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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
MORE PAY" MOVEMENT
AMONG THE POLICE

perior officers and there Is little doubt
that when the subject can be formally
taken up by the police board this matter
OF salaries will be more equitably adjust
ed. Possibly II will be determined 10 give
the sergeants $500 per year and the lieu
tenants s1450. This would give the SER
geants about $3.50 more than the patrol
men and the lieutenants about $50 more
than the sergeants while the captains
would be receiving $50 more than the
lieutenants.
WILL RECEIVE PETITION.
Chairman Luther stated that the board
would be pleased TO receive the petition
OF the men and would look into II. This
is taken TO mean that statistics will be
obtained from other cities the size OF
Providence where police duties are some
what similar; that the amount OF extra
duty the police here have been compelled
TO perform will be taken into consldera-
tion; that the cost OF living. TO which the
men have called attention In their petit
tion will also be considered. with all the
reasons the men may be able 10 urge I'm
favor OF their petition aside from the gen.
eral one, I'VE need the money"
Even then the subject will be consider
ed In another aspect as 10 whether IL is
best 10 continually force the patrolmen to
perform extra duty in order to properly
cover the city or TO increase the patrol
force by men. as the commission has had
In contemplation for some time. This
would involve the further question as 10
whether the force should be increased and
the pay OF the men increased also. or the
duties OF the men diminished by increas-
ing the force while maintaining the same
rate OF pay for the patromen and merely
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
SNEAD IS HELD
ON THE CHARGE OF
MANSLAUGHTER

Stephen Snead. who is charged with the
death OF Joseph Johnson, whom he is al
legged TO have drowned in Mashapaug
pond on May "a, was given preliminary
trial today in the district court on the
charge OF manslaughter.
Assistant Attorney General Henry
Greenough conducted the prosecution.
william II. Winston and Mrs. Johnson
were the only witnesses for the state.
They told the circumstances that led up
10 the death Of Johnson. as they related
them but few days ago at the coroner's
inquest.
Snead was adjudged guilty and was held
for the grand jury In surety OF 5000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
INSANE PAUPERs
BECOME CHARGE
UPON THE State

Two cases which the state board OF
charities and corrections will doubtless
fully inquire into were brought to Light IN
the district court this morning whdn twq
persons who but recently arrived 'from
Europe were proved to be insane and weys
ordered committed TO the state hospital
Judge Lee during the taking Of the tes-.
timony asked some very pointed ques~l
tions, and remarked that 1t seemed a.
though the state Is called on to caro- for,
two insane paupers.
The first unfortunate arraigned was
James Paterson, 43 years old. 1t yaA
stated that he came to this city from
Scotland three months ago. where ho has
a wife and four children. and that he has
been living with a brother. Paterson II
suffering from melancholia, and is dam
gerous to himself and others.
The second unfortunate was Eugenio
Piscatello IA years old. who came from
Italy. to join his parents in this city two
months ago.
Two physicians said the boy has de-
luslonal insanity; that he thinks others
persecute him and. that recently he at.
tackled other boys with q ,hatchet; that
her with a stick.
The boys father told the court that the
lad had been working since his arrival
In this city in the Wanskuck mills.
Did he have a school certifcate2" ask
ed Judge Lee.
The father replied, Yes"
How did he get it7' asked the court.
cit was procured by a man named ven-
troni." replied the father.
The father further testified that he had
lived in this city eight years, but was not
a naturalized citizen, and that he had the
boy come from Italy that the entire FAM
lily might be united. He also said the boy
showed the symptoms OF his insanity as
soon as he arrived In this city, and be-
fore he went to work in the Wanskuck
mills.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
.ARCHb|sHOP'S
WARMING AGAINST
TWO |MP0ST0RS

New York, June 7.--Archblshop Farley
today made public a warning which he
has received from Monsignor Lessie, the
apostolic delegate 10 Persia, giving no.
tice that 60 imposters are on their way
from Persia TO the United States 10 col
lect funds under the pretense that they
Will be given TO the Catholic missions in
Persia.
Monslgnor Lessie wrote that one OF the
men has letters forged with the sigma
ture of Monsignor Oludo, Catholic
Chaldean bishop, and also bearing the
forged signature of Monsignor Lessie.
Monslsynor Lessie asked that the one
bearing tho forged letters be turned over
TO the police. He also informed the arch
bishop that these two mposters were try
ing TO repeat a scheme which was prac-
ticed successfully few years ago by
two Chaldeans. who by presenting photo
graphs of Sisters of Charity OF Persia.
collected about 1,0Oo.00 francs in the
United States and Canada and are now
living in princely style in Persia.
The monsignor wrote that no priest, nor
layman is authorized 10 collect money for
the Catholic missions OF Persia Archbishop
Farleys secretary issued this statement;
THE archbishop of New York takes
this occasion to warn the Catholic people
OF this city and diocese and the public at
large against giving easy credence TO cay
applicants for charitable contributions
who cannot show a written appreciation
OF their work from the authorities OF the
diocese.
There arc but too many reasons for
such caution. IL Is well known to us all
that this city is never without imposters
OF this character who prey upon the be-
nevolent public
These imposters do not hesitate 10 as
sumo any garb OF priest or nun. Let no
one be deceived by the dress or demranor
OF such despicable members OF society.
\ ct ro1f "A
the certificate OF their good standing and
since forgery is so often resorted to--as
I'm tho case OF these Chaldean collectors.
should any doubt exist, let applications
be made TO the authorities OF the diocese
for better information"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
MAYNARD WOMEN
BEFORE THE COURT

Aurora Roberts, aged Is, who says she
belongs in LIMERICK, this morning plead
ed guilty to being common night
walker. and was placed on probation on
her promise to keep away from this city.
Miss Denehy, probation officer for
women said the woman had been before
the court before under the name OF Au-
rora Gregory The women says she has a
husband whose whereabouts she does not
know.
Maud Mills, aged 2e, was sentenced TO
six months at the state workhouso for be-
ing a common night walker.
Capt. Stone said that the woman has
no home. except the rooms hired for her
by men she happens to meet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
High Grade Floor Coverings

During the next ten days the Flint
company. at 20S and 2i0 Weybosset
street. will give the public the benefit
OF some extraordinary bargains in
linoleums mattings and oil cloths. The
disagreeabie weather OF the past sea-
son finds this firm overstocked in tho
carpet department, and they have con-
cluded to unload by making some
ridlculously low prices on these goods.
which will AFFORD intending purchasers
% secure high grade floor coverings
at extremely low prices. An invitation
is extended 10 one and all 10 call,
whether you purchase OF not, and ex-
anime goods and prices
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

The exclusive publication in the News
Democrat yesterday OF the police petition
for more pay attracted considerable at
tention. and friends OF the more than
800 officers I'm this city were generally in
clined today TO the belief that an inves-
tigation OF the merits OF the officers con-
tention may induce the police commits
sioners TO recommend the proposed I'm,
crease to the city council, or at least ask
that lordly body 10 increase the police
appropriation for this city in order to en-
able the commissioners to grant more pay
10 some. IL not all, OF the officers.
At present there are on the police pay
rolls 307 men, from Chief Patrick Egan
down TO the newest patrolman appointed
yesterday. Their pay varies from $500
per year TO $2.25 per day.
PRESENT WAGE RATES
The salaries above the grade of lieu
tenant are not 10 be affected by ;he petit
tion now being circulated, as these are
generally considered TO be satisfactory.
Now the captains receive $500 each, and
the chief Inspector sl7Oo But the lieu
tenants. who dress just like the captains
and have all the captains responsible
ties and duties when those officials are
away, get but $1ls625 while the sergeants
receive 12 cents per day less than the lieu
tenants and only 13 cents per day more
than the first-class patrolmen, whose per
diem compensation is 81.
IL has long been recognized. even by
the police commissioners. that there is a
manifest inequality In the difference be-
tween the pay OF patrolmen and their SUI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
THE PROPOSED TELEPHONE
FRANCHISE "v|C|0US,' ITS
OPPONENTS DECLARE

That the proposed exclusive franchise
for the Providence Telephone company
will tie the hands Of the people OF Prov
idence and prevent them from availing
themselves OF advantages which are
open 10 every other municipality, and
that such an exclusive franchise as Is
seriously proposed by the majority OF the
telephone committee OF the city council
is almost unknown In this country or
elsewhere. except where the government
itself controls the telephones. are points
10 be made by the representatives, OF the
Home Telephone company OF Rhode Is
land when the telephone ordinance is
ell.
When asked this morning what he
thought OF the claim that the ordinance
now before the common council grants
perpetual rights to the Providence Tele-
prone company. Judge Thomas u. Lee,
president OF the Home Telephone COM
psny OF Rhode Island, said:
ORDINANCE MOST VICIOUS
This ordinance is one OF the most
vicious ever proposed 10 any government
or people, altogether aside from the fact
that the modern tendency is against
granting exclusive franchises In the
streets and highways, because by so doing
municipality ties it's hands and pre-
vents it's citizens from availing themselves
Of improvements which tend to lower
prices and AFFORD better service. and ex-
elusive franchises are now practically un-
known In this country or any other cotm-
try where the government itself does not
control the telephone system.
There are other reasons, however.
against this particular grant. which TO
my mind make IL Imperative that the city
council, which represents the taxpayers
and freemen generally, should not look
kindly, nor. indeed, entertain for a mo-
An0lfA fAsaa
OTHER OBJECTIONS.
II might summarize these reasons as
follows:
20. In this ordinance, however. not only
Is there an attempt TO give an exclusive
franchise In the streets and highways.
but the ordinance attempts to go further
and TO give an exclusive right to MAIN
tain and furnish a telephone service"
within the city, thereby striking at the
inalienabe rights OF citizens 10 construct
and maintain telephone service where II
is not necessary 10 use the public streets
and highways
CovERTLy wORDED.
30 This ordinance, moreover. 10 so COW
ertly and cunn!ngly worded as tn grant 70
the telephone company much more than
II pretends 10. It's title is AN Ordinance
concerning Telephone Rates and grant
ing certain rights to the Providence Tele-
phone company until December LIST. 1918"
but under the provisions OF the last para
graph OF Section these rights continue
until terminated by the city OF Provi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
TRUSTED EMPLOYE
FOUND TO HAVE STOLEN

New York. June 7.-T9sfts aggregat-
ing $500 by means OF false checks will
be brought 10 Hight. according TO the de-
tectfve bureau. by the arrest early today
o; August Dohn. 20 years old. for II years
past trusted employe of s BaTman and
brother. furniture dealers OF this city.
Other arrests are expected today.
Lieut.. Stransky. the officer who made
the arreet. said the prisoner attempted 70
shoot himself when placed under arrest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
ENJOINED FROM FURTHER
INFRINGING PATENT

The defendant in the case of Babcock,
Stone & Markham VS.. Arnold c. Messler
in the federal court has Withdrawn from
further contestlng the case and a final de-
cree was therefor bounded down by
Judge Brown this afternoon restraining
the defendant from further infringing the
patent, which II an Improvement on a
pin, belonging 10 the plaintiff compony
and ordering recompense for any dam
ages done the company by the infringe
mant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
MANY THEFTS ARE
REPORTED, TO POLICE

Annie Franklin reports stolen from her
home at 10 Foster street an old stove, q
bag OF rags. bag OF cotton waste and q
copper bottomed boiler oil valued at 81.
John May reports that lead, valued at 80.
has been stolen from house being built
on East Manning street.
Erich Sterntrauer reports that the cell
lar. OF his house at ZS Richmond strest,
where he stores candy was broken into
recently, and sweets, valued at $40. were
stolen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07

dence. and cannot in any manner or by
any means be terminated until at least
six months subsequent to December LIST.
1913. and then only by a notice which must
be authorized by both branches OF the
city council and approved by the mayor.
terminating the contract at a period six
months later. In this way a continuing
franchise is given, and the company, by
the usual means OF manipulating ons
branch OF the city government, can maks
the franchise continue for n much longer
period than Is provided.
PERPETUAL GRANT.
"a. Indeed. IL is plainly Intended that
the franchise shall be perpetual, as by
another underhand provision OF the or
dinance club Is put into the hands OF
the company To prevent tho city from ever
terminating the franchise. This last IL
perhaps the most vicious piece of city
legislation attempted within a generation
At the present time tho Providence TEL
ephone company pays the very small ana
inadequate tax on one and one-haH per
cent on its gross receipts in consideration
OF the great privileges which Il has OBJ
tanned from the city OF using the Streets
for the construction OF it's underground
conduits and the maintenance OF its poles
and wires. Small and inadequate as Is
this percentage, IL nevertheless meta the
city over $4,000 at present, and In the
natural growth OF the telephone buofnes1
will amount to a much larger sum In the
future. But, by the provisions OF this
ordinance, a change Is made In this rate.
and all ordinances and parts OF ordt-l
nances inconsistent with the pro-
posed ordinance are repealed In
this manner, the old prov-'
sion under which the one and one-halk
per cent is paid would be terminated,
and. while apparently the city In getting
an increase Of the amount TO three per
cent, this payment continues only SO long
as the exclusive franchise remains, and
terminates whenever notice is given az
provided in the last paragraph OF Section
CUTS OFF REVENUE
I'm this way the company can say TO
the city, IF you terminate our exclusive
franchise, not only will you deprive your
selves of the increased receipts from us,
but you will cut of all that you were en-
titled to before and never thereafterwards
can you tax Us at all for the use of the
streets, since we have already obtained
our rights TO use the streets and are un-
der no obligation to make any payment
unless you continue our exclusive rights"
In this way the city must either submit
to a perpetual exclusive franchise or de-
prive itself Of all revenue from the tel
ephone business.
"It 10 amazing that any committee from
our city council could ever have agreed
to SO outrageous provision as this"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
AGED YALE GRADUATE
DIES AT SARATOGA

Saratoga, N. Y. June 7.-Edward ID.
Seldom. one OF the Oldest graduates Of
Yale university. died here today aged 81
years He was graduated from Yale with
the class Of 1874
Mr. Seldom was at one time a member
OF the Vermont legislature and at the
time OF his death he was the superin-
tendent OF the Mohawk and Hudson Val
ley Humane society.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
MONEY SNATCHED FROM
HIS HAND ON STREET

vincenzo Alfernno OF l43 knight street
reports that he was robbed OF 80, the
money being snatched from his hand by q
man who is unknown TO him. on Mar.
ket square late yesterday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
MRS. McGIRL DIES
WHILE AT WORK IN MILL

Mrs. Ellen McGirl. 90 years old. en-
plcyed at the Fletcher Manufacturing
company's factory on Charles street. died
there suddenly yesterday afternoon Of
koart failure She hvaA at q Touro street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
CYCLONE CAUSES LOSS
OF LIFE AND SHIPPING

Bombay. June IA destructive cyclone
swept over Kurraohi yesterday. Several
steamers were drivon ashore and hardly a
building remained unwrecked. The cas-
ualties have not been reported.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-07
SPEEDWAY BIDS WILL
BE OPENED TOMORROW

bids for the construction Of the pro-
posed speedway at Roger Williams park
were 10 have bean opened by the park
commissioners yesterday. bru action was
deferred until tomorrow morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
Oakfield and Brayton

Henry Jacobsen of Audubon was q
business visitor here Saturday.
Rev. Broome preached in Harlan
Sunday, returning home Monday.
N. L. Hansen received and was un-
loading car of baled hay Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28

Career Bartlett, fourteen year
old boy southwest of town, may
prove the Champion corn husker in
time as he is now credited with crib
bling seventy bushels of corn per day.
Rev Sturgeon of the Baptist
church in Harlan is conducting a re-
vival meeting in Bray ton commence
ing last Saturday. He is said TO be a
very fluent speaker and is we'll re-
ceived here
William Thielen was in town on
Monday ard reported that he is done
husking his large crop Of corn and is
still buying thirty-tive and forty
cent corn in order to prepare his
large herd of cattle for future
market.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
CERTIFICATE NO. 1872.
an K No. 568.
STATE OF Iowa

OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE
WHEREAS, the Kimballton Da-
nish Savings Bank, located at Kim.
ballton in the State of Iowa, has
filed in this Office proof of a full
compliance with the lave of this
state pertaining to it's incorpora.
ton and sworn statement of its
paid up capital, and being satisfied
from an examination that said
bank is possessed of the full
amount of such capital required by
Chapters 1912 and Title 8 of the
Code of Iowa, therefore,
AUTHORITY rs HEREBY GIVEN
to the above named corporation to
transact the business of a Sayinpa
Bank as provided in it's articles Of
incorporation and the laws of Iowa.
The following named persons
have qualified as the first Board r1f
Directors:
G. n, Messenger
S. c. Petersen
John Petersen
Peter Lykke
Jorgen Marcusseu
G. G. Nelson
III. S. Rattenborg
Given under my hand and seal of
office. at the City of Des Moines.
this 18th day of October, A. ID. 1907
b. F. CARROLL,
NIL Auditor of State.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28

For Sale.
Duroc Jersey Bears sired by First
and Champion Boar at Audubon
County Fair this year.
If FL. M. BAL LETT.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
Water the Cattle

Isaac Smith called in veterinarian
last week who held an autopsy on the
carcass of one of the cattle which had
been feeding on corn husks. The in
vestigation disclosed the fact that
the food lay in the stomach in LAYERS
undigested and fermenteh, caused by
the animal not drinking enough OF
water which they are not liable to dc
unless closely watched when driver
to the tank or pond.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28

Peter Hagen of Clifton, Kansas,
and William Onken Of Manson, Iowa,
we're visiting last week with their
cousin, William Onken near
BraYton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
A GOOD DOCTOR.
The German Physician, Dr.. Bair,
DeS MoineS, has Hundreds of
Testimonials from Cured
Patients.

Positive proof that Incurable ESQ
called) diseases as Consumption, Par
alysis. Cancers, Fits, Psychics, Rheu-
matism, Tumors, Appendicitis, Gall
Stones, have been and are being
cured. IF YOU ARE AFFLICTED.
TAKE COURAGE, EITHER CALL ON
THE DOCTOR r WRITE HIM
FULLY OF YoU CASE. After thirty
years of hards Iy he is a leader in
the treatmen Special Pathology or
Diseases ofte given up as hopeless by
the Emerq- cy or Family Doctor.
Consultatie> is free, either at the
office or by mail. If you can not call
on the Doctor, write him. Address
1922, 9Th Ave-, Des Moines, Ia. sos
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28

Frank Lambert was in town Mon
day on business.
Soren G. Nelson is building a new
barn out on the farm.
Charles Burton left Monday for
his home at Missoula, Montana.
Mrs. J. o. Cotton returned from
Extra Monday after short visit.
John Shea and son moved Monday
upstairs over the Leigan pool hall.
Mrs. l.. F. Miller passed couple
of days with friends in Atlantic last
week.
McGovern s. Company shipped
one car of hogs to market the past
week.
l. P. Hallock has eighteen deer
still remaining after several sales
have been made.
Shompier Bintner shipped car of
fine looking no 8 to South Omaha en-
Monday evening.
j. +. Jensen is building a neat
|
pairs on his barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma Lohner OF
Extra were guests of Hams Hansen
and wife Sunday.
Miss Daisy Heath commenced her
school at No. 1, Oakfeld township
Monday of this week.
Miss Ordway entertained Miss
Marietta Of Extra over Saturday and
until Monday evening.
Ask j. G. Hartman for the latest
corn shocking story. He keeps it
ready to tell for the asking.
Mrs. Frank Heath and son were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. l.. b.
Jennings of Audubon Monday.
George Rodgers, north of town is
quite i'll with an attack of tonsilitis
and under the care of our doctor.
The road boss " as engaged Monday
in grading the highway in the west
part OF town just west of the bridge.
Mrs. Carrie Koob was called to
Anita Sunday on account of the Sc
we're illness of sister residing there
The children Of Chris Petersen
northwest of town, are having 8
wrestle with the genuine whooping
cough.
Miss Sophia Sorensen returned
from Omaha Monday. She is taking
course in voice and Instruments
music in that city.
Elk County Superintendent Arthur
Farquhar of Audubon and Mr.. Sax
ton of Des Moines were in town las
Friday ON business.
II X. j. Petersen was down from
KimballtoH Monday talking Texa
land and securing party for the ex
cursion December Sd.
Peter Hagen of Clifton, Kansas
and William Onken of Manson, Iowa
were visiting last week with thei
cousin, William Onken neal
Bray ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28

II. M. Bartlett and James Pearson
were business visitors in Extra Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. L. Hansen were
Saturday night visitors with friends
in Atlantic.
Mitt Horton went out to McCook,
Nebraska, last week to visit Isaac
Horton formerly of this town.
Miss Sena Larsen who resides with
an uncle, at Elk Horn, is visiting her
father, Mr.. Mis- Larsen, this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
For Sale

One 80 acre farm, we'll improved,
near Brayton, one 240 acre farm, no
improvements, near town and one
tract of six hundred acres; also ID
good horses and mares, and 25 Ply
mouth Rock Cockerels. For partic-
ulars call On N. l.. Hansen, Bray ton,
Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-11-28
Native Lumber Sale

On the main road from Oakfeld to
Atlantic in what is known as the
Ballard Timber, have several thou.
sand feet of native lumber, saw dust
and slabs. l will be on the grounds
every Wednesday from 10 A. M. to
P. M. Come if you want bargain.
NELs p. HoEGH.