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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
BROTHERS OF SUSPECTED
MURDERER TALKS

Fresno. Cal. May 2s-serop Ermoylan,
n brother OF Ermoylan. who Is wanted ror
the murder Of Fr. Kaspar Var;anlan, in
New York. is n resident OF this city. lie
said that he had received a letter from
his brother Sarkis written from New
York on MAY II. I'm which Sarkis stated
that he and Simon -Pasachzlna wanted TO
come TO Fresno. Serop. In reply. advised
them not 10 come as he did not think
they would be satisfied.
lie has received no reply and said that
his brother might he on the way to this
city Ali trains arc being watched BY the
police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
TWO TOWNS ASK
THAT VERDICTS
Be SET ASIDE

Defendants exceptions in the cases OF
Alice Haley and Arthur Haley vs.. Herbert
Calef. town treasurer of Johnston and
John ogden, town treasurer of North
Providence. were heard by the supreme
court today. Alice Haley was injured
by reason OF a defective bridge between
Johnston and North Providence A jury
awarded her $500 and her husband 500
in suits against both towns.
Defendants say the actions should have
been brought against the town slngly in
whose territory the bad part OF the bridge
was.
In the superior court " was held as the
towns were liable for the keeping OF the
bridge I'm repair both might be held la
BILE. The accident occurred on the john
s,on side OF the bridge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
Will PERRY REPLACE
COLT AND WETMORE IN
The SENATORIAL RACE !?
LOST SHOE HEEL
FIGURES IN SUIT
FOR DAMAGES

The supreme court today heard the case
OF Sarah A. Wilbour VS.. the Rhode ISL
and company on plaintiffs exceptions.
The plaintiff was a passenger upon a
small open car OF defendant corporation
June is, 1904. which stopped at the corner
OF Barnes and Brown streets TO enable
the plaintiff and other passengers to
alight, the plaintiff. with two other pass
engers. leaving the car at that point A
young woman in the same seat with the
plaintiff got from that seat onto the run
ming board and then TO the ground with
out any trouble whatever. The plaintiff
Immediately followed. and alleges that
she was thrown 10 the ground by reason
OF the heel of her shoe catching upon
something. and thereafter she got up and
went 10 the Friends school without as
sistance.
She had no warning OF anything being
the matter with the running board, ana
was badly injured.
The heel OF the shoe was found few
feet away from where plaintiff got off the
car. Plaintiff was non-suited by Judge
Stearns in January or this year ana
while the plaintiff says this was error,
counsel for the defendant maintains that
the non-suit was proper because or the
following words from the opinion or the
supreme court when another case
brought by the same plaintiff was before
the high court: "in the case at bar the
fact that the plaintiff caught her shoe
on the running board and the heel OF the
shoe was torn off. and she was thrown.
does not speak as 10 the negligence OF
the defendant. Proof Of such fact would
not raise a presumption OF negligence.
which II would be necessary for the de-
fendant to rebut. 1t would be necessary
for the plaintiff TO go further and snow
some circumstance, attendant upon the
accident. OF such a character as TO justify
the Jury in inferring negligence as the
cause OF the accident"
Counsel for plaintiff claimed the testi-
mony I'm this second case fully answered
the objections of the supreme court above
:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
SIGNAL CORPS
BIC BALLOON TO
Be GIVEN TEST

Washington, May 29.--The new balloon
for the signal corps OF the army. ordered
specially manufactured I'm New York
some months ago. arrived by freight from
that city yesterday, and Will be given a
rial test before acceptance next week II
weather conditions permit.
Capt Charles Def. Chandler. the aero
nautic expert OF the corps. will make the
ascension test, accompanied by the maker
OF the balloon and his assistant.
The new balloon is built 10 use coat
gas as the lifting power. 1t IL planned
TO give the personnel OF the signal corps
practice I'm free balloonng'' az distin-
guished from captive ballooning"
In actual use ia time OF war, tho bal
loon would be captive. but should II
break away from it's moorings, familiar
ity with free ballooning will be essential.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
ACTED AS PEACEMAKER
AND WAS PUNCHED

John Radigan, when he attempted to
become peacemaker yesterday, met the
usual fate OF such. getting a punch In the
eye. John O'Rourke, aged 40 was In
consequence arraigned In the district
court this morning on the charge OF as
sault.
When asked whether he was guilty or
not guilty O'Rourke said: 81 want 10
find out what that man struck me for
first. I'll not plead guilty"
Judge Lee entered a plea OF not guilty,
and held the defendant In 500 surety for
trial on June 4.
Capt Lawrence says o Rourke went 20
a lodging house yesterday TO occupy "A
room. claiming he had paid IN advance
for it. but that the clerk disputed the
claim. As O'Rourke was about To strike
the clerk. Radigan buttei In 10 make
peace and got the blow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29

hindering or obstr7Dcttng the business OF
the company or It's agents, servants or
employees in the maintenance. conduct or
operation Of it's machine shop, factory and
business at Hope Valley; for compelling
OF inducing or attempting TO compel or
induce by threats, abusive language, OPP
probioas epithets, intimidation. force or
violence or by persuasion, against the
will OF the person TO be persuaded, any of
the employees OF said machine company TO
nc fuse or fail TO perform their duties as
such employees, or 10 leave the service OF
the company.
There must be no piclxets appointed
either at the shops. railroad station or
boarding houses. and there must be no
visits made for the purposes OF persuad-
ing, against the Will or for purposes OF
intimidation, the permanent or temporary
residences OF employees that still are at
work for the company.
The parties against whom tho injunc-
tion issues are thus designated: William
III. tombstone OF Providence; Elisha Web
ster, Clarence p. Browning. Walter s.
Maxon, Henry Maxon, William l..
Greene, A. S. Corning. Fred Stanton,
John Briggs. Frank Jordan, Harold Smith.
John s. Barber. Clarence f. Gage, George
Simpson, William IL Randall, James
Briggs. George Briggs. Ralph j. Kenyon.
Benjamin F. Tucker. Fred Quebec. Frank
Maine. III. A. Mayne. Henry Whitford,
william Church, Arthur Wilcox Charles
Aldrich, William ID. Webster. +. Lester
Smith, Bert Stanton. Enoch d. Jerne. all
Of the town OF Hopkinton and Frank Tay-
lor, Walter Taylor, Edward Kenyon, Louis
s. Kenyon, Paul Bailey, Leone Catelli
and Humbert T. Catelli or Richmond. and
ell others unknown to the complainant.
members OF local union No. 80 and all
other persons associated with them
OF course, there is a provision that in
rocent parties must be first informed of
the injunction before their acts shall be
taken as in violation OF the order.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
ROBBERS GET
LITTLE LOOT FROM
R. |. P0ST0FF|CEs

The gang OF postoffice robbers who
have been visiting number OF offices
throughout the state early this morning
began operations i'm Burrillville.
The postoffices at Oakland and Maple
Vile were entered. as was the saloon OF
Fred Charest in the village OF Oakland.
The thieves were unsuccessful in their
quest at both postoffices for the post
masters had taken the precaution To re-
move their stamps and money to their
homes
In the Oakland saloon, however. they
secured SIS and number OF old coins
Two unknown individuals were seen about
Oakland last evening and II is supposed
that these are the men that did the safe
cracking.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29

suspicious had been atceast partly con-
firmed.
NEED A MOSES.
The general assembly's failure to units
upon candidate for United States sena-
tor and the apparent hopeless division
now existing between the Colt and Wet
more forces makes IL highly desirable,
according TO most well-lnformed Republic
cans, that a candidate shall be agreed
upon before the next election who can
unite the party and not prove drag an
chor about its neck at the polls &ext
November
Whether Mr. Perry is this Moses Is quite
another question. He certainly has the
sinews of war, without which no success
full campaign can be made In these sor-
did days, for a seat in the Millionaires'
club. Perhaps he could find the tire to-
devote to II and would sacrifice some OF
his other interests If there were gen.
Continued on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
BURLINGTON ROAD
ADVANCES WAGES

Chicago. May PA despatch from
Omaha says salary advances averaging 10
per cent all around have been granted by
the Burlington To employees over the en-
tire system. The increase became effec-
tive on May l and will show up in the
pay checks TO be distributed Saturday
Practically every employe OF the road
both West and East OF the Missouri river
shares i'm the advance except the train
men, whose pay is fixed by conference,
and the telegraphers, who recently re-
ceived an advance.
Each department Is given n 10 per cent
additional allowance and this is distribu-
ted at the discretion of the heads OF tho
departments. The raises are adjusted ac-
cording 10 individual merit.
In the Omaha offices alone there will
be an advance OF approximately $4,000 a
year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
| TRAIN HITS
AND KILLS A
TRACK WALKER

New York. May GA Sixth avenue ele-
waited train loaded with passengers,
struck and killed Thomas Gallagher,
track walker, near the Bleecker street
curve today. derailing the front trucks OF
the first car and tying up the line for an
hour or more.
The wheels OF the first truck were
dragged over the ties for a short dis
tance. and striking against the third rail.
were prevented from going over the edge
OF the elevated structure into the street
Gallagher's body was badly crushed.
The motorman was arrested.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
WITH PNEUMONIA

William Russell. aged %, was taken
from the Salvation Army Home this
morning to the Rhode Island hospital.
He was seriously III with pneumonia and
he said he had been sick three edays.
lie went to the Salvation Army Home
last night for lodging and said that he
had been rooming I'm house on Mathew
son street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
CHIEF ENGINEER DIES
ON BOARD STEAMSHIP

New York. May 29.--William s. Gardner
OF Brooklyn. chief engineer of the Ward
line steamer MORO Castle. died suddenly
yesterday while tho steamer WIS EN- route
from Havana for this port
Tie death was rcpofrTd when the MORO
Castle arrived here today. Death was
due TO apoploXy.
The Horro Castle brought the body of
Ensign Brisbin. L. s. N. who committed
suicide on board the cruiser Tacoma az
Guantanamo a few days aso.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
SAYS SHE LOST HER
PURSE IN DRUG STORE

Mary Anderson Of az Bridgham
street reports that she went into ID. T..
Smiths drug store az 22O Cranston
street last evening 20 use the tele-
phone and laid her pocketbook con-
.aiuing SliSD on show CAGE. She
left the store soon. and an hour later
missed her pocketbook. She went back
20 ths store, but could not find the
Bhr-S
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
HOSE COMPANY NO. 10
PUTS OUT SLIGHT FIRE

Hose 10 sxtlnsuished a fre AZ $50 this
morning In the tenement az i31 willard
avenue. occupied by Peter Lozanski
a lamp placed too near some clothing
caused the fire. The damage vss email.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
TWO-MONTHS-OLD BABE
is FOUND DEAD IN BED

Harold T.. Frazier 2-months-old son OF
Peter and Mary Frazier. was found dead
In bed al the parents home al IL Ham
burg avenue this morning,
Medical Examiner Magill pronouno~S
death due to natnrA causes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-29
FRACTURED LEG IN
FALL ON THE STREET

John Thayer s. years old. who re-
sides at 6i2 Charles street, fell on
Globe street yesterday afternoon and
fractured his left leg below the knee,
and ws< pemoyed TO the Rhode Island
hospivk
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
NEW DOMINICAN DEBT PLAN.
Foreign Creditors May Receive the $780,
600 Now in National City Bank.

Washington, Nov. 25.-As result OF negotiations
which have been in progress since 1t became evil
dent that the original programme for the settle
ment of the Dominican debt by the sale of bonds
TO q New York firm could not be carried out owing
TO the condition Of the money market. an alterna-
tive plan has been prepared which is expected TO
he finally acted on within a day or two. By this
Man tho foreign creditors OF the Dominican Re
nublic who were recognized in the original project
and are willing to agree to accept the other feat
,,res Of the new scheme will receive immediate
cash paynent Of part OF the money owing to them
bv division on a pro rata basis of the fund OF
81 5n0 600 which has accumulated in the Nationai
C,t F3an of New York the result OF the segrega-
tion of 81 per cent the republics customs reve-
nues for the two years. In consideration OF
ttis Dayment the sale of the bonds Of the republic
IN anne syndicate which will advance the cash to
eet+Ia the remainder of the debt will be postponed
until a more opportune time.
variation OF this plan, which also will be con-
sidered by a conference tomorrow at the State
renertnoent between the officials and Sehor Velas-
C,,ez the Dominican Secretary of Commerce and
E,irance looks TO the distribution Of the accumu-
ted ga sh as in the first case but provides for the
t,,ediate issue to the creditors OF bonds for the
remainder of the obligation, which will be issued
a,rec+Iv nv the Dominican government In either
case II is contemplated that the Morton Trust
C,ompany and Speyer & Co, who have acted as the
eacaI agents for the Dominican government, will
continue In that capacity and aid in carrying out
.ba terms of the agreement
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
ESCAPE OF TAFT'S TRAIN.
S1citch Shut on Siberian Road Just
IN Time to PreUent WreCk

Krasnoyarsk, Nov. 25.-It was learned here to-
day that the train on which Secretary Taft and
his party are travelling over the Trans-Siberian
Railroad from VladivOstok 10 Moscow had
narrow escape from being wrecked yesterday at
Chita A switch in front OF the train was open,
when it should have been shut An employe dis
covered this one minute before the train came
along, closed the switch and kept the train on
the proper rails. Had 1t been thrown on to the
siding it would have crashed into a number of
freight cars.
The democratic bearing OF Secretary Taft.
Brigadier General Clarence r. Edwards and
other members Of the Secretary's party has Gre
ated a most favorable impression upon the other
passengers on the transcontiqental train. AT
the conclusion of a formal dinner given the
train last night in honor of Secretary Taft, Cap
tain Rindenko. behalf Of the passengers.
spoke appreciatively of the Secretarys courtesy
and kindness and wished him safe ending to
his long journey. Mr.. Taft made an appropriate
reply.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
FOREIGN NEWS.
Political Offenders an Portugal
CIassed as anarchists.

Lisbon, Nov. 25.-The government proclaimed
to-day the establishment Of a special tribunal
empowered summariy TO try political offenders.
Such offences will now be considered in the
same category as anarchstic crimes
The magistrate appointed to preside over this
court resigned as soon as he was named.
1t is reported that there is considerable divi-
sion among those who oppose the monarchy.
One of the alternatives to the formation of a
republic, it is suggested. would be the abdica-
ton OF King Carlos in favor of the Crown
Prince. The name of the pTetender to the
throne, Duke Michael of BraganZa, has also
been mentioned in connection with abdication.
Paris, Nov. "a dispatch received here to-
day from Lisbon. believed TO emanate from the
government, is as follows
The false news regarding the internal situa-
tion of Portugal that has been circulated re-
Gently, especially in Spain, has caused general
astonishment in Lisbon. There are no signs Of
agitation here. Everybody in Portugal, from
the members OF the royal family down to the
humblest peasant is leading a normal life.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
4 WHITE HOUSE LOTTERY.
President 4zoardS South Dakota
Patronage to Senators.
[Ry The Associated Press. I

Washington. Nov. 25.-The White House was the
scene Of lottery drawing to-day in which the
federal patronage Of the State Of South Dakota was
disposed Of The President turned the wheel and
Senator's Kittredge and Gamble drew the prizes
There many vacant offices in the state because
plcants, thus permitting Oficeholders TO retain
their places long beyond the time for which they
were appointed. The Senators met the President
today by appointment to agree If possible on a
distribution but they still found themselves far
apart The President the difficulty, and sug-
gested that they draw lots The Senators agreed,
and the place Of bank examiner being in immedi-
ate dispute, the President tossed coin, saying
that head meant Kittredge should win and tail
that Senator Gamble should the man. The
piece OF money fell head Up. and the nomination
thus awarded to Mr.. kittredge Both appear
ing to be satisfied with this method. the President
suggested that all vacancies be filled in the
manner, and accordingly the names OF the various
officers were written On slips OF paper. The Sena-
tors then proceeded TO the drawing, with the result
that Senator Gamble obtained tho following Offices:
United States Attorney for the state Collector OF
Internal Revenue. Registers OF the land Offices at
Aberdeen ard Chamberlain and receivers OF the
land offices at Rapid City, Pierre, Huron and Aber
deem and Indian agent at Lowe. Brule Agency. In
addition to the Office OF national bank examiner,
Senator Kittredgie drew the following offices: AS
sayer OF the Mint at Deadwood, Registers at
Mitchell Rand City, Pierre and Huron. receivers
at Mitchell and Chamberlain Indian agents at Crow
Creek Agency and the authorship OF the Treasury
Department
The President will be guided by the result or the
lottery IN designating officials TO I'LL the vacancies.
The agreement was hastily made. and is binding
only In regard to nominations. each Senator reserv-
ing the right 70 oppose the confirmation OF a man
nominated at the instance OF the oeher'
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
TROUBLE IN THE ARMY.
General AinSzCOrth Hints at Resort
to ConscnptiOn.

Washington, Nov 25.-The difficulty of obtaining
recruits for the army the prevalence Of desertion
with the reasons therefor. and unwelcome suS-
gestion that the dreaded European system OF con-
scription. compulsory military service, may be-
come necessary to maintain the American army at
it's maximum strength are the features OF the an
nuaI report of Adjutant General Ainsworth 10 the
Secretary OF War. The report is devoted princi-
pally TO the personnel Of the regular army. The
adjutant general says
Notwithstanding the most strenuous efforts on
the part of the War Department and the recruiting
officers and their parties IN al PATS OF the
the losses occurring in the present strength OF the
fPy the limit % say agthorzed BY law and executive order
The government in its efforts to procGTe % men t4r
employers who able to offer men much greater
least in the matter OF pay. II present conditions
continue there will be nothing for the government
creasing the soldiers pay or TO evade the compeu-
tion altogether by resort TO conscription.
The causes for this state OF affairs the adiutant
general says are the same 10 a considerable extent
as those which lead to desertlon. In the last fiscal
year there were 4.522 desertions. sc per cent
OF the army. against IA per cent in the preceding
year Reasons for the decrease not difficult
to find according the report. They are, in brief
the substitution of confinement in the military
nrson at Fort Leavenworth for confinement at mill
tary posts a punishment for desertion; the dis
continuance OF final enlistments recruiting sta
tions with the resulting elimination OF the large
desert within few days after enlistment under the
old system. and the other reasons which prevent
the full recruitment of the army These are the
low rate OF pay compared with that obtaining in
civil llfe dissatisfaction with the hard work of
practice marches drills and the fatigue duties
essary TO keep post in good condition: the aboli-
of the canteen failure of recruits to appreciate
obligations of contract and their ignorance of
the character of the crime of desertiOn; frequent
changes OF company officers. due to a shortage OF
officers and the lack of experienced capable well
paid and satisfied non-commissioned officers The
report says that the means for the removal of
of these obvious, and TO cOnsid-
erabIe extent beyond the control of the War De-
partment it will require legislation by Congress
TO increase the pay and TO restore the canteen.
The actual strength OF the entire military estab-
lishment on October 10 5S.s9S. including $3.50
officers not including 34O0 men OF the hospital
corps, so that the establishment was 1851 men
short of the authorized strength. The deficiency
on the corresponding date Of the preceding year
was 1880 Therefore, the report says. the enlisted
strength of the army decreased in the last year,
when II should have increased in order TO meet the
authorized increase In the artillery branch
New-York tribune., 1907-11-26
AMERICAN NAVY BEST" "
Admiral Capps Replies to Criticisms
of Ships.

Washington. Nov. 25.-From time to time in the
last few months have appeared comments concern
ing alleged defects in vessels OF the navy, and
particularly in battleships and armOred cruisers
In answer to these criticisms Rear Admiral Capps
chief of the bureau of construction and repair has
devoted the greater part of his annual report tis
reply comprehensive. for he begins with review
of the condition in which ships placed just
after the Spanish war. and shows the steps that
were taken at each stage of naval designing, point
ing out that in every instance the Beagoing officers
had much more TO do with the preparation OF
the plans the stafr officers. who worked at home
Admiral Caps courts responsibility for the designs.
pays high tribute to his predecessors in the Office
OF chief constructor Rear Admirals Hichborn and
Bowles and to Rear Admiral Converse for the
work they did In planning the ships He says:
navy IS fully equal in all respects TO that of any
equal number OF vessels IN any other navy designed
during the same period
He quotes one of the highest foreign authorities
on that point as follows:
The extraordinarily high figures for United States
With high powered guns 9T ststa To- 9oNt VITA a. 1 m
pertor TO any other In the world
Regarding criticism Of the battleship feet. Ad-
miral Capps says:
The chief constructor hopes that he has demon
strateG FULLY and clearly that such serious faults
may exist in battleships and armored cruisers
of construction to the bureau OF construction
and repair, but almost wholly due to develop
ments in material and the insistence OF seagoinS
officers that certain military features should be en-
bodied In the original design, subsequently, that
changes covering the same should be made, and
involved very considerably increased cost.
Estimates for the next fiscal year for construction
and repair OF ships show increase OF $780, 900
tho appropriations for the present year.