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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
DRESSER WOULD
KEEP CHILDREN
FROM ENGLAND

d. lie Roy Dresser brother of Mrs
John Nicholas Brown, made formal appli-
cation yesterday through his attorney, II.
V. Bridges. to Supreme Court Justice
Blanchard OF New York for an order re-
straining his wife. Emma Louise Dresser,
who has filed suit for divorce against
him. from taking their two children out
of the courts Jurisdiction pending the
trial OF Mrs. Dresser's suit for a separa-
tion. The two children are Susan Fish
Dresser aged II, and Daniel lie Roy
Dresser, Jr., aged l3. who, since their
parents separated some time ago, have
lived with their mother.
In carrying on his fight TO keep the chill
dren in this country. MIR. Dresser is act
ing in accordance with his notice that he
intended so TO do. filed last Friday.
In his argument Mr.. Bridges said that
Mr.. Dresser had learned through a letter
sent to her lawyer by Mrs Dresser that II
was her purpose 10 sail for England the
first week I'm July and take the two chill
dren with her. The effect of the granting
OF the order Mr.. Dresser requests will be
to keep the children in the county in
which they now live until the October
term of the court, when the trial OF the
suit for separation will come up.
1--WE object 10 the mother taking the
children out OF the Jurisdiction OF the
court until the suit is settled" Mr.. Bridges
declared
Then. in order TO please the father, you
want me to imprison the mother I'm this
country, do your" asked the justice.
mot at ALL" replied Mr. Bridges. we
are perfectly willing that she go TO Eng
land, IL she leaves the children here"
IL came out during the course OF the ar
gument that Dresser and his wife had
parted on Sept. 1. 1906. the wife keeping
the children. Justice Blanchard said that
II Il were true that the father had gone
away and left his wife and children he.
the justice. did not propose TO restrain the
mother.
Dresser denies that he deserted his wife
and children, but Adrian II. Larkin, coun-
sci for Mrs Dresser. asserted In his argu-
ment I'm opposition 20 the granting OF the
order that Dresser on Sept ! last an
nounced that he was going TO leave and
that he had not contributed TO the sup
port OF either the wife OF the children
since.
lie added that the children were III and
Il was thought best by physicians TO givo
them a sea voyage.
Mrs. Dresser has no money 20 take
them 10 the country. and one OF her un-
cles has invited her TO spend the sum-
mer in England. She will be back with
the children next September. so that they
may attend school. and we are willing 20
stipulate TO that effect" continued the
lawyer for Mrs. Dresser.
Justice Blanchard said that he would
take the papers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
W0MEN'S
TENNIS

With the largest entry list in the his
tory OF the event, the annual lawn ten
mis- tournament for the championship OF
the United States In women's singles.
doubles and mixed doubles began yester-
day on the courts OF the Philadelphia
Cricket club
Although there were several notable
absentees, including Miss May Sutton.
who is in England. and Miss Elizabeth
Moore OF New York, who Is also for
mer national champion, the list Is rep
resentative one and includes most OF the
leading players in the East as well as
some from the West and several promis-
ing newcomers.
New York is represented by Mrs. Bar
ger-Wallach Miss Emily Scott, Miss Ma
RE Wagner and Mrs. @. l.. Chapman.
Boston has Miss Evelyn Sears only, bur
she r. considered by many to be the like
ly runner-up for the championship. From
New Jersey came Mrs. w. Pouch of the
Englewood Field club. the Misses Wildey
of Plainfield and Miss Clare Kulp of
Trenton. Miss Carrie b. Neely of Gin
cinnau represents the West and Miss
Marie Weimer the national capital.
None of the experts had much difficulty
in the opening. all winning In straight
sets.
The summary:
women's singles, first round-Miss Ag
mes Groome, Philadelphia. beat Miss
Horge, Philadelphia, 6-2. 6-2; Miss Marie
weimer, Washington, beat Miss Claire
Kulp, Trenton, 6-3, 6-1; Mrs. Thomas Ell
win. philadelphia. by default; Miss Phyl-
lis Green, Philadelphia. beat Miss Matilda
Bird, GA, Ga: Miss Edna Wildey, Plain
field. N. j.. beat Miss Caroline Clothier.
Philadelphia, 6-2 60; Miss Mildred Wildey
Plainheld, n. j., beat Marie Disston,
Philadelphia s-i Ga: Miss Rachel Harlan.
TRt.t "A ~Ix set
6-S, 6-4 Miss Margaret Roberts. German
town. beat Miss Duhring. Philadelphia,
Ca ga.
Second round-Miss E a. Ostheimer.
Philadelphia. beat Miss Mar~ha Groome,
Philadelphia, 7-5, rs; Miss N. Ostheime-.
Philadelphia, beat Miss Hopkins, Phila-
delphia 6-3 rs; Miss Evelyn Sears, Bos-
ton, beat Miss c. ostheimer. Philadel-
phia, 60, 6-1; Miss Marie Wagner. New
York. beat Miss Catherine McFadden,
East Nyack. N. Y, beat Mrs. William j.
Clothier Philadelphia. 60, 6-1; Miss Ma
rion venner. beat Miss Agnes Groome,
Philadelphia 6-2, 6-2
Miss Green beat Mrs Elwin. Philadel-
phia, 6-2, 60: Miss Edna Wildey beat
Miss Mildred Wildey, 6-2, 6-1; Miss Har-
Ian beat Miss Roberts, 6-1, Ga; Mrs. Bar
ger-wallach, New York, beat Miss Rod
gers. 60, go: Miss Neely, Cincinnati beat
Miss L. Ostheimer. Philadelphia, beat
Miss Margaret Leroy, Philadelphia, by
default: Mrs w. II. Pouch. Englewood,
beat Miss Lewis, Philadelphia, 6-l. 60;
Miss Mary Coates Philadelphia. beat
Miss F. Thompson. Philadelphia, 6-2. 60.
The women's doubles and the mixed
doubles will not be be started until this
afternoon but the extra event In mems
singles furnished the best tennis of the
day. This was in the match between Jo-
seph r. Carpenter. Jr.. of Philadelphia,
and N w. Niles OF Boston. Carpenter
won, 10-S 6-3.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
PREACHERS WRANGLE
OVER LAUNCH'S LOSS

Norfolk. Va. June 26.--was the loss
of the battleship Mlnnesota's launch.
with six midshipmen and five seamen.
an act OF Providence or an accident2 ?
The question came near breaking up
the regular weekly meeting OF the
Methodist preachers OF Norfolk and
vicinity and Is still undecided.
Rev. DIR. w. q. Starr, pastor OF the
Cumberland Street church. I'm his SER
mon last Sunday night, held that II
was an act of Providence. Rev. ]. III.
Amiss attacked his view in the meet
ing.
Argument waxed warm TO the point
of considerable feeling. Neither side
would give I'm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER 1926.

An act In amendment of section OF chap
ter IA OF the general laws. entitled
General provisions concerning elec-
tions"
(Passed April 8. 1907
II ls enacted by the general assembly as
follows:
Section l. Section 2 Of chapter IA OF the
general laws is hereby amended so as to
read as follows:
sec. z. Every person who In any elec-
ton shall fraudulently vote or attempt to
vote, not being qualified. notwithstanding
his name may be ON the voting list at the
polling place where he shall vote or at
tempt 10 vote: or who shall vote or at
tempt 20 vote I'm tho name OF some other
person, whether such name IL that OF a
person living or dead. or OF n fictitious
person. OF having voted In one town. ward
or voting district. whether his vote In
SUCH case was legal or not. shall vote or
attempt TO vote I'm the same or In another
town ward or voting district: or who
shall frauduhently vote or attempt TO vote
I'm a town ward. or voting district other
than I'm the town. ward. or voting district
wherein he has his residence and home
al me time OF his voting or attempting to
vote; or who shan aid. counsel. or procure
any other person TO 30 vote or attempt to
vote, shall be punished by fine OF not
less than 500 nor more than 5000, or by
Imprisonment not less than six months
nor more than two years. or by both
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
WINE GROWERS OPPOSE
TARIFF CONCESSIONS

Hammondsport, N. Y, June 26.-The
American Wine Growers association
in annual session here yesterday
adopted resolutions protesting against
tariff concessions that would expose
the industry in this country to In
creased competition from foreign wine
producers.
After pointing out that the capital
invested I'm wine production In this
country increased from s2,5Sl,9l0 to
s17,775.240 between the years or 1880
and 1905 the resolutions continued:
"In view OF the important relation
which the wine industry bears TO
American agriculture II would seem
an act OF discrimination and Injustice
to expose this Industry to Increased
competition from foreign producers
The association therefore urges upon
our government the retention of full
tariff duties on foreign wines OF every
description"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26

General Laws. entitled "Of the adoption
or children is hereby amended so as TO
read as follows:
section ]. Any person may petition the
municipal court or probate court for leave
10 adopt a child not his own. and. II de-
sired, for change OF the childs name.
put the prayer OF such petition by a per-
son having husband or wife shall not be
granted unless the husband or wife Joins
therein. The court OF the town in which
the child to be adopted resides shall have
exclusive original Jurisdiction OF such pc
tition."
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from
ana after Its passage, and all acts or
parts OF acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
GOV. VAROAMAN
CONVERTED BY
4 REv|vAL|ST

Jackson. Miss, June 26-Gov Varda-
man last night Joined the long list of re-
cruits credited to the jealous work of the
Rev. Mr.. Cats. the revivalist. who has
been winning scores OF converts daily and
nightly.
The governor has attended the meet
ings regularly and last night when the
evangelist made a powerful plea 10 those
who were In error and who saw the
wickedness of their ways. to come for
ward and signify their intentions TO do
better, Gov. Vardaman. TO the surprise
OF the several thousand spectators. arose
and strode resolutely 10 the front or the
altar.
In a clear, distinct and penitent voice
he said II surrender all TO the cause
OF Christ"
About 30 persons followed the example
OF the governor and pledged themselves
10 lead better lives.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
PAWTUXET VALLEY

A second hearing was held yesterday in
the bankruptcy proceedings of the Sulli-
van Inman company OF Arctic Centre. The
corporation had conducted a small news
paper In the valley, but under the man
agement of the treasurer since July last
the business has been gradually decreas-
ing until on May 9th the concern was ad-
Judged bankrupt, and J. A. j. Dephoure
appointed receiver at the office OF Chester
w. Barrows, referee In bankruptcy ana
the officers of the concern, d. f. Sullivan
and Charles NJ. Inman were examined.
MUST PAY LICENSE.
BEGINNING next Monday the junk ped
dlers doing business in the town of Scit-
uate will be required 10 take out IL
cense in the town, at cost OF $40. The
council passed the ordinance upon COM
plaint OF a number of residents who claim
that OF late junk men have been very
numerous and that In many instances,
wood and other articles have been carried
off TO a considerable extent.
The police officers were instructed to
see that the ordinance was rigidly en-
forced.
VALLEY NOTES.
John Robinson OF Hope, who was In
jured by the collapse of the new bridge
at Flat River last Friday is improving.
Kent lodge No 403, New England Order
of Protection. held a box social last even
ing I'm Hines hall. Phenix.
George Palmer OF Riverpoint is visiting
with relatives In Fall River.
A regular meeting OF Fiskeville grange,
p OF H., will be held on Friday evening
in the vestry Of the church.
Alice McQuade OF Bristol is visiting rel
atives In Arctic Centre.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
Can Hay Fever Be Cured?

New York. June 26.-At this season
OF the year there are thousands OF hay
fever victims throughout the country
who are at their wits end trying to
find some cure for or preventative OF
this distressing malady. To resort TO
the futile methods employed last sea-
son Is 10 be disappointed again. This
subject is fully discussed I'm the latest
pamphlet issued by the Toxico Co, 1923
Broadway. New York city. who will
send IL free TO any sufferer. together
with sample treatment which has
proven very successful In conquering
this disease and asthma
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
FINE FOR THE BLOOD.

Get the following from any
good prescription pharmacy and
mix by shaking well in a bottle:
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one
half ounce; Compound Kargon.
one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla. three ounces. Take
a teaspoonful OF this mixture
after each meal and again at
bedtime.
This harmless Vegetable Pre-
scription. while simple, mex
pensive and easily prepared at
home. is said 70 take from the
blood and system all impurities.
acids and decomposed waste
matter, restoring even the most
impure blood 10 its full health
and richness. IL few doses
are taken occasionally II Will
make you feel well and hearty
during the entire season. Try H.
anyway.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething with perfect success. 1t soothes
The child. softens the gums. allays Gll
pain; crres wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June 80. 1906. Seriel number looS
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
state OF Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations.
PUBLIC LAWS
Passed a; the January session, 1907.

(The Chapters Of the Public Laws are
numbered continuously from the Gener-
al Laws Revision OF lS96)
CHAPTER 1423.
An Act IN amendment OF section 1 OF
chapter 1872 OF the general laws. entitled
"Of the Adoption OF Children"
(Passed March q. 1907
II r. enacted by the general assembly as
follows:
Section L Section Of Chapter 1872 OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
Mad Dog Scare

A dog supposed TO have been suffer.
ing from rabies ran into the store oi
the Boston & Providence Clothing com.
pany on Westminster street and
caused much excitement yesterday af.
ternoon. The dog was shot by Patrol.
man T. A. Kane.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26

ton OF the court. and no person altar
conviction OF suon offence snail be per-
miJted 90 vote an any election or upon
any proposition pending before the psop1a
or 10 hold any pLolic office Young tor
the purposes OF enis chapter shan oonslnt
In the uepositing. or offering for deposit.
ballot, whether sucn baiIot mas been
unai Aed or not: except In cases where
voting machines are used. snd then snail
consLst IN entering the oootn Of voting
machine or recording or Offering to record
a vote"
Sec. Q. This act shall take effect upon
It's passage, and all acts and parts Of acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER 1881.

AN ACT Fixing the Salary OF the
Librarian OF the State Law Library.
(Passed April IL. 1s07)
II Is enacted by the General As
sembly as follows:
Section 1. The annual salary Of the
librarian Of the state law library shall
be sixteen hundred dollars. and the
sum OF four hundred dollars or so
much thereof as may be necessary Is
hereby appropriated for the purpose
of carrying this act into effect; and
the state auditor is hereby directed
TO draw his orders upon the general
treasurer for said sum or so much
thereof as may be necessary.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect
upon. it's passage, and all acts and
parts of acts inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER f<x.

An act changing the name OF tho state
sanatortum for oonsumpuves.
Passed April o. 1907.
II Is enacted by the general assembly az
follows:
Section /. The name of the institution
created by chapter l2iI or the public laws.
passed May IL, 1896. Is hereby changed
from the state Sanatorium for Con-
sumptives' TO the State Sanatorium." by
which latter name IL shall be HEREAFTER
known and designated.
Sec. 2 This act shall take effect upon
Its passage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER 14s2.

tice Act" Passed at the January
Session A. ID. 1905.
(Passed April 1s. f9o7)
II Is enacted by the General As
sembly as follows:
Section l. Section SIS of the Court
and Practice Act" is hereby amended
so as to read as follows:
Sec. 67S. In any action where
money or other property shall have
been trusteed In the hands OF per-
son. firm, or corporation, the person
signing the garnishee's answer may
be summoned by either party at any
time before final Judgment and sub
iected TO examination and cross ex-
animation upon all matters relating to
or connected with the facts set forth
I'm such answer. and evidence may be
introduced TO contradIct the testimony
OF such person.
A person summoned as herein pro-
vided shall be entitled to an attend
ance fee OF three dollars and lawful
mileage. and unless summoned I'm the
manner herein set forth. the answer
sworn 10 by a trustee shall be deemed
true In deciding how far said trustee
is chargeable."
Sec. ?. Section SCI Of the Court
and Practice Act and any other acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed, and this act shall take effect
upon its passage.
A true copy-Attest:
CHARLES p. BENNETT.
Secretary OF esAs&
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER 1929.

AN ACT to Provide for Fresh Drinking
Water to be Supplied Employees In Fac
tories and Workshops.
(Passed April s, 1907
1t is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section /. All manufacturing establish-
ments In this state shall provide fresh
drinking-water, OF good quality, to which
their employees shall have access during
working hours.
Sec q Any corporation. association.
firm or person owning. In whole or In
part. managing. controlling. or superfn-
tending any manufacturing establishment
In which the provision OF this act 10 vio-
lated shall. upon complaint OF the board
OF health OF the city or town, or the town
council OF the town, In which the estao-
lishment Is located. be liable to hne OF
one hundred dollars for each offence.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect upon
its passage.
CHAPTER 1890.
AN ACT In Amendment Of Section Of
Chapter l24s OF the Public Laws Passed
at the January Session. A. d. 1906. En-
titled IAN Act to Provide for the Filling
OF Vacancies in Certain Offices"
PASSED April 8, 1907
II is enacted by the General Assembly al
follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 124s OF
session, A. ID. 1906. Is hereby amended so
as 10 read as follows:
Section 1. Whenever any officer elect
ed by the grand committee. appointed by
the governor, with the advice and
consent OF the senate. or elected
by the senate shall die or
shall resign his office during
session OF the general assembly to take
effect Immediately or at some later
date. before the next meeting Of the
general assembly. or whenever during
the session OF the general assembly
there shall occur from any cause q
vacancy in such office. the vacancy
then occurring or which shall occur
upon the taking effect OF such resig-
nation may be filled at such session
for the unexpired term OF such office
in the manner provided by law for
the election or appointment of such
officer for a full term
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon Its passage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER l422

StiAI l4Ze
AN ACT In Amendment OF Section 3.
Chapter IA. OF the General Laws En-
titled General Provisions Concerning
Elections"
passed April s. 1907
IL is enacted by the General Assembly
as follows:
Section 1. Section of Chapter IA OF
the General Laws is hereby amended so
as TO read as follows:
Sec. 3. Every person who shall direct
ly or indirectly give, or offer, or agree
for the benefit OF any elector
any sum OF money or other val
liable consideration for the purpose OF in
ducing such elector to give in or with
hold his vote at any election In this state.
or by way OF reward for having voted
or withheld his vote, or who shall use any
threat or employ any means of intimida-
ton for the purpose OF influencing such
elector, to vote or withhold his vote for
or against any candidate or candidates
or proposition pending at such election.
shall be punished by a fine OF not less
than $500 nor more than 5000, or by inn
prisonment OF not less than six months
nor more than two years. or by both such
fine and Imprisonment In the discretion
OF the court, and no person after convic-
tion OF such offence shall be permitted to
vote In any election or upon any propo-
sition pending before the people. or to
hold any public office; and no evidence
given by any witness testifyina upon the
trial OF any charge Of bribery shall be
used against the person giving such evt-
dence."
Sec 2. This act shall take effect upon
its passage, and all acts and parts Of
acts inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-26
CHAPTER 1424

An ACT IN amendment OF chapter 29s of
the General Laws. "Of the Militia -
PASSED April 2. le07.)
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PLEDGED TO
REFORM

Captain John Gray, councilman
from the Second ward, will receive
the support of the officers and dele
gates of the Central Labor union in
securing city ownership Of a light
ing plant and the insertion of an
arbitration clause in all public util
ity franchises, providing for the set
Element of all labor difficulties.
Several of the officers Of the cen
trail body said today they would
bring the matter before that or.
ganiZation at the next meeting and
would ask that every candidate for
Office on the republican and demo
cratic tickets be asked to pledge
themselves to these measures.
The candidates are to be asked
to place themselves on record be
fore the primaries and their re
plies will be given full publicity by
the central body. This Is one OF
the benefits the direct primary con
fers on the people. 1t shows what
candidate stands for.
Figures on the cost of installing
a city light plant at the water
works show the total expenditures
would be about 100000 The city
pays at present about $40 0OO per
year to the w. w. p. Co. for street
lights and public buildings. which
amount would in a comparatively
short time pay for the municipal
plant. The advocates Of the
municipal plant claim this is no.
in any way partisan question, but
one that interests every taxpayer.
The top arm of AL w. w. p. Co.
light poles are reseryed to the city
and would make the stringing of
wires easy and inexpensive.
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CHANCE FOR AN INDEPENDENT TICKET

demand or receive, directly or in
directly, any money, intoxicating
liquor or any other thing of value,
or promise therefor, either to in
fluence his vote or to be used or
under the preteXt of being used to
procure the vote of any other per-
son or persons to be used at any
poll or other place prior to- or on
the day of any election under this
act, for or against any candidate
for office or for or against any
measure or question to be voted
upon at such election, shall be
guilty Of a disdemeanor and upon
trial and conviction therefor be
punished by fine or not less than
500 or more than $500 or by i'm
prisonment in the county Jail of
not less than 80 days or more than
six months, or by both such fines
and Imprisonment"
Paid political puffs. printed as
reading matter, are also forbidden.
They must be marked advertising.