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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
BOLD BURGLARS
STEAL SHOES
WORTH s367.50

Bold burglars broke intothe store OF
the Troveler Shoe company on lower
Westminster street on the morning of TIE
Fourth and got successfully away with
147 pairs OF shoes valued at s367.5O.
The advantages offered by the shifting
crowd on the streets and the noise they
made while ushering In Independence
Day, was seized by the burglars to do
their work OF robbery.
When James w. Raftery, manager on
the store opened II for business yester-
day morning he discovered that the cell
lar door In the rear had been forced open.
that an attempt had been made to force
open the cash register, and that the
great quantity of shoes had been taken.
When the robbery was reported to the
police officer. Frank j. Carney, who pa
trolls that beat, recalled that he was APP
preached by two men early on the morn
ing OF the Fourth. one OF whom asked
him IL he was supposed to try all doors,
front and rear, OF stores on his beat. Re-
ceiving an affirmative reply, the men
went along. Patrolman Carney obtained
a good description of the two and the po-
lice are looking for them, as they would
like to ascertain their reasons for inauir-
ing about the duties OF patrolmen con-
cering store doors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
SUPREME COURT
MADE DECISION
IN TEhAEY CASE

The supreme court today reversed the
decision OF the superior court In the case
of George e. Doty ct al, VS.. Oriental
Print Works company, in the petition of
John Milton Tenney of Wrentham, Mass.
for leave to intervene In this cause as a
preferred creditor OF the Oriental Print
Works company. Mr. Tenney claimed he
was the owner OF ten bonds OF the de-
fendant company of the par value OF $loOJ
each. These bonds were secured by trust
deed of the land, buildings. machinery,
leases of property and fixtures OF the de-
fendant company TO the international
Trust company.
The receiver OF the Oriental Print Works
company sold soma copper rolls for
$4773 15 These were rolls by which cloth
was printed and remained after mort
gage 10 the Eben d. Jordan estate had
been satisfied. Mr.. Tenney claimed this
fund as a preferred creditor. The superior
court held that II did noe appear that the
treasurer had any authority TO issue the
bonds bought by Mr. Tenney.
Judge Dubois writes the opinion of the
supreme court. which declares that Ten
ney is entitled TO have a decree entered
admitting MIN as a prferred creditor OF
the defendant company for the amount
now I'm the hands Of the receiver pro-
duoed by the sale OF the property covered
by the trust mortgage and as an unse-
cured creditor for the balance of his
cladm
In the course OF the opinion Judge DqI-
bois says: The appellant was a bona
1de purchaser Of the bonds, for the sum
OF s960o00 from Ferdinand A. Wyman. the
| treasurer OF tho Oriental Print Works
company. 10 whom the bonds had been de-
| lvered by tho trustee under the mortgage
deed. I'm accordance with the provisions OF
article IS OF said deed, befo. Nthe maturity
OF the bonds and several months before
| the appointment OF the receiver OF said
| company lie therefore obtained tho
bonds from the proper custodian" Other
points are decidnd favorably 10 the pc
| titioner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06

Petitions continue to pour in upon the
police commission TO enforce the Sunday
closing law. The latest TO be received
have come from the Calvary Baptist and
the Ruggles Street Primitive Methodist
churches. and they heartily indorse the
resolutions adopted by the Union Min
isters meeting those from the Rugglcs
Street church reading partly as follows:
Resolved, That we. the members and
congregation OF the Ruggles Street Primi-
OF the Union Ministers meeting i'm ask
ing the police commissioners for the Inn
partial enforcement or all laws restrict
Ing trade on Sunday TO those lines which
can fairly be regarded as necessary 10 the
public welfare"
The board has not yet decided 20 close
the bootblack stands on the Sabbath. but
n threat TO close certain stands that have
been using the phonograph TO advertise
their business was promptly followed by
the elimination OF the Objectionable ad-
vertising feature.
Those who believed the board had no
warrant In law for its action I'm this
matter have another guess coming. The
warrant is found in Chapter 3 OF the
general ordinances OF the city OF Provi-
dence as revised in 1899, and reads as fol-
lows:
Section mo person shall ring or cause
10 be rlng any bell. or use or cause 20 he
used any horn or other instrument for the
purpose OF giving notice OF any public
sale or auction, OF for the exercise OF amy
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
Rockefeller
BEFORE COURT
Large and Jostling Crowd Surge to
Catch Glimpse of the Worlds
Richest Man-Attended by COun-
sci and Friends

Chicago, July 6.--Wtth his attorneys and
ii other officers OF the Standard Oil COM
pany, including william Rockefeller. John
%. Rockefeller, the so-called richest man
IN the world faced a federal court room
filled with attorneys and spectators today.
conducted in person by Judge Kenesaw
M Lands. who has 1t within his power
10 hold the oil king in contempt OF court
should the witness decline &c answer Ques-
tons.
1t was believed by those interested I'm
the case that when Mr.. Roc0efeller
raised his hand and accepted the oath
he would tell all he knows concerning the
financial relations between the Standard
OIL company OF Indiana and the hold
ing company of New Jersey. Whatever
may be Mr.. Roclefellers replies he Will
In no way incriminate himself, for, under
the law, he Is immune from prosecution.
Marshal HAY had men scattered through
the building while secret service men
were scattered about, so az TO provide
against any possible attempt to !nJure
Mr.. Rockefeller.
The final acceptance by Mr.. Rockefeller
of the subpoena ixsued for him by Judge
lands and his agreement TO appear IN
court today. marks the elimination of an
exciting series of events IN Standard on
litigation and the final chapter of spec
tacular search for the oil magnate.
After a hard fought legal battle before
n jury in Judge Landis' court verdict
was returned finding the Standard Oil
company guilty OF violating the anti-re-
bate laws and II was then incumbent
upon the judge TO assess a fine against
the corporation. II being wfthfn his des-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
Only Tried and True Friends of the
Ex-senator Wanted to Guard the
Next Campaign-GOddard's
Chance Brighter Each Day.
BOSS" Brayton Out of the City

escape that declaration. II must face the
Issues We have framed TO the end that
popular government may be restored to
the state.
1T cannot be restored by the election
OF Wetmore. Indeed. his election, now
that he has been indorsed by the regu-
lars would be distinct step backward,
because he has become as much the cam
ddate of the machine as he could havc
been had the machine taken him up.
About the only difference between him as
the candidate now and IL he had been tho
candidate last year is that more light has
been shed upon the situation. light In
which he has not been shown to be 80
strong with his party as he was thought
to be-"
GODDARD GAINING DAILY.
''rhe situation looks brighter to me
every day from the Goddard standpoint"
said Rep. John w. Hogan today. 81 be-
lieve Boss Brayton is on the run. He
sees the handwriting on the wall and has
taken to the woods"
Brayton Is understood to have gone
away again for the summer He is ex-
pected TO be in evidence. however. be-
fore the caucuses I'm the fall. If the old
man retres entirely from political af-
fairs what is to become OF those retainerS
he is said to be in receipt OF largely be-
cause of his tight grip on legislative af-
fairs at the state capitol?" asked ono
Democrat today. He knew what he was
doing when he refused to get out en-
trely. He is still a practicing attorney
with penchant for politics, and consid-
erable political influence"
According to Col Frank w. Tillinghast.
chairman of the executive committee OK
the state central committee, that body
proposes TO cooperate with the Republican
league OF Rhode Island. why should It
not do so? the colonel asked when ques-
toned on the subject today. Are not
both bodies working for the same end.
the election OF a Republican Legislature
and of George Peabody Wetmore for
United States senator?'
Chairman Burlingame of the Repubii-
can league stated this afternoon that
there would be a meeting OF the executive
committee of the league at headquarters
next Tuesday afternoon ito discuss the
situation generally
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
THE HEWETMOR|TES
WANT COMPLETE
REORGANIZATION
Mr.. MAYNARD
HELD Up IN
HIS OWN AUT0

Patrolman Miles Glidden. who does
duty at Mathewson and Westminster
streets, today gave a demonstration
that he is alive to his duty.
Yesterday morning Frank III. May
nard, president OF the General Fire
Extinguisher company, had to go to
Boston, and went TO the Union pas
senger station in his automobile, after
telephoning TO down town garage to
send a man to the depot to run the
automobile back to the garage.
When Mr.. Maynard arrived at the
depot his train had gone and he quick
ly decided to go 10 Boston in his auto
mobile. but did not telephone his
change of plan TO the garage. Ac-
cordingly the garage man, when he ar
rived at the depot. could not find the
machine, and reported at the station
that IL had been stolen, and every
officer on patrol duty was given des-
cription of the automobile and its
number. and orders TO arrest anyone
driving It,
Mr.. Maynard arrived home last night
unaware of the situation OF affairs,
and this forenoon he drove down
Westminster street. and when he came
near Mathewson street he was halted
by officer Glldden, who told him he
was under arrest.
Mr.. Maynard protested and gave the
officer, who did not know him. his
name. Finally the officer and Mr..
Maynard went to a nearby telephone
and had a conversation with head
quarters, when Mr.. Maynard was told
of the supposed theft of his automo-
bile, whereupon he explained how the
mistake had been made and he was
allowed TO proceed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06

New York, July 6--Admiral Robley ID.
Evans. commander-n-chief OF the Allan
TIC feet and who will, II is expected. be
In command when the great array of bat
tIeships rounds Cape Horn for an excur-
sion into the waters OF the Pacific, eperK
some time at the Brooklyn navy yard
Yesterday. The admiral came from Wash
ington To this city recently. and his oc-
casional presence at the navy yard since
gave weight to the rumor that he was
concerned with the early preparation OF
his feet for the extended cruise planned.
Concerning the trip to the Pacific, he
said
at have received no orders for cruise.
What may be in contemplation /. or
course. do not know. 1t is my business
only to do whatever the government may
require"
Admiral Evans attached no more Sig
nincance 10 the plans for a practice
cruise that will take his great fleet
around the Horn and over voyage OF
IA 600 miles than have other officers. who
viewed II as a part OF routine naval oper-
ationz. II was absurd, he added, TO con-
strue the appearance OF this formidable
hghting force I'm the territorial waters or
our West coast as demonstration TO I'M
press the friendly government OF Japan.
ALL SILLY TALK.
"It Is silly TO talk of war with Japan
he said. because some toughs wrecked
japanese restaurant in San FRANCISCO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
REAR ADMIRAL EVANS.

There Is no more reason for war with
Japan than there would be for one with
China II a few hoodlums on the East Side
should stone a Chinese laundry"
CLEVER MOVE SAY LONDON.
London, July 6.-The transfer OF the
American fleet TO the Pacific is matter
OF great interest to the British press.
The Post, in an editorial, says II re-
CARDS this movement a most natural out
come Of the new position OF the United
States as a world Power, the only won
der being that this decision was not taken
before. The paper thinks this transfer is
not necessarily connected with the Japan
ese trouble, and II regards serious quar-
rel between Japan and America IN the
near future as quite out OF the question.
Moreover" the Post continues. this
is a clever move in domestic politics. II
will emphasize I'm the eyes of the country
the enormous distance dividing the At
lantic and the Pacific coasts. and IL will
make the American people anxious TO
provide money. not only speedily. TO build
the Panama canal, but to build another
fleet" ...r..... .t.....
San Francisco, July 6.--Extensive addi-
tions to the government navy yard and
dry dock facilities on the Pacific coast
will result from the coming OF the bat
tleship feet which was announced by
Secretary Metcalf on Thursday
Secretary Metcalf has little TO add 10
what he has said Of the coming OF the
fleet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
CITY employees
ENJOY FIRST
HALF HOLIDAY

The laborers In the employ of the city
enjoyed their first Saturday half holiday
this afternoon. In accordance with the
ordinance passed by the city council a
few months ago.
This affects about 500 men. nearly all the
laborers In the city's employ. The rest of
them were on some imperative work or
held in reserve in case of an accident.
The commissioners OF public works.
Walter F. Slade. stated this morning that
he would let every man possible off Satur-
day afternoons. 1t will be necessary, he
said, to retain few and he will make ar
rangements with these. No man will be
kept al work Saturday afternoon on any
job that ii is not absolutely necessary to
be done Immediately. and as small a num-
ber as precaution allows will be kept for
reserve
81 intend to live up to the full spirit
and letter of the ordinance" said Com
missioner Slade. this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06

cretion to place the ycna.ty as high as
S2S, 10000.
Judge Lands. after reading over the
entire testimony. covering thousands or
typewritten pages, concluded he could
reach no satisfactory decision as 10 the
amount OF the fine unless he knew posi-
lively how large were the resources OK
the defendant company and whether II
is owned By the Standard OIL company OF
New Jersey.
Judge lands found there was no alter
native but TO call upon the officers OF
both concerns.
JOHN d. ENTERS COURT.
John D. Rockefeller entered the court
room at 10 o'clock
An hour before the usual time OF open
ing court, a crowd was gathered in the
hallway outside the court room packing
the narrow hallway. A squad of deputy
marshals and a detail OF police officers
were placed along the hall and before
the doorway OF the court room The po-
lice and deputies time and again We're
compelled TO use strenuous measures 10
hold the crowd in check. The insistence
OF the would-be spectators was so great.
however. that tho police were nearly
swept from their feet by the constant
surging. The jam around the door when
II was opened at 9:40 was terrific. The
majority OF the spectators were in and
seated when Mr.. Rockefeller appeared at
the end OF the hall. attended by a few
friends and his counsel. A passageway
was opened for him by the police and he
walked slowly down the hall toward the
court room. the crowd closing in behind
him eager to catch a glimpse of the So
called richest man in the world.
Continued on Page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
NEW YORK CROOK is
UNDER ARREST HERE

A man who gave his name as James
II. Barr age q, and occupation, agent,
was arrested by Inspectors O'Malley and
Godfrey yesterday afternoon ae suspi-
cious character. they not liking his ac-
tions while he was passing groups OF
people on Dorrance street near West
minister street
When taken to headquarters he admit
ted, the inspectors say. that he Is pick
pocket tnd came form New YORK Ia ply
his vocation at the shore resorts. He had
two pawn tickets and less than 81.
He was measured by Supt. IL. B. Caf-
frey by the Bertillon system, copy OF
his measurements. with photo, being
sent to New York.
He is being held In custody awaiting
advices from the New York officers. IL he
Is not wanted in that city he will be sent
out OF this town.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
MANY ATTEND
THE FUNERAL Of
POLICE CHIEF

Several public officials and hundreds of
Randall II. Rice, late chief OF police OF
Pawtucket, yesterday at ST. Paurs
church. Park place, in that city.
The rector, Rev. Marion IA. Law, per-
formed the ceremony. The Episcopal
burial service being used. The choir sang
the same hymns as at the funeral OF Mrs.
Rice. which occurred about year ago.
There was a very large number OF floral
tributes. including offerings from the diff
ferent organizations Of which the deceased
was a member The police department
sent a massive floral fac-simile OF the
badge which Chief Rice wore for so many
years. A large American flag surmounted
tho bier.
Nearly every member OF the police
force wus present during the service. The
bearers were Deputy Chief Hill. Capt.
Vananda and Patrolmen Lee, Parrott.
Gregory and Bassett.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
SHE ALLEGES
MOST PECULIAR
TRANSACTIONS

Some peculiar transactions arc al
legged by Georgiana Monast of Central
Falls in connection with the suit she
has filed in the superior court against
the Manhattan Life Insurance COM
pany. In the first place plaintiff as
serts that on May I, 1907, the defend-
ant owed her $1,000.
Then she declares that she was In
duced by one Andrew Brophy. agent
for the defendant. 10 take out an In
surance OF $25O0 on the life OF her
sister, Flora McLussier. That after
she had paid premiums on this policy
for four years Brophy came to her
and stated that the company wanted
the policy, as Mrs Lussier had died
in one of the hospitals in this city.
She gave up the policy. but never re-
ceived any money and now she de-
clares that Mrs. Lussier is still alive
on Nov is. 1901, plaintiff further
states that she was induced by Brophy
to insure the life of her nephew,
Arthur Marchant and for i've years
paid premiums on the policy She does
not understand the English language,
and asserts that she was deceived by
Brophy on the representation that the
policy was payable to her. when In
fact it was payable to Marchants es-
tate. Marchant died last April. and
though she had paid the company $500.
she AYERS she did not receive one cent
from the policy. though she has made
demands for return OF the premiums
paid on the Lussier and Marchant
poIicjes. Marchant. according to plain
TIT. was also insured in the Metros
polltan Life Insurance company for
$4,000.
Mrs Monast sues 10 recover $1,000
damages and Hugh J. Carroll is her
| attorney.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
DRUNKEN MAN STOLE
CLOTH IN TAILOR SHOP

Thomas Brooks, a middle-aged man.
was drunk yesterday, and while he
was passing the tailor shop OF Max
Pliver at a. Chestnut street he turned
his steps and went into back room
OF the shop and helped himself to two
bolts OF cloth valued at $40. His pres
ence in the room was discovered by
Pliver. who saw Brooks disappearing.
He gave chase and finally caught the
offender and turned him over TO Pa
trolman Hindmarsh. who sent him into
the Central station.
In the district court this morning he
was fined SIS and costs for larceny.
and in the police court 81 and costs
for drunkenness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
Bill in Equity Dismissed.

Judge Tanner today handed down n re-
script in the case OF Mary Gaul W. Har-
riet A. Swaris. Decision for the re-
spondent This was bill brought by an
intermediate grantee 90 recover DANA ges
Or breach OF covenants OF warranty and
OF quiet enjoyment As no evidence was
given the original grantee to appear and
defend. by the intermediate grantee I'm the
suit IN which she was evictcd the iudg-
nent obtained is only evidence OF evic-
tion but not % paramount trial, Judge
Tanner holds. His honor finds no author
IT'S that would allow decision for COM
plaInant IN this casa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06

Judge Robert n. Chamberlin or the
sunerior court of New Hampshire In
the case of Eddy VS.. Frye mas appoint
ed DIR. George F. Jelley Of Boston and
DIR. G.. Alder Blumer OF this CITY as
60 masters with Judge Edgar Alui IN .hn
nreviously appointed, to determine the
competency OF Mrs. Eddy to transact
business and care for her own inter-
ests. H..
DIR. slumer Is superintendent OF But
Ter hospital and is one or the most
prominent physicians of the state
In connection with his appointment
of Drs. Jelley and Blumer' 1uuso
Chorherlin makes public these letters:
Iittleton, n. H., July 4, 1907
urha Hon. Robert n Chamberlin, JUS
tice Superior Court:
have received a commission as
master in Mary Baker G. Eddy by her
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
COMMON DRUNKARD is
HELD FOR SENTENCE

James McIaughln, who said he Is Sc
years old. IN the district court this morn
ing pleaded guilty 90 being a common
drunkard, and sentence was continued TO
10th. he to be committed 20 jail In default
OF $500 surety
Mclaughlin Is n bachelor and has no
home. living at lodging houses, and loiter-
ing about the streets, and loaflng around
the grounds OF the First Baptist church.
lie said he Is stone cutter and denied
that he Is n bum. lie said he has lived
I'm this city a. years.
Capt. Stone said that the man had no
police decord. except for drunkenness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
0R, BLUMER OF THIS CITY
TO ACT IN EDDY CASE

next friends against Calvin A. Frye
and others.
Recognizing the delicacy and sem
sitiveness OF the situation supposed to
surround the litigation, and In view
OF the general public interest In the
questions, perhaps erroneously as
sumed to be covered by the issues sub
mitted. I have grave hesitation about
accepting the sole responsibility.
II you will appoint a co-master, or
two co-masters. Of high standing In
respect to mental conditions, and II II
Is admissible for me TO say so. would
prefer two rather than one, will act,
otherwise I must decline.
II is quite possible that the course
suggested might shorten the hearing
and save expense TO all concerned
I am, my dear Judge,
Very respectfully,
EDGAR ALDRICH.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
SLEEP IN A LANE is
COSTLY FOR ERAKSON

Charles Erakson, % years old. last
night became so heavy footed that In
stead Of going home he made for himself
q resting place I'm a lane In the rear OF
Page street and went to sleep.
He awoke this morning and as he could
not tell the hour OF the night by the
stars that twinkied above him he reached
for his watch 20 read thetime Of night
He then learned that he had no watch.
that article. valued at SIS, having been
taken by some thief.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
MANY PETITION FOR
THE SUNDAY CLOSING

business or calling. or for tho sale of any
article.
Sec. O. Every person violating any OF
the provisions Of this ordinance shall pay
n fine OF not less than two nor more than
twensy dollars.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
SCHOONER sunk
N COLLISION
WITH ANOTHER

Boston, July 6.-The schooner Maude
Sherwood OF Boston was sunk off Race
Point last night after a collision with
the flve-masted schooner Baker Palmer
of Boston. All on board were rescued
and were brought to Boston today
The Palmer, in command Of Capt
Smeed, left here last night for Baltimore.
while the Sherwood was bound from
Newport News for Plymouth.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
AGED MAN HELD ON
SERIOUS CHARGE

Frederick T. Lockard. who said he was
60 years old. IN the district court this
morning pleaded guilty % the charge OF
exposure OF person and was bound over
20 the grand jury in surety OF $1,000
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-06
Thief Stole Clothing

A suit case and clothing. all valued 40
t5 ~. were stolen yesterday from the
room Of william j. Thompson az 10
Friendship street, while he was absent at
his daily work.