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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
BOARD
WILL ACT AFTER
INVESTIGATION

No action will or can be taken by the
Providence police commission that will re-
suit in increasing the police force or rails
ing the pay OF the present members until
next August.
The board has instructed Secretary
Samuel Gee 10 make Inquiries and obtain
data from other cities and to look up ma
terial In hand to the end that there may
be an abundance OF Information when APP
plicaton is finally made to the city coun-
ell for an additional appropriation.
Tonights meeting OF the comon couu-
ell is the last regular meeting that will
be held until August, and no request is to
he filed with the council this evening
When the time is ripe a resolution maxi
ing the necessary appropriation will be
presented, and II the council desires any
additional facts than those which the
councilman presenting the resolution will
be prepared To give, they will be cheer
fully furnished by Chairman William II.
Luther.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
UNDUE INFLUENCE
CHARGED IN BANK
DEPOSIT CASE

Maria T. Bethel Of Hebronvile. Mass.
administrative OF the estate Of Thomas s.
Newell. has brought suit in tle superior
court against Catherine A. Powers OF this
city 20 recover 5000.
Plaintiff asserts that a day last April
Thomas S. Newell who had "A deposit Of
sii3i 90 I'm the Providence Institution for
Savings, was taken suddenly III with
pneumonia while occupying room rented
10y the defendant Defendant nursed de-
ceased and on May T. the plaintiff
charges. while Thomas $. Newell was
mentally and physically weak and unable
&c write his name or transact business.
tho defendant deceived him and induced
bin 10 sign an order by mark, on the
bank named by which means she secured
all tire money deceased had on deposit.
This gift. II is asserted. was obtained
by undue influence over Newell by rea
son Of his weak mental condition and
also by reason OF the relation of nurse
borne by said defendant 10 the decy ased.
c. NJ. Van Slyck and Frederick A. Jones
are counsel for plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
SENTIMENT NOT
IN FAVOR Of A
GENERAL STRIKE

St Petersburg. June 1.-THE chances OF
the proclamation OF a general strike in
answer 20 the governments coup d'etat
are steadily lessening. The question Is now
under discussion at a secret conference
OF the central committee OF Social Dmo-
Gratis. which is being held in Finland. but
a strong current OF opposition is known
to prevail not only on the part OF the
moderate leaders, but also among the ad-
herents OF the adical majority. frac-
ton OF the moderates urge that the gov
eminent is now SO strongly intrenched
that a strike would be futile and only
weaken the prestige OF the party and in
volve the rank and file and the indus
trial proletariat generally In a series of
reprfsals and immense pecuniary loss.
The conference which Is attended by all
the members OF the lower house who have
rot been arrested will probably content
itself with isstdng n series OF proclama-
tons addressed TO the peasantry. the
army and navy. and the worknen. accus-
Ing the government OF violating faith
with the country by altering the election
law in defiance OF the imperial pledges
and appealing 20 the masses to continue
the fight TO overthrow the existing re-
gime.
The Social Revolutionists at a confer
ence held last night declared against the
prop, scd strike and appointed COMMIT
tee 70 draft a similar address To the
peasantry, the army and navy and tho
workmen. The National Socialist and
Crour OF Toll members are also contcm-
plnting the issuance OF manifestos TO their
constituents.
kilograms from practically every city
IN the empire announce that the news OF
the dissolution OF parlmanet was received
quietly aud with almost an entire alb
scnce OF demonstrat tions. Even at Odos-
ga and Kiev no disturbances occurred.
The order OF Gen. Dracheffski. prefect
cf police OF st. Petersburg, prohibiting
hostile criticisms OF the government. was
copied almost universally by the COVER
rors general throughout Russia and
completely muzzled the liberal presL
The few newspP pres appearing here to-
day make extremely guarded comments
on the situation. the radical Russ merely
expressing the hope that two election
campaigns in one year will widen he po-
ltical hoiizon OF the people and mako
them irm adherents Of the Idea OF par
liamenta.ism.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
LIMITATION OF
ARMAMEhTS WILL
Be BROUGHT UP

The Hague. June l7-Although the
'paciflcs' still insist that the question of
the limitation OF armaments must be
raised in some form before the adjourn
ment of the peace conference, the last
chance OF any government coming for
ward TO openly propose the discussion
disappeared with the knowledge that the
United States considered that the initia-
tive belonged 10 Europe and not to Amer
lea.
M. Nelidof's depressing utterances at
the opening OF the conference coupled
with the unfortunate dissolution of the
douma at the very moment that the con-
ference had assembled, have produced
many expressions OF regret. that Presi-
dent Roosevelt yielded the initiative OF
the second conference TO Emperor Nicho-
las. The correspondent OF the Associated
Press has heard dozeps OF delegates spec
ulating on the difference in effect which
would have been produced had the key
note been sounded by country inspired
by democratic tendencies. AS matters
stand now, neither England nor any OF
her continental friends are ready 10
move lest the mere suggestion OF debat-
ing the question OF the limitation of ar
maments inject a spirit OF discord WHICH
would endanger the useful work achieN
able. and possibly break up the confer
ence under circumstances which would
postpone another conference indefinitely.
Grimly. somewhat dsconsolately,
therefore. the preparations for the real
work are proceeding. The interim be-
tween now and Wednesday Will be occu-
pied with preliminary matters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
DISABLED ARTISTS

One hardly knows whether to rejoice
or mourn over the news that the board
OF trustees appointed by, the Artists
Fund society to raise $4,000 has sue
ceeded thus far in securing $1,000 or the
desired amount. Although the sum al
ready subscribed is a welcome beginning.
IL surely seems pitifully small when the
tremendous interest On art oJFtwardly
shown by cultured New Workers. In taken
into consideration. The $1,000 fund Is TO
be devoted TO the support of superannu-
ated artists IN comfortable homes" ."
Ought not the numerous persons who pro-
fess To enjoy works OF art and are eager
to have America become an indeperldent
are centre 60 help raise this much needed
sum? Thus far II appears that artists
themselves have responded generously II
is natural for those who may some day
benefit by the fund TO take the lvliest
interest In its establishment, TO the ap-
peals OF the trustees While those who
enjoy the works OF the artist show some
tangible appreciation OF the often tragic
efforts which bring forth beautiful can
vases and sculptures.
Many charitable persons doubtless feel
the artists claim 10 he slight in comparl-
son with that Of the slum babies.-New
York Tribune
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVALS:

ANN NAlScs
Steamer Howard. Chase. baltimore
Steamer Pilgrim, Appleby. New York
Steamer Pequot Phelps. New York.
Steamer Tennessee. Wilcox. New York
Steamer City OF Newport. Stinson. New
port.
Steamer City of Haverhill. Lake, Fall
River.
Steamer islander Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham. Fuller. Block
Island e
Steam yacht Fricla. Nickerson, Tiverton.
Steam yacht Onondaca, Newport.
Tug Buccaneet, Baltimore.
Tug Robert II. Smith. Baltimore.
Tug Murrel. Newport News.
Tug John III. Scully. Newport News.
Tug Munroe. New York
Tug C. A. Moran, New York
Tug w. r. Gladwich. New York.
Thug +. ]. Scully, New York
L. S. Steamer Cactus. Newport.
Barge Cora, Perth Amboy, 734 coal, Dull
e. Co.
Barge Harry A. Keeler. Hoboken, 200
coal, Pawtucket.
Barge Mousic, weehawken. 400 coal. ].
Barge Wyoming. Weehawken. 600 coal.
Riverside
Barge Ida, South Amboy, $50 coal Doe
a Little.
Barge Sailor, weehawISen. 1906 coal, Sea-
comet Coal company.
Barge Aradne, Perth Amboy. $50 Goa,
Eastern Coal company
Barge H. F. Hallett, Port Reading, TO-,
N. Y. N. II. and II. Ry.
Barge New York. Newport News, 2s61,
N. Y, ~ II. and II. Ry.
Barge Julia r. Dempsey, Newport News,
li99 coal. Pawtucket
Barge James Hughes. South Amboy. l0i3
ocal, Pawtucket
Barge w. L. Cheagar. Hoboken. 1923
coal to order
Barge Dessong, Baltimore. 100 coal N.
Y. n. III. and II. Ry.
Barge Wabash. Newport News. 1910 coal,
n. ", n H. and III. Ry.
Barge Idle, Newport News, 1896 coal.
Eastern Coal company
Schooner Fred Snow, New Jersey. 200
piling 10 order,
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Pilgrim. Appleby for New
York.
steamer Pequot Phelps. for New York
Steamer Tennessee Wilcox. Tor New
Icrk.
steamer City OF Newport. stInson. for
Newport
Steamer city OF Haverhill. Lake. for
Tall River
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiyerton.
Steamer New shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
Tug Murelli. for New London. light
from ther 90 Norfolk with tow.
Tug Catherine Moran. for New York
with barges John Weyman. James H.
English. Annex No. 3
Tug Buccaneer. for Newport News, with
barces Lynn and Gatherer.
Tug Gertrude for New London. light
Tug Minnie. with barge South America,
for New York.
The auxiliary fshing smack Tnez arriv-
eG this morning with a number OF barrels
or soup. TNerc Ash meet with . SvAdy
sale and IN n short time the cargo was
disposed of
The auxiliary fishing smack Mary and
Lon also arrived FROM the fishing grounds
OF Seaconnet this morning. where they
had been successful I'm securing good
fare OF Soup which was quickly disposed
Of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
STEAMER NEW
SHOREHAM HAS
SLIGHT M|SHAP

What might has proved a grave dis
aster was narrowly averted this morn
ing by the captain OF the steamer New
Shoreham, when the steamer was max
ing for the Point street bridge. The
steamer whistled for the bridge to
open and had slowed down, but In some
way the tiller ropes Jammed and find
ing the steamer would not answer her
helm, the captain rang for full speed
astern.
The tide and momentum. however.
were too great TO overcome and she
struck the piling around the cut work.
crashing through FIVE four-inch hard
wood tenders or stringers She then
backed clear and proceeded on her
way, when Il was found that only the
stern and cutwater were slightly twist
ed. The steamer was not otherwise
injured and few dollars will repair the
damage both TO steamer and bridge
work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
GARAGE FIRE.
CAUSES 100000
Loss At BOSTON

Boston. June ia fire which for time
consumed between 20 and 40 automobiles
and caused a loss estimated at almost
100000 early today. The blaze Is believed
to have started from spontaneous com
bustion and was in the garage of the
Back Bay Automobile company where
more than 80 machines were stored.
The fremen were handicapped by fre-
quent explosions but after pulling In
second alarm. managed to conf1ne the
blaze 10 the building in which 1t started.
At one time the flames had penetrated a
party wall which separated the Back Bay
Automobile company's garage from that
of the Pope-Toledo company but the fire.
men managed to extinguish It, No per-
son was injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
NEXT FRIENDS OF
MRS. EDDY FILE
NEW PETITION

Concord, N H., June 17-Another petit
tion in the already complicated litiga-
tion surrounding the suit In equity
brought by the next friends" OF Mary
Baker q. Eddy TO secure an accounting
of the property OF the Christian Science
leader. was filed In the Merrimack supe-
Yfor court here today by counsel for ttv
'ncxt friends" asking that the question
OF their good faith be determined imme-
diately and in advance OF all other pro-
ceedings.
In the formal document containing thei-
prayers counsel for the next friends
recite that on June 3. last, Streeter and
Hollis solicitors for Mrs. Eddy asked
for an immediate Investigation OF the
motives underlying the suit, and for its
dismissal; that a hearing on this motion
was fixed for June 10 and that at that
time Mr. Streeter suspended his motion
for the time being. but that immediately
thereafter the said Streter improperly,
untruthfuly and for the purpose OF being
quoted In the newspapers proceeded 20
argue the question OF gobd faith"
The document further recites that the
'next friends" have been proceeding In
good faith in this action, and they ask;
"A-That said alleged motion OF the al
legged incompetent tMrs. Eddy, filed June
8. 1907. be stricken from the record. or
'-B-That a hearing be ordered thereon
INSOFAR as tne Soou ldlAh VI Nh' NNN
friends Is questioned therein and proofs
ordered submitted. or.
"C-That said motion he denied by the
court. or.
'sD-And that whichever of the orders
prayed for r. made, be made, and the
hearing concluded df one Is ordered). be-
fore hearing ether orders OF decree is
made IN this case by the court "
n had been expected that the master.
who will conduct the hearings on the
au~wfson % MraL Eidys competency.
insight be nsrred TODAY. srt tAs 1eltion
fIed today may defer the appointment OF
che master
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
WILL TRY To FIND
REAL CAUSE Of
BOYS DEATH

South Paris. Me, June Ito determine
definitely whether Edgar L. Rackcllffe.
aged %, was accidentally killed by the
explosion OF dynamite in the storage
house at the Paris Hill mine on Thurs
day night or was murdered and the dy-
Mantle was touched off 10 hide the crime,
an autopsy was ordered TO be held to-
day.
A coroners jury had found that he
came to his death by accident after
0reaking into the house, which was used
for the storage OF explosives. The dis
covery OF a wound In the neck believed
to have been made with n knife and the
finding near the scene of an open knife,
one blade which IL stained. supposedly
TO have been made by human blood.
caused the county attorney 10 order DR.,
II. +. Bradbury 10 ascertain the exact
cause OF death. IL was suspected that a
motive for the crime, II 1t was a murder.
may have existed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
GRAND JURY CENSURES
ELECTRIC LIGHTING co.

might work upon said wire with safe
ty.
"The jury find that the failure TO shut
of the power on this occasion. was due
10 a lack OF the employment OF sufficient
ly skilled employees and the neglect to
adopt a system for cutting off currents I'm
such cases, as would prevent the possi-
bilty OF such failure. An act OF such
importance. involving the lives OF others.
we feel should never be left 10 one per-
son, as we find TO have been the case In
this instance A failure OF company OF
ample resources such as the Narragansett
Electric Lighting company 10 provide suf
hcient skilled employees and the most APP
proved methods, 10 prevent the happen
ing OF such an event, for the sole purpose.
as II seems TO us. Of increasing the net
earnings of the company at the possible
cost or human life. is worthy OF a severe
condemnation.
THE grand jury. therefore, desires to
express 10 the public by means OF this re-
port. its censure OF such methods"
This report was signed by Foreman
John o. Arlington and Every member OF
the grand jury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17

The report presented 70 Judge Baker
today by the Grand Jury in relation to
the death OF Walter Adams at Barring
ton Jan. 7, 1907. was as follows:
ITO the Honorable the Superior Court;
THE grand jury respectfully reports
that in investigating the cases that
have come before them at this session,
they have had occasion 20 investigate
the cause OF the death OF Arthur Ad-
ans. who was killed by coming I'm con-
tact with a live wire charged with
electricity OF very high voltage while
working upon a pole In the town or
harrington. Jan. Z. 1907. The wire was
under the control OF, and in use by the
Narragansett Electric Lighting COM
pany, duly chartered corporation. To-
Gated in the city OF Providence and en-
gagged In the business OF furnishing
electricity for lighting and for power.
The death was. IN our opinion, caused
by the failure OF the officers and agents
OF said company 10 cause the current
OF electricity 10 be shut of at time
previously agreed upon. In order that
the said Arthur Adams and others
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
BODY OF A ]. s.
M|DsH|PMAN
IS RECOVERED

Norfolk. Va, June IA telephone
report received by the Associated Press
representative from Ocean View at
1910 o'clock today says that the body
OF an unknown United States midship-
man was found in the water east of
Ocean View.
The body is probably not the same
one reported by the captain of the
steamer Washington at Fort Monroe
this morning. Thimble Light is about
four miles in a northeasterly direction
from Fort Monroe on the same side OF
the bay, while ocean View is on the
other side and quite a distance below
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
GERMANS ENJOY
Days OUTING At
bOYOEN HEIGHTS

German day was celebrated at Boyden
Heights today. Among the speakers was
Mayor Robert A. Kenyon OF Pawtucket.
Various sports were enjoyed Special
music was given under the direction OF
Prof. Henry Herman, director Of Keith's
orchestra.
The general committee which had
charge was: President. Henry NJ. Frech;
secretary, Henry MuenZel treasurer
Frank Ulrich. The reception committee
consisted OF Henry NJ Frech. chairman,
and Hermann Rosenberg, Peter Wendell.
Fritz Judisch. The entertainment COM
mittee consisted OF DR.. Felix Hamburger,
chairman, and Hermann Bonat, Eugen
Mabel Otto Taeger James Normann. The
refreshment committee consisted OF Max
T.. Naumann, chairman, and Wilhelm
Tenbrink. Henry Muenzel, Hermann
Wuest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
DESERTERS FROM DUTY

Persons who look with superior con-
tempt upon the negro haters have some
thing 10 ponder in the latest news from
GoosuA with no grievance expect that
vtey wcTe "jnst tired Of work" every
negro trained Drrss in the Lamar hospi-
tai at Augusta walked out yesterday.
leaving four white men 60 care for N
patients. some OF whom are critically IN.
Give the deserters all credit for having
risen by study and hard work To- the posi-
ton OF trained nurses: but DO not make
this prove too much about the possibilities
OF the negro race
The incident shows that the education
that will make trained nurse ls not
enough 90 make n person trustworthy.
Negro hckleness has been one or the
southerners' most serious charges against
the race. and Il will take more than a
generation o. two Of school drill 20 make
tne southera back dependable IN every
emergency @ lla-New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
HIT BY TRAIN
AND MAY DIE Of
HIS INJURIES

Charles w. LAYERS, president OF the
Shoe and Leather Mercantile Agency Of
Boston and residing at West Somerwlle.
was struck by a oston-bound train a.
Bristol Ferry this morning and it is be-
lieved fatally injured.
He was taken aboard the train in a
frightfully mangled condition from the
hips down and brought to Fall River.
where physicians had ben summoned to
the depot. He was later taken To the
City hospital. where he is now in a pre-
carious condition. Mr.. LAYERS had been
the guest Of Postmaster Potter Of Bristol
over Sunday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
4 NEW NIGHT
ENGINEER 1t PT.
Street BRIDGE

William L. Jennings has been appointed
night engineer OF Point street bridge to
succeed Frank L. Baxter, who died last
week.
Mr.. jennings Is about q years Of age,
and has been In the city's employ over
two years. working on various bridges in
the city.
James McAvoy. who has been the night
engineer since Mr.. Baxters illness, has
been appointed assistant superintendent.
The bridge was opened this morning 10
all traffic u having been closed TO We
hicular travel for several weeks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17

Charles Connors was fined 8 and costs
this morning In TIE district court for
throwing glass into Washington street
Ee belongs In Attleboro and used the
street ss a place where 10 discard an
empty whiskey bottle.
James Rehil pleaded not guilty 90 as
saultIng Dennis Howe and was held for
trial on the 18th in surety OF 500
George Meagher was fined ~ and costs
for walking on the tracks OF the New
ycrk. New Haven enl Hartford railroad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
HON. JAMES ADAMS
DIES AT BANGOR

Bangor. Me. Juno 17-Hon James
Adams, one OF Bangors most prominent
and influential citizens, died ~ his resi-
donce IN this city this morning after n
long Illness. Besides being prominently
connected with the financial Institutions
OF the city. he served In the city govern
ment and was a member OF the house and
senate az Augusta for several terms.
lie was II years of age and besides his
widow, leaves two sons. DIR Charles T.
and Edward ". Adams OF this city and
one sister, Mrs. Louise Sellers. also OF
Bangor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
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FRENCT GOVT. BEATEN
ON SUGAR CLAUSE

Paris. June 1.-THE government WIS de-
feated today in the chamber OF deputies
ON the sugar clause OF the wine bill, de-
signed 60 prevent fraud. Finance Minister
Caillaux insisted on supplementary tax
Of 66 francs per hundred kilos on sugar
used In the manufacture of certain wines
hut the chamber rejected the proposal by
suspended
10 Is expected that the government will
compromise the rate suggested by tho
northern deputies.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
LEADERS IN WINE
GROWERS REVOLT
TO Be PROSECUTED

Paris. June 1.-THE government has
decided to arrest and prosecute all the
leaders OF the wine growers revolt. In
structions were telegraphed today To the
local authorities at Argelliers TO arrest
Marcelin Albert. the leader OF the move
ment. but Albert, anticipating the gov
ernments action concealed himself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
COURT GIVES
CH|LD's CUSTODY
TO MRS. STONE

Judge Baker today decided that Mary
H. stone Is entitled TO the custody of her
child. which at present lives with its
father. Charles Il. Stone, Mrs. stones
former husband.
The parties come from Scituate. and
there was sensational hearing In the
case on Saturday last.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
Bankrupts Discharged

Discharges from bankruptcy were grant
ed this morning by United States Judge
Brown 90 Alfred r. Jenkins Of North
smithfeld and George c. clinton Of this
city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool. June 1.-THE market opened
easier today. The demand for spot cot
ton was moderate. prices easier, 700 bales
selling for los. OF these 5000 bales were
American. The receipts were $4,000 bales.
OF these all bales were American
Futures were selling as follows:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
FINANCIAL
MEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
4 CO, Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-17
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago, June 1.-THE market opened
with wheat quiet and corn quite and un-
WHEAT.