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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
NEW JERSEY REFORMS.

Things do not move smoothly and satisfac-
torily in the trust incubator state of New Jersey
where one party has been in control very long
There have been strange examples of crookedness
there in the past and in Strengthening them out the
legislators so busy that they let the trusts
make just such laws they desired for their own
protection and advancement There came a revolt,
however, right in the Republican ranks, and the
leaders declared the uprising amounted to nothing
but talk Last fall, however, the house of repre-
sentatives was found after the ballots were count
ed, TO be opposed to the controlling machine, and
later ugly rumors concerning certain departments
were circulated. Nobody appeared to be in any
particular hurry, though, in addition to stories of
unpleasant nature in other respects, there were
intnations that there was more water in the state
pay roll than in some of the trusts that the EASY
laws brought into being.
The Office trust was declared to be heavily cap
italized and as result of these disclosures it ap-
pears as if large additions would have to be built
to the public buildings in order that all the Office
holders drawing salaries might be given Office
room. An investigating committee was appointed
by the house of representatives, and one of the
most loosely conducted departments was found to
be that of the fish and game commission. There
mas Deen one resignation 1rOfn the commission
der fire and conservative newspapers assert the
whole personnel of the commission must be
changed
Now the biggest state contractor is under heavy
firing. He has confessed that he destroyed all his
books. The bookkeeper of another contractor, a
woman, corroborated the story that vouchers had
been destroyed, but she became mixed as to dates.
There was testimony forthcoming of collusion be-
tween bidders and state employees and il was of an
astounding nature
Then the committee got after the state board
of assessors and wanted to know why the new law
in regard 10 assessing railroad properties had not
been enforced. The president of the board would
give but little information He seemed satisfied
with merely saying that il had not been done
These facts are interesting because they show how
wide awake the people in other states than Rhode
Island are, and because they show the great need
for the reform wave that has so increased in volume
and potency Daring the last half decade.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
THE COLLEGE
OLD-HOME WEEK

Now the graduate returns to the old
campus 10 live over again a day or two
OF the bright college years with pleasure
rife.
He clinks glasses at the punch-bowl
In old Holworthy with his chum and his
chrms son, back for his triennial Once
more for brief while he feeds on honey
dew and drinks the milk OF paradise
Meantime on scores OF other campuses
the girl graduate. an increasing host, Is
renewing memories equally sentimental
and sacred. No doubt she dwells more
lightly on the flight of time which is
showing itself In the lines in the fair faces
of those who carried the daisy chain.
One looks In vain In the published records
of Vassar and Wellesley and Barnard for
the name of the oldest living graduate"
a title proudly borne at Mount Holyoke
by Mrs. p. w. Curtis. class of '3s. and at
Georgia's Wesleyan college by Mrs.
Catherine Benson. 40. 1t Is sometimes
forgotten that our grandmothers also
were college girls.-New York World
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
SCHMrTZ CONVICTED.

The earnestness of the reformers who wish to
rid San Francisco of the grafters who have looted
and polluted the city during recent years was re-
warded last night, when jury. after celebrating
an hour and half, returned verdict of guilty
against Mayor Schmitz on the charge OF estortine
money from French restaurant keepers.
Such result is notable and promising in that
it shows that public officer, however high he
may be, or however strongly entrenched, can long
defy public morality escape public chastisement
for wrongdoing Sclnntz is probably no worse
than score of others who made public Office the
means of securing private gain but his offence is
the more grevous in that he, of all others, should
have guarded the city against the pillagers.
But he did nothing of the kind. Instead he
became pillager himself and from the evidence
disclosed at the trial one of the most unconscion-
able sort. His conviction is no doubt, largely due
to the testimony of former Boss Ruef, who, having
used Schmitz for his own purposes during the sat
urnaa of loot, turned against him when retrbu-
ton seemed imminent.
In all the San Francisco grating Ruef was the
arch conspirator and chief manipulation. He it was
who secured the money from the bribers and paid
it to the bribe takers he it who made mer-
chandise of city ordinances and franchises, and he,
in all probability, because OF his mastery IN mis-
chief, dragged the weak and venal Schmitz down
with him to dishonor.
The convicted mayor should not escape Just
punishment for his outrageous offences against the
law and against public and private honesty. Nor
should Ruefs plea OF guilty and testimony against
his fellow-grafters save him from the lash of out
ragged law.
clean sweep into the penitentIary should be
made OF the whole crowd of souess brgands who
made city's misfortune the opportunity for
paralleed public plumber.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
TWO-CENT FARE VETO

Gov. Hughes veto of the two-cent
fare bill was always certainty from
the day of it's passage through the
legislature. The injustice OF a nat
be too high on one line and too low
on another railroad, was pointed out
In this newspaper In principle such
legislation had been condemned by
court decisions.
must come down. But injustice on
the part OF railroad corporations to-
ward the public does not JUSTIFY IN
Justice on the part OF the state to-
ward the railroad corporations" says
the governor in his veto message Nor
is the injustice attempted by the legis-
lature's act OF reprisal aimed at the
railroad corporations alone. 1T Is d.
rected against large part or the
people themselves. As we have shown
and IA Mr.. Hughes says. large and
prosperous suburban communities have
been built up through the offer OF
Communication rates much less than the
proposed maximum Upon the main
tenance of these rates many thousands
of our citizens rely"
When the railroads are forced to do
some business 70 ra two-cent fare at a
loss. they will refuse to do suburban
business for less than the two-cent
rate II they are not forced by law
TO do so.
How the fiat rate scheme adopted by
so many legislatures works was In
stanced In Pennsylvania. When that
state adopted that fiat two-cent rate
passenger tariff as the legal maximum
the railroads running into Philadel-
phia Immediately raised their suburban
rates TO commuters. Thus an unneces-
who have had the benefit of reduced
fares-New York Press.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
THE COAL TRUST

The department OF justice has al
length taken steps to test the assump-
tton OF divine right" by the Pennsyl-
vania coal combination TO tax the peo-
pie of the United States. 1t promises
10 be long process, but universal
prayers will be raised for its success
full outcome
What the petition. filed in the United
states circuit court at Philadelphia,
alleges is that the defendant railroads
control. with small exception, all the
means OF transportation between the
anthracite mines and tide water that
they transport annually about 7S per
cent OF the total anthracite tonnage;
that in their own name or through coal
companies whose capital stock they
own, they control about 90 per cent
OF all the anthracite deposits and pro-
duce about 10 per cent of the annual
supply; that Independent operators. al
though owning probably little more
than per cent of the anthracite de-
posits. yet produce about 20 per cent
OF the annual supply. which would be
sold In competition with the output
OF the defendants. were 1t not for the
restraints imposed by the latter; and
that these roads have conspired to es-
tablish monopoly.
All this is matter OF common knowl-
edge. IT remains for the department OF
Justice to show II to be crime tech
nically. as we all know II to be
morally, and to apply the scourge to
the backs of the criminals.-Boston
Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
A MAGNIFICENT SCHEME

Many Bayreuth worshippers and habl-
tues OF the Prinz Regenten theatre in Mu-
Mich are now gnashing their teeth In ar
tlstic rage at Nine. Nordica's plan "a
transfer the worlds centre OF festival
music to the banks of the Hudson by
erecting In the middle Of a picturesque
20-acre lot a combination temple of music
and conservatory which will outshine ev-
erything east of the Atlantic.
II Is magnificent scheme, however
much the envious Germans may revile H.
But isn't the supposed site. 10 miles north
or Ossining, just a trife too far from the
music-mad crowd? What New York need
is temple of music accessible to the
Saturday afternoon throngs and the idlers
of summers evening There are enough
lovers OF good music In and about the
metropolis today to support a popular
priced winter and summer opera house of
the largest size. Why not plant such a
one near enough to Manhattan to make
1t deserving rival to Coney Island?-
New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
CHARITY FOR WALKER

The Rev. Mr.. Ntcholson's declaration
of confidence in Walker the New Brit
ain embezzler, and his assertion that
the funds OF the Baptist convention were
probably lost In unfortunate investments,
made with the idea OF beneftting the or
ganization, are perhaps examples OF
Christian charity, but their general ac-
ceptance might prove as unfortunate as
II Is unlikely. Walker-whose investments
for the Baptist convention seem to have
been along the line OF wire tapping
whereby illegal pool rooms might be
swindled-will appeal to the ordinary man
less as a brother in distress than as a
destroyer of the social structure who is
escaping the justice which should be his
With guilt practically confessed by his
flight. attempts to ennoble his motives
and palliate his conduct are likely to
prove abortive. because they will seem
only evidence that the aggressive appear
ance Of virtue can successfully be made
the hypocritical mask for soundrelism.-
Waterbury American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
REGISTER TOMORROW.

From 9 o'clock tomorrow morning until
o'clock tomorrow evening the Office of the board OF
canvassers and registration in the city hall will be
open for the accommodation of those who desire
to qualify themselves electors. II is of the high
est importance that every who can do so
should put his name the registry list tomorrow,
because the period for registration is nearing its
close.
But two Saturdays after tomorrow remain for
this work, and only two weeks in which this impor-
tant duty can be attended to- While reports are
circulated to the party the other having a
majority of the upon the books thus far, such
reports cannot be verified by the Democrats and
Independents. There cannot be too many names
legitimately the lists, and every honest man
should not put any share of his civic obligations on
the shoulders of others
During the past few days there have been sim
lister rumors in circulation concerning bogus regis
tration for certain wards and should there be any
violations of the law there is all the greater neces-
sity for honest citizens qualifying to offset
the proposed attempt to defeat the will of the
people.
In the other towns and cities of the state there
are the usual announcements of the city or town
clerks visiting different sections in order to make
it easy for citizens to qualify In this city, as usual
the board of canvassers and registration still re-
fuses to accommodate the voters in that way. One
member of the board was credited with the state
ment, some weeks ago, that only about half dozen
would register on Saturday afternoon. AS
matter of fact hundreds have registered every Sat-
urday afternoon the Office of the board has been
open The same member is responsible for the
statement, according to good authority, that the
Democrats cause the board good deal more trou-
bic than the Republicans.
The chief object of the citizen should be to get
his rights matter what barriers placed in his
way. Opposition should only make him more de-
termined In good time there will be canvassing
board in Providence that will acknowledge that it
is the servant, not the master of the people.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS

At the recent commencement exercises
OF Boston university. Bishop Daniel A,
Goodsell compared the old type of Amer
lean college president with the new great
ly to the disparagement of the latter.
we cannot Imagine one or those old
time scholars blowing a blast from a
trumpet on all great questions. as does
the president of Harvard" tartly remark
ed the good bishop. Having thus dis
posed OF DIR. Eliot, the speaker went on
TO attack successfully President Wilson
of PrincetonA President Hadley OF Yale.
President Day OF Syracuse, and others,
until. carried away by the fervor of his
conservatism, he even dared to accuse the
president OF the United Stats of lack
1t is plainly evident that Bishop Good
sells reactionary cast OF mind tends at
times to too sweeping denunciation OF
existing institutions. The old-fashioned
pous, and generally taciturn. was an ad-
mirable and picturesque figure In the
small world to which he was known. But
he failed on the whole, to recognize the
vast opportunities presented to him by
his exalted place. That he owed duty
to the public at large never seemed to en-
ter his learned head. He confined HIM
self TO the routine OF his office, the needs
ly, that in this narrow way he was not
fulfilling his whole obligation TO his gem
Grafton. Compared with the altruistic
college president of today, Bishop Good
sells ideal seems to shrink 10 rather
insignificant parsonage.
IL IL were possible TO imagine week
during which the people of this country
should not receive some word OF ennght-
eminent or advice from Eliot of Harvard.
Hadley Of Yale, Wilson of Princeton. or
Butler of Columbia, the untenability or
Bishop Goodselrs position would be made
plain. Such a week of silence upon their
part would serve to emphasize to the pub
lie mind the fact that a return to the
old type OF college president would seri-
ously detract both from the welfare ana
the gayety OF nations. .
AS for Bishop Goodsers attempt to
stem the tide OF Mr. Roosevelts duty 70
his neighbor, no words OF denunciation
can be too strong. The Joy of living Is
distinctly more acute today because OF
what the president of the United States
may say to us all tomorrow.-New York
Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
THEATRICAL CENSORSHIP

The theory OF theatrical censorship Is
admirable IL aims to protect public
morality by guarding the mind OF the
multitude. as far as possible. against con-
taminating influences. Ii tries To check
irreverence toward religion and 10 avoid
needless public offence to the sensiblities
of friendly foreigners. But in practice,
as the practices goes in England, with the
Lord Chamberlain TO direct Il, the thea
trcal censorship has dismally failed. We
do not know how nearly true may be the
London academy's statement that per-
formance of Maeterlinck's "Monna
Wanna" was prohibited because the ex-
aminer OF plays misread a line In the
stage directions" but most OF the pro-
hibitions on the score OF morality are
about as intelligent and discriminating
as that of Maeterlinck's play.
Ibsen's Ghosts" D'Annunzio's Dead
City" sheileys 'Cenci'' are prohibited.
'Zaza," '-Sapho," and "A Wife Without
a Smile" are licensed The effect on the
public mind ls iamentable. Everybody
laughs or sneers at the lord chamberlalns
censorship.
Now. the painfully mistaken effort TO
honor Great Brltains far eastern ally by
the suppression OF Gilbert and Sullivans
delightful and harmless operatta. The
Mikado.' has come to a fttingly iudic-
rous climax. When British admiral.
accompanied by the military and naval
officers at Chatham. was entertained on
Monday on board the Japanese warship
Tsukubs. lying in the Thames, the Jap
anese band played the 'Mikado' music
as compliment 90 the guests-Nev York
Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
IMPROVEMENT IN
THE SEASON

Apparently June has called a halt of
the long procession of cold waves which
have so persistently marked the present
season
Although the normal temperature OF
this month has not yet been attained In
any extentive portion OF tho country.
there are some signs of a general i'm
provement In the weather. There has
been notably cession OF severe frosts In
most OF the Northern states, while are
areas of high pressure, which always de-
velop the cool spells, have recently be-
come less pronounced. II is possible THAI
they may occasionally recur this month.
But the indications OF seasonable condi-
tions seem more favorable than they have
been for many weeks.-New York Her
aid
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
DOES HE WANT RECOUNT?

Does Mr.. Hearst want an honest and
complete recount of the votes in the last
city election? II So why does he not pub
llcly pledge himself to apply for re-
count IN every election district?
Mayor Mcclellan has shown In his
memorandum to the legislature how he
can be tricked out OF his office by par
tial recount, whether he was elected or
not. BY allowing the defeated candidate to
select the districts and providing that an
applicant must present his petition with
in 20 days after the passage OF the act,
the bill ties the mayors hands and makes
1t impossible for him successfully to de-
fend his title unless Mr.. Hearst sees ht to
have all the ballot boxes opened.
This provision OF the bill is iniquitous,
but the iniquity can be destroyed by Mr..
Hearst's pledge to apply for recount in
every election district. Will he do so. or
will he try to attain the mayors chair by
a rlck"-New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
NEW YORK'S MORALITY

The common belief Is that New York Is
grossly immoral. IL is true that condi-
tions tend to make IL so. with It's hetero-
geneous population. It's constant army of
these visitors 10 make the city place
OF dissipation Kansas City Star.
Our esteemed contemporary Is mistaken
in reckoning our heterogeneous popula-
ton" among the sources of our alleged
immortality District Attorney Jerome Is
quite correct i'm asserting that, consider
ing its size, New York Is one OF the most
moral cities In the country. Most OF the
dissipation here is indulged In by visitors
some even from Kansas City-and not
hy the heterogeneous population that
lives herc.--New York World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14
The Opinion of Others
Both From Far and Near
GOOD NEWS FOR TRUSTS

GOOD NEWS FOR TRUSTS
For president. Philander c. Knox OF
Pennsylvania.
Good.
With the single exception OF Elihu
Root there Is no other man In the coun-
try that so perfectly and frankly typlfies
the idea of government by and for the
corporations. II Mr.. Root cannot be NAM
ed we hope the choice may fall on Mr..
Knox.
True. Mr.. Knox has been known as the
special champion of the Pennsylvania
railroad. True, he was elected senator
enc Sunday afternoon in the Philadelphia
offices of the Pennsylvania company. But
let no one think that Mr.. Knox would
restrict his services to one corporation.
All corporations look good to him, and as
the owners of the Pennsylvania are also
the owners OF the steel trust and most
other piracies in sight Mr.. Knox can be
safely recommended as a good man to
conserve vested interests and oppose the
demon OF unrest that 10 now raising Its
head In this country
Then here's for Knox. We are fam!l-
lar with the man that pretends to serve
the people and really serves the money
power. IT would be a relief TO see a can
didate about whose sympathies there
could not be the least possible doubt.
II he should be nominated there would
be cheerful times around the money box
OF his party. Just think OF his record
as attorney general.-New York Ameri-
can.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

kEuTH's-" Gloria"
EMPIRE-"The Christian"
IMPERIAIs-"Eileen ARoon."
LYRlC-Moving Pictures and vaude.
willie.
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert. Open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TEMPLE--Moving Pictures.
Illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
NICkEl-Movlng Pictures and Illus.
trated Songs.
WEsTMINsTER-M Pict Tres and
illustrates Songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Governor Vardaman of Mississippi seems to
be seeking medal for gallantry. Not only has he
granted a respite but has promised pardon to
Mrs. Birdsong who killed man, if not in cold
blood, at least with cool deliberation
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

When he receives the freedom of the city of
Dublin Richard Croker will not be surprised For
good many years he enjoyed the freedom of the
city of New York and grew wondrously prosperous
thereby
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

President Roosevelt should find text for an
other speech i'll the mandatory order of Denver
Judge requiring an estranged husband and wife to
live together.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Colonel Harvey has sailed for Europe and
there are many inquiries as to what orders he left
behind in relation to presidential nominations
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

If Pennsylvania continue to cry for Knox as
its presidential candidate it may get good many
knocks before the campaign is over.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Orchard hasn't yet confessed he stole the kit
tens milk, bue he may do so before he leaves
the witness stand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Governor Hughes had been awarded manv
double "D's' by the grafters before he had an
LID. conferred upon him by Columbia university.
He earned and deserved both
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Voliva's trouble at Zion City appears to be due
to his failure to discover that he is rencarnation
OF some one.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

All things are colored by environment there
fore, why wonder that there yellow journals in
Japan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-14

Governor Guild seems to think that Bay state
cities shouldn't cut any ice.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-26

The people OF Ward county are
still kicking because poor farm was
purchased By the county commission.
ers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-26
.ALDERMANIC
ELECTION FOR ALDERMAN FOR
THE FIFTH WARD is CLOSE
AT Ham GUssNER ONLY ).
CANDIDATE so FAR.

Tuesday, June 4, an election will be
held in the Fifth ward of the city I'd
I'LL the vacancy caused by the resig
nation Of Alderman Frank McCor
mick. The only petition filed with
The auditor is that of George Gussner
and il any other candidate gets in
the race it must be by sticker. It is
not believed the election will be al
lowed to go by default by, those who
would like to sit with the fathers OF
their friends, and a number Of names
have been suggested for the place
but Mr. Gussner is the only one who
is an ayowed candidate. as his petit
ton shows.
Mr.. Gussner is one Of the oldest
residents Of the city, a large property
holder and a leading business man and
will undoubtedly make good alder
man should he be elected. It is re
ported that his opponent will be A
Rolling.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-26

's g. A. r. Services a. r. services
will be held at the Catholic church
today at 8 d. m.