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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
DOCTOR SLAIN;
POLICE BAFFLED

afterward a car conductor found John
sons mangled body lying In Jefferson
street, III feet below the bridge. John-
sons pockets had been turned inside
out and his watch removed. His empty
pocketbook and keys We're found on
the bridge above. There were no
evidences OF a struggle. Cards on the
doctors body were the means or iden-
tification.
Aivord, when first approached by re-
porters, was apparently eager TO talk,
but excused himself a moment and
went 20 Mrs. Johnson's room. Re-
turning he said Mrs. Johnson was pros
trated and all further efforts TO get
him 10 make a statement were un-
availing. The police met with no bet
ter result.
AIvord later visited police headquar.
ters and asked for some articles found
on Johnsons body. but was refused.
The coroner. however turned over 10
Alvord several articles.
Police Captain Bruin inclines 10 the
murder theory and yet, according 10
his statements 10 reporters. he does not
believe Johnson was robbed but IN
sinuates his belief OF murder with
some motive more sinister than rob
berry . ..,u,>>
LIVED AT NEW BRIGHTON.
New York. Jan. s.-Dr. Philip Edward
Johnson was the son OF the late Rev.
George ID. Johnston. formerly rector OF
Christ church. New Brighton staten Is
land He lived at New Brighton until
three or four years ago. when he removed
10 the west, but returned few months
ago 10 marry Mrs Scarborough. Ills
mother still lives at New Brighton
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08

Portland. Ore, Jan. S-The murder
IN this city last night OF Philip Ed
wards Johnson. a physician, recently
arrived from New York, is one OF the
most mysterious tragedies ever enacted
in the northwest.
DR. Johnson came here with his new
ly welded wife about two months ago
TO establish his home here and TO prac-
tice his profession. The couple
bought site for a beautiful home in
q fashionable section. Mrs. Johnson.
before her marriage last fall, was a
Mrs. Scarborough. She is a daughter
OF former Gov. Hoadley OF Ohio DR..
Johnson Is son OF Episcopal Arch
deacon Johnson OF Staten Island and a
graduate OF Columbia university.
Shortly after dining with his wife
last night DR.. Johnson announced his
OF the examining board by which he
was 10 have been examined for ad-
mission 10 practice in this state. His
wife. who feared highwaymen. pro-
tested. On his way Dr. Johnson called
upon his cousin, w. o. Alvord, assist
ant cashier in a local bank. What
happened at ATvords house has not
been learned, Alvord refusing to make
any statement for publication, and IL
he has told the police anything that
transpired the department is keeping
AZ secret.
Alvords parents, however. told the
police that after leaving their home
br. Johnson walked toward the Ford
street bridge, two blocks distant TO go
10 DIR. Panton's home. A short time
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
IN THE HOUSE

Speaker Burchard called the house TO
order at 1852
rule 30. so that the committee on labor
cglslation rank ahead OF the committee
IN special legislation; and IL was passed.
Mr. Mcdonald spoke In favor or having
such a committed trusting that there
would be no objection 10 the committee
md the rule.
nittee would relieve the graveyard com
nltteo from much or its work so that
J.lls could be reported back. There Is
sreat need for commlttee 20 attend TO
Both Eides profess 10 be interested In
labor and no one ought TO object 10 a
committee OF the kind so az to facilitate
the reporting OF all such measures.
Mr. Allen spoke In opposition, say
ing that the special legislation com
mittee had the right TO pass on al such
measures. The people should bring In
their legislation early and give the
committee time TO consider It. The
plan has been TO bring I'm the bills too
late and thus the work Is hSmpered;
ono OF the most astounding statements
ever heard when he said that the people
do not bring in bills early enough. Mr..
Allen himself had moved several times
FOR the suspension OF the rules 20 in
troduce bills toward the end OF the
session
Mr.. Kearney spoke on the work and
that OF all the laws enacted those
supposed 20 be for organized labor
we're only so Indirectly and were so
Few as TO make this state conspicuous
I'm the absence of such laws. He cited
A number OF laws elsewhere and said
this state has only 26 labor laws
Massachusetts has So New York more
than 100 and Pennsylvania more than
100.
"Rhode Island does not compare very
favorably with other states, while a
vast majority OF the people who send
YOU and me here as Legislators have
nothing done for them. a committee
" this kind could and would consider
All such measures and bring them be-
fore the house for approval or dis
lpproyal."
Mr. Harris opposed tho measure: and Mr..
tenrncy then gave n description OF past
vpericnces with committees. The dele.
utiOns would appear time after time aud
given scant courtesy. Sometimes the
ommlttee would say that 70 had only 10
minutes Co hear arguments and % other
ines oil the committee would be trying 10
.atch trains or be IN some other hurry 20
gct away from any urging OF labor legs-
latiOn.
The appointment ~ n committee on labor
would force that committee TO give at'en-
don 10 all measures presented and then
wouid respectful hearing be given to
labor questions
Mr Rattey hoped also that The commit
Tee would be appointed
MIR Waterman found ~ bills left over
as unfinished business from the last ses-
sion. some ~ those must have been Inn
portant. The contest between labor and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
BODIES EXAMINED
To DETERMINE
CAUSE Of DEATH

Jackson, n. H. Jan. S--By direction
OF $. w. Abbott OF Wolfboro. county
solicitor OF Carroll county. the body OF
Elmer r.. Fernald OF Everett. Mass, and
that of his father. who died recently In
Everett were removed from graves in
the cemetery here for examination to-
day.
Dr Edwin w Hodgsdon of Centre
VILE. the medical referee. and DR..
George H. Shedd OF North Conway, who
were ordered by the county solicitor
TO make a post mortem examination
OF the bodies, were expected to reach
here this afternoon The bodies were
taken from the cemetery TO the home
OF George f. Fernald. brother OF
Elmer Fernald, to await the arrival or
the physician.
County Solicitor Abbott said today that
he had taken action I'm response To re-
quest from certain persons, but he de-
clined 10 say who those persons are. or
what suspicion existed IL any In connec-,
tion with the deaths Elmer Fernald
Ned on Dec 26 In Everett and his death
accidentally through the upsetting OF a
pipe which he was smoking
His ia ther who had been suffering from
paralysis, died few days later and the
shock of the death also had a fatal eff
feet on Elmer Fernad's wife. Her death
occurred short time after that of her
husband
County Solicitor Abbott said that he ex-
pected TO receive A report tonight from
the medical referee and that he under
stood II was intended TO submit the facts
determined by the post mortem TO the
Massachusetts authorities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
HARD TO ENFORCE
LAWS AGAINST
CHILD LABOR

Augusta Me, Jan. s.-Changes in the
present laws regulating child labor in
Maine in order to overcome some OF the
difficulties attending their enforcement
were recommended In the annual report
today or George F.. Morrison OF Saco. In
spector OF factories mines workshins and
quarries. There is much interest in this
subject.
Commissioner Morrison states that in
many cases where he has sent children
rpder the age limit of Is years from the
mills and tried TO have them attend school
tho superintendent OF schools has. after
an investigation. given them permission
- work, or otherwise excused them from
school and with these scAool certificates
they have returned TO work.
This trouble. he says. Is not confined to
any one place In particular. but TO all
manufacturing towns. IL has been found
practically impossible to punish any one.
and the commissioner adds: 'Tf we
could. we find in many eases II Is a poor
family without support except from the
children, and 10 punish a poor parent
with a number OF children seems to strike
the wrong channel"
Commissioner Morrison recommends
that tho age limit be changed from Is TO
10 years. and certain means for more ef-
nciently enforcing the law be fixed: alsO
that each child seeking employment shall
produce certified copy OF the city or
town Clerks record or his birth or a cer-
titled copy Of his baptismal record or
passport. and if the child is IA years or
more OF age. the employer shall issue TO
him a proper certificate 10 be furnished
by the Inspector.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
GAVE HIS LIFE
IN DUTY'S LINE

Night Watchman Samuel Slater OF the
Glenlyon Dye Works OF the saylesville
Bleachery at Saylesville. was shot and
killed by one OF two robbers whom he
surprised stealing cloth in the finishing
room OF the plant at 80 this morning.
He lived Just long enough TO tell the
gateman, who heard the report, that he
had been shot by one OF two men, OF
whom he could give no description and
both of whom escaped.
IL was the second visit OF thieves inside
OF week, the first having been frustra-
ted by Slater.
This morning, when Slater appeared and
asked the men what they were doing one
OF them turned quickly around and shot
Slater I'm the abdomen.
The watchman dropped TO the floor az
once and the men ran away before any
one came TO Slaters assistance.
The gateman OF the works heard the
shot and ran through the plant fearing a
repetition OF the break OF two weeks ago
on the way he notified the other watch
man, William Colburn.
They hurried TO the finishing ROOM
where they found Slater groaning upon
the floor. but conscious
Slater was carried into the office and
Colburn telephoned TO DR.. Joseph Dux-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08

IS CAPTURED
WITH GOODS"

AT 3 O'Clock this morning while officer
Hugh keenan, OF the Central station was
patrolling on Fountain street his atten-
ton was attracted by the sound OF break
ing glass. on investiga ton he discovered
a colored man entering the rear door OF
James Lavells saloon "A and d Fountain
street. and followed him into the store.
There he found him packing up cigar
boxes filled with change, the result OF the
days business
When the thief saw the officer he made
a move for his hip pocket; but the officer
was too quick for him and dealt him a
hard blow with his night stick, momen-
tarily stunning him
The officer then grappled with him and
succeeded In rapping on the wall OF the
building for assistance.
Word was communicated to the sta
ton. and Sergt- Mcguire responded
quickly. The negro had become quiet by
this time, however. At the station he
gave his name as Henry Hawkins. a
hostler In the employ OF Billings Bros.
not altogether a stranger 90 the police
This morning in the district court Inc
was arraigned on "A charge OF breaking
and entering the store OF James Laveil
I'm the night time, and the larceny of
S9s.l2, was adjudged probably guilty and
was held I'm $500 for the superior court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
MAYOR SCHMITZ
IS RELEASED
ON $4,000 BAIL

San Francisco, Jan. s.--Mayor Eugene
+. Schmitz. through his attorneys, yester-
day petitoned the supreme court for a
writ Of habeas corpus. alleging that he
was being Illegally deprived OF his lib
erty Petition for writ of prohibition
was also filed before the higher court 10
prevent Judge Dunno from continuing
with the trial OF Schmltz.
The supreme court granted the issu-
ance Of the writ which was made re-
turnable next Thursday, when the mat
ter will be argued. Pending the return OF
the writ Schmitz was admitted TO cash
bail I'm the sum OF 5000. The petition for
a writ OF prohibition has not been yet
considered by the court.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
MILK DEALERS
NOW ObEY|MG
THE NEW LAW

Most of the milk dealers are having
their sterlizlng plants put I'm their places
law, which goes into effect next month;
and Inspector OF Milk Walter o. Scott
does not expect 10 have trouble with any
OF them.
ers stated that they would refuse 20 com
ply with the law; but Mr.. Scott informed
them that they could not renew their milk
licenses unless they did.
The small dealers who did not raise
their prices when the majority OF the
dealers recently adopted the new sched-
ule, may feel compelled to- do so on ac-
count OF the additional expense OF the
steriliZing plants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
TO FIX BLAME
FOR TERRA GOTTA
CATASTROPHE

Washington. Jan. S-With the begin
cing OF the sixth day OF Coroner hewitt $
inquiry to determine the responsibility
for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
wreck at Terra Gotta, u. c., II looks as
though the Jury must decide between the
testimony OF Operator Dutrow OF Silver
Springs. who says that he displayed a
white signal for the guidance of the crew
OF the equipment train and Engineer
Hildebrand OF the dead train who tes-
tihes that he was given the double
greerf' light at Silver Springs
Hildebrand's testimony is substantiated
by every member OF the crew OF the
equipment train while Dutrow is cor
robora ted by only one witness j. Trun-
die, the aged helper at Silver Springs sta
that that his memory % is bad ar and that he does does
not see well.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08

bury; but five minutes before the arrival
OF the physician the watchman was dead.
He lived only 20 minutes after being shot.
Town Sergeant Robert T. COllinge OF
Smthfeld was notified by telephone. a.
were the Central Falls, Pawtucket and
Providence police.
The police and employees OF the plant
searched the grounds without success.
Neither were they able 10 see In what
manner entrance TO the grounds had been
effected.
Early on the morning OF Dec. ~ Slater
detected two men IN the act OF stealing
large quantity or cloth. They had the
cloth I'm bundles but were frightened
away by Slater. II IL the belief that this
mornings assault was the work OF the
same men
AT the time OF this attempt at robbery
Town Sergeant Colluge, returning 10 his
home, met two men I'm an open wagon on
secluded road known as "The Narrows." 4"
lie had not heard or the break. and al
though he secured "A fair view OF the men
did not scrutinize them closely
Samuel Slater had lived In Saylesville
many years, and was well known In that
village. He was 20 years OF age. and had
been employed at the Saylesville Bleach
cry Tor the past II years as night watch
man in the Glenlyon Dye works He In
survived by his wife and two daughters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
DAY OF UPS AND
DOWNS IN THE
MINING MARKET

Boston. Jan. s-Trinity was again the
feature OF the Boston stock exchange to-
day and the activity IN that stock show
ed no decrease During the nrst half
hour nearly 600 shares were traded IN.
mostly In small lots OF 300 TO 800 shares.
The stock opened AZ IS. the price az
which 10 closed yesterday, but IL dropped
slowly until II reached Nh from which
opened firm but soon developed an easier
tone on general profit taking. Trading
was active and broad but Old not equal
the record OF the past two days. Money
Was easier az per cent and 10 per cent.
Money il considerably In better supply
than Il was last week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08

capital is coming 90 be one OF the most
important OF the day and there should be
such committee, made up OF men COM
petent TO pass upon all questions OF this
kind.
There Is committee on education
How many bills were they called upon TO
consider in comparison with the number
OF labor measureS2 / would like 70 ask
the gentleman from Smithfed how many
measures the committee on militia, agri-
culture or state institutions had 20 con-
slider in comparison with the number or
labor measures? Yet there are such COM
mittees and two OF three clerks also.
Why can We not have a COMMITTEES on
labor"
Continued on Page Six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
IN THE SENATE

At II :35 Gov. Higgins raped for order
and roll call showed only six absentees
and Lieut.. Gov. Jackson I'm his seat at the
governors left
Senator Stiness offered a resolution for
The transfer OF books, papers, etc, In the
office of the clerk OF the superior court for
Kent county TO the new clerk. IL was
adopted.
senator Metcalf Of Richmond presented
a resolution for the publication and dis
trbution OF volume q OF the r. |. Re-
ports and sppropriating $1,000 therefor
Committee on finance.
The annual report of the Woonsocket
license commissioners was presented by
Senator Deceles and ordered communi-
Gated TO the house.
Senator Mowry OF South Kingstown
presented a resolution appropriating $1,000
md making provision for proper proper, repre- e
sions. Referred TO the committee on
inance.
on motion of Senator stiness the gov
ernor's nomination of DIR. William IL
Magill of Providence 70 be medical ex-
aminer of District No. 10 was taken from
the table and the senate gave its advice
md consent thereto.
The governor announced the tpuowlnS
lppOintments:
John c. Pegram. member OF the board
of trustees for the State Sanatorium for
Consumptives; Ellen Riley of Central
Falls, to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignatio Of Jeanie Lppitt Weeden, and
Thomas A. Pierce OF East Greenwich, 10
iii the vacancy caused by the death of
Elisha Dyer Of Providence. member OF
the board OF trustees OF the Rhode Island
institute for the Deaf; Amasa M. Eaton
of Providence. member OF the commits
sion OF uniformity of legislation In the
United States for the term ending Jan.
81. 191O DR. Albert l.. Midgeley or Provi-
dence. as member OF the state board or
registration in dentistry, TO. fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation or Dr
Henry c. II. Breaplt OF Warwick and also
COR the term ending Jan. 81, 1910; William
n. Tillinghast of Providence, as member
IF the commission of uniformity In legis-
latlon to fill the vacancy caused by the
resirnation OF John H. Stness; Robert
+. Linton Of Woonsocket. as member OF
he state board OF pharmacy.
All these went TO the table.
on motion of Senator Williams OF Brls-
ol the senate adjourned.
The governor announced that Demo-
ratio caucus will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock in room BIB.
Prior TO the convening OF the senate
leatly bound and illustrated copies OF
The Newport Mercury almanac for 1907
Of which Senator John i. Sanborn Is edi-
tor were distributed with the senator's $
com nliments
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
NEW BEDFORDFISHERMEN
FIND NEW QUAHAUG BEDS

New Bedford Mass, Jan. s.--An impor-
tant find OF new and extensive beds OF
quahaugs has just been made between
beacon and Black Rock, of this port.
The discovery is IA great boon 20 many
fshermen OF this vicinity who for some
time have been forbidden by law from
dredging old beds I'm this Vicinity.
The new beds lie In 10 feet OF water and
the shell fish are reported I'm greater
numbers than In the old beds In their best
days. Many OF the fishermen get over
five bushels OF quahaugs day, getting
81 80 a bushel for the large and 100 a
bushel for the little necked shell Ash.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
Municipal Court
Before Sphinx. j.

Before Sphinx. J)
Wills proved: Estates of Jane "
sprague and Abby n. Tilllngh0st.
Administrato appointed. Estates of
Maurice A, Morse md sarah \. Camrbeii.-
Accounts allowed, Estates OF William
H. FittE ard Charles N. Chandler
Inventory accepted: Estate OF John Me-
kcnna.
Miscellaneous: Estates Of william ].
Mack Kenzie Petition for leave To COM
prOmise claim and petition OF siN
granted.
Estate OF w, Manton DALEY. Petition
for six months allowance Tor support 0f
family, granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
TO VISIT PHILIPPINES

Manila. Jan. S--The election for the
next assembly Will be held on July 81.
1907. The election law after the third
reading. with some immaterial amend
ments Will be passed this week
President Roosevelt and Secretary or
War Tart arc expected tO open the as
sembly IN October next The Filipino
press II enthusiastic over the expected
visit OF President Roosevelt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
POLICE INVESTIGATE
THEFT OF $3.50

Livermore Falls. Me, Jan. s.--The
police are investigating complaint
made by Albert Il. Belanger, n baker
OF Chisholm, that about $3.50 in money
was recently stolen from n drawer In
his sleeping room.
While Mr.. Berlanger suspects the
larceny was committed by boys, no ar
rests have been made. Mrs Berlanger
is 1 ma critical condition due TO the
shock caused by the loss. The matter
was kept quiet until Mrs. Berlangcr's
sickness caused IL 90 become known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
WIRELESS WORD
FROM STEAMER
FIVE DAYS nut

wireless message which had trdveleo
an unusually long distance was received
at the Newport torpedo station here today
from the French steamer Ia lorraine.
The steamer left New York for France on
Thursday last so that she was Ave days
out when the message was transmitted
which was n private one.
The message was received at tho wire
less station Al Cape Roce, y. Il and from
there transmitted direct to Newport.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
COLD WAVE STRIKES
THE PHILIPPINES

Manila, Jan. s.--A cold wave Is sweeping
over Luzon and the adjacent islands. The
at Manila Is $50. while at
BaguiO the capital OF the province. of
Benguet IL Is 20. This is the coldest
weather ever experienced In the history OF
Manila.
The nearest approach to II was IN 1872
when the temperature was b6.6. The
natives are suffering great discomfort as
they are unprovided with the proper cloth
ing for the changed weather conditions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
ATTORNEY ATTEMPTS
TO KILL A BANKER

Billings. Mont, Jan. Sit was learned
here last night that w. Dean Hays. the
Meetetze, Wyo banker and politician,
VAS not injured several days ago when l..
Simpson, on attorney OF the same piece.
fired tvo shots at him. Both bullets went
wide OF their mark and only a splinter
struck Hays a glancns blow on the fore
head.
Simpson was arrested, but was released
upon lling a 5000 bond
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
WORKERS ON CANAL
WANT HIGHER PAY

Chicago. Jan. Sit was announced
at the convention OF the Associa ted
Union OF Steam Shovel and Dredgemen
held here yesterday that a committee
had been appointed 10 confer with
President Roosevelt regarding higher
wages for engineers and dredgemen on
the Panama canal. Resolutions also
were adopted 10 demand a minimum
wage rate OF 500 a month for engi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
Little Tots Astray

Nellie Kelvay. i0-year-old. daughter OF
James Kelvey OF 10 Edwin street. is again
missing from home; and this time Is he
lieved TO have taken her eight-year-old
brother with her. They have been away
since o'clock Sunday morning
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
An Abusive Beggar

mReTSnsa5 Ssa sesgsr y, rsps ans the SGor
afternoon. and when Mas Annie PIN
answered he demanded money. On her
refusal he became very abusive. The po-
lice have a good description Of him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
Assets Ordered Sold

At the meeting OF the creditors OF Nor
ris Friedman. proprietor OF the Hub
Clothing store this morning In the office
or Referee In Bankruptcy Barrows. trus-
sell tho assets. lie will endeavor 20 sell
at private sale. if possible
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
SHAH OF PERSIA IN
CRITICAL CONDITION

Teheran. Jan. 2, 5.2o p. m.-The shahs
illness took a decided turn for the worse
today, and at O'Clock this afternoon his
majesty was declared 20 be In critical
condition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
GROCER LYONS is
TWICE VICTIMIZED

The grocery store OF John c. Lyons, at
S2 Branch avenue. was entered on Jan.
2 and $50 worth OF tobacco stolen.
Yesterday a boy called and said one OF
Mr.. Lyons customers had sent him for
bag OF -four, which he was given. and
later II wac found that he was a fraud