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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
SAFE
IS ROBBED At
HEADQUARTERS

Dunkirk, n. Y, June 25.-Four bags
containing 1856. a portion Of the proceeds
of the Eagles carnival at Central Park.
were stolen from safe at police head
quarters yesterday between 1870 a. m.
and p. m. The money bags were in
leather satchel and the parcel was given
In charge OF Policemen Kaminski and
Nelson at the carnival grounds by Sec
retary Walters OF the Order OF Eagles.
Kaminsk carried the satchel 10 the po-
lice station. Sergt. Krohn was on duty.
and unable to crowd the satchel Into the
smaller safe. that could be locked, he put
II in another safe that could not be lock-
ed, as the combination was out OF order.
No risk was thought involved, as some
policeman would be constantly on duty.
Sergt Krohn says he did not leave the
building except for a moment and then
stood at the station entrance until 1880
Monday morning. when relieved by Po-
liceman Nelson. Policeman Campbell
was sleeping in the rear room. Chief
Brady came later and was told OF the
money that was to be called for by Wal
ters.
Sergt. Krohn came on duty again early
In the evening, and at s o'clock handed
prise OF himself and Sergt. Krohn, found
IL empty. The incident was kept from
the public. Mayor Einstein and Police
Commissioners William Bookstaver and
Otto Walters began an Investigation, but
no clue to the .tlref has been discovered.
II is supposed that some crook from the
carnival grounds watched them carry the
money To its place OF deposit and In some
way got possession of IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
REORGANIZATION
Of SOCIAL LIFE
1T PRINCETON

Princeton, N. j., June 25.--President
Woodrow Wilson has just instituted a
most radical and complete reorganiza-
tion Of social life at Princeton univer-
sity--one that marks a departure from
the other big universities and which
will be studied with deep interest as
to its working out.
In brief, IL aims to absorb the va
rious college clubs into what are
termed Residential Quads,'' where
there shall be good fellowship and
closer intimacy between faculty, upper
class men and "freshies."
The system will establish real ce-
mocracy with each Quad occupying
dormttories, dining-rooms and rooms
for social enjoyment in common. In
stead of the rivalry and bitter feel
ing engendered by club elections and
reflections. there will be unity and
desire for the common good-true
loyalty to the university.
President Wilson in one phrase sum-
marizes the plan: ITO associate the
four classes In a generally organic
manner and make OF the university
real social body, to the exclusion OF
cliques and separate class social organ
izations, to give the university the
kind of common consciousness which
of social contact, to be had only out
side the class room, and most easily
to be got about a common table, and
In the contacts OF a common life"
To effect this, says President Wilson,
involves an "act OF supreme self sac
rifce" on the part of the clubs.
The board OF trustees OF the uni
versity have adopted the main part
embodied in the plan and II will prob
ably he put into effect shortly.
In setting forth the need OF such
change President Wilson said:
"Under-nur- present social organiza-
tion there is n constant, even an in
creasing, disconnection between the
life and the work of the university.
between its companionships and its
duties. Tho social activities OF the
place absorb the energies of the most
active undergraduates in purely un-
academic things"
Club life. as II exists today at the
university, is demoralizing. says Presi-
dent Wilson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
INTERESTING POINTS
WERE BROUGHT OUT

Thomas F. West, counsel for plaintiff,
made the point that there was nothing
jury could pass upon so the defendant
should have come up on exceptions
James A. Williams, counsel for the de-
fendant, pointed out that the only way he
could get TO the supreme court was
through the superior court and he couIo
only get into the last named by claiming
a jury trial. Judge Tanner upheld Mr..
Vests claim that there was nothing for
a jury, but also found that there was
no other way for Mr. Williams than the
course he had pursued.
There was quite little time taken up
by Mr.. Williams I'm examining Clerk
Mackinnon OF the clerks office Of the
district court as to the way the record
was made up. Mr.. Williams claimed the
record was in fact no record because no
justice OF the court had signed judgment
and declared that the law requiring the
justice to note his reasons had not been
complied with.
Justice Tanner called attention TO the
fact that the law did not mention signing
and that the clerk might note the courts
reasons, the same as was done I'm the SUI
perior court. Mr.. williams expected he
would have TO go TO the supreme court
and was not surprised at the ruling OF
the justice.
Judge Tanner said: MY clerk will now
note my decision for the plaintiff" The
amount sued for was 500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
WARMLY DEFEND
lST SEPARATE co.

this commission. 10 take such action
the circumstances warrant II il develops
that the particular individuals who now
comprise the First Separate company
have allowed II TO become inefficient. they
VIII expect the governor TO permit ample
onportunity for such reorganization oy
recruiting. etc, as will preserve the com
pany 10 the state and TO the people whom
II most peculiarly represents. which ar
ton. they say, will tend To show that the
movement is directed not so much az the
particular company as IL Is at the lndlvld-
uals in a. or the condition In when the
company may now be. 80
whether some OF the heightened
people now in the state national guard
do not want a negro Company in the
new armory, as has been stated, or 10
associate with men who have to work
by the day, or who may be or dlner-
ent race. they claim, should not be
material to the issue.
LIKE SECOND REGIMENT
They say the negroes are ABOUT 10
have the experience that the Second
regiment had for many years under
both Coils. Moran and McGann when
a had to fight for everything II got
AT the hands OF the military authorl-
ties OF the state, while the First regl-
ment. in which there were not so many
Irish, got about everything IL wanted
without hghting.
'It is the same old struggle. only
the defendants this time are negroes,
instead OF Irish" said one negro TO-
day I'VE shall look into II and shali
insist upon simple justice.
There must he any number OF COM
panies not any more proficient or
efficient than is the First Separate
company. which for years has been
considered one OF the best in the state
II has made quite a record In its time
and IL there is anything the matter
with IL at present IL is simply tenn
porary trouble, produced. perhaps, by
factional contentious, just as most OF
tne other companies have had. IL
they are given reasonable time they
will come out all right. but IL Is
claimed that their enemies among the
white men in the national guard are
seizing this opportunity to endeavor
TO be rid OF the entire company And
we do not propose to stand for It
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
HARRY VOLPE
FINED 500
FOR LARCENY

Harry Volpe. who was indicted for
larceny. was today sentenced by Judge
Baker TO pay 500 and costs. The
costs amount to about s21 and Volpe
considering that he stole gold valued
at s1407.60. certainly got off very
light.
He worked for Harry g. Lindol, and
on May his employer, who had Volpe
under suspicion, had him arrested. Gold
valued at $500 was found In his posses
sion. Later the balance Of what Volpe
stole was made good.
Attorney General Greenough ex
pressed the opinion in moving for sem
tence upon Volpe that he should be
well punished, as many manufacturing
jewellers were bothered by thieving
employees. J. Jerome Hahn. attorney
for Volpe. said the latter was only 22
years OF age. and IL would be too
bad to impose a Jail sentence upon
him. as this was his first offence
Judge Baker imposed the fine above
noted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
LEGAL KNOCKOUT BLOW
FOR THE SPEEDWAY At
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK.

A legal point in connection with the
plan TO have the city build speedway at
Roger Williams park was raised at the
city hall this morning. and It is thought
that II will prevent the carrying out of
the speedway project.
The speedway is proposed for the ex-
elusive use OF those who have fast horses.
and 1t is in connection with this fact that
the point is raised 1t Is contended that
the city has no right TO spend its money
for the benefit OF any certain class; only
for the general public.
There is no doubt that the proposed
speedway would only benefit a certain
class, namely, the horsemen. The rest OF
the public would not be benefited by II.
Therefore. It is contended that the city
has no legal right to pay for the build
ing OF the speedway.
AMPLE AUTHORITY.
Those who have raised this point be-
lieve that they have ample authority to
prove t. They cite an opinion by Judge
Durfee I'm 1879. The decision was in favor
OF a citizens OF Newport who had petit
toned for an injunction restraining that
city from paying for banquet and ball
given in honor of the British squadron,
which was visiting that port. The decision
was to the effect that the city had no ie-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25

The greatest interest has been aroused
among the colored citizens OF Providence
OF the military officials OF the state In
ordering an inquiry into conditions in the
First Separate company, and the belief
is generally expressed that the inquiry
is merely the first step toward the dis
bandment OF the company. 1t is under
stood that Capt. Watts has resigned. or
will resign.
Those colored citizens who hold to this
view, and they are among the leaders or
their race in this city, say they do not
know what an inquiry may develop as TO
conditions in the company. as IL is at
present. They hope these conditions are
up TO the military standard required in
the state OF Rhode Island particularly
under the rules OF discipline and eff
cheney imposed by the national govern
ment.
II the purpose OF the inquiry. they
claim. rs merely 20 insure proper disci-
pline and efficiency In the company, then
they say amen most heartily, ana
as the mastering out OF most of the com
mand. N that were necessary 20 insure
proper efficiency.
They fear. however, that behind the
movement for an inquiry is dissatisfac-
ton I'm certain quarters with the mere
existence OF colored company in the
state national guard. They point TO the
fact that only nine years ago the then
governor refused TO enlist any negroes Tor
the Spanish American war, and those
who were patriotic enough TO go anyway,
had to go to Boston and. enlist In the
Massachusetts, company. l.. where they
served with conspicuous success.
They point TO the recent mastering out
OF negro companies I'm most of the south
ern states. and the disbandment by the
president OF three negro battalions OF the
25th infantry. and his forcing the remain
ing companies and troops TO leave for the
philippines, and say all point to mani
fest desire TO be rid OF the colored man
in the national military service. They
say that this action by the Rhode Island
authorities comes after developments else
where and is therefore suspicious. aud
they haven't particular confidence In the
commission that has been appointed 10
hear the charges which Brig. Gen. Tanner
has brought.
LOOK TO GOV. HIGGINS.
They look 10 the governor, who Will
have finally TO consider any findings OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
KISSES DOG TO PROVE
OWNERSHIP, AND WINS

st. Louis. June %.-Like the judgment
of Solomon was the decision of Police
Capt O'Malley yesterday in determining
which OF two women owned dog.
The lady that kisses the dog can have
IT," he said.
Miss Lille Patterson shrank back and
said. II wonldn't kiss the horrd thing"
but Mrs. Daniel Raymor Wrestling the
shaggy terrier from Miss Pattersons 3
arms, kissed Il half a dozen times.
That settles It," said Capt OMalley.
after he had been assured by Billy Pat
terson that the dog belonged to Mrs.
Raymor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25

New York. June 25.-Seven persons. six
OF them members of one Italian family
were killed today In the collapse OF
ramshackle tenement In the downtown
italian quarter.
Three other members OF the same fam
lily. rescued from the ruins, including the
father and mother, are in hospital,
painfully injured but will recover.
There were some exciting scenes imme-
diately following the accident. one OF
which was the rescue OF an old man from
a two-foot ledge 40 feet from the ground.
this portion OF the fallen building having
adhered TO the adjoining structure long
enough TO permit the firemen 10 get 10 the
scene, raise a ladder and take the man,
Jacob Reigler. lodger, safely to the
ground Then IL also fell into the ruins.
The collapsed building was a four story
affair. but over 50 years ago. and was To-
Gated at Walker and Lafayette streets.
1t belonged TO the Moses Taylor estate
and for some days had been In a dan
gerous condition because of excavations
next door for a new building. II had
been shored up, but the constant rum
bling of subway trains a block away was
too much for IL in its weakened condition.
and IL fell in finally at O'Clock this
morning Most OF the tenants. warned
by an ominous creaking, fled from the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25

gal right TO spend money foY any
other purpose than for the benefit OF the
general public; and the Injunction was
granted.
The proposed speedway has already
caused considerable discussion owing to
the fact that II was planned TO sacrincs
part OF the proposed playground at the
park for t. The park commissioners
have awarded the contract to Frederick
r. Shaw. but Mayor MCCARTHY recommit-
ted the contract 10 the commissioners TO
be changed 50 as 20 have II read more
specifically that the playground was IL
cluded ir the work
TWO ROADwAYS
Plans for the speedway provide for II
having two roadways and for the building
OF II In a substantial and enduring man
ner. with proper regard TO its speed
qualities. 1t Is planned to have IL fenced
OF and surrounded by a driveway.
The horsemen have been working for
the speedway for several years. With the
upon IL as sure thing" and they will
be very disappointed when they learn
that the matter is still In chaos.
MAYOR VISITS SCENE.
Mayor Mccarthy and Dr. Fenner III.
Peckham, chairman OF the park commits
sioners, visited the proposed location or
the speedway and playground at Roger
williams park yesterday afternoon.
The mayor Is determined to have the
playground at all events and he will see
that II is not sacrificed in any way for
the benefit of the speedway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
ANOTHER STEP
AGAINST MERGER

Boston, June 25.-Assistant Attorney
General Greenhalge today asked Judge
Braley OF the supreme court to reserve
for the full court on demurrers. the pro-
ceedings brought against the Worcester g.
Webster and Webster & Dudley Street
Railway companies. under a statute con-
templating the revocation OF the charter
OF a street railway company that Is ac-
auired by foreign corporation. These
proceedings are auxiliary 10 the action
against the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company heard lately
before w. s. Slocum as master. The en-
tire proceedings are brought with a view
10 testing the validity OF the merger Of
the street railways and steam railroad
~ -npanies,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
"FIRELESS COOKER"
A PROVED SUCCESS

Washington, June 25.--The agricultural
department has been experimenting with
what Is known in Norway as the hay
box cooker" and II gives the results In q
bulletin just issued.
The 'freless" cooker Is simply a box
lined t1htclly with straw or hay or
newspapers. with a close-itting nest
that will hold tightly-covered bucket
containing the food to be cooked. The
bucket is placed on a fire and its con-
tents brought TO a boil, and then Il Is
tightly covered and dropped into its
nest in the hay cooker and covered up.
II Is allowed 10 stay there without any
other source OF heat two or three times
as long as would be ordinarily required
TO cook. The heat of the boiling water
Is retained by the hay-filled box and
the cooking Is done with a minimum OF
fuel and labor.
The German government has been
experimenting with similar cookers. and
so has the American army. Il has been
found that food can be placed I'm the
nreless cookers when camp Is broken in
the morning and hauled by the trans
port wagons all day. and on going into
camp lot OF weli-coolced dHnner will
be ready TO serve
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
NASHVILLE BARS
NEGRO TEACHERS
FROM UP NORTH

Nashville. Tenn, June 25.-A tacit con-
clusion was reached by the Nashville
board OF education last night that only
negroes born. bred and educated In the
South need apply for election as teachers
in the colored public schools OF this city.
This action was taken. the board says,
for the reason that negroes from north of
Mason and Dixon's line have motions"
and "are not familiar with Southern ira
ditions and sentiment.
Manual training is TO be introduced into
the negro schools, and among the appli-
cants for the position Of supervisor OF
manual training were graduates of Har-
ward and other Eastern universities.
One other applicant, big black South
ern born, Southern bred and Southern
educated negro was given the position.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
FRANCO-SPANISH
UNDERSTANDING"

Paris, June 25.-The officiaitext OF the
Franco-spanish understanding was pub
lished today. 1t declares that each govern
ment is firmly resolved TO maintain in
tact It's insular and maritime posses
sions In the Mediterranean and Atlantic
and binds each country in the event OF
circumstances arising which threaten TO
modify the status quo TO consult the other
with the view Of common action" The
latter Is the most important provision.
amounting practically 10 a military con-
vention for the mutual guarantee OF their
possessions.
In note for transmittal TO the pow
ers each country asserts that the agree
ment was made in the interest of peace as
the status quo cannot be modified without
prejudcing the vital interests OF the sig
natories.
The declarations contained In the agree
ment were exchanged May IS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING
STARTLES PITTSBURG

Pittsburg. June S.-MaJ T. Lemuel
Harper. one OF the most prominent steel
men I'm this city, yesterday tried 20 kill
Levi DE Wolf "A wealthy merchant. in
De VOLTS office.
Back OF the shooting there Is said 10
be n social scandal.
The prisoner il secretary OF the famous
Americus Republican club. He was for
many years superintendent OF the J. Pain
ter a Sons steel mills and later acted
"a district manager for the American
steel Hoop company. He is an expert In
the manufacture OF steel
DE wolf is n brother OF Mrs. j. NJ Gus
XIV and II also a leading member OF the
Americus club Both lfuse TO talk about
the row. The first quarrel occurred at
the Americus club a week ago. Maj. Har-
per called De Wolf vile name. blows
were struck. and former State Senator
W. A. Magee took MAJ. Harper away.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
D|sQU|ET|AG
REPORTS FROM
SALVADOR

Washington. June 25.-The state de-
partment today received cablegram
from American Minister Lee at Guate-
mala City, stating that the situation
in Salvador is disquieting; that both
Guatemala and Salvador are sending
troops to the frontier
There were some interesting points of
practice brought out at a trial before
Judge Tanner today OF the case Of Harry
O'Leary VS.. John Sullivan. This was an
action OF debt on judgment obtained In
the Sixth district court
The defendant claimed jury trial in
the district court and then waived trial
by jury so that II might be heard by a
justice OF the superior court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
TAFT CALLS
ON PRESIDENT
TO MAKE 4 Bet

Oyster Bay, N. Y, June 5.-Secretary
of War William III. Taft visited Presi-
dent Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill today.
II just ran down TO make bet with
the president that Yale will win from
Harvard" said the secretary In Joking
n'sIineI, ssi as ne stePpSu iUIi 'I tne @ ~ iaIn' III
Der OF matters 10 go over with the presi-
dent-Cuban. Philippine and others-all
OF which are at present In that state
where a definite announcement cannot be
made concerning them"
The secretary had lunch with tho presi-
dent.
This afternoon he will go 10 New Ha-
ven 10 take part I'm the commencement
exercises of Yale university.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
TENEMENT KILLS
SEVEN ITALIANS.
OTHERS RESCUED

building a few minutes before II col
lapsed
The dead are:
TONY TORCHINO. II years old.
MAMIE TORCHINO, II.
LILLE TORCHINO. 3.
FRED TORCHINO, 10
SUSIE TORCHINO. IL.
EDWARD TORCHINO, n.
COSMO BELUCCI, 40 years old, lodg-
er.
TONASSO and AMELIA ToRCHINo.
father and mother of the unfortunate
family. and another son. GEORGE, -.
are suffering from scalp wounds and con-
tusions.
The seven persons who lost their lives
were buried under tons of debris, and IL
was not until the iremen had looked for
four hours that their bodies were re-
covered. Some OF them had been instant
ly killed, but others escaped death In the
first crush only to be smothered by the
shower OF bricks broken timbers and
plaster
George Blumenthal, the contractor. who
had charge OF the recent repairs and
snoring up of the building, was arrested
soon after the accident. He is charged
with homicide.
During the work OF rescue the frag-
ment of wall fell severely inturing Bat
talon Chief Calvin and Ladderman sa-
mel.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
INDICTED PERSONS
BEFORE JUDGE BAKER

The disposition OF criminal indictments
was begun in Judge Bakers court today:
william Golden. indicted for larceny on
two occasions. was fined $50 and costs un-
der one indictment and $50 and costs un-
der another.
Saverio Viola indicted for maintaining
a liquor nuisance had sentence deferred
Three complaints against Saverio Viola
for keeping liquor for sale were heard
and sentence deferred.
Thomas c. Poland indictd for breaking
and entering a shop in the night time and
larceny pleaded nolo. IL Is claimed he
stole SIS This was his first offence and
he was placed on probation.
State vs.. Evan B. Rosenkraus. Defend
ant pleaded not guilty and his trial was
begun. Rosenkraus is charged with the
Illegal practice OF dentistry.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25

something was going TO happen soon in
Idaho and would startle the world.
Orchard also denied talking with Elliott
about Gov. Steunenberg.
"Do you know d. c. Copley?" asked
Mr.. Richardson.
Yes. sir"
Did you. In his room at San Francisco.
discuss the blowing up of Fred Bradley.
and say that Bradley got what he de-
served?''
II may have said II, I don't know"
Didn't you say TO Copley that there
was another man who had hand in the
Occur D'Afene troubles. Gov. Stenenberg.
and this man had driven you out OF the
country and you intended to kill him?"
mo sir: I didn't say just that, neither
in Substance nor in effect. There was a
conversation in which Gov. Stuenenbergs
name was mentioned
Continued on Page Six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
CHURCHES
PLEAD FOR PEACE

pope was not invited Nine American
Catholic bishops signed the address.
NJ. Nelidoff cordially thanked the depu-
tation for the interest taken In the work
OF the conference. to which he said the
address would be communicated.
The proposition which France presented
to the second committe Qand war;. has
not yet been definitely drafted. 1t Will
merely express the wish that declara-
tion of war be compulsory before the
opening OF hostilities.