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Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-17
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Renneson and
Levin is this day dissolved CO.
partner ship. Mr.. /. Levin will
continue the business in the
name of I. Levin.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-17
: Chair Versus BattAship.

a dentist who had been dosing a
woman patient with agony for an
hour complimented her on her COM
posure under torture. "But women
stand pain so much better than
8en,o he added. ''There is prom
ent naval officer who comes here
bowls like brass band when
i nerve is touched"
Aees, does he ?" shifted the
q wonder what he would
&c brave as lion
a Gar afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11

The hearing on the objection OF Mark
Streicher 10 the composition OF 40 per
cent offered by Benjamin w Comstock
was finisaed before Judge Brown
I'm the United States district court this
afternoon. Attorney j. Jerome Hahn,
who is representing Mr.. Comstock took
the witness stand himself this morning.
and testified as TO his professional rela-
tlons with the latter.
The objection 10 the discharge Is that
the bankrupt has hidden certain assets.
The case occupied all day yesterday
Benjamin w. Comstock was a jobber of
boots and shoes and became an involun-
tary bankrupt in 1906. The schedules
made at that time showed debts OF about
$4,000 and assets of about $4,000. The Sc
cured debts amounted TO about $4,000.
principal among which was the claim of
the Hood Rubber company for $4,000.
Recently a composition for 25 per cent
cash and Is per cent In notes was made.
and the requisite amount of cash being
deposited. the offer has come 10 the court
for approval To this offer but one cred
itor objected Mark Streicher OF this
city. who Is creditor 10 the amount of
about $500. having purchased claim from
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
CIGAR MAKERS
UNION WILL HAVE
CELEBRATION

The Cigar Makers union OF this city, at
its meeting Wednesday, Will celebrate its
27th anniversary by smoker and concert.
number OF prominent members of the
organization are expected TO be present
The history of the organization is inter-
esting
After several attempts the Cigar Makers
of America finally brought about an or
ganization OF their craft in 1880. The
advancement OF moral, material and in
tellectual welfare of the trade was their
battle cry. The weekly dues at that time
were 10 cents. and as time advanced that
sum was found inadequate to meet the
demands of the many strikes that the or
ganization had forced upon them. and in
1881 the weekly dueswere raised to Is cents.
This increase could not stem the tide,
however. and in 1852 the sum was raised
TO 20 cents. where It remained until 1880,
when the out-of-work benefit was en-
bodied in the constitution, one Of the
greatest benefits OF the labor movement
1t was necessary to raise the weekly dues
still further and 30 cents became the
Ht WHtIt IL IOW eSOIne OF
the benefits paid by the c. NJ. l. U. Of
A, are as follows.
Total Travelling Benefit. 81, ,e42. .42S 10
Total Strike Benefit ........... |. 1865 IS
Total Sick Benefit. ........ 2,2641I2&
Total Death Benefit .......... !, 100, ,404 l6
These figures show what became of the
money paid In dues during the last 27
years and two months. In that dreadful
disease. tuberculosis, cigar makers rank
second. caused by long hours in close
sitting cigar shops, breathing the fine
tobacco dust could mean nothing else so
a shorter workday was necessary In order
for the men 10 live ony length OF time
The Death Cause" i'm our reports today
show a remarkable decrease in tuhercu-
losis, yet the cigar makers OF America
still rank second.
Out of the deaths from the ranks OF our
10000 members not less than per cent
are charged % tuberculosis. Can you guess
why they still hold second place? II is
the women and children that crowd the
great American sweat shops-the children
In particular, that know no playground
but the tenement house cigar shop, who
have no organization to guarantee them
only eight hours in the factory, who work
where they sleep and eat.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
REPUBLICANS SCARED:
STATE COMMITTEE IS
CALLED FOR SESSION

clay OF Pawtucket. George Batchelor OF
Woonsocket, Zenas w. Bliss OF Grams
ton, Walter II. Durfee OF Providence.
Philo V. Cady of Bristol, Elmer ]. Rath-
bun OF West Greenwich. They. too. were
IN hurry 20 get away, and refused TO
discuss the meeting.
CASH soREI.Y NEEDED.
The money question was touched upon
rather strongly during the meeting. II
was learned, but none OF the members
present could~promise much in the way
OF replenishing the party Golfers, and II
was deemed best TO get the entire com
nlittee together and put the problem up
to IT. This will be done next Tuesday. az
stated.
more representation was closeted with
Chairman Joseph p. Buringame OF the
Republican League OF Rhode Island. az
the Wetmoreites prefer TO be known
mood" and said but little In the meeting.
which was somewhat disappointing 10 ths
Colt members.
Among the early morning visitors to the
Wetmore headquarters was Col Con- OF
Pawtuoket. Senator Wilcox also dropped
In 10 report on the situation in South
county. He did not appear to be at all dis
turbed over any recent developments In
his section.
LACK OF HARMONY.
AS illustrating the harmony that pre-
walls between the two factions II may be
nOted tnat tnOuBn the WetmOre nead.
quarters have been decorated a week and
open more than two weeks there have
been no interchanges of visits by repre-
sentatives OF the two organization forces
Not single Colt man visited the head.
quarters on the third floor today and the
only Wetmore men who dropped In down
stairs were those who went on business
connected with the meeting of the execu
tive committee and they left as quickly as
they could.
Wetmore men have contended for some
time that the executive committee did moi
represent the sentiments OF the entirs
committee by any means. and. II theii
canvass OF the whole committee made be-
fore the general assembly adjourned wal
correct and there has been no change in
sentiment. surprising action may be ex
pected when the full committee comes to-
gether next week.
II Is certain that the only common
ground OF action that now remains for the
two factions is TO unite. n possible. In
working for the fullest possible registra-
ton. as they are hopelessly divided on
about all other points though both pro-
fess to desire Republican success In the
fall campaign.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
TAFT CHEERED
FOR HIS VIEWS
ON MARRIAGE

Madison, Wis. June u.-Seoretary OF
war Taft addressed an audience of 5000
persons In the University OF Wisconsin
gymnasium yesterday. He was greeted
enthusiastically Included in the audi
ence were all the members of the state
supreme court. large body OF university
students. many members Of the legisla-
ture and prominent citizens of Madison.
Secretary Taft was introduced by Presi-
dent Charles r. Van Hise OF Wisconsin
university. After mentioning that Madi-
son was the home OF the junior senator,
Mr.. la Toilette. Mr.. Taft said:
II would that John G.. Spooner was
here today. that might say in his pres
ence as now say In his absence. that the
nation has sustained a severe loss by his
retirement from public life. He was one
of the most distinguished debaters and
constitutional lawyers who has ever talk
ed upon the floor OF the senate, and he
now wlthdraws that he can earn little
for his family as a lawyer, after 16 years
OF distinguished service
He next said that he was glad that wo-
men were welcome to the University OF
Wisconsin TO get an education. Many
people look forward TO the woman TO see
IL she will make an unsuccessful match.
or to see II she Will make match at
all"
lie said he was glad TO think women
could marry or not. as they saw lt. This
sentiment was greeted with applause. Ii
would not do In this present advancement.
he said. I'm a tocular mood, mot TO favor
matrimony. IL Is one or the planks or
our platform. But / contend that the
women should marry happily and make a
happy home; that is more important
than unsuccessful wedlock.'
Secretary Taft paid n high tribute to
the students. The most valuable course
was the friendship that associations form.
To demonstrate this he cited a cable
gram which he received I'm n sick bed I'm
the Philippines, and when his Yale
friends were celebrating the university 8
2Oth anniversary. The telegram was
signed yale, 49," and read:
I'VE love you. Bill. and are with you
I'm all that you do"
He said this was one OF the greatest
fnspirations that he had ever received be-
cause he knew that hts Yale friends were
the most generous critics.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
POLICE BOARD
CONSIDERS TWO
VITAL MATTERS

The police board held its regular weekly
session this afternoon at headquarters
and considered several matters OF the
greatest Importance to the department
and the citizens OF Providence generally.
Chairman William II. Luther brought 10
the boards attention the question OF in
creasing the police force by at least nifty
men. and this subject. which has been
threshed out 10 a considerable extent In
the newspapers, was discussed at some
lenga.
The board members feel that the time Is
ripe for increasing the force. which now
has its full complement. as the commits
sioners two weeks ago added a number OF
men. TO the limit allowed by the appro-
priation given by the city council.
Before going into the meeting Chairman
Luther said: I'VE need more than 80 men.
The criticism has been made that we
have never asked the city council for
more men, but that Is not true. We have
stated in our annual reports that more
men were needed. but the council has
done nothing about II.
Now we propose, IL the board consid-
ers it advisable. TO make special, spe-
cific request TO the city council for more
men, pointing out some OF the reasons
for the request, and any member OF the
board will be delighted 20 give the council
finance committee further and fuller rea-
sons for granting the appropriation need
ed, a matter OF about $4,000.
MORE PAY PETITION.
The petition circulated among policemen
below the grade of captain, asking the
commissioners TO increase their pay. as
the cost OF living has gone up materially,
was formally presented to the board to-
DAY, and laid aside PENDING action on the
boards plan 10 materially strengthen the
police force. n matter which has been I'm
contemplation some time, and naturally
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
Attorney HAHN
BECOMES WITNESS

S. Mann & Co.. OF New York, one OF the
original claimants. contests the oner
through n claim that assets have been Sc
questered and concealed from the trustee,
Arthur Il. johnson, and that II the assets
had been properly disposed OF. full pay
ments of claims could have been made.
The objector was represented In court
by A. j. Cushing, with A. B. Crafts and
l.. N Zisman as associates. j. j. Hahn
is Mr. Comstock's counsel
Several teamsters, who were witnesses
Yesterday. testified that they had carted
goods alleged To have belonged To the
bankrupt, TO various places throughout
the state.
This morning. the trustee, Arthur p.
johnson. testified as 10 his management
OF the case.
Prof Hebbert, physical instructor at
the Young Mems Christian association,
and his assistant George II. Webb. tesi-
fed regarding Mr.. Comstocks attendance
at the business mems class at the Y. M.
c. A on certain days. when Il was al
legged that he was elsewhere doing things
that might effect the case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
GRAZING WAR SPREADING
THROUGHOUT IRELAND

Dublin. June 1.-THE grazing war
Is spreading rapidly and becoming
popular.
The most serious affair which has
yet occurred was near Athenry, Gal
way, at midnight yesterday. A large
posse of police opposed a crowd OF
persons who were driving cattle OFF
a farm. The people stoned the Off
GERS, several OF the latter were badly
hurt and the sergeant In command or
dered the posse to fire. The latter fired
repeated volleys at the crowd and the
raiders returned the fire, finally COM
pelling the officers TO retreat, when
the graziers finished their raid.
Two or three farmhouses have been
fred into at night recently. The gen
eral sympathy of the masses is with
the people even in the case of many
public officials. which ties the govern
ment's hands.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11

The Republican state central oom-
mittee will hold an extraordinary ses-
sion next Tuesday at noon in the ma
chine headquarters in the Butler ex-
change, ito consider registration.
which is progressing satisfactorily"
The decision TO call the full COM
mittee together was reached today,
after two hours discussion In the
rooms OF the organization, at which
10 OF the 13 members of the executive
committee were present.
There was one notable absentee, Gen.
Charles II. Brayton, who represents
the town OF Warwick. and voted for
Col. Samuel Pomeroy Colt at the last
meeting of the executive committee
Brown OF Middletown and Jessive V.
b. Watson OF South Kingstown. both
Wetmore supporters.
Only two OF the avowed boomers 'of
the Newporter were in attendance
Robert +. Rodman OF South Kings
town and william G.. Landers OF New
port. and they dropped in merely TO
listen and learn what their fellow COM
mitteemen had to propose.
Col. Frank w. Tillinghast. who con-
Quoted the Colt campaign during the
last session OF the general assembly
presided as chairman OF the committee
and Judge Nathan M. Wright, secretary
OF the state committee, was present
throughout the conference, which
opened at 1920 and adjourned at 1925
Mr.. Herbert NJ. Gardiner of Barring
ton, who before the last general as
sembly met was a Wetmore man, left
before the meeting adjourned. having
business at the state house
BRAYTON IS OUT
No direct word was received from
the general" in his retreat at At
lantic City, N. j.. and the general i'm
preston was that ''the old man" has
at last dropped out OF Rhode Island
politics. I'VE are praying that the
impression is correct" said ono OF the
Colt men, and the idea was warmly
supported by Wetmoreite to whose
attention II was called
At the close OF the meeting Col. Til
linghast hurried away, but stopped long
enough to make the announcement at the
head OF this article
After stating that registration Is pro-
pressing satisfactorily, he was asked
what necessity was there, I'm view of that
fact, to hold a meeting of the whole COM
mittee. to encourage IL, but he had I'M
portant business up the street and could
not stop to explain.
The other members OF the committee in
attendance today Were: William IL. Bar
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
TEMPORARY
RECEIVERS ARE
APPOINTED

New York. June 11.-Judge George c.
Holt. in the United States district court
today. appointed J. Van vechten Olcott,
member of congress from New York city,
William l.. Ward. former representative
from Westchester, and August Hecksher,
a financier, temporary receivers for 30
days FOR Milliken Brothers, large steel
manufacturing concern. Four creditors
filed an involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy against the corporation yesterday.
The receivers qualified In joint bond
OF 10000.
Mr.. Cromwell says the liabilities of abe
concern are about S6,5Oo,0o0, OF which
100000 is represented by first mortgage
bonds. The assets. including the plant
and real estate. is valued at $500 900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
F|REMEN AND
POLICE SAVE 8
FROM DEATH

New York June 1.-THE heroism of fire.
men and policemen saved eight lives In
a fierce fire in a furniture mandatory
at ss-65 Elizabeth street today. one OF
the rescuing policemen nearly lost his
own life, being overcome when near the
top OF the blazing building. He was
found unconscious by some of his COM
rades and carried down through sheets
OF flames from the fourth floor TO safety.
lie was James O'Connell. who discovered
the fire and gave the first alarm.
After rapping on the sidewalk for as
sistance and sending I'm an alarm O'Con-
nell dashed into the burning building and
helped rescue several persons. He was
overcome in making fina, trip OF In
spection TO the top of the building.
The damage to the building was not
heavy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
FORMER CAPT. Of
POLICE FUGITIVE
FROM JUSTICE

former captain OF police who recently
was dismissed from the force on charges
OF failure to close gambling houses in his
district today is fugitive from Justice
himself charged with maintaining a gam
ing establishment.
IT is alleged that a roulette and all the
necessary paraphernalia for gambling
were found In Gannon's saloon at 29th
street and Sixth avenue when Police Capt.
McClusky suddenly descended on the
place early today. Cannon was present
but before he could be taken into custody
he slipped into the street and disappeared.
Search for the missing ex-captain was
at once begun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WINE GROWERS
AGITATION IS
GAINING GROUND

Montpelier, France, June 11.--After
the announcement OF the resignation
OF the municipal council here yester-
day evening. In accordance with the
wine growers program, the arrest of
a youth for carrying a banner in
scribed March on Parisi Long live the
revolution" led to serious disorders
Hussars were called out and charged
the people repeatedly. A number of
people were injured and calm was only
restored by the release OF the prisoner.
Marcelin Albert, the leader OF the
movement has issued a circular TO all
the committees inviting them 10 take
united action In obedience TO the
recommendation OF Argellier's COM
mittee and TO employ only peaceful,
lawful means, adding:
mo disorders or violence. The hour
has not come yet. We still hope that
IL will never come"
TROOPS IN REVOLT.
Narbonne, France. June 1.-THE dis
content caused among the men OF the
One Hundredth regiment OF infantry
by their confinement 10 barracks for
the last fve Sundays. on account of the
wine growers manifestations. was
brought 10 n head last night by dis
pute between the privates and nom
commissioned officers, who tried to
pull down men from a wall whence
they were cheering passing trains
loaded with wine growers going to
Montpelier.
The soldiers Informed their colonel
that they absolutely refused 10 march
against their friends and relations.
The colonel temporarily calmed the
men by promising TO investigate the
charges OF brutality brought against
l.a fo httt hn mil
thorities consider that the spirit Of
the troops is bad. oil the soldiers being
In sympathy with the movement OF
the wine growers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
UMBRELLA TRUST
NOW ACCUSED is
OF C0NSP|RACY

Philadelphia. June 11.-Acting upon In
structons from Washington. Urited
States District Attorney Thompson WI
tomorrow move against the so-called um-
brella trust II is alleged that there Is
conspiracy among the makers of UNI
brellas and umbrella frames In restraint
OF trade for the purpose OF fixing prices
OF the products OF the factories.
Mr.. Thompson will present Information
in his possession TO the federal grand
Jury and a<s that bills OF indictment bs
found.
He admits that bills will be framed
against some OF the prominent firms and
corporations in the east.
He declines to give the specific informa-
ton upon which he bases his intended
prosecution
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
He PLEADS FOR
BETTER SALARIES
FOR MINISTERS

New Haven, Conn, June 1.-THE dio-
cesan convention Of the Episcopal church
ia Connecticut was held In st. Thomas
church. and It brought together one OF
the largest bodies Of church men in many
years Tomorrow the clergy and laymen
will visit Christ church I'm Stratford to
hold n service commemorative Of the es-
tablishment of the Church Of England in
Connecticut, goo years ago, at which time
many bishops will assist In the histori-
cal exercises.
Bishop Chauncey y. Brewster in his an
nual address TO the diocesan convention.
reviewed the activities of the year and
pointed ont the highly gratifying state
OF all of the parishes. He referred 10 the
financial difficulties which fell upon the
Episcopal academy at Cheshire and the
successful efforts TO continue IL by leas-
ing Il TO a prominent alumnus.
Bishop Brewster I'm reviewing the state
OF the clergy. made an earnest plea for
increased salaries. owing TO the great in
crease I'm the cost of living In the past
decade He showed statistics pointing
out the increased expenses which has
served 20 cut down the stipend OF the
clergy.
ut is true you are servants OF one who
for your sakes became poor. But lie
never meant that His church should grind
the faces OF His ministers by Keeping
them down TO the lowest wage. You dont
get the best otgt OF men harassed by pc
cun8ary anxiety and distressed by the
breaking down or wearing out OF those
near and dear by reason Of poverty"
The bishop. in looking into the future,
pointed out the tremendous Influx OF for
e.gners into Connecticut. and said that
one OF the problems the crlrch faces II TO
assist I'm assimilating these fvreign ele-
ments. lie also said that the impoverish-
ed native American stock. which In some
must be reviviied and I'm conclusion Of
fered a prayer for a quiokening OF the
members of the church IN Gods righteous
mesa
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
RECOUNT BILL
IS PASSED OVER
MAYORS VETO

Albany, Y, June 1.-THE senate today
passed the ew York city recount bin over
the veto OF Acting Mayor MCGOWAN OF
New York city.
The bill now goes 10 the governor for ap-
proval.
tai BILL which would permit Mayor Nc
Clellan 20 secure a recount in districts
not asked for by Mr.. Hearst, and at the
city's expense.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
PRESIDENT AND
PARTY BACK IN
WASHINGTON

Washington. June 11.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt and party, who attended
the Georgia day ceremonies yesterday at
the jamestown exposition, arrived at the
Washington navy yard at 7:9o a. m, on
board the May1ower. The trip was with
out special incident
The vessel reached her dock Just at 7:30
o'clock, but the president and Mrs Roose-
welt did not land Immediately. Shortly
before S o'clock. however. they left the
vessel, and entering their. carriage. were
driven directly to the White House.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WILL PROBE CHARGES
OF RAILROAD REBATING

Chicago, June 11.-Charges OF rebating
made against the Santa Fe and the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern railroads
are TO be investigated by a federal grand
jury, summoned TO appear before Judge
X. NJ. lands today.
The decision 10 probe these charges was
reached a a conference held several days
ago I'm Washington between District At
torney Edwin w. Sims and Attorney
General Bonaparte.
II is understood that there are three
cases only one OF which involves the
Santa Fe. one OF these in which the
Lake Shore is interested has 10 do with
the shipment OF oysters for Booth e. Co.
at less than tariff rates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WIFE BEATER
ESCAPES WITH
FINE OF S15

''In order TO remind him not to again
assault his wife, / will fine him SIS and
COSTS" said Judge Lee I'm the district
court this morning when Alfred Dufresne
came up for trial.
When Dufresne was called to the bar TO
plead Capt Whipple OF Station said Mrs.
Dufresne. who needed her husbands sup
port. desired that he be placed on proba-
tion. Judge Lee remarked that wife-beat-
ers did not deserve such clemency. but al
lowed the wife to tell her story. The
story was one of apparent evasion, and
after its relation the fine was imposed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WAGE FARMERS
CLUB ENJOYS
A 'CLAMbAKE

The Wage Farmers Political and
Social club Of Wanskuck had a most
enjoyable outing Sunday at the Wood
Vile reservoir. the principal feature OF
which was a clambake, though some
attention was paid to oratory.
Nearly 200, II is stated. sat down
TO the bake with John #. Higgins
handing out the verbal delicacies as
toastmaster. Speeches were made by
Alderman Dunn. Councilmen John ].
O'Neill and ID. f. Donovan. ex-Repre-
sentative John G. Lyons, Timothy Il.
Molloy and President Robinson.