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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
ANT|-MERGER
BATTLE TO co To
LEGISLATURE

Boston, June 1S.-The fight against the
merging OF the Boston and Maine Rail-
road with the New York. New Haven aud
Hartford Is 10 be transferred 10 the floor
OF the two houses OF the legislature, and
there, under the more strict rules which
prevail I'm the proceedings, a desperate
battle will be waged.
The committee on railroads Yesterday
voted. at an executive session. which fol-
lowed the regular hearing u invite tho
attorney general and chairman OF the
railroad commission 10 appear at a pri-
vate session and give their ideas of the
governors message.
The committee hopes to report its find
ings 10 the legislature I'm a day or two.
There are already three bills offered 10
the committee by part ~ who are opposed
TO the merger. The attorney general has
shown his willingness 10 submit another
bill drawn upon lines recommended by tho
governor.
The committee has also been urged
principally by the two railroad presidents
TO report no bills. but simply say to the
legislature that no action is necessary at
the present time II was the general opin-
ion at the state house yesterday that il
made very little difference what the re-
port might be, as n sharp contest ap-
pears 10 be inevitable on the floor of both
houses. In fact, one OF the witnesses at
hearing warned the commit
tee OF the impending conflict.
AT least 25 out of the 40 witnesses heard
by the committee were opposed TO the
Only one person spoke for
ID yesterday and he, the last heard by the
committee. proved To be a switch tower
operator on the Boston and Maine rail-
road at Everett
A number OF the witnesses expressed
the hope that everything be done to keep
safe the interests of the state and OF Bos-
ton. 1I
The committee heard n dozen persons
including representatives If the
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange and
a Worcester merchant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
MR.. BAXTER'S FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED

The funeral took place this morning OF
Frank f. Baxter. night superintendent OF
the Point street bridge, and one of the
bravest employees of the city. who has a
number OF daring rescues OF life TO his
credit. a large number OF friends and rel
atives assembled at his late residence. 1873
Point street, to view the remains before
they were conveyed to the Cathedral
where a requiem high mass was celebra-
ted at 10 o'clock
The floral tributes were numerous.
among them being a large sized catboat
made OF white roses. with a white silk
sail. At the mast was a pennant OF blue
and at the peak OF the sail pennant OF
red. white and blue The piece rested on
base formed OF purple violets.
The pail bearers were Thomas Nicker-
son, william j. Nickerson, John Brady
and James McAvoy all employed at Point
street bridge and associates OF the de-
ceased for a number Of years. The re-
mains were taken to St Francis cemetery
and inferred in the family lot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
STANDING IN
THE D 'GORMAN
VOTING CONTEST

School Teachers-Annie p. Burdick.
65,727: william T. Peck. 2ls.4ss: NJ. ]. Ma
honey. 1.i37.55i: f. n. Spratt, 1.03S.056:
Miss Rhodes. S2.51: Miss Gage. 151l Miss
Walsh. 257.OsS; Miss Hicks, 1854; Miss
willis. ASH; Miss Almy. % 7sa Miss vir-
gin. 1888
raphers-Esther Donegan. l1s3.-
19l; Julia Carmoches. 94,535; Miss Green,
66O, 607
Clerks-F. Smith. 277. .iss J. Ricci. 125.-
30; Charles Galligan. 1.12l5; f. c.
Irons, 47,357: j. Benjamin. 77l7.
Policemen-Con DAILY, l,65, ,ss4; c. Nc
Nance, 2S6, ,SS3
operatlves-P. Farrell, 745.772; p j.
Burke. 1911 476; II. London, 400790; Book
hell, 112.723.
O'Meil. 127,19; Chief Steere. 2,soo127;
Capt. Capron, SO. .0i5: Edward +. Fdtz-
patrick, 592.4Sl: Sisson. 1872.
Union Labor Men--Charles Lee. 722, ,26l !;
G. Robb, 1890; j. T.. Cronin, 39.572; j. III.
Coleman, 80. 1872
Letter Carriers-Charles Hail. All, ,7a9; j.
W. Tattio. 97s,1S6; Samuel r. Gardiner
i579,l69; II. s. Watt. 2S.221.
Conductors-S. III. LAwton. 790301 :
Hanes. 7O,sso; c. Mowry. 1924; Jack
Leach. 1,53s676: Fl. f. Sheldon, 133 $50;
George 7. Bagley. All. AIS; Archie Horton.
6l.9Ol; ID. J. Sullivan, 12S,17s; ]. F. Reilly,
lSIl22; G. Tibbitts. 41e072;.
Motormen-A. NJ. Buddington. 401 9S7 +.
O Brien. s99l; r. Thorpe. 60.13: j. w
Brady, 1908, 73o: w F. Arnold. 757, ,29s; p. S.
kerrigan. 33l.o7l; F. w. Luther, l07.101; /;
Snow. 42,00.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
KAISER DEGRlDEs
HIS OWN COUSIN
BEFORE COURT

London, June 13.-The Paris correspond
ent OF the Express says: II am informed
by a parsonage closely connected with the
German court, that the Kasc. Las per-
sonally degraded his cousin, Prince Fred
erick Henry OF Prussia, expelled him
from the court and army lnI banished
him from Germany. The Kaiser dictated
this severe punishment on receiving sub
stantial information that the pr.uce was
addicted to certain Objectionable prac-
tees
THE prince is the eldest son OF the late
Prince Albert regent Of Brunswick. and
owing TO his near relationship TO the I<ai-
SER occupied a prominent position I'm the
German court. He entered the army at the
age of ~. and became colonel of the First
Brandenburg Dragon Guard. Recently
when the serious accusations, which led
TO his disgrace and banishment, became
known great surprise was caused because
the prince had gained the name OF a regu-
lar and devout churchgoer and as the
most pious member OF the imperial fam
lily.
f''When the Kaiser ascertained the ma
ture OF the charges he summoned his
young cousin to the palace, an1 in the
presence of several members Of the i'm
perial family and group OF high amy
officers personally performed the cere-
mony OF degradation. He tore the orders
and decorations from the princes breast
and boxed his ears soundly. The prince,
in tears. left the palace without word.
drove hurriedly to his own residence and
left Berlin the same evening for Egypt.
He is now said to be living in remote
spot in the Khedive's diminions. The po-
lice have received instructions to expei
him from the country II he attempts to
return"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
GUILD TO Be ASKED
To SUBMIT ANTI
MERGER BILL

Boston. June 13.-The legislative COM
mlttee on railroads met in executive ses-
sion at the state house today 10 consider
Governor Guilds special message on the
proposed merger OF the Boston and Maine
and the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroads
Attorney General Malone and Chairman
jackson. OF the railroad commission, were
clofeted with the committee.
III had been expected by the members OF
the committee that Gov. Guild would SUBJ
init with his message recommending Leg
lslation draft OF bill to carry out such
recommendations. No draft was sent TO
the committee at its forenoon session to-
day and House Chairman Vttum moved
that the governor be waited upon and
asked IL he had any bills TO submit
While Attorney General Malone had
very few suggestions to offer 10 the COM
mittee during the session Chairman Jack
son answered large number OF questions
as to the present laws governing railways
No request for bill was made TO the at
torney general although he has intlmated
several times that he is prepared to sub
NIT one along the lines OF the governors
message.
shortly before o'clock the attorney
general and Chairman Jackson left the
committee room and for n few minutes
the members OF the committee discussed
the situation in general way. IL was
found that no agreement could be reached
at the time and so the committee adjourn
ed until 10 a. m. tomorrow when another
executive session will be held.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
DR.. VIM. K|RKE
PRAISES LABOR
ORGANIZATIONS

The foreign workmen element in
American life affects lower wages and
drives out American workmen. said
Dr. William Kirke of the economies
department at Brown university. who
discussed labor unions and their effects
upon modern industrial life at a meet
ing of st. Michael's Catholic club at
the club rooms on Potter avenue last
evening. He said that the cause for the
inception OF the organized labor move
ment was TO be found in the influx of
southern European races. with lower
standards OF living than American
workmen.
He declared that the American
laborer was upable to bargain indi-
vidually with the employer, and to OFF,
set these evils organization had been
effected. with the purpose of demand
ing better conditions for the working
man.
DR. Kirke said that the aims of the
union were for the most part worthy,
toward shorter hours. advanced wages
in proportion to the advances in prices
Of the product of their industry. An
other good cause, he said, was the op-
position 10 female and child labor.
In answering questions, DR.. Kirke
said that there were some methods
used by the unions which were unjust
TO the employer, and he declared his
belief that the skilled workman did
not need the aid of organization so
much as he did the unskilled worker.
He denied that the labor union was
making the industrial situation un-
stable. declaring. on the contrary, that
they made IL stable through the agree
ments entered into between employer
and workman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
GAVE DORNEY
A HOT VERBAL
DRESSING DOWN

The weekly registration rally of the
Ninth Ward jefferson club was held last
evening at Jefferson hall, Brighton street.
The program of the evening was a little
out OF the ordinary, containing as II did
music and an exhibition Of the black
arts by Prof. White. Edwin Pierce, Esq.
talked at great length on the necessity for
registration and constitutional reform. He
told of the conditions under which the
present constitution OF the state was
forced on the people OF Rhade Island, and
OF the struggle which Thomas Wilson
Dorr and his followers made to secure TO
the people Of the state something like
proportionate representation.
A short time ago Thomas j Dorney
made a statement TO the effect that he
could produce a check which AIR. William
II. McSoley had received from Charles
II. Brayton i'm return for political SER
vices Mr.. McSoley appeared on the plat
form OF the jefferson club last evening,
and publicly branded the statement as
false, and as an inducement offered the
said Dorney or any OF his adherents the
sum OF 500 II they can produce any such
check. MIR. McSoey gave Dorney and
Dorneyism such a verbal dressing down"
az has seldom been heard in this city, to
the intense delight of the audience.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
ANNUAL MEETING
Of RHODE ISLAND
MEDICAL SOCIETY

The 96th annual meeting OF the Rhode
Island Medical society was held today IN
Freemasons' hall.
The principal speakers were DIR. George
c. Smith OF Boston. who delivered the
annual addrtss: Judge Arthur Il. Brown
OF the United States district court, Mayor
Il. ]. Mccarthy and Charles t. German
of the Rhode Island bar.
The business meeting was called short
~ after 10 o'clock. with President Chris
topher f. Barker In the chair and scat
terlng delegation OF medical men present.
The following were elected officers for
the coming year by the house of dele
gates: President. DIR. c. ". Chaplin; first
vice-prcsident. Dr. Frank B. Fuller; sec
ond vice-president. DR.. Eugene kingman
secretary. DR. s. A. Welch; treasurer,
DR.. George 3. Matthews; committee OF
arrangements Drs. =. Williams. w. B.
Cuts. ]. Il. Ferguson; committee on pub
licatiou. Drs. @. ID. Hersey, c. NJ. God
ding, G.. r. Swarts committee on library.
Drs. H. @. Miller. q. ID, Hersey. q. w.
Porter. @. L. Collins. #. l.. Day; commit
tee on neurology. Drs III. G. Putnam, E.
B. Harvey L. +. c. Garvin; committee
on legislation, Drs @. +. Swarts, W. II.
Gleason. w. l.. Munro. G. V. Chaplin, :.
c. Weich: curator. DIR. w. ]. McCaw;
auditor. DR. jay Perkins
Appointments were made by the presi-
dent as follows: Committee on building
Drs. II. G.. Miller, j. w. Mitchell Il. f
Noyes, f. H. Peckham. +. T, Rogers;
medical ednucation member for three
years). DR.. J. NJ. Peters; member of ma
t!onal legislation committee OF the Ameri-
can Medical association. DR. G.. T. Swarts
member house or delegates OF the A. NJ
A.. DIR. John Champlin.
The trustees OF the Fiske fund reported
that the prize Of $50 for the best essay
on "Dfet In Typhoid Fever" had been
awarded 10 DIR. John Benjamin Nichols
of Washington, ID. G. For lsS-09 a prize
Of 500 is offered FOR the best essay on
tire Mode OF Infection and Duration
uf the Infection Period In Scarlet Fever. y
Papers were then read by Or. John
Champlin on The Business Side OF the
Physician" and DIR. John w. Keefe on
The Value Of Cystoscopy and Ureteral
Catheterization as Aids In Surgery
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
GOUROA|h At
LAST Gets BEHIND
PRISON BARS

Atlanta, Ga, June i3.--Ious A. Gour-
da1n, the eccentric New Orleans million
aire. has succeeded at last In getting
behind prison bars. and is now in the fed
eral prison here, to remain for three
years.
Gourdain is the man who set the whole
country To laughing a year ago by try
ing successfully In all the large cities to
find a federal judge who would commit
him To prison. He was engaged i'm busl-
ness in New York I'm 1899 and later. In
Chicago, established a bucket shop busi-
ness which he said was as legitimate as
the stock exchange. lie began finally 10
have his doubts about IL, and employed
an attorney 10 have himself indicted and
prosecuted.
1t is said he had amassed 100000 by
his schemes, and he declared publicly
that IL convicted he would return every
cent OF II with S per cent. interest, to
the investors. and would In addition pay
500 month for the remainder OF his
viction.
He was convicted of violation OF the
postal laws regarding lotteries and given
four and half years, and after spend
ing four days In Joliet prison his family
secured his release on supersedeas bond
OF $4,000, much to his apparent discom-
future.
Finally he spent $4,000 for plans for
a Jail he announced ne would build him
self near Joliet i'm which 10 finish
his term he was not allowed TO serve
because of the 'meddling" Of his attor-
ney
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
MANY ATTEND
L|FE-ShVERS'
Entertainment

In the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion hall last evening an entertainment
was given by the crew of the United
States Volunteer Life-Saving corps The
proceeds will be applied 10 the purchase
of better equipment. There was large
attendance.
The program began with a drill by
members OF the crew In jiu jitsu and
breaking away. followed by a vocal solo
by Miss Theodessa Hook. Indian club
swinging by Myron Finch, reading by
Miss Genevieve Crossley, tumbling by the
Merrill team. juggling by William Stearns
and dialogue by members OF the crew.
In this a couple OF officers OF the corps
try 10 persuade a bathing proprietor 10
furnish his establishment with life pre-
servers and a medical kit.
Soon after his refusal a farmer goes in
bathing Is attacked with cramps and In
nearly drowned The life-savers rescue
the man, bind up a bad cut on his arm
and put n broken leg in splints. illustrat-
ing the actual work OF the corps
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
PRESIDENT IS
WELCOMED BACK
TO OYSTER BAY

Oyster Bay. n. Y, June 13.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his family are at
home at Sycamore Hill. The trip from
Washington which was begun yes
terday morning in n drizzling rain.
ended in sunshine at o'clock I'm the
afternoon.
After the president had embraced AR
chic and Quentin. who sprang to his
arms In the car door, his next words
were to his neighbors. who crowded
about him.
We'll. I am glad to be here" was
the exclamation which opened the
presidents little chat with the VIII
layers He stepped at once TO the
platform. As usual. the reception COM
mittee was headed by former Sheriff
Johnson and Editor Cheney. But the
youngsters OF the town seemed 10 have
formed reception plans OF their own
and as they passed around I'm scores
the president gave them his immediate
attention.
Grasping one diminutive hand after
another, the president calculated with
unmistakable pride, There Is certainly
no evidence OF race suicide in oyster
Bay" Then he reached over and picked
UP tot who was hugging a little
brown object and said, And you've
q real Teddy bear"
After both the president and Mrs.
Roosevelt had shaken hands with
everyone the family entered carriage
and were driven TO Sycamore Hill. A
chorus of cheers followed them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
CR|LL|NC OF ORCHARD
is NEARING THE END

tract" Easterly declined saying he was
too busy at home.
Orchard then went to Salt Lake TO get
a man named Shoddy TO help him. Shod-
dy. however. could not be found.
Returning TO Caldwell alone, Orchard
went 10 the Saratoga hotel. where he
became acquainted with the employees.
He made no effort to conceal him
self
Richardson asked why IL was that
with plenty OF opportunity TO kill
Steunenberg on one OF the governors $
trips 10 his sheep ranches. Orchard
said he had decided 10 use bomb in
the city.
WHY HE USED BOMB.
"Well. | got disgusted with myself
at not being able TO get him. so /
get rid OF the thing and get away
said Orchard.
Richardson Jumped over the details
OF placing the bomb at the Steunen-
berg residence.
The ss-examination digress 10
plan Orchard conceived 10 ride on
train with Steunenberg and set the
bomb In a grip under the governors
seat.
with the parphernalia all ready Orchard
got on board the train one day, but Steun-
enberg missed ii. The fact that others
In the car would have been killed, did not
appeal TO him
Returning 10 Orchards actions after tho
assassination OF steunenberg. Mr.. Rich
ardson wanted 20 know III the witness had
not deliberately gone 10 his room ana
scattered powder and plaster OF paris
about the place.
'No sir, I did not
lie said he want back to the hotel with
the idea of cleaning up some cayenne
pepper. potash and acid I'm his grip.
What were you doing with the pep
per-"
II had II put on my shoes when neees'
sary. so as to prevent dogs taking UP my
trail"
BREAKS DOWN.
Orchard broke down and cried as Ricn-
ardson piled him with questions as 10
how Mcfarland had talked 10 him IN
the jail and told him Bible stories.
Richardson piled Orchard rapidly WIN
questions regarding the manner In Whlch
MCFARLAND secured his confession.
Orchard regained his composure ana an
swered the question In the usual even
voice lie detailed McPartlands meth
DDS I'm securing the confession.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH To CALL
REV. DR.. AANtEY

The First Baptist church corporation
has voted TO extend a call to the puplit
Of the church 60 Rev. DIR. Elijah Abra-
ham Hanley. who is now pastor OF the
East End Baptist church OF Cleveland, O..
DIR. Hanley Is slightly under 40 years
OF age.
a formal concurrence by the Charitable
Baptist society. the First church organi-
zation. Is necessary before the call can
bc sent Dr. Hanley. and this concurrence
In expected TO come tomorrow evening,
when the society will meet.
The pulpit OF the church has remained
vacant for some time. so far as an actual
pastor Is concerned. Rev Dr. King hav-
ing resigned some months ago. There
was an assistant pastor, Mr.. Atha, but
he left soon afterward. Since then differ
ent clergymen have preached In the his
turic old ediice, which was erected IN
l715. the church having been founded by
Roger Williams I'm 1895 II is the oldest
church in Rhode Island and the oldest Of
the Baptist denomination In America.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
MINISTER GIVEN
BAD WHIPPING BY
ANGRY CITIZENS

Fulton. KY. June 13--Rev. Frank
Martin Hawley, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church and a most highly
respected clergyman OF this city, was
horsewhipped at midnight by w. w.
Meadows. a leading capitalist. and
driven from the city under threats OF
death.
The hogglng. which has created the
most profound sensation ever known
in Fulton. came as an aftermath to
the divorce suit of Mrs. Meadows, who
but few days ago filed a petition of
divorce. alleging cruelty.
Rev Mr.. Hawley came to Fulton
some two years ago from Charlottes-
VILE N c, and was a most popular
young preacher until recent scene
in the Hotel Meadows. Then he was
publicly denounced by Meadows as the
wrecker OF his home and forbidden fur
ther entrance to his household. The
divorce suit followed and Hawley left
the city.
When II became known that the
preacher was expected home, Meadows
and a small party OF friends, all promi-
nent citizens, quietly met the midnight
train. slipped handouts upon Hawley's
wrists, and taking him 10 a vacant lot
near the station stripped the young
man for the terrible lashing that fol-
lowed.
Although three buggy whips were
worn TO pieces upon his back and blood
burst from the skin. Hawley uttered
no whimper Of pain. and made no effort
TO escape beyond declaring his inno-
cence.
After the bloody ordeal he was
placed In a carriage. driven to the
depot, placed upon an outgoing train
and made To swear not to return to
Fulton. No arrests have followed The
entire city Is in a whirlwind Of excite
ment over the affair
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
GRADUATING EXERCISE
FIELDEN-CHASE SCHOOL

The graduating exercises OF tho Ficlden-
Chase school, OF which Miss Abbie r.
Southwick is principal. took place yester-
day afternoon AZ o'clock In the school
hall
The program included a paper by Miss
Anna Louise Latham and an essay b.
Miss Marguerite Elizabeth Fidler Inter
spersed with music by the school. n reci-
tation hy Miss Martha Briggs and q song
by Miss Charlotte lister
Ices were served by Miss Ruth Kettlety
and Miss sara Mcdonald. assisted hy Miss
Gertrude Jones. Mic Adonell Wilcox
Miss Helen Clark and Miss Dorothy An
gell.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
EeTheatres

II there Is anyone who goes TO Keith's
this week-and everyone seems going. for
the crowds that see "Gllttering Gloria"
this week are exceptionally big-who can
keep from shouting with laughter at Ber-
ton Churchill's ridicuously funny imper-
sonation OF Algernon Entwistle. he is in
deed an oddly. Even Mr. Churchills fell
low players, who repress their mirth as
well as they can. carsot always hide their
desire TO laugh. II is one or the funniest
things Keths has ever had and Mr..
Churchill has never done anything clcv-
erer Not only is II hilariously funny, but
1t is a remarkably consistent and legitl
mate piece OF character acting. The
makeup is work OF art: and every
movement or speech has Just the right
touch OF effemlnacy.
Another member of the company who
is scoring big hit at Keith's this week
is Dennis Harris. who has been excellent
every week OF the stock season thus far.
Mr. Harris Is this week playing an old
man--Zebedee Poskett-and his assump
ton OF age is so natural that no one who
has not seen him the past two weeks
can be made to believe that he is really
a young man. Like Churchills imper-
sonation. Mr. Harris is also a very ar
tistic one IL is a decidedly creditable
thing for an actor TO make a big laugh
ing hit I'm rollicking farce comedy and
still be artistic.
Every week Adele Block. the charming
leading woman OF the Albee company, is
adding to her big list of admirers. Miss
Block is an exceptionally attractive wo-
man personally, and one OF the features.
aside from her unmistakable talent. that
pleases Keith patrons nightly is the
magnificent gowns she wears. In Gilt
tering Gloria"-in which. bye the bye. she
is remarkably clever-she wears three
beautiful gowns. especially the stylish
brown suit, and an equally stylish hat. in
the last act
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
TEXTILE COMPANY DID
NOT MAKE AGREEMENT

The officers OF the Rhode Island Metal
Trades association last night announced
that the statement OF the committee of
the Machinists' union that an agreement
had been entered into between them and
the Textile Finishing Machinery com
pany was without foundation.
II was stated that the company had
shops running a different number Of
working hours per week. and that it had
been decided 10 bring them all down 20
the same basis 10 is declared that there
was no agreement between the union
and the company made