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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
GAMbt|NG ON
SUNDAY WILL
Be SUPPRESSED

Sunday card. dice and crap players
hereafter may be more severely prose-
cuted. the police captains this morning
being Informed by Judge Lee how sec
ond offenders could be prosecuted
The statute limits the punishment for
game playing on Sunday TO a fine OF Sc
and costs, but provides that person ar
rested second time, after being once
convicted, can be tned $40 and costs, and
also for any Subsequent offense. Judge
Lee explained that the warrant must set
forth that the offense 10 a second one
and that the person named In the war
rant has already been convicted.
Judge Lee stated his belief that the
law should be changed to increaEe the
penalty for a first offense.
The expla nation OF ths statute followed
the arraiEnment OF william Kirkconell,
who pleaded guilty to the Sunday dice
playing charge. and was fined IS and
costs. Capt. Whipple told the court that
kirkconnell had once before been con-
victed, with the implication that a heavy
fine should be imposed.
Capt. Whipple told the court that for
years a gang sometimes numbering sc
would play on Florence street all day
long, and frequently as much as SIS
has changed hands, and that there had
been much complaint.
Following the arraignment of William
kirkconell, John Kirkconnell, stephen
Curtin and John Dufry were called TO the
bar. pleaded guilty To n similar charge.
and were each flned s. and costs.
The offenders were all between % and
30 years old.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
BATTLE FOR LABOR WAS
SPLEND|DLy FOUGHT IN
LAST GENERAL ASSE EMb[y

"The cause OF labor has never made in
this state more progress IN a given time
than 1t made during the session OF the
past general assembly" said Representa-
tive Thomas F. Kearney OF tho Second
ward this afternoon.
Representative Kearney was asked
what truth. II any. there was In the
current report that the Republican state
and city machines are endesvoring 70 use
the labor vote next fall TO defeat the
Democracy, on the specious plea that the
Democratic representatives from this city
had not done their duty by the working
men OF the city and state.
II do not know OF any concerted move
ment among the workingmen OF Provi-
dence nor OF their leaders TO bring about
any such result" he said. Nor do be-
lieve that IL could succeed. even II II were
attempted There may be here. az there
are elsewhere, and In other movements.
men IN labors ranks who are there for
purely selfish interests, and who could be
used to bolster up causes which would
materially harm the interests OF the
workingmen. but have not yet seen any
sign OF such a movement I'm this city.
LABOR'S CAUSE ADVANCED.
'If the Republicans attempt to show
during the next campaign that the cause
OF labor has been betrayed by the Demo-
cratic and Lincoln representatives in the
last general assembly. / believe they will
have a very hard time convincing the
workingmen OF the truth OF such charge.
have been interested in labor and had an
eye on politics for the past 10 years, and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
DENIED LEAVE
TO PROSECUTE
EXCEPTIONS

The defendant petition for leave to
prosecute bill OF exceptions In the case
OF Ellen l.. Arnold W.. Phebe Rocks has
been denied and dismissed by the Su-
rreme court
~ Tho petitioner relied upon two ErosuxAs.
which she claimed should be considered
under the head OF accident or mistake in
practice act. The first" says the court
that during a large part OF the 20 days
allowed by law for the allowance OF her
bill OF exceptions by the superior court
the COUNSEL for the plaintiff had and re-
tained possession Of the transcript Of evf.
dence. Is not established by the evidence
presented to us.
THE second is that the assent by the
plaintiffs counsel 10 the form in which
the exception were finally presented must
be construed as an agreement on his
part to extend the time fixed by the stat
ute for the allowance OF tire bill. IL
counsel for the parties had supposed that
the time was limited and had taken action
in contemplation Of such limit. some
plausitslity ght attach to this argument,
hut II plainly appears that neither coun-
sci had in mind any such action. Counss9
for the plaintiff did not suppose he was
extending any limited time and counsel
for defendant did not understand that he
was doing 80. Neither was ndsled by
any assumed power to act on the part or
the other. for neither supposed that suc0
power was being exercised
The only agreement was as TO the
amendments OF the bill OF exceptions,
without reference TO the time in which the
hill should be allowed or established
The petitioner IL held not TO bring her
self within the provisions Of Sec. 43, and
the petition must be denied and dfSs
missed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
STANDING IN THE
O'GORMAh CO.'S
VOTING CONTEST

The following is the standing OF the
contestants I'm the voting at O'Gormans
store for the most popular people in their
vocations. Contest grows keener daily.
School Teachers-Annie p. Burdick.
1883: William T. Peck, 55.323; Margaret
v. Mahoney. 81. no: Frank A. spratt. 23.-
SOS; Laura Almy. 1891; Miss Rhodes. 1913.
stenographers Ester Donegan. 2o.sCs;
Clara Millard. SsS; Julia Carmaches, II. 1876:
II. Mahoney. 500.
Clerks-L F. Smith. los. .42s: Charles Gal
lagher. 1895: J. Richie, l0.5S6: f. c.
Irons 29,l4o: ]. Mccullough. 1903; L. Nc
Donald. ll,2H; A. Steere, so27; L. Rubin,
sc, 333.
Operatives-P. Farrell. 26,<27: C. Handy,
$50: J.. Goldhouse. 26e0
Policemen--James Lee. s6,lS7: Lewis
Irish. 1881; Cornelius DAILY. Ss,4ss, c. Nc
Nance 1865: G. Is. Robinson. 6257, B. j.
Benson. 1l.347; Sergt Smith. 1887.
Firemen-W. McGovern. i47.in: Edw.
Fitzpatrick. 3asl3; Chief 5teere. B7s2;
Capt. Sullivan. %,sA: Capt. Chpron. 675;
r. @. Henry. $50; w. J. Mcguire. 35S; j.
e. Neill. aes2: p. Green, 2775.
Letter Carrierv-Charles T. Hall. 1s.oo4:
Samuel T. Gardiner, $3.50; J. y. Tatlo,
3Da5: James Conaty. 234s; p j. Mcconnell,
81 ,32s: H. 9. Watt. 67I.
Union Labor Men-Charles Lee. l42.4 /;
Carl Robb. 1880; @. r. Brady. 34.l2; j.
Il. Cronin. l3,l61; ]. Coleman, 12,57s
Conductors-L. II. Lawton, ss.7s5;
George T. Bsgley. 75,l55: Charles Mowry.
q, 1876; Archie Horton. 25i5: w. J. Sullivan.
sT77: Jack Leach. 6l.627; II. 4. Sheldon,
2i.on r. wightington. 1884
Motormen-A. NJ. Buddington. 37s5; II.
o'Brisn, $3.50: p. Il. Kerrtgan, 55l3; r..
Thorp. soOf, L. shsehan. 1Ss
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
MAKING PLANS
FOR OLD HOME
WEEK SPORTS

Chairman John A. Gammons OF the
committee on sports and entertainment
for rhe Old Home Week celebration. TO
be held in this city the week OF July IS TO
Aug. g. is devoting much time TO his COM
mittee work. and it is expected that this
important part OF the weeks program
viii add greatly TO making the project a
success
Mr.. Gammons is arranging with several
clubs 20 hold meets or contests during the
celebration, and thus far no has been
successful. He hopes TO have all kinds
OF sports represented, and therefore his
work Is of a large magnitude.
Friday is 10 be the principal day for
sports-both on land and water. They
will include the old time games. tennis
siid gcif rocrnp nrenfs, AZ corncSile and b,-
cycle racing. baseball. bowling. naval
reserve exhibitions. U. 8. V. l.. s. c..
Yachting, canocang. motor boat racing
etc.
Prizes will be awarded for the Success
full contestants and the day viii probab-
ly be concluded with fireworks.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08

do not believe that at any time within
that period the cause OF the workingmen
OF Rhode Island has been 80 far advanced
as II was during the January session re-
Gently closed.
I'VE had a labor committee created,
and passed a number OF measures OF fn-
terest TO workngmen. far more than tha
files will show have ever passed before
In a single year. The only reason moro
such measures were not passed was not
because OF Democratic opposition, but be-
cause the Republicans. who were in the
majority, refused to Yet them be passed
MUST CHANGE CONSTITUTION.
1.-THE workingmen must not lose sight
of the fact that the Democratic party IL
committed to bringing about such changes
IN our state constitution az will give the
bulk of the people. which means the
workingman, a larger voice and larger
share In the administration OF the state
government Until that time comes, they
must not expect 10 get everything they
demand.
THAT In as true OF city affairs as II 70
OF state affairs. Worldngnen cannot
control the city council until the proper~
" uualifi ca tion is abolished. The Demos
cratic party is committed TO the abolis
ton OF unworthy restrictions on manhood
suffrage. and the Republican party is cons
mftted 10 their retention and perpetua~
tion- That Is one OF the principle difrers
ences between the two parties and they
cannot be reconciled by any honest wori1A
ingman."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
WOLFE HELD FOR
THE ACTION OF
THE GRAND JURY

Harry Volpe. In the district court this
morning. pleaded guilty to the charge OF
stealing gold scrap from Henry hndol
and others, and was bound over 10 the
grand jury in $500.
Volpe. who is 20 years old, was arrested
on Clifford street yesterday afternoon by
Inspector O'Malley. he having under his
arm tin can containing gold scraps val
ued az S7ll.50
Volpe. who has been In the employ of
the Lindol company, manufa ctHing jew
elers. nine months. admitted that he had
been stealing the metal for six months.
and when ne had collected a considerable
cuantIy he could sell it To some rehner
lie had disposed OF two lots previous 10
his arrest getting for the first one 5000
and for the. second sloQ~ Some OF this
money he gave 10 his mother. and with
portion OF Il he bought a diamond ding
The arrest OF Voipe followed an extend
ed investigation By Inspector O'Malley
Some time ago Mr.. Lindol complained to
Chief Inspector Horton that small gold
screws. such as are used in earrings and
other pieces OF gold were being stolen from
his shop. the screws apparently by the
thousand Suspicion finally fastened on
Volpe.
When Chief Inspector Horton told the
circumstances 20 Judge Lee the latter re-
marked that II would seem as though the
reiners might be prosecuted for receiv-
ing stolen property, as they must know
that such quantities OF gold brought under
such conditions could only have been
stolen.
Chief Inspector Horton intimated that
the police are powerless the refiners do
not have 70 be licensed or keep a record
OF purchases that may be open TO the in
epection OF the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
VITO MURDERS
WIFE AND MOTHER
DURING QUARREL

dressed standing in the centre OF the
room. which resembled shambles.
On the floor midway between the bed
and a window lay the lifeless body Of
Mrs. Vito. her head nearly severed. The
body was frightfully slashed and a broken
razor was found still sticking in one OF
the wounds. on the fire escape just OUT
side the window was found the body OF
Mrs. Brignoli. practically covered with
wounds. IL was Mrs. Brignol who gave
the alarm, which called the police TO the
scene OF the tragedy. Although desper-
atey wounded she was able 70 reach "A
fire escape and attract the attention OF a
neighbor. She then fell back dead.
Under a bed I'm the Vito apartments the
police found a second blood-stained razor
and on a dressing case a razor such as
BARRIERS use which bore the imprints of
four bood-stained fingers.
Vito is a barber. lie has not worked ut
his trade for several years. however and
his father-inaaw declares that i'm all that
time he has lived from the earnings Of
his wife. who was employed in a shirt
waist factory.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
WHY NOT MAKE
MONDAY NEXT
''PEARY DAY.?

The following press dispatch speaks
for itself:
Portland, Ore. May 7.--Commander
Robert r. Peary. in a telegram, has
authorized the beginning OF collec-
ton by the school children OF Oregon
to make up the 100000 necessary for
the starting OF another expedition to
the north pole.
May % will be designated as "Peary
Day." and on that date, each pupil will
be asked to contribute from one TO hve
cents each. II Is expected that $4,000
will be realized in this state.
Commander Peary lectures here in
Infantry hall next Monday night. The
mayor has consented to preside, and
President Faunce has invited the COM
mander to visit the students at Brown
university in the afternoon.
II has been suggested that the people
of Rhode Island make next Monday
"Peary Day." In view Of the COM
mander's appearance in Providence.
The schools can give their pennies. and
the business men their dollars in help
ing the explorer equip the Roosevelt
for another dash for the pole.
The news-Democrat offers this as a
suggestion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
THROWN FROM WAGON
AND BADLY HURT

Edward werden. employed by the
Pocasset Ice company IN the annexed
district. was injured this morning. but
to what extent his family physician,
Or. Barnes. cannot state until later
in the day.
Mr.. werden was driving a pair of
horses on laurel Hill avenue. when a
part OF the bride Of one OF them broks
and this caused a runaway. The horses
ran from Laurel Hill avenue into Plains
field street, where the outfit collided
with an electric light pole.
Mr.. Werden was thrown from the
seat OF the wagon to the ground and
was picked up and taken to his home.
1873 Laurel Hill avenue. II Is believed
that he Is severely injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
Adult Bible Study Class

The Christian Workers OF the Gipsy
Smith mission, which attracted so
much attention recently. formed a per-
msnent organization at a meeting held
in the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion building last evening. TO be known
as tho Christian Workers OF the city
OF Providence. to meet twice a month
In the Y. M. c. A. hall for Bible study.
The Rev. Alexander Mitchell OF the
First United Presbyterian church was
elected president and teacher, Harry
Gregory, secretary and treasurer. The
class starts with q membership OF about
so. This number will, without doubt,
be increased in the near future.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
FAST DRIVING
BY AUT0|STS
NOW LESsENlNG

Owing to the uncompromising stand
taken by Chairman William II. Luther
and Col Harold ]. Gross, the majority
members of the board Of police commits
rioners. on the question of fsst auto driv-
Ing in this city, there has been a notable
abatement Of the nuisance.
Representatives OF the Rhode Island
Automobile club some OF whom issued
auto traps" so called. that the police
had established in order TO deal effective
ly with those who persistently violate the
speed laws have been in consultation
with the board and promised to heartily
cooperate IN its efforts TO check scorch-
ing within the city limits.
At the session held yesterday afternoon
William Penn Mather. president. and
Charles A. Russell OF the Rhode Island
Automobile club, discussed the situation
thoroughly. II was explained that the
auto traps' list OF the measured places
which have aided the police in binding
to court reckless auto drivers. were called
10 the attention OF the automobilists In
order to help the police in their crusade.
The views OF the commission on the
proper speed limit TO be observed were
explained by the chairman, and the point
of view OF the autoists was set forth by
the club Officials, VINO seemed 10 tnink
that the speed OF other vehicles should
be accelerated. as Is done In London and
some OF the large continental cities.
There have been no less than six cases
OF autoists before the Sixth district court
for fast driving or going without the
proper numbers within the past week. but
II Is expected that the saiutary lessons al
ready given will not have TO be repeated,
at least for some time to come.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08

New York. May s.-Mrs. Maria vito. a
comely Italian matron OF "a. and her
mother. Mrs Maria Brignoli. aged 20,
We're literally siasned TO pieces with ra.
zors I'm their East Side home early to-
day. Giovanni Vito. the husband OF the
younger woman, is under arrest charged
with the crime. II is alleged that he kill
ed the women after a quarrel over their
refusal to give him money. Vito. how
ever. stoutly maintains that his wife and
mother-in-law were killed by two men
who broke into the house and with whom
he himself had fierce struggle In de-
fence OF his life.
He exhibited to the police a cut on one
OF his hands which he declared was IN
fiicted by one OF the murderers His story
is substantiated by his S-year-old daugh-
ter. who was the only witness OF the
tragedy. The police gave the story httie
credence however, as Vito and the child
were the only persons I'm the apartment
when the police. who had been Informed
that murder was being done In the house.
forced an entrance. All the doors had
been locked Inside they found vito fully
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
|NTERFEREO WITH
OFFICER; GIVEN
A HEAVY FINE

Forty dollars and costs was the SEN
tence imposed on Ronaldi Clemn cheski by
Judge Lee in the district court this morn
ing after the latter had pleaded guilty TO
obstruoting Patrolman Cahill In the per-
Torrance OF his duty.
Captain Whipple OF Station told how
officer Cahill was stoned by a group OF
men on Florence street between u and
o'clock this morning. that Cahill went to
the station returned to Florence street
with another officer and that the two
placed three men under arrest and that
Clemacheski came out OF his house, In
terfered and succeeded in getting two
prisoners from the grasp OF Cahill, who
Immediately placed him under arrest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
ms. MONAHAN MAKES
IMPORTANT ARREST

Inspector @. H Monahan yesterday af-
ternoon arrested on Potters avenue. Pat
rick Dillon. aged .. and Edward Brown,
aged 81, who are accused OF Stealing a
valuable female dog and her Ave puppies
from j. III. Collingwood of Hillssrove
They were later turned over to Chief
OF Police Andrews OF Warwick.
Dillon and Brown were for n time em-
ployed by Mr.. Collingwood at tho lat
ter's stable. They left there last Friday
and shortly afterward a Boston bull dog
and her htter OF nve puppies wcro miss
ing The morher OF the family has
been found and two OF tho puppies have
been reooveyed. The puppies are valued
Ivy the own& at about $50 each ard the
mother at 800.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
WORK ON BIC
CAMERA HAS NOW
BEEN COMPLETED

Chicago, May s--Work on a camera.
designed especially 10 be used by men,
bers OF the Lowell expedition to photo
graph the canals and polar capes OF the
planet Mars. was completed yesterday
by William Gaetner. a Chicago maker
OF scientific instruments.
The apparatus will be shipped today
to Prof Percival Lowell OF the Massa-
chusetts Institute OF Technology. who
is sending out the expedition. Tho
party, which will be under the direc-
ton OF Prof David Todd OF Amherst
college will sail for South America
on Saturday and will establish himself
at some point in the Andes, where the
planet will appear In the zenith Mars
will be nearer the earth this summer
than IL has been In 10 years, and for
this reason astronomers are making
elaborate preparations for a study OF
the planet. Mr.. Gaetner's camera Is in
the general form OF a four-foot brass
tube. one end fitted to be clamped to
the end of an 1s-inch telescope and the
other containing shutter and plate
holder. The main tube is IN two parts.
the ono telescoped into the other and
adjusted with device for slow
focusing.
Tho unsual features OF the apparatus
are peculiar arrangement OF the plate
holder. By which n large number OF ex-
posures may be taken on one plate and
a concave lens which enlarges the image
on the plate instead OF diminishing 10, as
do the lenses OF the ordinary camera.
BY pressing on pneumatic bulb the
operator may move the plate so that as
many as ~ exposures may be taken. each
exposure showing different phase OF
the planet on account OF the difficulty
OF following the planets motion accur-
ately. however. the exposures cannot be
longer than 10 or u seconds Each image
on the negative Will be about one-eighth
of an inch In diameter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
State CALL TO
THE REFORMERS
DUE TOMORROW

A state call. probably Joint affair by
tho Democrats and members OF the Lin
coin Union, will be issued tomorrow to
tho people of Rhode Island, inviting them
to send delegates TO a state senatorial
convention on March y 70 name a candi-
date for United States senator TO fill the
vacancy created by the failure Of the last
general assembly to elect senator
II had been intended to issue the call
today, but the cooperation OF all the re-
sponsible elements that enter into the
campaign was desired, and the wording
OF the call could not be agreed upon to-
day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
CRANsTON SHOWS
APPRECIATION Of
LOCAL F|REMEN

In appreciation OF the local Arc depart
nent's assistance IN extingushing several
fires IN Cranston lately. the town council
OF that town has made an appropriation
OF 500 for the benefit OF the local fire.
men
or this amount City Treasurer Walter
s. Clarke has received 800 for the local
permanent nremen's pension fund: and
Deputy Chief Holden o. Hill. treasurer
OF the Providence F1remen's Relief asso-
ciation, has received the other 500 for
the association.
The town councils generous action was
unexpected by the local fremen and came
as a great surprise.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
Defendants Exceptions Overruled

In the Newport county court case of
Edward A. Brown vs.. Merchants Freez-
ing n Cold Storage company the supreme
court today overruied defendants excep-
ton. This was a suit 10 recover si27 %
for damaged sweetbreads which damage
was due TO the improper temperature OF
the room where they were kept.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO
ASSAULT; HELD FOR TRIAL

Patrick McCauley In the district court
this morning pleaded not guilty TO as
saulting Miles McKeon IN an Eddy street
saloon and was held IN $500 for trial on
the 2ist
Timothy Neville pleaded not guilty 20
assaulting Philip Duoncour and was held
IN $500 surety for trial on the 7ist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
BRADY COMMITTED TO
JAIL WITHOUT BAIL

George Brady. who Monday morning
was caught in the lodging house OF Alan
son Roberts after rining the clothing OF
James r Campbell OF Is cents In the
district court this morning pleaded not
guilty 10 the charge OF breaking and en-
tering n dwelling house I'm the night time.
and larceny, and was committed 10 Jail
without bail 20 await trial on May n.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
McDOUGALL FINED FOR
THEFT OF BRUSHES

Chester McDougall In the district court
this morning was fned $40 and costs for
the larceny OF three paint brushes from
the premises at SIS Broad street. where
painters were at work.
McDougall in extenuation told the court
he saw the brushes and took them while
he was intoxicated and walking by tho
house.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
Lead Pipe Stolen

Peter storii reports to the poiies that
during the past 10 days lead pipe valued
az 80 has been stolen from the vacsnt
house a. 2Ss West Exchange street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
CHAPMAN HAS
RETURNED TO HIS HOME

Delacey Chapman. who yesterday was
reported as missing. he not having re-
turned TO his home In Everett, Mass.
after having visited Sidney Adams ana
other friends in this city, has returned
home.
II was thought he might have com.
mitted suicide by jumping in the river.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08
FORMER SEN. CLARK'S
SON MARRIED AT BUTTE

Butte Mont, May S-W. "A. Clark. Jp.f
and Alice Genevieve Medin were marrfsd
Yesterday at the residence OF Mrs. X. A.
Carnochen. The ceremony was performed
BY Judge Michael Donin and was witness
sed by a few intimate friends. Mr.. Clark
IS a son of former United states Senator
w. A. Clark