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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
SEARCHING FOR
THE assassin
ACCOMPL|CE

ST. Petersburg, Jan. A general
search OF the lodgings OF persons under
police observation was made here last
night in the hope of discovering the
accomplices OF the assassin OF Prefect
OF Police Won der Launitz Many ar
rests were made. but so far as known
no important terrorists were captured.
The assassin is still unidentified. The
vice prefect. Sosnovsky, is conducting
the investigation. pending the appoint
ment OF successor to Won der
Launitz. Baron Taube, chief of the
gendarne corps; Prefect OF Police
Rhenbott OF Moscow and Gov. Kur-
lof of Kiev are mentioned for the posi-
ton. which is one OF the most respon-
stble police posts in the empire
The persons condemned TO death by
The terrorists are reported 10 include
Grand Duke Nicholas, Premier Stolypin
and two conservative members Of the
cabinet who lately received letters OF
warning.
The assassination of Won der Iaunitz
has caused powerful impression. The
newspapers all comment on the in
ability OF the prefect of police TO pro-
tect his own person against the at
tacks OF single resolute terrorist. and
ask how long a time will elapse before
still more prominent prsonages are
stricken by terrorist bullets. The press
unites in demanding protection against
the regime of assassination which is
now resorted to by reactionists as well
as terrorists
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
BOSS SHES At
GIANT KILLER

Brazen Boss Brayton will not hang
around in the vicinity OF tho senate cham
ber this term.
He was i'm evidence there a few mo-
ments this morning: but his disappear
ance was coincident with the arrival Of
Senator Rathbone Gardner of Providence,
the 'giant killer"
The boss had been engNged in animated
conversation with a fair visitor In the
senate lobby prior 10 Mr.. Gardners ap-
pearance: but he retired precipitately 20
his old quarters in the high sheriff's Of
fee when his alter ego whispered softly
the electric announcement. ''Rathbono
Gardner is here"
The boss evidently retained a painfully
vivid impression Of a scene not so many
years ago on the floor OF the house OF
representatives, I'm which he and this
same Rathbone Gardner. then a repre-
sentative from Providence, were the CEN
tral figures.
While 'the general was lobbying on
the floor OF the house Mr.. Gardner called
attention to his presence there and de-
manded by what right he assumed to ply
his vocation in that place.
The boss was shamed into beating n
hasty retreat, and did not show his face
there again during that session
I'm the short senate session today Sen
ator Gardner offered a resolution exclud-
ing professional lobbyists from the floor
and lobby on days when the senate is in
session: and IL was referred to a commit
tee on motion of Senator Stiness.
The senate held 25-minute session and
adjourned almost before the house got to-
gether.
Hours We're spent by the house discuss.
ing the rules for the session.
The majority demonstrated from the
outset that IL did not intend 10 change
the rules that had the Endorsement OF the
boss. regardless OF the strength OF other
arguments against them.
II voted down two amendments incorpo-
rating parts OF rules adopted by the SEN
ate yesterday and another that has been
found 10 work admirably In the national
congress.
The first two amendments were designed
10 prevent the speaker from being ac-
cused OF partisanship in his recognition
of members by providing a plain and fair
method for him TO employ I'm determining
who may be entitled 10 speak by giving
the right to the member who addresses
him first.
The third amendment OF Importance
would prevent the killing OF the main
question by merely tabling an amendment
to the main question, a legislative device
that has frequently got the house into
bad snares.
The house also followed the senate's
lead by voting down an amendment Of
fered by Joseph Mcdonald OF Pawtucl<et
To prohibit members from voting on ques-
own stock. This amendment was killed
on roll call vote. IS Republicans against
it To 30 Democrats i'm its favor.
At o'clock the house had reached rule
%: and il looked as II the session might
last for hours.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04

New York. Jan. i.-The interstate COM
merce commission began today an In
Quiry I'm this city into the affairs OF the
Southern Pacific and Union Pacific rail
way system. the underlying purpose OF
the investigation being 70 discover
whether there Is an agreement between
them that may he construed as I'm re-
straint OF trade under the Sherman anti
trust act The inquiry. IT is said will last
many weeks and the commission will sit
in number of cities, going west from
here.
All OF the various so-called "Har-
riman lines I'm the west and northwest
IL Is said Will be inquired into relative TO
any connection they may have with the
Union and Southern Pacific.
The hearings in this city are TO be held
at the Federal building. Among the wit
nesses who have been summoned are A.
L. Mohler. vice president and general
manager OF the Union Pacific system: j.
c. Stubbs. traffic director: William Mahl.
controller; Alexander Miller, secretary;
w. V. S. Thorne. director OF the pur-
chases and julius Kruttschnitt. director
or maintenance and operation. all OF the
same system.
Many OF the facts pertinent TO the in
quiry are said To be matters OF record and
number OF the sessions will probably he
given over 10 the introduction OF such
shall require. In this connection the Off
GERS Of the various Hartman compan-
les will be called upon to give testimony
as TO the composition of the different
systems as shown In the annual reports
In addition To the Union Pacific and the
Southern Pacific the companies. which
will probably figure most prominently In
the inquiry will be the oregon Short line
the oregon Railway and Navigation com
pany and the San Pedro. Los Angeles
and Salt Lake company
There is also a report that as the in
quiry develops the commission may call
as a witness Mr.. Harahan, the newly
elected president OF the Illinois Central
railway The entire scope OF the investi-
cation has not been announced for much
II Is stated and will depend upon the tes-
timony produced In the early sessions
Counsel for the Union Pacific company
announced that r. n. Hartman would be
unable 10 appear before the commission
on account OF III health following an oper-
alton He said that Mr.. Hartman could
testify at his own house II the commits
sion desired. He urged. however. that the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04

He argued that the word exclusive
provided that there should be no othor
advertising in the cars, and that the
company in having issued transfers IN
the cars bearing advertisements on tho
back had violated the contract lie,
therefore, moved for a preliminary in
junction. enjoining the company from
continuing 10 violate the provisions OF
the contract.
Mr.. Nash stated that the contract be-
tween the Rhode Island company ana
the New England Car Advertising COM
pany dated Aug. IS. 1906, gave the ad -
vertising company the privilege 10 Use
the back OF the transfers for adver-
tising purposes.
Fred NJ. Howard. a conductor In the
employ Of the Rhode Island company
for the past IS years, the first witness
for the complainant testified that no
had issued transfers, bearing liquor ad-
vertisements on the back. 10 patrons Of
the Rhode Island company as he was
instructed TO do by it's officials.
Clinton Elliot OF New York. treasurer OF
the Eastern Advertising company, testi-
fed TO the making Of the contract between
his company and the Rhode Island COM
pany. He said that his company had con-
tracts with the United Traction company
throughout the country to the value OF
about s244, 900.
Mr.. Nash then presented his arguments
saying that he rested his case almost en-
tirely on the word exclusive" which APP
pears in the contract
Mr.. Smith argued his case nearly an
hour. He contended that the contract
with the Eastern Advertising company
gave that company the exclusive right
TO use advertising space only in certain
parts OF the cars; and that the Rhode Is
land company reserved the privilege OF
disposing OF the remainder OF the space
as IL pleased
As an example he tried to show that hiss
company had the right TO use the dashers
or the car as IL pleased, and the Gus
tomary advertising OF shore resorts or
public affairs on placards.
Judge Brown then ordered that a writ
OF preliminary injunction be issued
against the Rhode Island company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
BAY STATE MAY
CURB OPERATION
OF THE OIL TRUST

Boston, Jan A bill to prevent alleged
unfair commercial discrimination and
competition. which is understood to be di-
rected against the Standard Oil COM
pany, was filed by Representative Girls
void in the house today.
1t is understood that the measure was
prompted by evidence said to have been
obtained 10 indicate that the Standard
OH retails its product in Boston and other
places where IL controls the trade at FROM
IA cents to IS cents a gallon, while at
Springfield and in other parts Of the state,
where it is in competition with IN inde-
pendent company the same oil is sold at
ten cents a gallon.
The bill is entitled IAN act to prohibit
unfair commercial discrimination between
different sections. communities or locaIi-
ties; also TO prevent unfair competition. q"
The measure follows the general line OF
similar statutes in the states OF Kansas
and Nebraska, where they are known as
the anti-discriminatory laws
The penalty provided for I'm the bill is
fine from $500 20 $1,000 or an imprison-
ment for not more than one year. or both.
IL is understood that the bill has the
support OF the several independent oil
companies I'm Massachusetts.
The bill is connected in a way with the
inaugural message OF Gov. Guild. which
was delivered yesterday I'm the Legislature
In his message the governor recommends
ed the study Of laws OF other states
against unfair local discrimination agains.
certain sections OF the state. 'in the retail
prices charged by great corporations for
in general use'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
REV. DR.. BROOKS
Of SPRINGFIELD
DIES At PARIS

Springfield Mass. Jan. "A cablegram
from Paris this morning announces the
death I'm that city OF Rev DIR. John Cot
ton Brooks OF this city, youngest brother
OF Rev DIR. Phillips Brooks, for so many
years rector OF Trinity church. Boston
and afterward bishop OF Massachusetts,
DIR. Brooks has been in failing health
for some months. Early last fall he went
TO Europe with his wife. Harriet. i'm the
hope that his health would be benefited
While in France he was taken suddenly
Ill., necessitating an operation and IL was
thought he would recover speedily The
news OF his death was a great surprise To
his pariShioners
John Cotton Brooks was the youngest
con OF William Gray and Mary Anna
Brooks. He was born in Boston Aug. %.
lA9. was educated i'm the Boston Latin
school, was graduated from Harvard uni
Versity in 1872. For a time he was tutor
In st. Marks school in Southboro and
afterward studied for the ministry in tho
Andover Theological seminary and the
Episcopal divinity school I'm Philadelphia
He was ordained deacon in 1876 and his
first rectorshp was that of the church of
81. James the Greater in Bristol. Pa,
during which he was ordained to the
priesthood
In 1876 he became rector Of St Gabriel's
church In Providence. r. L. and at Christ
mas. 1875, he moved TO Springfield. to
become rector of Christ church on Dec
is. 1903. he celebrated his 25th anniver-
sary of his rectorship OF this churche
Soon after his graduation from Andover
seminary he married Miss Harriet Loyett
daughter OF Charles VALLEY and Joseph
Inc Lovett Of Boston. Two daughters were
born TO them. Josephine De Wolf and
Harriet Lovett Brooks, who with Mrs
Brooks survive him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
THE VATICAN
DECLINES ANY
RESPONSIBILITY

Rome, Jan. 4.-The Osservatore Romano
today published the following communi-
cation from the vatican:
1t is stated that the French government
intends to publish the text of some OF
the documents which were seized at the
papal nunciature i'm Paris on Dec IL. The
holy see declares that IL declines any re-
sponsibility for the publication. leaving
II TO the persons who may think them
selves Injured by the publication OF -
documents TO use the means which they
judge best TO protect their rights IL
must be borne in mind. however, that no
inventory was made at the time OF the
seizure Of the documents by tho French
government.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
CLEVELAND s
NATURAL GAS
SUPPLY GUT OFF

Cleveland. o., Jan. 4.-As the result Of
an explosion OF a big 1s-inch main car
rying natural gas from West Virginia to
Cleveland. early today. near Akron, this
city was entirely cut off from its natural
gas supply. Thousands OF residences and
business places were suddenly deprived
or fuel ana light, causing much suffer
ing
Several manufacturing plants closed
down. Three lengths OF the big pipe, sub
merged under water, about 80 miles south
west of Cleveland. exploded with terrific
force, the conclusion breaking windows
In nearby houses. No one was Injured IL
viii probably be many hours before re-
pairs can be effected
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
ENGINEER LOSES
HIS LIFE IN WRECK
Of AN EXPRESS

Comstock, Ore, Jan. 4-The north
bound Portland express. the fast passen-
ger train on the Southern Pacific railroad
between San Francisco and Portland. was
wrecked last night here. Engineer Wech-
land was killed and Fireman Long Is
missing. The passengers were uninjured
The accident occurred on a recently dll-
ed trestle which had been undermined by
the torrential rains. The track has sunk
behind the train, so that II cannot be
moved In either direction and IL is now
perched on shelf on the steep grade of
the canon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Consider Consolidation

Buffalo. ~ ", Jan. l.--The commits
sion on the unihostion OF the publish
ing houses OF the Methodist Episcopal
church Is considering details OF the
plan In executive session here. Or.
James r. Day. chancellor Of Syracuse
university. II quoted as saying:
We are still at work on the plans
for consolidation, but the most we have
done has been to hear the report Of
the subcommittee upon the question -
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
SEVERE STORMS
SWEEP SOUTHERN SEAS

New York Jan. News OF severe
storm in the Southern seas was brought
here today by the steamer Advance.
which arrived from Colon four days be-
hind the schedule The Advance should
have sailed from Colon. Dec "a, but on
the 23d heavy northerly gale set I'm and
the Advance and fourteen other steam
ers which were lying In the harbor were
oolged 10 put out to sea TO weather the
storm. The gale continued for four davs
Al the end OF that time the Advance nut
back to Colon and after taking on her
passengers and freight sailed for New
York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Broke Leg in Pooling"

While Benjamin Tripp OF Fall River.
4b years OF age, employed as second
engineer on the tugboat Roger VIII
liams, was fooling I'm saloon at 3t7
South Main street this morning with
Frederick Nestley OF 40 Valley street
Eatt Providence. he fell and frac-
tured his right leg He was removed
10 the marine hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Conference Postponed

A conference was 10 have been held in
the mayors Office this noon between the
mayor-elect, the acting mayor and the
president OF the common council 20 con-
slider which committees should be con-
tinued this year but Mr.. Mccarthy had a
case IN court and this necessitated post
ponement.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
SUED
BY TWO FOR
BIC DAMAGES

The City of Pawtucket is defendant in
two suits entered in the superior court
today. in which the damages aggregs 10
$4,000.
Duny Bros, and James Mclaughlin
the plaintiffs, claim that the city collected
large Quantities OF surface water and al
lowed ii TO flow over their land, bordering
upon the Pawtucket river.
Plaintiffs say that their land was fur
rowed and much diminished in value. that
1t was covered with filth and that dirt
ana sand were washed into the river and
the river filled UP so that the docks and
wharves used by them became of little
service
German, Egan German represent all
the plaintiffs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
BOSTON MAY HAVE
DEPUTY MAYOR

Boston, Jan. 4.-The new office OF dep
uty mayor OF the city OF Boston Is pro-
vided for in bill filed In the legisla-
ture today by Representative Fay Of this
city. The bill stipulates that the deputy
mayor shall serve 'as chairman of the
board OF aldermen and that in the alb.
sence illness or death OF the mayor, he
shall perform all the duties vested in the
chief executive
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
MRS. MYERS DENIED
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT

Kansas city Mo. Jan. Judge John
+. Phillips OF the United states dts
trict court here today denied the ap-
plication OF counsel for Mrs. Aggie
Myers for writ OF habeas corpus
Mrs. Myers is now in Jail at Liberty
under sentence Of death for the murder
OF her husband and Frank Hoffman
in jail at Kansas City for completely
I'm the crime will be executed on Jan.
10 unless Gov. Folk interferes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
% ARE FINED
So UNDER THE
NEW DOG LAW

In the police court this morning there
were II prosecutions under the new dog
ordinance. Fifteen OF the offenders
pleaded guilty and were fined s. and costs
each. Two pleaded not guilty. and their
cases were continued to next Wednesday
for trial. Four others complained OF did
not appear.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
KUROPATKIN'S HISTORY
WILL BE PUBLISHED

Hamburg, Jan. i-The Neue Hamburge
Ieitung today says II learns that Cen
kuropatkin's history Of the Russo-Japan-
ese war. which was conhscated I'm Rus
STA. Dec .. will be published In Leip-
zig during the month OF April and will
consist Of -four thick volumes with many
illustrations and maps.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Three-Day Bargain Sale

The Big Store. oGorman company. yes-
teriay lnaugurated n three-day- bargain
sale I'm the hat department on the wey-
bosset street side The sale consists OF
soft and stiff hats. and all the latest
STYLES OF the season. Hats that formerly
duced 20 the uniform price OF n.co TO-
morrow IL the last day OF tho sale. and
this is your golden opportunity to secure
bargain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
MOHAWK RIVER
AT FLOOD STAGE

Utica. n. Y. Jan. f-Constant rain from
yesterday morning till this morning I'm
the Mohawk valley has raised the Mo-
hawk river 60 food stage and exceeding
ly high water prevails throughout the
valley.
Trains on the New York Central rail-
road are delayed today because OF food
conditions and IL Is said that all passenger
trains Will be from one 10 two hours late.
The water is still rising and more serious
delay may be caused.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Good Advice the Penalty

In the Juvenile session OF the district
court today. James Mclaughlin, n lad OF
l2' was arraigned for maliciously destroy
ing trees IN the Roger Williams Baptist
church yard. pleaded guilty and after
Judge Rueckert had administered good
advice was placed on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
BRAKEMAN FALLS FROM
TRAIN AND is KILLED

Utica. n. Y. Jan. 4.-The body OF
Charles Sands. railroad brakeman on
the Central Hudson, was found I'm the
yards here today. lie had fallen from
train during the night and was badly
mangled. His father and mother live
in Burlington, VT
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
Storm Warning

Boston. Jan. 4.-The weather bureau
Issued the following storm warning:
Southwest warning statement: Cane
Cod 10 New Haven, storm over st. Law
renee valley moving east will cause
strong west winds this afternoon ana
night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
CARNEGIE'S LATEST
GIFT is $7so.ooo

Washington, Jan. 1T was announced
here today that Andrew Carnegie has
given $4,000 for the construction OF a
building to be used by the bureau Of
American republics Provision for the
site already has been made BY the United
states and the South American republics.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04
To Consider Report

The aldermanic committee on the poor
department met In the city clerks office
this afternoon TO consider the annual re-
port 10 be presented to the board OF AL
dermen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-04

jocular way for making statements with
out authority.
81 do not attribute II TO his youth. bun
to his long experience in this body" said
Mr.. Gardner with biting sarcasm; and
senator Stiness looked uncomfortable.
on motion OF Senator Stiness. the sem
ate at IL 80 adjourned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-07
Pace Seven.

lin of Fountain City
Jonah Campbell and grandson, Carl
visited at Muneie last week.
Mrs. Omer Pearce returned Thurs
day from weeks visit with relatives
at Indianapolis.
Ruford Woolley and Denver Cog
shell were home from Fountain City
Sunday.
Miss Helen E. Helm of Alexandria
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents DR.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Helm.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor St. Meyer and
children We're the guests of relatives
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Meredith AMI
daughter Miss Janice OF Richmond.
visited relatives here Sunday.
Fred Reynolds OF Richmond was the
guest of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. A.
c. Reynolds Sunday.
Rev. Lee Chamness filled his reg
ular appointment at the Friends
church Sunday.
Rev. w. w. Brown and daughters
Misses Leona and Adeline visited at
Richmond Friday.
Henry Farmer delivered the mail
on the rural route last week doing
substitute work for Raymond Cain
c. j. Atkinson visited his sous ae
Amboy Sunday and Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. III. S. Davis and baby
went TO Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs.
Davis and baby will remain there on
a two weeks visit.
Miss Pearl Willis of Elwood visit
ed with Mr.. and Mrs. James Fisher
Sunday.
Cecil Parks OF Richmond visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. a. A. Weller Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Oler and daugh-
ter Miss Hazel visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henderson Oler, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Meredith enjoyed
a family homecoming last SUNDAY.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. l..
p Meredith and daughter Miss Janice
of Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Gram
or. Mrs. Elizabeth Modlin of Center-
vile, Harry Meredith of Danyille, III,
Dr. William Meredith of Lynn
j. j. Weddle of Centeryilie was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Weddls
Sunday
Ralph Waldo. the five-month's OLD
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Cain
died Saturday morning at five O'Clock,
after a short illness. The funeral took
place from the residence at o'clock
Sunday. Rev. o. S. Harrison of Rich
mond conducted the services. inter-
ment being at Mt. Zion cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Woodhurst OF
Richmond and Mr.. and Mrs. Mack
Lamb of Economy attended the fun
eral of Ralph Cain Sunday.