle money
or money which is only "half-busy"-
read the want ads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
The Bold Trout.

1t takes a good deal Of courage nc
TO pretend you Have it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

in it mob for reward, but because he
liked the excitement, and wanted
something to occupy his time. Bosses
saw a chance to make use of the
youngster from Essex county, so they
aided his ambitions. AT the instance
of Carl Lentz, the boss of the county
he was appointed by Governor Voor-
hees to be a commissioner on the
state board of education. He did
nothing to offend his political mas
ters and they made him assembly
man from Essex.
"Colby's popularity won for him
the place of leader of the house, and
for a time he had the friendship of
the bosses. But eventually they
pressed him too far in asking the
sort of service that might be politics
but which were impossible to an hon
est man. Colby went along as far
as he could, but when the full import
of it came to him that the state was
run entirely in the interest of the
corporations, he broke loose from
Lentz, and in a great fight won the
lOlblllGt1Oh " oihi otlltOIt liOuEH
opposed by the boss, and then was
elected by a great majority. Today
he is a leading figure in jerseys
fight to win back the state for the
people"
Social Notes.
Mrs. Josephine A. r. Swami, whose
funeral services were held yesterday
in this city, was a former resident of
Princeton, where the interment will
take place this afternoon. She pur-
chased the old Washington headquar-
tiers near Princeton, and presented it
to the Daughters of the American
Revolution. While a resident of
Princeton, Mrs. Swami took al active
interest in the affairs of the Univer-
sity, and many of the students were
among her friends.
At a luncheon on Saturday after
noon given by Mrs. Spooner, wife OF
Senator Spooner, among those pres
ent were Mrs. Kean, Mrs. Hobart, and
Mrs. Kuser.
Senator and Mrs. Dryden were
guests on Saturday night at dinner
given by General and Mrs. Draper.
Miss Josephine Clark, of this city,
is spending a week with friends in
Camden.
Mrs. A. NJ. Frisbie has returned
from a visit to Paterson.
"A. Moore, of Jersey City, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Ed. d. Cleary, l.. E. Marker, OF
Clinton, are at the New Willard; Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Mills, of Summit,
are at the Shoreham. c. S. A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
BOXING cHILDREN'S EARS.
What a Specialist Says Concerning
This Form Of Fundamentals
Serious Consequences.

Children ears never should ne
boxed. This statement would be re.
ceived o. a ~juveHi!" reader in til:
light of a self-evidert proposition.
There may remain 4 few parents and
pedagOgs TO whom the r121on 70?
the abolition of tbs form of rebIke
may be of interest: We have seen. -
says Prof. Hinton. Tho specialist,
that the passage of the ear is closed
by a thin membrane, especially adapt
ed to 5e Influenced by every impulse
Of the air, and with nothing but he
air 70 support it internally Wa
then plore likely can iniure 'his Nom
bra1e han & sudden and forcible COM
preston Of ;he air in front of il, L
anyone desired to break or to over
stretch this membrane. he could
scarcely devise a more effective mean
thar 10 bring he hand suddenly ana
torci5iy down upon the outside OF the
passage of The car, thus driving the
air violently before il. with no posi-
bility Tor its escape, but by the men
brane giving way"
So reasonable are these conclusions.
that there was not needed even the
high authority OF this distinguished
physician for the subsequent statement
that many children have been made
deaf by boxes on the ear. 1t is un-
fortunate. however. that this. and
other rebukes of the same order. pre-
cede the reason. aud hence. a safer
general order might be issued. to tue
intent that no child should ever re-
ceivc corporal punishment until the
parent or the teacher has stopped 20
reason. first with the child, then with
himself.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
NEW JERSEY AT
WASHINGTON.
What Congressman and Senators
from This State Are Doing
At The Capital.
Special to TIC EVENING NEWS:

Special 10 inc NEWS:
WASHINGTON, d. c., March o
Senators Kean and Dryden have re-
ceived petitions from the Railroad
Trainmen of Jersey City, and the
Conductors of Atlantic City in favor
of the Bates-PenroSe employers liza
bility bill; from the Usage delegation
in favor of the Usage clause in the
Statehood bill; and from Woodcliffe,
Park Ridge, Montvale, and Allendale
in favor of the Hepburn railroad rate
bill.
Senator Dryden has named the fol-
lowing young men to take the en-
trance examination in June for APP
pointment to Annapolis: Principal,
James Murray Whitehead, of Tren-
ton, son of the late Lieutenant
Whitehead, of the navy, and a neph-
CIV of Gen. G. Edward Murray, quar-
termaster general of New Jersey;
first alternate, Harold b. Sampson,
a son of Rear Admiral Sampson; and
second alternate, Robert Lincoln
Gray, of Summit, a brother of Ed
ward w. Gray, secretary to Governor
Stokes.
Representative Fowler has filed
petitions from Union No. SO, Painters
of America, and from Grange No.
105, and Grange No. 10, Patrons of
H~usbandry, in favor of the removal
OF the duty on denaturaliZed alcohol.
Also a petition from the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers of Elizabeth
in favor of the Bates-Penrose en-
ployers' liability bill.
Petition to Mr.. Howell.
Representative Howell has receiv-
cd a petition from the Woman's
Reading Club, of Rutherford, in be-
half OF the forestry rights of the Mis-
sissippi- Chippewa Indians.
The delegates representing the
New jersey Junior American Mechan-
les called on Senators Kean and Dry
den Saturday afternoon, after they
had peer to the White House to see
the President. They also called to
see Representative Howell. While
the '.insurgent states" composed of
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and District of Column
bia, will form d separate organiza-
ton, and act Independently from the
present national council from which
they seeded four years ago, it is ex-
pected that ultimately harmony will
be restored and the two factors will
be united.
Will Investigate Immigration.
The committee on immigration and
naturalization has decided to visit
thcSppft9 gg Boston, NewYoni, anax
Philadelphia to mike an Inspection
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS.

Mar. G-Ball, Eagle Hose and
Chemical Company, Wash
ington Hall
Mar. LECTURE, st. Stephens Dan
ish Lutheran church.
Mar. S-Chicken patty supper, Simp-
son M. +. church.
Mar. 9-Ball, Danish Young Lad
les Sociable A. Co., Wash
ington Hall.
Mar. 12-Diamond Jack Medicine
Show comes to Washington
Hall.
Mar. 16-Shamrock supper. Young
Ladies Society of the First
Baptist church.
Mar. 17-Daii, Young Ladies Dan
ish Sociable Athletic Club,
Braga Hall.
Mar. 26-Address on Africa, D. A.
w. Halsey, Presbyterian
church.
Apr. 5-Entertainment of st. Paul's
German Sunday school,
Washington Hall.
Apr. 16-Ball of the A. o. L. w in
Washington Hall.
Apr. 19-Second annual concert and
ball, pupils of A. st. An
Grassy. Washington Hall.
June 23-Lutheran excursion to
Bellewood Park.
Aug. 16-Excursion, Court Perth
Amboy, Foresters of Am
erica.
Aug. 23-Annual excursion to Ocean
Grove and Asbury Park,
Simpson NJ. Z. church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

of the conditions existing there, and
the members will do what congress
sional committees seldom do, and
thai is, pay their own expenses on the
trip.
Senator and Mrs. Dryden enter
tanned on Friday evening and the
Speaker of the House and Miss Can
non were the guests of honor. Mrs.
Perlcardis and Mrs. Kuser were
among the guests present.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Brandoth Smith,
of Hackensack, are at the Cochran;
Miss NJ. S. Lubeman, of Newark, is at
the Arlington; and Mr.. and Mrs. P. J..
Farrell, of Montclair, are at the st.
James.
Facts About Colby.
Senator Everett Colby, of Essex
county, has been heard of in Wash
ington. The following vas printed
in a local paper yesterday: Everett
Colby is another young man whose
efforts have gone to reform. He was
an athlete, went to Brown, played
tennis, baseball, golf and in his SEN
ior year was captain of one of the
best football elevens the Providence
colleges ever had. Among his class
mates was John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.,
and Colby, being the son of a man of
wealth, might have been expected to
throw what influence he might come
to possess with the money interests.
Politics attracted him. He went
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
Safe system.

London notorious drivers who avoid
accidents for a week receive a bonus.
They are fined for accidents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
The Only Place.

The wicked man gets what he de
serves-in a play.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

If you + interested in good health
and long life, eat Graham bread.
9125-12-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
Braga Hall
The Finest Hall and Largest Stage
IA the City.
To Let for Balls and Entertainments
Apply S. NJ. Jacobson, Scheuer Building
Capuchin Missions.

Since Pope Leo XIII. decided that
TIE Caroline islands should belong to
Germany the Spanish Capuchins have
continued their missions among the
natives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

If the word IF" rises up and
smites you 0 and then, strike back
with a want ad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
Doubtful.

Daughter-Mother, could | love two
men at the same time?
Mother-Not if one of them gets
wise.-Princeton Tiger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
STORES TO LET.
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE

Woman wants washing to do. F,
Adams, 263 Fayette street.
2-2-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05

Gardens drug store, 81 Hall ave.,
is a branch Office for the EVENING
NEWS, where want" adys. are re-
ceived.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-05
Situations NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
UPHOLSTERER AND MATTRESS
X

Is there any up-to-date furniture
house in this city or vicinity think
ing about employing an experienced
md reliable upholsterer. | am an
Ill round, Industrious, sober and ex-
D%erienced upholsterer wishing such
I position. Address NJ. P. Christen-
sen, 226 New Brunswick
50~0-3-5-2t.