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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
SUPREME COURT
GIVES HEARING ON
HARRINGTON CASE

Chief Justice Douglas and Justices Du-
bois. 9lodgett. Johnson and Parkhurst to-
day heard the case OF Putnam Foundry
and Machine company VS. town council
of the town of harrington on PLAINTIFF $
claim OF appeal The town council on
Nov. g. 1906, recommended 10 the electors
in financial town meeting that they au-
struct the heating system in the town
building and that the bid of the Putnam
Foundry and Machine company TO do the
work for $3.50 be accepted and the job
awarded to It.
This vote was passed by the town meet
ing: THAT the sum OF s225o or so much
thereof as may be necessary, be and
hereby is appropriated for the recon-
struction and renewal OF the heating and
ventilating apparatus In the town hall
building. Said sum TO be expended under
the supervision OF the town council, as
recommended in their report OF today"
BY vote OF three TO two the town coun-
ell refused to let the contract TO the Put
nam Foundry and Machine company In
accordance with its bid made before tho
financial town meeting. Thereupon the
bidders filed a petition for writ of man
damus to compel the town council to
award IL the contract.
This case was heard In the superior
court and one of the maik points made by
the town was that the resolution passed
by the financial town meeting called for
the exercise of discretion and official
Judgment on the part of the town council.
The superior court sustained the coun-
ellis demurrer. From this decision pc
toner took an appeal In support OF the
claim that the superior court was in error
petitioners chief point is that the supe-
rior court should have found the direc-
tion of the financial town melting to the
town council was mandatory.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
BAKER SUES FOR $4,000

william Z. Baker has entered suit in
the superior court to recover $1,000 dam
ages from Herbert NJ. wiriams. who does
business as the White Automobile COM
pany. Plaintiff was driving on Grams
ton highway, August 3. 1906, and claims
his carriage was struck by an automo-
bile that one OF defendants servants ran
at an excessive rate OF speed and operated
I'm an otherwise careless manner
The carriage was crushed and plaintir
thrown out and he claims TO have been
severely injured. Willis b. Richardson is
his counsel
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
LAPPOLL| LET OFF
WITH A FINE Of
S15 AND COSTS

when Luigi Lappolll pleaded guilty to
assaulting Antonio Bianio In the district
court this morning and Capt. Merrill told
Judge Lee that the assault was a simple
one. Lsppolli striking with his fist Biainio
in the mouth, the court remarked that II
was an Improvement over the way they
generally edo g." and let Lappolli or
with a sentence Of SIS and costs
The assault was said to he brought
about by attentions paid by Biainio to
Lappollis slster-in-law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
MORE WARSHIPS SAIL
FOR HAMPTON ROADS

New York, June 5.-A squadron OF
six United states battleshlps and one
cruiser. under command OF Rear Ad-
miral Evans. sailed from this port
today for Hampton Roads. where they
will participate I'm the celebration OF
Georgia day at the Jamestown eX-
position on June 10. They were the
battleships Connecticut. Louisiana.
Ohio, Iowa. Rhode Island and Indiana
and the cruiser Washington. They
were followed within an hour by the
Sankt Georg, the Austrian cruiser, also
bound for Hampton Roads.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
District Court Notes

In the district court this morning
James Brown, aged 80, was fined SIS and
costs for operating an automobile with
out showing the required license numbers.
Emily Bower. aged co. was adjudged to
be insane and was ordered 10 be COM
mitted 20 the state hospital.
William Mcvey pleaded guilty 20 the
charge OF non support Of his wife and
children. His neglect. IL was stated. was
due 20 his having been on a spree. on his
promise TO refrain from liquor and TO
care for his family he was placed on pro-
baton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
BIG FOREST FIRES
RACES IN NORTHWEST

Vancouver. b. c., June b.-With his
camp reduced to ashes and forced to re-
tire with his men from the plant. David
Esson who operates logging camp In
Knox Bay, Thurlow Islands, arrived
here yesterday and reported the largest
fire ever known up coast
All the valuable timber on the island Is
being licked up by the flames. Just how
the fire started is not known. It's bounda-
ries are extending rapidly and every hour
gives an impetus. A series OF fires Is also
reported on Vancouver island in the vi
cinity of Bear Lake.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
WOMAN INTOXICATED
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Mary Callum, who Is said to have been
on a spree, was found wandering about
the Bristol depot at Fox Point at s
o'clock this morning. She had with her
her four-year-old son. and as the woman
was not in condition to properly care for
the child she was sent, with II TO the
Central police station for safe keeping
Her parents at Bristol were notified but
they refused 10 come after the woman
or care for the child
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
HURT WHEN CAR
STARTS SUDDENLY;
SUES FOR $4,000

Judge Tanner and jury today heard
the case of selena e. Noland against the
Rhode Island company. Plaintiff was a
passenger on Riverpoint car from Au-
burn or Eden Park. Aug. 2, 1905. and at
the corner of Dorrance and Weybosset
streets she signalled the conductor TO stop
the car While 1t was stopped she start
ed to get off. The car was suddenly start
ed and she was thrown to the ground and
sustained severe and permanent internal
injuries.
She sues 10 recover $4,000 damages.
Lewis A. Waterman Is attorney for the
plaintiff and Frank T. Easton represents
the defendant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
RUFF WILL BE
WITNESS AGAINST
MAYOR SCHM|Tz

San Francisco. Cal. June 5.--When the
Schmitz trial begins today Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Heney will make his OPEN
ing address, and the prosecution will be-
gin the presentation of testimony against
Schmitz on the charge OF having extort-
ed Sll75 from l.. Malfantf OF Delmonico's
restaurant
The prosecution has announced that
Ruef will be one Of their witnesses.
The trial gives indications OF furnishing
many surprises and possibly some sem
satiOns.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
LAZARUS LOSES HIS
SUIT FOR DAMAGES

The Jury that heard testimony In
the superior court in the suit OF Jacob
Lazarus against the firm of Kennedy 81
Cough in the superior court returned
a verdict for defendants. This was
a suit to recover $500 because OF fall
ure TO bring out from Russia three
children of the plaintiff who had paid
S77.13 to the defendants.
Testimony in behalf OF the defend
ants was TO the effect that they sold
the tickets only as agents, and had
always been willing to refund the
money paid them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
SEISMOGRAPH RECORDS
DISTANT EARTHQUAKE

Washington. June 5.-A distant earth
quake OF relatively small intensity was
recorded by the seismographs. at the
weather bureau beginning at about 1923
D. m last night and lasting for nearly
one hour.
The maximum amount OF motion was
very small. The weather bureau officials
believe that the quake was not more than
two or three thousand miles distant and
probably TO the south OF Washington.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
COURT DIRECTS VERDICT
FOR THE DEFENDANT

The supreme court today handed
down a rescript in the case OF Calvin
D. Miller vs. Joseph Mccormick, over
ruling plaintiffs exceptions TO the ac-
ton OF the justice OF the superior
court I'm directing verdict for the de-
fendant.
Mr.. Miller was driving a team on
which was stone for Brown university
and was badly injured by the breaking
OF the seat of a lowgear.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
MOTORMAN AND DEPUTY
SHERIFF BURNED

Birmingham, Ala June 5.-An elec-
trio car crashed into a train loaded
with is tons Of molten metal at North
Birmingham today. overturning the
pots on the car. which was entirely
consumed. fatally burning Motorman
r. Caldwell and Deputy Sheriff A. G.
Gurley. G. G. stiles. another deputy,
was seriously injured by the force OF
the collision
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
DOCTORS TEAM STOLEN;
THIEF NOT IDENTIFIED

While DIR. Albert Hayes was visiting =
patient ON Stewart street this morning a
youth about is years old came along and
drove away the physicians stanhops
buggy 20 which was attached bay
horse with white face and feet clothed
in gold plated harness and rubber cover.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
WOMAN HELD ON CHARGE
OF BEING A DRUNKARD

Hattie Andrews, who says she Is %
years old. was arraigned in the district
court this morning on the charge OF
being a common drunkard She plead
ed not guilty, though she admitted
having been arrested for drunkenness
three times within six months
She was held for trial on Friday I'm
surety OF $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
GAS KILLS TWO
PERSONS WHILE
THEY SLUMbER

Waterbury. Conn, June 5.--Guiseppi
Ferrari, aged 2e. and Victoria Feranosca,
% were found dead in bed at their board
ing house in Canal stret today, asphyxia-
tion by gas being the cause. Death proba-
bly, was accidental
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
Diamond Ring Stolen

Julia W. Jackson of II Wells street re-
ports stolen from her house recently a
diamond ring. valued at s45. and plain
gold ring, valued at IS cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
MEMBERS ASK MEETING.
Not Satisfied zcith Buffalo Chambers
altitude TOzCGrd Bill

Buffalo, April 36--Wilham H GratwicE. president
OF the Chamber OF Commerce was served tonight
with notice. signed by twenty-five members. cali
ing for a general meeting the floor Of the cham
Der. The object OF the meeting is stated 10 be
free discussion of Governor Hughes's Public Utill
ties bill The board OF trustees last week adopted
resolutions calling on all chambers OF commerce
in the state FOR cooperation in securing amend
ments 20 the bill. 1t is said that the signeTs OF
the call for meeting are not thoroughly satisfied
with the attitude OF the trustees toward the pend
ing measure and are doubtful whether the board
has acted in way fully representative OF the feel
ings OF the chamber as a whole
The resolution adopted by the committee Of
twenty five follows:
Whereas The board OF trustees OF the Chamber
Of Commerce has spoken for the membership OF
over fifteen hundred upon the proposed Public
Utilities bill without calling for an expression on
the members opinion In regard to this BILL and
Whereas The effect OF the trustees action has
been 10 represent the State OF New York that
the Chamber OF Commerce OF Buffalo Is unanimous
in opposition that great public measure. when.
ii has not come before the members for consid-
Grafton;
her Of Commerce, do herein, in accordance with
Section of Article " OF the bylaws, request the
president to call Immediately q special meeting OF
the members Of the Chamber or commerce.:
To consider the Public Utilities bill.
To afford 10 each member or the chamber an Op-
portunity to record BY ballot his opinion on the
merits OF this btl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
VETO ALARMS SOLONS.
Governor Again Puts Foot on
Special Legislation.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Albany. April 26.-Governor Hughes vetoed to-
day another bill OF special legislation making
the third veto OF the kind within the last few days
Friends OF the administration and civic organiza-
lions Of every variety are pouring In cOngratula-
lions to the Governor the stand he has taken
against what they say is simply the Iegalizing by
legislative enactment Of special privileges and for
good government. The Governors stand Is not
appreciated by some Legislators. who see in it the
defeat OF many petty measures which. II passed
would serve tho purpose Of strengthening them
politically in their districts The first veto OF this
character created CONSERVATION in the Assembly.
but many legislators consoled themselves with the
thought that party leaders would speedily teach
the man downstairs the error Of his ways. but
the man downstairs has shown no sign OF
changing his policy in regard TO such measures.
and members of both houses trembe for the vel
fare Of dozens Of similar bills that they have
fathered
1t was significant that sooner had the Senate
clerk finished reading the veto to-day than Sena-
tor having a similar bill before the Legislature
promptly withdrew IT,
Why. the Governor is breaking away from
every precedent" dejectedy protested a legislator
this morning. IF he keeps this business IN he
will veto two-thrds Of the bills that have been
passed this year. 1t is rumored here tonight that
party leaders will make strong effort get
out Irienos OF the Governor assert that he Will
cause his action In yetoi sSecis be
in accord with what he firmly believes is his duty
The measure vetoed to-day An act 10 re-
lease 10 Cora Fehling all the right. title and in
terest OF the people Of the State OF New York 10
certain real estate situated IN the % Ward OF the
Borough OF Queens. County Of Queens the citv
and State OF New York. acquired by escheat uDo1
the death Of Martin n. Connolly
The public lands law provides method" saws
Governor Hughes in his message by which petit
ton may be made to the commissioners of the
Land ONCE for the release Of lands which have
eScheated TO the state. The commissioners are aI1-
thortzed to execute conveyance 10 the petitioner
upon such terms and conditions as the commits
sioners may deem Just II any improvement in the
statutory scheme can be suggested suitable amend
ment may be made.
But the method provided by the general law
should be resorted to- and special legislation in the
interest OF particular claimants should be discour
aged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
HUGHES SIGNS GAS BILL.
Makes Rate in Albany ST a Thou
sand Feet.

Albany. April Ex-Governor Hughes signed late
to-day the bill Of Senator Grattan. fixing 81 thou
sand cubic feet the maximum price to be
charged for Illuminating gas In the city Of Albany
With the signed bill the Governor filed the follow
ing memorandum:
The Legislature has created commission for the
To the conditions under which gas is manufactured
maximum prizes. This, however, does not exhaust
the power OF the Legislature. and when. in this
case efforts of the commission conduct such
inquiry Rud to determine what fair maxi
mum price have been Obstructed by the gas
pany and the commissions power the premises
has been contested. IL is entirely proper for the
Legislature assert its authority and NIX the price
itself
Although no special investigation has preceded
the passage Of this bill. the maximum price fixed
Is higher than that established after investigation
by the State Gas Commission and accepted by the
gas companies in other communities OF the state.
such as Syracuse and Rochester, where there APP
pears to be no striking difference in conditions. and
there seems to be no basis for the contention that
the rate IS unreasonable
A short time ago the Governor approved bill
by AssembIyInan Mead fixing a maximum price
for electric current in Albany at 10 cents kilO-
watt hour.
A bill proposing a uniform standard for Nlumi-
mating gas supplied IN cities OF the second class
was introduced In the Assembly to-day by the AS
semby Committee Gas, Electricity and Water
Supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
BTNGHAMTON CARS STOP.
Mem Union Forces Strife on Street
RaiI1CGy.

Binghanton N. Y. April &-rhs first strike In
the history OF the BinghamtOn Railway Company
was called at O'Clock this afternoon and q large
majority Of the men all OF the electric cars Of
this city and the Union Line their cars into the
barns and quit work.
The strike is the result OF the organization OF
labor union Of railway employees this week. For
years labor union people have sought 20 organizes
the Binghamton railway men. and the effort has
been as strenuously opposed by President G. Tracy
Rogers and General Manager J. p. Clark. Some
time ago organizers came to the city, and for
eral weeks they have been working secretly 20 get
the railway men into union This cOnsum-
mated Wednesday night. when union OF the
men was organized. General Manager Clark was
the first man TO appear at tho meeting and apply
for membership in the union. which was denied.
He kept watch Of the men who attended the meet
ing.
Yesterday morning number OF the men who
had joined the union were discharged. The man
ayers say only seven or eight men discharged;
the railway employees say fifteen.
Early this morning the railway employees ana
members OF the Central Labor Union held Joint
meeting. at which proposal was made to be sub
mitted to Mr.. Clark at m This proposition
for the recognition Of the union the renstate-
ment OF the discharged men, q reduction In hours
from twelve to nine hours day and pay OF 20
cents hour.
AT O'Clock fitzgerald, the organizer and other
union men went to confer with Mr.. Clark. He
union delegates but said that he was ready to
consider any proposition presented by the railway
men as employees, declining absolutely to recognizes
the union. ThereupOn another meeting OF the uniOn
leaders was held and all railway employees were
ordered to their into the barns at O'clock
Only five OF six cars were running tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
BIG ASSEMBLY CALENDAR.
Busy Half Hour SesSiOn-Senate
Does Nothing.
IBy telegraph to me tribune. !


Albany, April 26-The Assembly went through n
long calendar to-day in record time adjourning in
less than half an hour after it had convened. The
Prentice primary election law act was recon-
mitted. and will. after slight amendments be again
reported by the Committee Rules. The More
land bill giving the Executive power to investisate
state departments was advanced to third reading
without debate. II Will be passed by the Assembly
on Tuesday Of next week
Assemblyman Robnson's bill limiting the Tina
within which actions may be brought for the re-
moval Of or for damages for the erection OF bav-
WINDOWS or ornamental projections In the CITY OF
Few YORK was also advanced 20 third reading. The
SChOeneck measure, which incorporates the Gem
esee River Company and gives 10 certain rights
and privileges met with strong Opposition ana was
postponed until Monday night This bill has been
severely criticised as one OF the grab variety
Among the bills passed one by Senator Aids
providing that there shall be interest on re-
funds by the state OF transfer taxes Another hin
by Senator Aids. which gives the Controller the
corporations operating under the stock transfer
act. was put over until Monday night
Senator Cobb and AsSemblyman Hamm TODAY
TO bonds under the $OO0OOOO ISSUE Increasing their
interest from jl2 to per cent.
senator Cassidy and Assemblyman MOreIand in
lation to persons to whom liquor shall not be sold
or given away, providing for notice by the Mayor
or chief OF police OF city fOrbidding the sale OF
liquor to persons who have been convicted or a
fact shall be stated in the notice
The customary informal Friday session was held
put over until Monday night This action means
interim from Wednesday to Monday, during
which only bill has passed the upper house
and that by unanimous consent, In order TO get
a local measure before the Governor this week. A
number of bills were received from the Assembly
this morning and referred to committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
COFFEE DELIRTUM
ohlld Lias Awake Nishts ana TAlk' to Himself

10 be active during the day and keep in good
Faith requires sound sleep at night
ms is especially true OF children. when men,
=, "a and physical development is more rapid than
later on.
An Intelligent mother discovered that coffee
vas harmful net only 10 herself and husband,
~ that it was doubly so 10 her boy. She
Tor more than twenty five years have been
great coffee drinker. have often tried TO give
= ep because IL made me nervous cOnsupated,
~. l l could not 90 10 sleep for several hours
About six months ago / finally quit coffee
= - began to use Postum. Now we use IL three
es day; am entirely cured Of constipation,
- sleep ali night and do not get those nervous
fsis While under the coffee habit | was pale
~ AalloW now every one tells me have such
-7aiihy complexion Postum has certainly
~ me victory IN our house.
t ~nere are two persons especially who have
- greatly benefited by drinking Postum in
49,. 49, "a ordinary coffee. One. a gentleman who
-. Sssn cured of dysDepsla the other, my own
80, pos, was cured Of a most annoying Rffllc-
s1,, Sitnoni our even consulting a physician.
,-sleFeF he took tea or coffee. be would lie
,s. SAS AZ night probably three or four hours.
- ns eyes vide open, talking % himself and
ssRg.ls az Imaginary objects In the afr.
a. -, commenced giving him Postum In place
49, OF coffee. He Is now n robust boy and Is
Ey free from those spells Of wakefulnees %
30 gwen by Postum Co Battle Creek Mich.
Leas0n-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
ALBANY MEN FAVOR CONFERENCE.
Bank Presidents Want to See the Utilities
Bill Amended.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany April 26.-Several business men of
Albany to-day Endorsed the plan of calling
state conference of commercial organizations to
discuss the Public Utilities bill. Some of these
men say that the bill should be amended, while
others say they don't know what position they
will take until there is soma such conference
Robert c. Pruyn. president of the National
Commercial Bank, said:
Il think the resolutions OF the New York
Chamber of Commerce present unanswerablo
arguments for necessary amendments to the
Public Utilities BILL
The resolutions to which Mr.. Pruyn referred
ask for judicial review. and also criticise that
feature of the bill which allows the commits
sions to issue orders to employees
Frederick A. Mead. president of the First
National Bank. said
while in favor of proper railroad regulations
I think that the Public Utilities bill In it's pres
ent form is a rather dangerous measure II
seems TO me that bill Of such great impor-
tance should be discussed more fully and
should be better known to the public than Is
the case with this one"