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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
State OF MAINE
HAS NOW 215
LABOR UNIONS

Agust. Me. Jan. sv-There are 2lo
labor unions located in s. cities and towns
In Maine and varing from one 10 III
unions in a town. according to the annual
report OF Samuel w Mathews commits
sioner OF labor and industrial statistics;
today. The aggregate membership of lgS
unions whoich reported is 4,772 slight
gain over the previous year.
Commissioners Mathews says the reia-
tions OF labor and capital generally
have been amicable and satisfactory. The
few labor difficulties have been Of brief
duration and have been adjusted with
out serious effect. II has been found
that little has been accomplished In the
way OF pkractical results by the appren-
tice system.
The number of new factories. mills and
shops enlarged. completed or In process of
erection as reported by the city or town
assessors is 1872, costing s293I 1900 ana
furnishing 10 1924 additional hands.
The commissioner states that study
OF replies 10 the question what have
YOU accomplished for labor by organiza-
tion?" shows conclusively that well-or-
ganized trades have received much more
In the way OF benefits than those poorly
organized.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
YET WORKING FOR
CRAHAN'S PARDON

Miss Sarah c.. Mccormick. fancee Of
Marcus NJ. Graham. the Providence en-
graver, who was convicted for counter
feiting United States bills in July, 1904,
Is still endeavoring TO have his sem
tence commuted by President Roose-
Welt. Graham ia serving n 16year term
in the United states penitentiary at At
lanta. Ca
Miss Mccormick is a school teacher
In Cranston and resides At the Slade
mansion on Elmwood avenue She did
not care TO discuss the matter and re-
fused TO affirm or deny the report that
she was endeavoring TO secure a pardon
from President Roosevelt for Graham.
She stated that the matter was In the
hands OF her attorney, Richard r. Com
stock
The attorney stated that letters to
President Roosevelt had been written.
asking that Mr.. Crahan's sentence be
commutcd. He did not care to state
on what grounds the appeal for n
shortening OF the sentence was made.
and he added that he would not make
public the contents or the letters until
action had been taken by President
Roosevelt
Graham was arrested I'm ST Louis
in June. 1904. on the charge OF Coun-
terfeiting 800 gold certificates, some
OF which had been passed at race
tracks
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
ENGLAND'S REAL RULER

The real ruler Of the British empire -
not the titular sovereign. nor the hereul-
tary nobility: Il is the leader or the po-
iiticai majority, who derives his power
solely from the direct vote or the people.
The prime minister Of England is subor-
dinate neither TO tho king nor the mouse
of peers Every man who shares with him
in the work OF the government Is his sub
ordinate.
oreign sends for a member Of the major
lty party and inStructs him 10 form
government. This Is one of those notions
OF the constitutional authority OF the
sovereign 10 which the English people
cling as to the heritage of tradition. The
summons IL delivered. but IL Is merely 2
grace OF the sovereign but by the choice
OF the majority. not by election butv be-
cause he has the qualities OF leadership.
The leader. having received me soSTt- v,sTt
becomes by that mandate the autocrat OF
the empire. His power Is absolute, Like
the president, he may, appoint whomSo.
but unlike the president. he Is not infiu-
enced by geographical considerations,
nor does he have to- submit his nomina-
tions TO the senate In both countries the
members Of the cabinet hold office at the
will ot the appointing power. but the ten
ure OF office Is even more precarious In
England than II Is IN the United states.
Here a minister may differ from the presi-
dent on a matter Of policy and not feel u
incumbent upon him to resign; I'm Eng
land there can be no differences. Either
minister agrees with his chief or he re-.
signs
In England the cabinet Is an extra-legd
creat tion. NOminally IL is one of the com.
mittces OF the privy council. whose func-
tions are TO advise the sovereign, but this
IL simply a survival OF mediaevalism. The
cabinet Is under the sole control ofvthe
premier. unhampered by royal or other
Interference: but-another survival-nc
member Of the cabinet may make public
any matter discussed by the cabinet with.
Ion he rf.s.H
and when the premier issues n summon,
10 n cabinet council. which meets al ir.
regular Intervals according TO the exl.
gency of public business. tho minister 10
requested 10 attend a meeting of his Ma.
iestys servants "A Maurice Low, ir
Appleton Magazine
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
WARREN

Massasoit encampment OF odd Fellows
held their installation OF officers last night
at odd Fellows hall. Main street. The
recently elected officers were installed by
the grand lodge officers and following the
business OF the evening a social program
was held. consisting ot vocal and instru-
mental music and literary selections. A
supper was served in the lower hall
The regular weekly drill session OF the
Warren artillery was held in the armory
last night instruction in marching ana
military movements was given by capt
Bosworth The company has recently
organized several rifle teams, and Will
compete against other independent COM
pany teams on indoor ranges during the
Tobin post, q. A. r.. held their regular
meeting at @. A. r. hall last night
number OF members we're present and
business OF a routine nature was transact
ed The Womans Relief corps will meet
In the hall this evening and transact busi-
ness.
remain as pastor OF the Baptist church.
and made public his determination at last
Sunday mornings service. A considerable
increase In salary has been given him. Mr..
Watjen has been located In Warren for
the past IL years and has held the pastor
ate al the Baptist church continuously.
He is n prominent citizen OF the town, n
pleasing speaker and excellent worker.
nnd his many friends are glad that he has
determined 20 remain In Warren Mr..
Watjen Is a member or the school COM
mittee and is chaplain OF the Warren ar
tillery.
Younm Mems Democratic club has
recently been organized In Warren and the
following temporary officers have been
chosen: President, William Welch; secre-
tary and treasurer, Felix Prouix. The
club proposes to erect a hall in the near
future and the meetings for the present
will be held I'm Peabody hall Application
blanks have been distributed to the young
men OF the town and the society starts of
with a good membership.
The regular monthly session OF the town
council and court OF probate were held In
the council chamber OF the town hall yes
terday afternoon. The council audited
numerous bills and received reports. other
business was transacted The court OF
probate appointed executors 10 several
estates and transacted other probate mat
ters
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
RIVERSIDE
The local ofYice of The News Democrat
In at Lewis restaurant. Riverside square.
where advertisements and news items
may be left.

At the pool tournament being conducted
by the Narragansett Fire company II was
concluded that Westly Trombly is the
winner of the first prize. as his score IS
4.45. which he made out Of a possible score
OF 45o Frank Case is but one point Dehind
Mr.. Trombly and both have finished their
play. There is no show for the five or six
more 10 play TO beat either Of these men
out.
A COW. that was at first supposed TO be
afflicted with rabies, which Is owned by
George Babbltt, was killed by rendering
company last evening. During the day
the animal acted I'm a peculiar manner py
butting It's head against a wall. frothing
al the mouth and believing, but the vet
Urinary said this action was due to
fever.
Two dogs were picked UP by the police
during the last "a hours, one OF which has
been killed by Dog officer Dean and the
other was returned to the owners.
Mrs. Thomas Muggs. who went to Attle-
boro few days ago 10 call upon friends
and was taken sick, Is reported now as
being out OF danger.
Mrs Frank Thomas who has been con-
fined 10 her home for some time with
pneumonia IS now considered to be out of
danger
Frank Bannon IL confined to hts home
by quinsy sore throat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
TAXPAYERS Of
WARWICK ORDER
AN INVESTIGATION

A special Warwick financial town meet
ing was held in the town hall at Apponaug
this morning for the purpose Of author
izng the new town treasurer TO hire
money 20 pay the outstanding bills OF the
town.
The delegation OF taxpayers that as
sembled in the hall was not as large as
at the two previous meetings. but there
were more than 100 present
The meeting was called TO order by
Moderator Clarence q. Carpenter, and
Lockwood. The minutes OF the last meet
ing were then called for by DR.. Colvin and
they were read by the clerk. The records
were approved as read
ING adjourn
MIR. Watrous moved that the meeting
adjourn for two weeks 40 as to enable an
auditor to go over the books, so the tax
payers would know how much money Is
needed Mr.. Watrous stated that there
Is not enough money to pay the current
expenses.
Mr.. Quinn thought the taxpayers should
do the business for which they were
sion the motion 90 adjourn was defeated.
AS G. r. Sheldon was elected town
treasurer, he was removed from the COM
mittee on town debt To fll the vacancy
on the town debt committee Hon. Smith
Quinby was pitted against T. w y.
Clarke. A vote was taken and Mr.. Quin-
by won out
The following vote was also passed:
Whereas this town meeting has by
vote authorized the town treasurer,
when oneshall be qualified, TO hire sums
OF money under certain conditions, and
Whereas, it appears that no person
Is qualified as town treasurer at this
time, and
Whereas, the recent sudden death OF
the late town treasurer, John Il. Allen,
has created vacancy In said office,
~ IL voted that a committee OF three
taxpayers be chosen and elected by this
meeting 20 take possession OF said
books and. In conjunction with the
committee on town debt. 10 have said
books audited in accordance with the
resolution passed at the annual fnan-
cial town meeting. Nov. %. 1905 and
to turn said books over 10 the town
treasurer, when one shall have been
qualified.
The committee elected for the above pur.
pose includes Thomas Curran, r.. r.
Thurber and John Cassidy.
II was also voted that the town treas
urer Is instrUbted not 90 pay any notes
or obligation which was made or assumed
~ the late town treasurer without author.
ity of the annual town meeting
The meeting then adjourned
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
LINCOLN
Routine BUSINESS Before School
Committee

The monthly meeting OF the school
committee was held last evening. The
records OF the last meeting were read
and approved. after which the usual
batch OF bills came up for examination,
all being allowed without debate
In his report Superintendent Adams rec
commended certain changes In the course
OF study. Ia particular calling the stten-
ton OF the members 10 the desirabiity Of
adding the studies OF bookkeeping, civics
and commercial geography TO the ninth
grade course He recommended that less
time he given 20 the pupils OF this grade
In reviewing the work of tho lower
grades, hut did not advocate dropping
arithmetic entirely at the conclusion of
the eighth grade work, believing that this
was one Of the studies which ought To be
reviewed
An applica tion for position as teacher
was made by Miss Annie @. Martin and
filed iu tho usual order.
Superintendent Adams discussed the
new child labor law. saving that the en-
ploNerS were discharging the children
who came under the legal age. He did not
intend 70 Issue any certificates. he said
60 any children under Il. and he believed
that the schools could take care OF the
added number who would enter under the
new arrangements. lie believed there
would bo some Crowding I'm Albion but In
other parts Of tho town there would be
no difficulty.
AZ the annual election of tho I.onsdale
Baptist society held last evening. the
election or officers resulted as follows.
President Chauncey l.. MaEoon: vice.
president and secretary, J. w Quinham; /;
treasurer. Charles n. Estcn. credentials
committee, Chauncey l.. Magoou and Les
llc %. Blake: financial COMMITTEES. the
president. secretary. treasurer and the
following. Thomas Readette. Chrlstopher
Bowser, J. w Saboll and Leslie G. Blake
auditor A. r. sherman.
j. W. Qulnham, who had been appoint
ed a committee 10 prepare a new set OF
bylaws, presented his report. and II was
adopted unanimously.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
BIG PROFITS FROM BLOOD
AND THUNDER PLAYS

To listen to the Kissing newsies Who
nightly greet the villain as he sinks
across the stage at a Bowery theatre
no one would believe that the inspirer
OF all this emotional rumpus is n
healthy. pink checked. optimistic youug
German, a maker OF melodramas and
a past master in the art Of manipGla-
ting both blood and thunder.
Theodore kremer is clean cut
young man with n good. clear notion
Of what America wants in the way of
melodrama and vigorous determine
tion 10 supply that want. He has the
knack OF melodrama, if YOU don't be-
leve IL, saws the Broadway Magazine
watch an audience go through It's an
tics over his Queen OF the High
binders" or Bertha, the Sewing Ma
chine Girl"
In person he is a fair haired. blue
eyed we'll built. Immediately groomed
man who speaks In a softly modulatad.
almost English accent. He has, probably
as long string OF plays to his credit--
really credit--as any American play
wright.
SO far as his art is concerned Mr.
Kremer leads a Jekyll and Hyde eN-
see him rehearsing the goriest of his
plays on the Bowery and urging his
actors TO lay 10 on thick" the night IL
very apt 10 find him In evening dress.
strolling about some uptown studio and
discussing foreign music and painting
with his host
An average OF three. and sometimes
four. plays year Is gauge OF his
output. lie CLEANS much OF his rta-
terial from the sensational press OF
the metropolis and works it over care
fully into acceptable dramatic form ON
one occasion he is known TO have
the notorious Johann Hoch with cast
OF some Is wives
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
NEWSY NOTES FROM THE
COLLEGE ON THE HILL

Prof. Percival Lowell's lecture in Sayles
hall last evenln, on Life on Mars" was
most interesting. For more than an hour
the astronomer held the closest attention
OF his audience while he expounded his
reasons for proof of life on Mars, and
later threw pictures upon the screen TO
substantiate his theories.
At a meeting OF the athletic board, in
the union, last evening, II was decided to
place entire charge of collecting all ath-
ietlc association pledges in the hands Of II;
~ Sweet '07 who, with assistants, viii
take up the work systematically.
After the vesper services that will be
held during the term, informal meetings
The first meeting. that of Wednesday
evening, Jan. Q. will he led by Rev. Ly-
man Abbott. editor Of the outlook.
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock Rev.
Lyman Abbott will lecture i'm Sayles hall.
At a meeting OF the debating committee
OF the sophomore class yesterday, the
following question: was chosen for the IN
ter-class debate: Resolved. That the
federal government should have author
ity TO exercise jurisdiction In cases aris-
ing in the several states Of the United
states which are likely to involve the
national government in controversies
The ushers for the vesper services are
as follows II. l.. Dowayce, 0I head
usher; r. II. Babcock. '07: w. f.. Bright,
07; II. e: Kelly. '07; l.. F. Payne, '01. and
The Junior class will hold theatre
party at the Imperial, Thursday evening.
H A. Swanield has been appointed tenn
porary captain OF the Freshman Basket
ball team.
The Sophomore Basketball team Is prac-
ticing hard daily The members OF the
squad include, Morrison, captain, Nc
Green. Buss. Greene Chace Chase. Har-
regan Nicholson Jackson. Shay and
Buffum. The manager OF the Sophomore
team has not as yet completed his sched-
ule. but the opening game will be played
Saturday in the gym with Hope High.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
MAY Be TOWING
THE MISSING
STEAMER PONCE

New York. Jan. s.--The steamer Ponce
OF the New York and Porto Rico line
which sailed from san Juan for New York
Dec. % Is now eight days overdue. No
word has been received from the Ponce
since she was sighted two day after leav-
ing port and considerable anxiety Is now
expressed for her safety.
Hape OF her ultimate safe arrival has
not been abandoned however. This hope
appeared 10 be considerably strengthened
by the non-arrival OF the steamer Mar
acus OF the New York and Trinadad line.
The Marcus sailed from Trinadad Dec.
%. and came over the course usually fol-
lowed by the Ponce. The Marcus usually
makes the voyage In from eight to ten
deys
The full ten days have elapsed however.
and she has not appeared The Porto
Rican line officials hope that the delay
In the arrival of the Marcus may be due
10 her having fallen In with the Ponce
and that she Is towing her to port.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
THE FIELD
c. 60
oFLABoR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight
steam Filters. Labor temple.
Machinsts. Labor temple
STEAM FILTERS SPECIAL MEETING.
There will be a special meeting Of the
y. A. Steam Filters at their hall on Wey-
bosset street tomorrow evening when Mr..
Thomas L. Wilson OF Kansas City will
speak and MIR. James NJ. Cummings. who
has come TO this city 10 organize the craft
will be the chief speakers All the steam
filters are requested 10 be present and 10
bring their friends. Refreshments VIII be
served
PAINTERS INSTALLED OFFICERS.
The painters Of Oneyville met last even
ing for the installation OF the officers. and
the transaction of the regular business.
The officers chosen are as follows Presi-
dent, j. N. Flanagan; vice president VIII
liam Sinclair recording secretary, William
G. Jackson: financial secretary. Frank ].
Hewlett: treasurer J. Merewcke; warden.
+ Gilhs. conductor, Sam. Holgate; I.
Mogan, trustee for Is months.
Following the installat ton there was
smoker, when about all the officers re-
sponded 10 toasts. A box OF cigars from
Mr. Thomas Cox was received with
rising vote OF thanks.
PLUMBERS APPRENTICES ELECTED
OFFICERS
The meeting OF the Plumbers APP
prentices last evening was devoted To
the election OF the officers and the lis
tening TO addresses by Thomas r.
Kearney and j. J. Fitzgerald. The cleo
tion OF the officers was as follows:
President. William Cunningham vice
president, Arthur Hogue; recording sec
retary, Edward Fabin; financial secre-
tary, John Dunn; sergeant-at-arms
Charles Cole. Members of the executive
board were Thomas McGeary, John Nc
Cam, Mat Costello. Fred Anderson and
Frank Flanagan. Delegates TO the
Building Trades council were John
tee on entertainments consists OF
Brothers Dunn, Brennan and McCarrou.
CARPENTERS INSTALL OFFICERS
The Carpenters last evening devoted
their time 10 the installation OF offi
GERS and the initiation OF candidates
after which they listened 10 a speech
by Hon. John J. Fitzgerald. The re-
port OF the district council was had
as was also the report OF the trustees.
stating that there was $500 in the
treasury and the same amount would
be raised for lettering conditions dur
ing the spring. Past President Annis
then installed the officers. after which
the address was in order. A rising
vote OF thanks was given the ex-repre-
sentative afterward. The delegates TO
pointed as follows: J. X Hunter, J. II.
Macdonald. r. NJ. Pease Aaron Stains
and f.. r. Jennings.
Retiring President Hunter was pre-
sented with fine silver mounted gavel
by T.. NJ. Pease on behalf OF the whole
craft. This was done in a neat little
speech.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
CUMBERLAND
Citizens Complain Against Boys
Abusive Conduct

There have been complaints for several
months made by residents in the vicinity
OF Broad and Dexter street In regard 10
the disorderly and ungentlemanly con-
duct OF boys and young men who as
semble there evenings and annoy persons
passing by with insulting remarks and
by pranks.
Missiles of various kinds have becn
thrown AT passersby. and in several cases
there have been serious results. one Of
the latest cases OF this kind which has
come TO The notice Of the police is that OF
who were passing near the corner OF
Dexter and Broad streets on Sunday
evening, when some boys were torment
ing n Pole. stone was thrown by one
OF the boys. which was evidently intended
for the Pole, but went wide OF tho mark
and struck McCoobray behind the ear. He
fell unconscious. After being revived he
was taken 10 the drug store Of r. n
Jones a. Co As the wound appeared %
be serious the man was advised 10 60 TO
the office OF Dr. Woodhead where IL was
The authorities are trying 10 find tho
boy who threw the stone. ana promise
that II he Is discovered an example will
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Independent lodge. ~. T.. @. y. met last
evening i'm Red Mems hall and installed
Warden, charles H.. Ellis: vice warden.
Patrick j Quigley; junior pas, warden
David Scott: secretary. T. IA. Quinlan:
financial secretary, John T. Rydlng;
treasurer. Louis / stevens chaplain.
Lee: guardian Miss Margaret Burns;
sentinel. Thomas Brady; trustee. David
ADDRESS ny DIR. GARvfN.
The monthly meeting OF the Young
Mems Improvement society connected
with the Primitive Methodist church was
held last evening IN the sunday school
room
An interesting address on the subject.
The Mistakes of Modern Civilization" 4"
vas made rs ex-Gov. Garyin
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-08
EAST PROVIDENCE
WatChsmeket Fire Co. Arranging
For Female Minstrel Show
Whist Party and Dance Of tie
Imperial Social Club
Advertisements and items for This
News-Democrat car be left at Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. 3 Warren avenue.

At the meeting OF the Watchemoket
Fire company last evening, the entertain
ment committee was instructed 10 ar
range for female minstrel show. and
Henry Meegan. Joseph eastman and
William Faulkner were AIDED TO the COM
mttee as n sort of an advisory board.
Local talent will be secured IL possible.
The delegates and alternates were in
structed 10 attend the annual meeting OF
the New England league. which meets
I'm Gaspee hall tomorrow evening.
Councilman Cady who is a member or
the committee on fire department was
present. and gave the company some
valuable information in relation 10 the
boundary lines recently established by
the town council.
THE IMPERIAL WHIST.
There was party Of about 50 at tho
whist contest under the auspices OF the
Miss Florence McCann won the first
prize with score of 30, and Miss Susie
V. Sullivan the second. with a score OF
2S. The ladies' consolation prize was won
by Miss Julia Sullivan. John q. Greene
won the first prize for gentlemen with
score Of 2S and John Maiowneg SUnes % was "a
Dancing followed the play.
MINOR MENTION.
A team owned and driven by George
Mitchells Of Seekonk, and an elect
collided at Phillpsdale late last evening.
and Mr.. Mitchelrs horse was killed. Mr.
Mitchell was cared for by physician.
and was later taken TO bis home. HIS
condition IL not considered serious
At the weekly roll off at the Goff Broth
ers' alleys last evening Mr. George Payne
won the first prize with score of loo,
William Hogan second l03, Daniel FarTa
third 90 and Charles Leonard 90, At
the same place the Woodmen won two
strings from the Riverside team.
The administration board or the
Watchemoket Fire district met at the
residence OF the Hon A. y. Cunningham
on Sixth street last evening, and ordered
bills to the amount OF nearly $500 paid. Mr..
Cunningham was made a committee or
one to confer with the Pawtucket Water
company I'm relation to the contract for
water for this district, which is now un-
der consideration.
There are, according TO number of
well known residents, number OF stray
dogs 10 be picked up by the police.
Reliance lodge of odd Fellows VIII meet
this evening and make arrangements for
the installation of officers for Tuesday
evening OF next week