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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
Bill
!. NOW ALAW IN NY,

Albany. n. Y, June 6.-The so-called
public utilities bill. which became
law when Gov. Hughes AFFIXED his sig
nature TO IL today. is one OF the most
far reaching reform measures ever
passed by an American legislature. II
places under direct state control every
public service corporation, great or
small. in the state OF New York, with
the exception OF the telephone and the
telegraph.
II applies not only TO the railroads,
street railways and subway lines, ex-
press companies and gas and electric
lighting companies doing business ex-
clusiveiy in the state. but TO the busi-
ness within this state OF all railroads
or other common carriers which enter
the state at any point The two com
missions created by the act Will have
most sweeping powers IN regulating
the corporations affected.
The bill. which was urged by Gov.
Hughes. reached its final passage in
the face OF the most bitter and de-
termined opposition on the part OF the
strong and wealthy corporations.
which will feel the weigh OF the con-
ditions II Imposed
Under the new law two boards OF
hve members each. all OF whom are
TO be appointed by the governor. will
have complete control OF the regula-
tion governing the transportation and
lighting facilities OF the state
one Of the commissions viii have juris-
diction In the four counties composing
tho Greater New York and and the other
IN all tic other counties OF thc STATE. It
viii Re for these two bodies 90 compel ali
corporations 10 give safe AMI adeqsate
service az just and reasonable rates: To
prevent all rebates and dis ordinations
IN passenger or other kinds OF .rafis: 90
compel all common carriers 20 have suf-
fcient cars and motive power 90 meet ail
requirement for the transportation OF
passengers and property which may be
reasonably anticipated and 10 see that cv-
cry common carrier be held specifically
liable for loss or damage due To delay
IN transit occasioned by negligence.
The bin prohibits the giving OF free
passes except In few limited instances.
y prcyides also :soe no franchise shall
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
.bUENzLE Gets
AWARD Of THE
PRICE OF TICKET

A verdict for 25 cents, the price OF his
ticket, was returned by a jury by di-
rection OF Justice Sweetland today in the
case of Chief Yeoman Fred j. Buenzle OF
the United States Naval Training Station
at Newport, who was excluded from
dancing pavilion last summer because he
was In the uniform OF the United States
navy. The case will now go to the SUI
preme court on the question OF damages
Several weeks ago Justice Sweetland
ruled that the defendant to the suit. the
Newport Amusement company, had a per-
feet right TO select ITS patrons at the
dancing pavilion, and that although
Buenzle was excluded solely on account Of
his Uniform, he could not collect damages
the limitation OF his recovery at law be-
ing the bare price OF his ticket of admis-
sion.
IL was In accordance with his own in
depreciation OF the law that Justice Sweet
land today ordered the jury 10 return
verdict OF % cents for Buenzle
President Roosevelt has contributed
funds toward the prosecution OF the case,
as have also many officers and enlisted
men OF the navy.
The supreme court will now be called
upon TO rule upon the right OF any place
Of public amusement to discriminate
against the wearers of the government
uniform.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
STANDING IN
THE O'G0RMAN
VOTING CONTEST

School Teachers-Annie r. Burdick. 59.-
4l2; William T. Peck, 216.46S: M. J. Ma
honey, 1000, ,296: Frank N. Spratt. 5s4. .403;
Miss Rhodes. 20.s9l: Miss Gage, 1911; Miss
Walsh, PAS, 500; Miss Hecks. 1859: Miss
Willis. ASH; Miss Almy. 22763; Miss Vir-
gin, 370S.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Donegan. sos. .7sl /:
Julia Carmoches. 9l.703: Miss Greene. 1884,
911.
Clerks-L. r. Smith. 2771ss; J. Ricci. l25,-
o40: Charles Galligan. 1,043.5s0: L. c..
Irons. F67 L. Rubins. 6l5.o25; ]. Benja-
min, 77lS. o. -
Policemen-Con Daily. 1,6l7.704; c. Nc
Nance, 2S6, $50: simmons. 55l.
operatives-P. Farrell. 6ls,0s2; p. j.
Burke. l2s,756; II. London. 4o6,7so; Bick-
nell. s3.s5s.
Union Labor Men-Charles Lee. 5Ss.l36:
c. Robb 1880; ]. L. Cronin, 3e337: j. w.
Coleman, 26.ls2.
Firemen j. ]. McGovern, 1.4l7,3s4:
Chief steere. 1.4S1.l0o: Edward #. Fitzpat-
rick. 57o.066: j. O'Neill, ll2,76l; Capt.
Capron. 57.a25; Sisson. 45,4A.
Letter Carriers-Charles 7. Hall, 34S. 1873:
j. w. Tattio, 1851: Samuel T. Gardiner.
1.0o0.091: p. j. Mcconnell, S9,lb3 III. 8.
Watt, 2S,22l.
Conductors-S. II. Lawton. 5s491s; C.
Mowry, 1885, 124: Jack Leach, $685. 707: III. E.
Sheldon, 129.5SO: G. T. Bagley. 4o2.S65
Archie Horton. SLIPS; A. ]. Sullivan. 12i.-
773: ]. r. Reilly. 1.024.s1o; q. Tlbbttts. A2.-
GOo: Homes. 59.567
Motormen-A. NJ Budding'ton. 219, ,467; F.
O"Brien, s99l r. Thorpe. 60.03; j. w.
Brady, 730,4oO: W. F.. Arnold. Sal ,0S4; p. s.
Kerrigan. 3A,l3e; F. w. Luther; 1T,1m;
Snow. 32.l1+
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
HAD HARD FIGHT
To KEEP LEAKING
BARGE AFLOAT

The tug w III. Smith, a new tug but a
small one which left Baltimore towing the
barges Gstherer and Occidental. and about
which the owners were so anxious. ar
rived of Newport this morning after
very rough trip. II was the intention Of
the owners to have the Smith proceed to
Boston, but after the buffeting she re-
ceived. orders were sent her to anchor
the barge Occidental Off Newport and
tow the barge Gatherer to this city The
tug Tormentor, Capt Mcleod was or
dered to proceed to Newport and pick up
the barge Occidental and tow her to Bos-
ton, from there the tug Tormentor will
proceed light to Baltimore.
AS the mattered storm-tossed vessels
come staggering into port the violence
OF Sunday and Mondays storm is realized
by those who listen 10 the tales of the
mariners and gaze upon the vessels
The tug Walter Luckenbach, Capt
DAILY, one OF the most powerful tugs on
the coast. arrived in port at l0:30 this
morning from Norfolk, Va, having in tow
the barges William Connors, San Joaquin
and Coal King. Capt DAILY reports that
when he left the Delaware Breakwater
the weather had every sign OF clearing.
but after he was well out TO sea the storm
things looked serious for the tug and Its
tow
II was terrific storm from the north
east and Capt. DAILY said It was the worst
he was ever out in 10 his recollection.
On the barges they were having the time
o fther lives and for their lives.
The Coal King being the oldesb barge
on the coast. was at the tend OF the tow,
and their experience was strenuous
enough. In the midst OF the storm the
barge sprang aleak and the pumps were
manned I'm the effort 10 keep her clear.
Soon the pumps broke down and the
situation looked serious enough. Every
effort was made TO fix the pumps and at
last they began 10 throw water. Dividing
the crew into watches, the men were kept
continuously at the pumps until port was
reached. To make matters worse, the
rudder was carried away and on arrival
there was six feet OF water In the hold.
The barge will have TO undergo consid-
erable repairs before being flt to make
the return trip.
The other two bargos were also leaking
owing TO the heavy pounding they re-
celved from the high seas, which broke
clear over them, and II was with great
difficulty and danger that the crew could
man the pumps. They thought at times
that they would never see port, and were
greatly relieved when anchored safely In
the harbor.
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ROYAL COUPLE
OBSERVE THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING

the reputation also OF being a wit. And
he has found time to distinguish himself
In all these ways in spite OF the fact that
he has had as a king, one of the most
difficult tasks that has fallen 20 the lot
OF any monarch OF recent years.
The king is most fortunate In his heir
apparent. Crown Prince Gustav. who has
acted as regent OF the kingdom during
the long illness OF King Oscar. Is SEN
sible man. devoted TO his father. and
on the best terms with Swedish states
men and public ben in every rank or
life, and in recent years he has greatly
increased in popularity with the masses
I'm Sweden.
Queen Sophia Is a woman of whom the
public outside OF her kingdom bears MT
tie. but OF whom II would do II good TO
hear much She is German born, but
by her sympathies and interests she be-
longs entirely 10 the northern country
whose crown she wears.
She has not been strong in health for
years. and consequently she has becn
compelled 10 live a comparatively retired
life. She cannot often share I'm the great
court festivals. Her interests ore 10
great extent taken up by charitable work.
One Of her most cherished occupations Is
TO alleviate distress. and. being strongly
impressed by religion. the queen Is greatly
interested by the religious movements OF
her time.
More than one charitable institution has
been founded through the initiative or
the queen, above all the "Sofahemmet."
or Sophia House. In Stockholm. She has
on many occasions started the idea OF
important works of charity, for instance.
when she formed and carried out the
plan OF the great fancy fair In Christi
ania for the benefit OF the families OF the
wrecked fishermen from Finmarken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
BOY SAILORS SAVE
SCHOONER'S CAPTAIN

Machias. Me-. June 6.--The narrow
escape from drowning OF Capt. Lincoln
Robbins OF Harrington. and the pos
sible loss OF his little schooner Lii
lian. were reported today on the ar
rival OF the Lillian from trip with
lumber TO Salem. on May 2b when
of Seguin I'm n sduall. Capt Robbins.
while endeavoring TO shorten sail. was
struck by the main boom and thrown
to the leeward OF the schooner some
90 feet from the rail.
Two boys. stephen Pettegrew and
Leland Small. aged II and 16. who
were making their first trip before
the mast. were the only other occu-
pants OF the craft They threw over
board everything movable about deck
that would be of assistance to the
captain. After being in the water
three quarters OF an hour Capt. Rob-
bins succeeded in reaching the
schooner. which had shifted her course.
and was pulled aboard ~ his juvenile
crew.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

4 Harrisburg Pa, June 6.-The endorse
ment OF United States Senator Knox for
president, the nomination of John o.
Sheatz of Philadelphia, for state treas
urer, and the adoption OF platform en-
dorsing the policies and administration of
( President Roosevelt. were the net results
. OF todays Republican state convention.
/ Senator Knox was not present. leaving
his interests in charge of his colleague
Senator Penrose.
The platform adopted is n departure
| drom those OF previous state conventions.
| in that more than two-thirds of IL is de-
voted to national affairs. President
Roosevelt's administration is given high
praise. the concluding paragraph OF that
part OF the platform reading as follows
This convention heartily renews the
expression OF confidence that has come
90 frequently. emphatically and directly
from the Republicans OF Pennsylvania,
in the integrity. wisdom and devotion to
the public good OF Theodore Roosevelt,
with equal heartiness we record our APP
proval of the work OF his administration,
and we pledge the Republican party OF
Pennsylvania TO loyal adherence to the
policies inspired by the principles OF
The platform then endorses United
States Senator Knox for the presidency,
and presents him TO the other states as
dency before the Republican convention
OF 1905
Continuing. the platform commends the
work OF the Seth congress, and says:
president Roosevelt has publicly DE.
clared that the tariff policy TO which.
without regard to changes In detail, we
believe this country TO be irrevoclbly
committed, is fundamentally based upon
ample recognition OF the difference In
labor cost here and abroad.
I'VE endorse those declarations and de-
clare our unfaltering adherence to the
great principle OF protection to all in
duetries and American products -
Touching on state issues. the platform
endorses the administration OF Gov. Stew
art. and says:
THE Republican party Is not respon-
etbIe for and will not stand for dishonesty,
graft OF improper conduct In relation to
tho construction or equipment of the
capitol"
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The plank in the platform endorsing
Senator Knox for the presidency Is as
follows:
Pennsylvania has just pride in pre-
senting to her sister states as n worthy
successor TO Theodore Roosevelt her
distinguished son. who from the be-
ginning was foremost in counsel and
most effective in practical support of
the policies for the regulation OF cor
porate power. which has so endeared
the president 10 the people OF this
country. IL was Philander Chase
Knox who. I'm 1902. pointed out then
an amendment TO the constitution OF
the United States was unnecessary to
enable congress to redress the wrong
ful exercise OF power by corporations
In their relation 10 interstate com
merce. and who made that opinion good
by the legal proceedings which he sue
cessfully prosecuted for the violation
OF the Interstate commerce and anti
trust laws OF the nations; and also
by the amendments TO those laws
which he recommended and prepared,
and which subsequently met the ap-
proval of congress.
The record of Philander Chase
Knox is a matter OF history or him
President Roosevelt said In his speech
at the dedication OF the statue In
October, 1906:
purlng the last rev years the nation
al government has taken very strong
strides In the direction OF exercising and
securing adequate control over the great
corporations and II was under the leader
ship OF one OF the most honored public
men In our country, one of Pennsyl-
vania's most eminent sons-the present
senator and then Attorney General Knox
that the new departure was begun.
Believing In him and supporting hin2
earnestly. as we do. we hereby endorse
him on behalf OF the Republican party
of this commonwealth for the great office
OF president of the United States and we
have the honor of presenting him now
&c the Republicans OF our sister states
as Pennsylvania candidate for the pres
idency before the Republican nomination
convention in June, 1905"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

Stockholm, June e.-This was a gala
day in Stockholm and, for that matter,
all over Sweden, for IL was the golden
wedding anniversary OF King Oscar
and Queen Sophia.
All day the city was en- fete and
everywhere was rendered manifest the
devotion which the Swedish people, es-
pecially the mddle-class and poor.
have for the most democratic royal
couple in Europe
At the palace. King Oscar, who was
attended by all the members OF the
royal family, received a large number
OF addresses, including one from the
municipality and ore from nearly every
public body in his kingdom. Special
representatives of nearly every sover-
eign OF Europe were also on hand 10
present messages OF congratulation.
Though not entirely recovered from
his recent severe illness. his maJesty
was in the best Of spirits and Warmly
greeted each delegation presented 10
him.
Because OF the health of the royal
couple some OF the early plans for
the celebration OF their golden wedding
were necessarily abandoned. One Of
the notable features OF the celebration
that was carried out was a public col
lection 10 enable poor patients TO gain
admission to the sanatoriums for con
sumptives, which were founded ten
years ago on the 25th anniversary OF
King Oscars reign with the money
subscribed by the nation and handed
over to the king.
All things taken into consideration
King Oscar is the most accomplished
king In the world. He is an excellent
musician, he has been a great traveller
he Is a doctor OF philosophy. he is a pop
ular poet and a splendid speaker. He has
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Providence. Griffin, from New
York.
Steamer ST. Croix, Bowman, from New
York.
Steamer Edgemont, Olweiler. from New
York.
Steamer City OF Newport. Stenson. from
Newport.
Steamer City of Haverhill. Lake. from
Fall River.
Steamer Islander. johnson. from liver
ton.
Steamer New shoreham, Fuller, from
Block Island.
Tug Tormenter. Mcleod. from Balti-
more.
Tug wellington. Nelson, from Jackson
vile. Fla.
Tug Coastwise. Morgan, from New
York.
Barge Luzon, Baltimore. 2l69 coal, New
York. New Haven and Hartford railway.
Barge Moosic, Weehawken, 500 coal. j..
r. White.
Barge Barivia Newport News, 26oo coal,
Seaconnet Coal company.
Barge II. r. Heath, Weehawken, 695
COAL Pawtucket.
Barge Laurance, Hoboken. $50 coal, Sea-
comet Coal company.
Barge w. L. Cregan, Hoboken, 1926 coal.
Curran & Burton.
Barge Virginia, Jacksonville, $4,000,
lumber. for ]. A. Patton g. Co.
Steamer Bay Port, Newport News.
Schooner Hattie. Newport, Light.
Tug Walter A. Luckenbach, DAILY, Nor
folk.
Barge w. H. Connors, 2225 coal. to
order.
Barge Coal King. 200 coal. to order.
Barge San joaquin. 2515 coal, to order.
SAILINGS.
Steamer Providence, Griffin, for New
York.
Steamer st. croix, Bowman. for New
York.
Steamer Edgemont, olweiler. for
New York.
Steamer City OF Newport stinson.
for Newport.
steamer City OF Haverhill, Lake. for
Fall River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. for
Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller. for
Block Island.
Tug Tormentor. Mcleod, for Boston
via Newport TO pick up coal barge
Occidental
Tug wellington. with barges Don
Pedro Nick Sutton, Breeze. for Phila-
delphia-
Schooner II. L. Sumner. for New
York.
Schooner Matte. for New York
Schooner Mary w. Bowen, for New
port News.
rug Coastwise. for New York. with
tow.
Steamer Bay Port New Bedford
Capt. Deputy Of the lost barge Pocka
paid off his crew and will return
TO Baltimore on the tug w. II. Smith.
Capt. Deputy Is just able to walk
around. owing TO the injuries sus-
tained during the fight for life on
his lost barge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
RIVERSIDE
Advertisements and items for the News.
Democrat may be left at the Riverside
Dry Goods Store, and Lincoln avenue.

At the meeting OF Riverside lodge.
Knights OF Pythias, in Grubes hall last
evening. Past Grand Chancellor Levi 8
Winchester. Past Chancellors Ira ID. Goff
and Walter Wells were made a commit
tee 10 draft appropriate resolutions on
the death OF their old associate Franklin
Monroe The rank OF esquire was con-
ferred upon three candidates, and an in
vitation was received and accepted from
Palestine lodge, Of Providence. 10 meet
with them on Tuesday evening. June
II. when the rank OF knight will be con-
fcrred upon n number OF candidates from
both lodges by the well-known degree
team known as the Blackstone Valley De
gree club.
This morning subscription list for the
Fourth OF July celebration was left at
tho Riverside pharmacy. and most OF the
business men have signed the same. The
school children OF the place will take
part I'm the parade and will be called for
and well cared for and returned 10 their
homes by a competent committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
SHELL FISHERIES

George II. Thompson Of harrington
makes application for 20 acres OF oys-
ter ground in Narragansett Bay, easterly
OF ground now held by Benjamin r.. Mar
tin and Charles w. Parmelee. en- sterly OF
Rocky Point. and near the same
Loucitty and William D. Havens, both
OF Warwick. make application for 10 acres
OF oyster ground In Narragansett Bay
lying near Ohio Ledge, being easterly and
northerly OF same. all OF said ground be-
ing on Section g. Also for 20 acres lying
westerly and southerly OF Pine Hill Point.
near ground now held by George Il. Bray
ton. on west side OF same and southerly
OF land now held by George III. Church,
and near the same.
Friday. June 21, 1907. at 10 o'clock a m.
at the office OF the Commissioners OF
Shell Fisheries. state House. providence
is hereby appointed the time and place
for the considersti tion Of the same,
PHILIP n. W1LBOUR,
JOHN II. NORTHUP,
GEORGE W. HOxIE,
HERBERT NJ GARDINER.
BRAYTON A. ROUND.
commissioners OF Shell Fisheries.
1nse-5,asA
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be capitalized I'm excess OF the amount
actually paid to the state as consideration
for tho grant of the franchises: that the
capital stock or corporation formed by
the merger or consolidation OF two or
more corporations shall not exceed the
sum OF the capital stock OF the corpora
tlons so consolidated AT their par value,
or sucn sums and any additional sums ac-
tually paid in cash. nor shall any con-
tract for consolidation or lease be capt
| tahzed in the stock of any corporation
Whatever; nor shall any corporation here
alter issue any bonds against or as lien
Upon any contract for consolidation or
merger II Is provided also that no cor
ioration shall purchase or hold stock I'm
another such corporation or common car
rier. unless authorized by the commits
sion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
MRS. d GRAvIO
TELLS Of PLOT To
MURDER UNCLE

Lynn. Mass, June s--At the continued
hearing In the police court here today OF
Lorettc III Gravo, charged with the
murder OF Valentino III Pietro at West
Lynn. May 10. the principal witness was
the defendsnts wife. Mrs Bonccttto III
Grayio. She testified that n number OF
Lynn Italians had formed plot to kill
III Pietro. who was her uncle. and that
she had warned her uncle Of the plot ON
the day he was killed.
on that day. she said. III Pletro was AZ
her house. lie walked into the dining
room. quarre.led with her husband and
the latter drew a revolver and fired FIVE
times. killing Di Pietro. Then her nus
band HANDED the revolver % her and ask
ed her 90 shoot him. A moment later he
rushed from the house
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06

! was going to put under Peabody II
got the chance" Orchard went on But
when reported this conversation to Pet
tibone he told me had better not try IL
on peabody at that time. PeI\one and
then prepared bomb for Judge Cab
bert We made IL out OF a half-gallon
syrup can. using 10 pounds of giant pow
der. We planted 1t in a vacant lot which
Judge Gabbert passed on his way home.
We left a wire out of the bomb and 10
this we intended fastening a pocketbook.
the idea being that Judge Gabbert would
pick up the purse and thus upset the bot
tie OF sulphuric acid inside the bomb.
We tried one day 10 fasten the purse but
Judge Gabbert came too fast and we had
to to leave IL alone.
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MRS. BURT IS
SENTENCED FOR
MISUSE OF MAILS

Six months Imprisonment and fine OF
800 was the sentence imposed by Judge
morning upon Mrs. George l.. Burk OF
Pawtucket. who pleaded nolo 10 the
charge ~ operating a swlndling scheme
and using the United states mail for
fraudulent purposes.
Mrs Burt was indicted tho other day
by the United States grand jury on tho
above two counts. She advertised In pub
lfcations In various parts Of the country
stating that shc was a dealer in incuba-
tors brooders an1 other poultry articles.
and that she had the some for sale Her
aim was 10 defralN farmers and one In
stance was cited In the indictment where
she had received money from ono farmer
and she failed TO recompcnse him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-06
COURT CANCELS
HIS NATURALIZATION

Upon the petition OF District Attorney
Wilson, the naturalization certificate OF
Hagob III. NJ. Vartaman, Persian sub
ject, who was naturalized In the local
United States court. June 3, 1907. was cam
celled by Judge Brown in the federal court
today. on the ground that IL was his In
tention TO return TO and remain In his
native country when he was naturaltzed.
The naturalization law provides that
person cannot become legally natural
lied, unless he intends to keep his resi-
dence in this country.
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COULD DIVORCE
CASE HAS FIRST
COURT HEARING

New York. June 6.-The first hearing in
court on the suit for divorce brought by
Mrs. Howard Gould against her husband
was given today when Justice Mccall
heard the application of counsel for Mr..
Gould for an order 10 strike out certain
portions OF Mrs Gould's complaint
Mr.. Gould's counsel alleged that these
portions are scandalous. Justice Mccall
reserved his decision and gave counsel
until Monday TO file briefs.