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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
METAL TRADES
To OPEN LABOR
BUREAU HERE

The officers of the Rhode Island Metal
Trades association state that they will at
once open labor bureau In this ciA for
Providence and vicinity, for the purpose
OF supplying workmen with positions In
the following trades: Machinists, mill
wrights. blacksmiths. boiler makers. pat
tern makers. carpenters, structural iron
workers. pipe filters. polishers, buffers,
brass workers 0ncluding brass moulders),
sheet iron workers, electrical workers.
machine operators, and apprentices or
helpers to any OF the above.
AS a good many misstatements have
from time to time ben circulated in re-
gard 20 the objects and purposes OF these
labor bureaus which are at present main
tanned I'm many cities OF this country by
branches OF the National Metal Trades
association. the following facts and sta
tistics which are vouched for by officers
OF the Rhode Island Metal Trades asso-
ciation, will be OF Interest:
1t Is essentially n medium where mem
bers OF the association can secure compe-
tent help and wher workmen out OF en-
ployment can without expense 10 them
selves secure positions.
II is not as has been stated by the la
Dor agitators that the Metal Trades as
ISOLATION declares record Office Tor
blacklistinR members OF the labor unions.
pledged 10 the open shop such action
would be contrary 10 their fundamental
principles; and as matter OF fact the
question as 20 whether a man Is men,
Der OF any labor union Is never asked or
an applicant for work-it Is immaterial.
provided he is a good workman and at
tends 10 his duties
The assistance rendered the working
man by these bureaus Is far reaching as
is shown by the fact that In Worcester
over 10000 applicants have been provided
with positions In period or four years;
I'm Cincinnati I'm one year over H0D skilled
workmcn wers provided with positions. In
Chicago the growth OF the work has been
very rapid as shown by the following rec
ords: The first year after starting the
bureau there were 1900 applicants, OF
which number 296O were provided with
positions-the second year there were 7ii6
applicants and GOS4 positions secured-the
third year there were 1O.629 applicants and
positions provided for S6S9.
These figures show the value OF the Ia
Dor bureau service and the good that It
can do for both employer and employe.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
TAWNEY HITS AT
GENERALIZATION

Gettysburg. Pa, May 31.-The usual
Memorial day exercises at the national
cemetery here. where 1000 are buried
were held yesterday afternoon, a large
crowd being in attendance from many
parts OF the state. Congressman James
A. Tawney OF Minnesota was the orator
OF the day. The weather was fine
Congressman Tawney in his address
said:
The tendeny on the part of the htates
to surrender the exercise OF powers and
privileges belonging 10 them and the
willingness of the federal government TO
assume such exercises and the burdens
incident thereto. Is not peculiar TO any
political party nor to any section of our
country. II exists I'm all parties and in
every section of our fair land.
II plead for the right of the federal
government TO protect itself and it's treas
ury against the encroachments OF the
states and private interests upon her
powers. her duties and her revenues
Where will this tendency end: 10 what
result think you does IL naturally and in
evita.bly lead: whittier are we going in
this Capitalization Of power and mutila-
ton Of local selfgovernment? l lay no
claim to prophetic powers. but / bring
to you the thought OF many OF the ablest
men in the public service today. when
say that we are unconsciously drifting
toward n highly organized. bureaucratic
form OF federal government, such as has
become the bane OF most of the old
world governments OF Europe"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
LAM0UREUX CASE
MAY De SENT To
THE JURY TODAY

Boston, May 31.--With the brief tes-
timony OF William II. McMastcrs OF this
city, editor OF the Commonwealth. and
Attorney James OShea of Holyoke. the
evidence In the case OF Representative
S. John Lamoureux Of North Adams.
who is on trial in the superior court
charged with soliciting and accepting a
gratuity in connection with pending leg
islation. ended today and Joseph A. Dem
nison. counsel for the defendant, began
his argument.
McMasters and Shea were called In
rebuttal TO refute the testimony given
by Lamoureux. to the effect that when
he accepted the money In question. II
was by arrangement with McNlaSters and
O'Shea and was for the purpose OF inn
pressing representatives OF the United
Shoe Machinery company with the abil-
ity OF McMasters and Shea 10 defeat the
so o-called anti-shoe machinery bill In the
legislature.
Lamoureux's claim was that his action
was prompted purely by its friendship
for OShea-
Attorney Denntson devoted the prin-
cipal portion OF his argument to the
friendship Of BamoureuX for O'Shea and
claimed that the contention OF the repre-
sentative that the whole affair was pre-
arranged was true
II is expected that the case will go TO
the jury today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31

VOTE FOR MERGER

A special meeting OF the stockholders
OF the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company was held at the
railroad offices I'm New Haven today TO
accept the amendment to the charter of
the corporation contained in a resolution
recently passed by the Connecticut legis-
lature permitting the merger OF the cor
poration with and In the Consolidated
Railway company, majority OF whose
stock is held by the New Haven COM
pany.
The object OF the merger is to consoll-
date and make common stock OF both
corporations under the title of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford COM
pany. said company TO have as bylaws
the bylaws OF the Consolidated Railway
company and to have as It's directors un-
I'll the next annual meeting the same per-
sons as are directors OF the Consolidated
Railway company.
At the meeting about 30 stockholders
were present. including a number OF the
directors After the call was read, Judge
A H. Robertson OF New Haven offered
resolution that the charter amendment be
accepted and notice filed with the secre-
tary OF state. This required stock vote
which resulted in 5oe.9e9 votes in favor
and none opposed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
No MORE 'UA|ON"
BEER To Be bREWED
AFTER MIDNIGHT

Chicago. May 31.-The last barrel of
union beer In Chicago and the whole
country, according 10 an edict OF tho
American Federation OF Labor win be
manufactured today. At midnight the
Brewery Workers union will cease to ex-
ist In the eyes of the national labor lead
ers, and the 100000 organized working
men in the United States will be asked
20 get on the water wagon" or use
some other kind OF beverage.
The brewery employees have rebelled
against President Gompers and the ma
tfonal labor executive council. and they
ere 10 be disciplined The method adopt
ed Is that of expulsion.
Secretary Kemper. OF the local union.
said the 5000 brewery workers in Chicago
will go on brewing beer whether the
American Federation OF Labor regards IL
officially as union" product or not
The trouble has been growing for sew
eral years. Two months ago the national
label council met in Washington and gave
the Brewery Workers union until June
70 comply with an order to oust all engd-
neers, firemen and teamsters from its
organization. These men were under the
protection OF the union which was in con-
fct with the principle OF trade autonomy
upheld by the Federation.
The brewery employees then took a vote
end 9s per cent. OF the membership ia
Vored resistance TO the order. which
brought about the present situation
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
Majority of Committee Tells
Why It's Proposed Agree
ment With the Providence
Telephone CO. on a Six
Year Exclusive Franchise
Basis Should Be Adopted.
Vigorous Dissent by Mi
-CityCouncil to Get
VOluminOuS Statements.

the seven members OF the committee, and
Is voluminous document. Both reports.
IL bound, would make a volume OF more
than 100 pages. TO say nothing OF the ad-
denda and appendices which are as long
again as either OF the two reports.
The agreement contained in the major
ity report follows:
Unlimited business phone Cone partyh
$50
Unlimited business phone (two party,
s6o
Limited business phone Zone party),
600 calls, $40
Limited business phone (two party)s
600 calls. Se3
Unlimited residence Zone party), $4s
Unlimited residence (two party, S36
Limited residence zone party. 900 calls
$40.
Limited residence (two party). coo
calls, $25.
"Slot machine for residence to cost five
cents for each call, but to cost five cents
per day whether used on not.
''CThe four party lines being eliminated
from the measured service. residences
and small stores are still prohibited from
low rate service.)
Three per cent on gross earnings.
"Six years exclusive franchise"
Continued on Page Five.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
PHONE REPORTS
ARE now READY
NEBRASKA BANK
CASE BEFORE THE
SUPREME COURT

Chief Justice Douglas and Justices Dv-
bois. Blodgett- johnson and Parkhurst to-
day heard the cases OF Alfred Hazlett.
receiver OF the American bank OF Bea-
trice. Neb.. against Thomas A. Wood
head and May Il. woodhead OF Central
Falls. Mercantile Trust company and
Providence Mutual Investment company
on plaintiffs exceptions TO the decision or
ants demurrers to the plaintiffs amend
ed declarations.
IL is provided in the constitution OF
Nebraska as follows: Every stockhold-
or In a banking corporation or institution
shall be individually responsible and la
BILE to Its creditors over and above the
amount of stock by him held TO an
amount equal to his respective stock or
shares so held for all its liabilities accru-
Ing while he remains such stockholder."
The American bank OF Beatrice was ad-
judged insolvent on March 20. 1895, and
Mr.. Hazlett qualified as receiver, on
March %. 1895. Thomas A. Woodhead held
5000 worth of stock in this bank. Mary
Il. Woodhead held $1,000 worth OF stock.
Defendants say the Nebraska constltu-
ton does not give the receiver the right
to sue stockholders; that a receiver APP
pointed under proceedings In Nebraska
has no right 10 sue In any court OF the
state OF Rhode Island, and many other
things against the maintaining OF these
suits.
Complainant claims that the provision
OF the Nebraska constitution is self-exe-
cutting. and does not require supplement-
ary statutes.
The bank deficit according TO declara-
tlons Is about 900. n. w. Littleheld is
attorney for the receiver, and William j.
Brown and John n. Butman represent
the defendants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31

On motion OF Judge Robertson, the
meeting was then adjourned until after
noon I'm order 10 allow OF tht filing OF the
amendment at the secretary OF states Of
fee. after which the merger can be legal
ly carried through.
II was ascertained in official quarters
OF the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company that the hew
$40. 000.O00 OF stock for which application
has been made for bstfng at the New
York stock exchange is Immediately con-
rected with the merger Of that corpora
ton with the Consolidated Railway COM
pany today.
The latter company recently took over
the New England Navigation company at
valuation OF S3o,0o0.oo0 or exactly the
price which @. w. Morse some time ago
offered for tho property. Against this
$50. 900 900 of Consolidated Railway com
pany's stocmk was created which added
to the previous outstanding sl0,0o0O00
makes 200 OF stock which I'm the
merger bow is represented by the 500
100000 OF stock share for share OF the
steam corporation.
THIS $50 10000 OF stock w1lf1e legally out
standing is held in the New York New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company's
treasury for any legal use Whatsoever.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31

The city council committee which has
been probing the subject OF granting to
the Home Telephone company franchise
to compete with the Providence Tele-
phone company for the business OF Provi-
dence will make it's report TO the common
council next Monday evening.
This report by vote OF six to one.
as has been exclusively stated I'm the
News-Democrat, will favor an exclusive
franchise for the Providence company
for term Of six years and contains the
terms OF an agreement the majority OF
the committee has decided TO recommend
TO the council. These terms also appeared
Exclusively in these columns about three
weeks ago.
Copies OF the majority and minority re-
port have been, or will be, distributed to
all Of the councilmen in order that they
may have opportunity TO learn tho rea-
sons for the conclusions reached by next
Monday when the subject is likely to be
threshed out to some extent at the coun-
ell meeting. The board OF aldermen will
probably get the report officially next
Thursday evening.
THE MAJORITY REPORT
The majority report is signed by six of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
CHICAGO CHRONICLE
SUSPENDS PUBLICATION

Chicago. May 3l.-The Chicago Chron
icle this morning announces that II viii
cease publication with this issue. owing
TO the fact that the paper has been un-
profitable for some time. The official
notice. signed by the editor. IL w. Sey-
mour follows:
las II has not been profitable Of late,
publication OF the Chronicle will be sus-
pended with this issue. All liabilities Of
the Chicago Chronicle company will be
met as usual In the regular course"
The Chronicle began publication on
May 2S 1895. as the only Democratic
morning paper then in Chicago. John r..
Walsh one OF the chief owners. and for
merry president OF the Chicago National
bank. refused the support Of his paper
to w. J. Bryan during Bryan's candi-
dacy for the presidency. and during the
last national campaign the Chronicle
came out as a Republican newspaper.
The last issue Of the Chicago Chronicle
was No OF Volume l3.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
MuRDEnOUs HALF
BREED HELD On
THREE CHARGES

Gideon H. Watson. half-breed Indian.
OF Chariestown, Mass. was In this city
yesterday. and getting FUN Of fire water
been drinking in the saloon OF Manuel
Ferreha on South Main street. and was
finally elected terefrom. Later he return
Cd with open knife in hand and began to
slash at everyone near
He plunged the knife in the right cheek
OF Thomas Conley, cut tho cheek Of Fer
reira and damaged Henry Foster. cutting
through his hat and infiicting a scalp
wound.
Watson then fed. but was LATER captured
by Sergt. Kent OF Station 3.
In the district court this morning Wat
son pleaded not guilty TO assaulting these
three men with dangerous weapon, and
was held in 5000 surety for trial on June
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
DOC THAT BIT
THE CONhOR BOY
FOUND RAb|O

The dog that bit two other dogs and
also John Connor. aged II, of 75 Wayne
street last Wednesday morning was
rabid. according to the diagnosis of Bac-
teriologist Hadley, who examined the
animals brain.
The boy will receive treatment at the
Pasteur department in three Rhode ISL
and hospital, which was reopened the
other day for a man who was bitten by a
rabid cat.
The health authorities believe the dog
came from out OF town as It had no COL
lar on and was unknown in that vicinity.
After biting the two other animals and
the boy It dropped exhausted to the
ground and was soon after shot by po-
liceman.
The identify OF the two bitten dogs Is
not known, and a thorough search for
them has been instituted, as II Is feared
they may become rabid and further
spread the disease.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
WILL
Be TRIED ON 4
CRAVE CHARGE

William Pendleton in the district court
this morning pleaded guilty to the charge
OF criminal assault on Mamie Armstrong
and was held for the grand jury in bonds
OF 5000.
Pendleton. Captain Merrill told the
court belongs in Louisa County House.
Va. and called at the womans home on
Wednesday evening and made a brutal
assault upon her
The woman tells the police that the In
truder choked her. threw her 20 the floor
and beat her viciously. After a struggle
in which the woman's waist was torn and
one OF her teeth loosened the assailant
ran down the back stairs OF the house to
tho street
Pendleton. who lodges at a house at 372
Fountain street, was arrested last even
ing by Inspector Frank Johnson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
MADE HABIT OF
STEALING AND
PAWh|NG WATCH

Charles G. Gibbs. In the district court
this morning. was fined SIS and costs for
stealing a watch and chain valued at SIS
from Mrs. Caroline Finan. Gibbs was ar
rested yesterday by Inspector w. e. Mo-
Gam. Gibbs said he boarded with Mrs.
Finan. and that he took the watch TO gee
some money 10 tide him over the holiday
He pawned the watch for $40.
He said that he had taken the watch be-
fore and pawned 1t, but had always made
restitution, and he thought there would
be no objection TO his doing so this time
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
SAILOR STABS
ORGANIZER Of THE
SEAMEN's UNION

Portland. Me-. May s1.-James Hagen
of Germany a sailor on the four-masted
schooner William B. Palmer OF Portland.
was arrested today. charged with infiict-
ing a very serious stab wound just under
the fifth rib in the back OF George It.
Foley. the local agent and organizer fox
the Atlantic Coast seamens union.
The assault occurred shortly before
midnight on Danforth street during an
argument following an attempt. accord-
ing 10 the police version, TO induce Hagen
and another sailor OF foreign birth 10 Join
the union. Foley was taken TO a hospi-
tai and his condition today was critical.
He has represented the union for several
years. =
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
LEASE OF WHARF
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED

The wharf property on India street.
leased to the Boston and Philadelphia
Steamship company by the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad com
pany. on April 1. has bten transferred TO
the Merchants and Miners Transportation
company 1t was first transferred to the
New England Navigation company.
which then transferred IL the Merchants
and Miners company.
The lease Is 20 run period OF ten years
from April l. 1907 with the privilege OF "A
five years renewal, the rent 10 be 81, 400
per year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
TO MEET THIS EVENING

At the monthly meeting OF the school
committee this evening the executive
committee will recommend that the sal
airy Of Gilbert T. Whittemore. who was
appointed at n previous meeting an agent
TO enforce the child labor law In this
city. be 5000 per annum.
There Is but little other business OK
pected 90 come before the body tonight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
NO NEWS YET OF TWO
ARMY AERONAUTS

London, May 3l.--The fate OF the
two lieutenants of engineers, who as
cended from Aldershot In military
balloon May 2S, during the review in
honor OF Prince Fushimi OF Japan, still
remains mystery.
The war office has not received any
news since the inquiries made during
the night dispelled the Illusion that
the aeronauts had arrived at the Scilly
Islands Warships are cruising in the
channel In the hope, of obtaining some
clue 10 the officers fate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
SENATOR HALE is
QUITE COMFORTABLE

Baltimore, May S1.-Senator Eugene
~ Hale OF Maine. who Is a patient at
Johns Hopkins hospital here. had
pretty good night and was feeling
quite comfortable this morning, 10 was
stated az the hospital.
The senator's case was progressing
in q wholly satisfactory manner, 1t was
added.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
FOUR PERISH IN
BURNING HOUSE
AT LONG BRANCH

Long Branch. n. j.. May s1.-The bodies
Of four persons were found today In the
ruins OF the house occupied by Walter
Schiller. secretary OF the United Cigar
Manufacturers company. which was
burned last night They were:
Ruth Schiller, aged IL. and Marion Schif-
fer, aged 10, daughters OF Mr.. Schiffer,
and Tilly Monthon and Mary Diller. SER
wants.
The residence belonged 10 Jacob Roths-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31

child, which Mr.. Schiller had rented In
attempting 20 rescue her children. Mrs.
Schiller was severely burned as To bo
IN a critical condition today and Mr.. Schif-
fer suffered severe burns in fighting the
fire.
Two guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Schiller
we're also badly burned. The servants
were awakened jlst in time 10 jump from
the windows OF the upper story. several
OF them being severely injured
CONTINUED on Page Six
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
ORDER TO SLAY BRINGS
HIGH PRICE AT AUCTION

London. May s1.-An interesting
document was sold at auction here yes
terday IL consisted of 23 written
lines ordering Capt. Campbell OF
Glenlyon 90 fall upon the rebel Mac
Donalds OF Glencoe with 40 men and
put all under 20 years old 20 the sword,
an order which was executed TO the
The bidding began at $3.50 and rose
rapidly TO $1,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
District Court Notes

John c. Mccoy, well-known canvass
er. this morning pleaded guilty 10 the
charge or non-support OF his wife and
child. and was placed on probation.
John O'Brien. George Caterson and
Charles Carr were each fined s. and
costs for walking on the tracks OF the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
FOR THEFT OF METAL

William Degnan and John Cassidy. for
breaking and entering In the daytime
the shop of Albert ". Read and the lar
ceny Of metal valued az 500. were by the
district court this morning held for the
grand jury In 500 surety each
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
Taken Ill on Street

Orlando George OF IT'S Union ave-
nue., was taken III with chill on Elm
street this forenoon and, although the
ambulance was called, he Insisted on
going to his home unaided
Henry Fallieres was taken ill on
Wilson street today with stomach
trouble, and was removed to the hos
pital. t-.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
WOMEN CONFESS THEY
ARE PICKPOCKETS

Annie Schultz and Mary Neil were ar
rested on Market square last evening by
Detective Haran as suspicious persons.
They both confessed being professional
pickpockets. and will be ordered 70 leave
the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
THREE MORE DEATHS
RESULT FROM COLLISION

Elyrla, O., May 3l.-The following
additional deaths took place today as
the result OF the rear-end collision OF
a Cleveland and Southwestern trolley
car yesterday:
Arthur Hoadley. Miss Eunice V.
Wurst and G.. V. Porter, all % Elyria.
or the injured seven are expected TO
die
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31
MUMFORD PAYS COSTS;
CASE DISCONTINUED

Tho case OF William w. Mumford. who
recently pleaded not guilty TO exposure OF
person. was this morning In the district
court discontinued on payment Of costs.
illness. II is said. had rendered the young
man not responsible for his act.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-31

The Claiming Hospital company
wishes TO announce TO the friends and
patrons OF The Claiming that the
house will he closed during the months
OF June and July for the purpose OF
making alterations and improvements.