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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
OUTLET COMPANY
AND Mr.. bALLOU
GIVE $1,000 EACH

The movement recently inaugurated to
provide the Providence Boys club a new
home has received hearty Endorsement.
As yet the site has not been decided
upon. Several building lots IN the Eddy.
Chestnut and Richmond streets section
have been inspected by Superintendent
Percy L. Smith. but none has been select
ed.
Only those features which have been
continually in demand by the boys. which
are being successfully maintained by
other clubs, and which can be adopted
and maintained with little expense, will
be adopted.
The plans call for an entrance to
landing leading up to the first floor and
down into the basement. The latter will
contain bowling alley, lunch room and
swimming pool. with shower baths.
The first floor will consist OF large
game room, library, billiard room, car
penter shop and two small club rooms.
The second floor will be used as the gym
nasium. with running track and lock-
ers. This may be turned into lecture
room by the erection of a temporary
stage. The upper floor Will be dormtor-
les for working boys.
Subscriptions OF SlO00 each for the fund
have been made by the outlet company
and Frederick A. Ballou The letter from
the former is as follows:
Providence, II. l., May IL, 1907.
Dear Sir: Noticing your appeal for
aid, and being neighbors OF the Boys
club. we fully appreciate the good work
that is being accomplished
1T seems TO us that IL the Boys club
had their own building properly equipped.
more ar-reaching results and greater
progress would be assured
Toward a building fund. we will sub
scribe our check for $1,000 Zone thousa nd
dollars), provided that yonr club can Sc
cure at least "a other public-spirited citi-
Zens to contribute each $1,000 Zone thous-
and dollars), or more TO the building
fund.
wishing you every success. we are.
Yours very truly,
MANUFACTURERS OUTLET CO,
(Signed) -. SAMUELS."
The board OF directors OF the club are:
William II. Crandall. president; William
l.. Hodgman. vice-presldent; Albert l..
Anthony, treasurer; Livingston Ham,
secretary; Charles A. Catlln. Rathbone
Gardner. Alfred Stone and Frederick A.
Ballou.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
EAST PROVIDENCE

This morning a portion OF the crew and
one large digger, which has been used in
placing the piers for the new bridge over
the Seekonk for the Consolidated Railroad
company, left for Fall River, where the
company have a similar contract. Their
departure was announced by the screech-
ing OF whistles OF the many boats and
engines used By the company in the
vicinity. There is but one more pier to
place and then the work OF laying the
rails will be begun, and II is expected that
the bridge will be completed before cold
weather.
MINOR MENTION.
A large pole. 40 feet high. was placed in
position on Fort Hill yesterday, which is
to be used in the pile OF boxes and barrels
which is TO be set on fire Wednesday
evening. The committee have decided to
have watchman TO guard the pile. as
they fear that some over-Zealous urchin,
when no one Is looking, will crawl up and
set fire to the same before the scheduled
time.
The general Fourth of July committee
will meet this evening.
Beginning Monday evening mail will be
collected on Waterman, Taunton, Warren
avenues and Watchemoket squares. every
evening between 1850 and $50 o'clock, and
I'm the future the list OF uncalled for let
ters will be sent TO the main Office at
Providence. and from there sent to the
evening papers for announcement.
This office. beginning Monday. will be
a branch of the main office In Providence
and will for time run as II is at the
present time. but later there will be more
carriers and they will deliver In the Fox
Point district OF the city.
Medical Examiner George F. Allison,
with his wife and Miss Harriet Briggs.
will leave here for New York. from
whence they will sail TO Europe. and will
return the latter part of August
a. Everett Griswold. Jr., OF this place,
was appointed regular letter carrier
yesterday and will commence his duties
as such at the main office In Providence
Monday morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
HARTFORD SUICIDE
FORMERLY LIVED HERE

w. c. Preston, who committed suicide
In a Hartford hotel by taking cyanide Of
potassium, later was positively identified
by #. w. Stickles, of Hartford one OF
Preston's acquaintances The identifca-
tion was by letters found In the mans
pockets and by Mr.. Stckles' recognition
OF the features.
According TO Mrs Preston. who was
found at her home In this city last even
ing, the suicide was a years old, and
was a native OF England.
He came to this country and to ProT-
dence when he was 3 years old. lie was
married In 1891. and a divorce was grant
ed on his wife's petition. on the ground
of support. about six years ago. Pres
ton, however. had not lived here for ten
years. His children are a boy. Is years
old. and a girl OF 10. both OF whom live
with Mrs. Preston He also leaves a
brother. L. Harry Preston. who lives I'm
Florida.
Preston. had been In bad health for
some years. and on this account had
been spending his summers In the South.
He had been In SanatOriums Tor his
health on several occasions.
Preston was a member OF the Mystic
Shrine and belonged to a temple OF the
order In Rochester. n. Y. where he lived
for a short time
The lnterment will probably DC at Paw
tuxet. where his father. mother and sis
ter are buried.
Preston was an electrical engineer, and
though for the past ten years or more
he had resided In Springfield. Mass, yet
when he registered at the Hartford hotel,
he gave his residence as this city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29

when he hurried over TO the Dry Dock
at East Providence expecting TO see n
great sight. He was informed that tho
air ship from Vanity Fair was going TO
be placed in the dock, presumably TO be
cleaned. The real facts OF the matter
are that the air ship is TO be placed on
the dock in order TO have II photographed
which will be done about o'clock.
The sloop yacht Mgnon. Capt. Mignon
leaves with large party for two days
trip down the river this afternoon.
The steamer New Shoreham was an
hour late leaving this morning, having
ben placed upon the Dry Dock last eve
ming TO have her fore front and stern re-
paired.
The steamer st. Croix. Capt. Bowman,
took about 300 excursionists to Martha's
Vineyard this morning. The return trip
will be made so that the steamer will ar
rive at an early hour this evening
The steamer Tennessee will have a large
crowd on her trip to Marthas Vineyard
on Sunday. large number OF tickets hav-
ing been sold.
The Ash market was poorly supplied to-
day. what mackerel there was on sale
coming from Boston where several good
fares had been landed.
The clam fishermen except n few OF
those under contract are not bringing
their disgings TO the city. but are selling
them 10 the various shore resorts, where
they obtain better prices.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
GOVERNOR PLEADS WITH
EMPLOYERS FOR MILITIA

The following letter has been sent TO
about Is manufacturing concerns
throughout the state by Gov. Higgins.
These employers have men who are MEM
bers OF the various commands of the
Rhode Island National Guard.
"Of late years the authorities in charge
of the state militia have met with con-
siderable difficulty, especially at the time
OF the annual encampment. In securing
the full attendance OF members OF the
militia. This difficulty is due partly to the
unwilingness OF many employers to al
low their men to leave their work dur
ing camp week. You will undoubtedly
realize, without any argument from me,
how extremely necessary II is that this
department OF our public service be kept
up to a high standard.
IAN efficient, well disciplined militia is,
as you will realize. highly essential for
the protection of the lives and property
OF all our citizens. employers as well as
employees. May / ask you, therefore, in
behalf OF our state. in so far as you
may be the employer OF any men enlisted
In our militia, to allow them all possible
and reasonable freedom TO attend the an
nual encampment OF our state militia for
the week beginning July Z. 1902"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29

The equity case OF Thomas ii. Roth
well against the city OF Providence and
the Narragansett Electric Lighting COM
pany. in which the complainant petitions
for an injunction restraining the defend
ants from carrying out a contract for
the street lighting OF the city OF Provi-
dence, came up before Judge Arthur
Brown in the United States circuit court
this morning.
Attorney Anasa NJ. Eaton appeared for
Mr.. Rothwell and the Electric Lighting
company was represented by Attorneys
Walter H. Barney Walter +. Angel and
Edward ID. Bassett
The contract between the city and the
company was made in January, 1905, to
run for period OF six years. The com
plainant claims that the city Is given
authority 10 make a contract for only
three years and that In making one for
six years IL will cause the taxpayers OF
this city a pecuniary loss.
The hearing In court this morning was
on the question OF jurisdiction Mr.. Roth
well is a taxpayer and owner OF real es-
tate in this city. but his bill fails to state
the amount OF tax he pays here. The COM
pany demurred TO his bill on three
grounds viz, first. that the said bill does
not state cause OF action against this
defendant within the jurisdiction OF the
court: second, that IL does not appear, In
or from said bill OF complaint, what Is
the value OF the complainant's pecuniary
interest I'm the subject matter OF said bill.
or that said pecuniary interest exceeds
the value OF two thousand dollars exclu-
sive Of interest and cost; and third, that
1t does not appear in or from said bill
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
AHERN MAKES
ANOTHER QUICK
ARREST HERE

Inspector Ahern yesterday afternoon
within a few hours after he had been
given description of one Frank Martin
furnished by the West Newton. Mass.
police had the man under arrest, he TAX
ing him into custody on Weybosset street
Martin is charged with robbinH the
house OF Howard Emerson and stealing
jewelry valued at $3.50, a part OF which
was a brooch valued at $500
Martin when arrested offered to give the
inspector all the money he had. some s25.
and the brooch as well, II he would let
him go. "Wc can fix this up all right
now" he said. You take the money al =
the brooch and Just let me go" lie was
taken TO West Newton last night by Po-
lice Inspector f. II. Fletcher OF Newton.
Martin. who lives at 81 Salem street,
Medford. Mass, rode his bicycle To New
ton, a distance OF about 10 miles, and
worked In the Emerson house without In
terruption. Then he rode back home an1
hid some of the stolen stun I'm the cellar,
he states.
Mrs. Emerson had brought back, with
her from Europe two dozen pairs Of
gloves which she valued at about SIS and
these were stolen In addition to the $500
diamond brooch. gold stickpin. wedding
ring, fob chain. pair OF ladies shoes, $50
In currency and other articles
Martin was measured and photographed
under the BertIllon system by Headquar-
ter's Inspector Herbert Caffrey.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
ROTHWELL CASE
IN u. 5. COURT

that the value OF any right proposed to
be protected, or OF any injury proposed
To be prevented by the injunction sought
in or by said bill exceeds the sum OF two
thousand dollars exclusive OF interest
and costs.
The first question was whether Mr.
R3thwcll. not being citizen OF the city,
although a taxpayer here, had the right
TO bring action In behalf OF the public;
also whether any taxpayer may question
the entire transaction OF city although
his own interest is very small. and may
come into court because he represents his
own, as representative OF all the tax
payers.
Unless the pecuniary injury In the mat
ter amounts TO az least 5000 the court
has no Jurisdiction. The complainant did
not state In his bill the damage, but In
court this morning argued that the dam
age would be far in excess OF that
amount.
That the city had authority TO make
the contract for three years. the electric
lighting company argued. was not ques-
toned. IL was only possibility, and not
a fact, that the city might lose on account
OF making the contract for three more
years.
II was possible that rates for electricity
might be lower before the time came for
a new contract, and the city would there
by be the loser. But. the complainant
argued, there was also a possibility that
rates would go up by that time. and
thereby the city would gS.n. Therefore.
the company's attorneys argued, no
damages have yet been incurred. and
there was nothing 10 indicate that there
should he any. and therefore there was
no cause for any legal action.
Judge Brown reserves his decision.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
ARGUMENTS
REACHED IN
LOVING CASE

Houston, Va, June 29-At the opening
OF court today In the trial OF former
Judge Loving for murder, the arguments
OF the attorneys Begin yesterday after
noon were continued. When former
State Senator W. =. Barksdalo arose to
speak for the defense every available seat
In the court room was occupied. Miss
Elizabeth Loving has not been In the court
room since she appeared on the witness
stand.
Mr. Barksdale said I'm part:
I'VE are not appealing to you on the
unwritten law but the law that Is writ
ten on your hearts and on the hearts sf
your forefathers."
Mr.. Barksdales plea was based almost
entirely on the preservation OF the sane
tity OF the home He was followed by
Walton Moore OF the defense.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
MOTIONS HEARD
IN SUPERIOR COURT

Presiding Justice Sweetland heard
large number OF motions in the SUI
perior court today. including the fol-
lowing.
Evelyn Sullivan VS.. Pawtucket
steam and Gas Pipe company. James
r Brennan. trustee In bankruptcy OF
defendant, made a party
Charles ". Scott vs.. Providence Pub
lie Market: Judgment for defendants
for costs on decision sustaining de-
murrer To amended declaration.
Margaret NcKenna vs.. Frank n. Nc
Kenna ct al. Motion to modify decree
denied
John OConnell. guardian ct al VS..
Herbert H. Wood. Motion granted
dismissing the bill.
Lena Ellery va. William Nj. Elleryi
motion for annulment OF allowance de-
MED
Joseph L. Fugure VS. city OF Woon-
socket Heard on defendants motion
for a new trial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
MARINE intelligence
High tide today at 11:14 p. m.
High tide Sunday at 1l:55 p. m.
ARRIVALS.

High tide Sunday at II 55 p. m.
ARRIVALS:
Steamer Essex. Mcdonald. from Balti-
more.
Steamer Parthan, Helliary, from Phila-
delphia.
Steamer Providence, Griffin. from New
York
Steamer st. Croix, Bowman, from New
York
Steamer Edgemont. olweiler, from
New York
Steamer City of Newport. stinson, from
Newport.
Steamer City OF Haverhill. Lake. from
Fall River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson, Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham. Fuller. Block
Island.
Steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson. Block
Island.
Tug Sweepstakes. Baltimore.
Tug Aries, New York.
Barge Rosa w. Lee, Port Liberty, 397
coal N Y, N. H. q III. Ry.
Barge Chester w. Griswold New York.
80 tons pig iron. 300 tons scrap, Brown
a sharpe
Barge L. III. Bristol. South Amboy. 7l:
coal. N v. n. H. a H. Ry.
Barge Elk Garden. Smith, Baltimore,
1926 coal. n. Y. ~ II. & H. Ry.
Barge Hampshire. Loud. Baltimore.
1885 coal. n. L., n. II. & II. Ry.
DEPARTURES: q
Steamer Edgemont. olweiler. FOR New
York
steamer city Of Newport. stlnson, New
port.
steamer City OF Hsverhill. Lake. FAN
River.
Steamer Islander. Johnson. Tiverton.
Steamer New Shoreham, Fuller. Block
Island.
steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson Block
Island and Newport.
Tug Hercules with barges J. Il. Ma
hone, Clara Schaffer and William How
ard for New York.
Schooner l.. l.. Hamlin, for New York.
light.
ALONG THE HARBOR FRONT.
The new reporter on one OF the city pa
pers was given the laugh this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
CHILD SUFFOCATED IN
BED COVERINGS

Ellen c. Flynn, the 4h-months-old child
OF Peter and Mrs. Flynn OF Manton, was
suffocated at the parents home by bed
clothing yesterday afternoon.
While the mother had gone into the
yard to take clothing from line the
child was placed In small folding bed.
She rolled TO the side toward the wall
where, tangled In the bed clothes. she slid
down between the side OF the bed and the
wall her face buried In tho coverings.
The bed was only few inches from the
wall and the child's body became wedged
i'm the opening
Mrs. Flynn called In friends and DIR. A.
H. Longfellow. medical examiner fo-
Johnston. was summoned. He pronounced
death due 10 accidental suffocation and
gave permission fur burial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
bAsS|HG CASE
To Be PRObEO
AGAIN JULY 8

The conspiracy phase I'm the extradi-
ton proceedings of Jacob Bassing. VINO
is wanted by the New York authorities 10
answer to an indictment for grand lar
ceny i'm connection with the disposition OF
goods claimed to have been a part OF the
assets OF Benjamin w. Comstock OF this
city. lately adjudged a bankrupt by the
United States district court. is TO be
probed by Gov. Higgins. who has decided
10 reopen the case for the presentation
OF testimony on the conspiracy claim on
Monday, July 5.
In consenting to open the hearing TO
testimony in the face OF the strenuous
opposition OF the New York officials ana
OF Jerome Hahn, counsel for Mr. COM
stock. Gov. Higgins warned Bassing at
torneys that he should require most con-
elusive evidence OF the alleged abuse OF
the New York process. Before finally
passing the matter to July yesterday the
following definite issue on which the
hearing on that date is 10 be based was
drawn up and agreed to by all the attor-
neys.
..Thst the prdocess of the state OF New
York whereby an indictment against
Bassing has been procured was impfovi-
IDENTIFY and improperly procured by con-
eniracv entered into by parties from
Rhode Island. for the purpose OF prevent
ing and intimdatng Bassing from ap-
pearing any bankruptcy proceedings III
Rhode Island. and for the purpose OF en-
focing the collection of private claim
The question as To the guilt or Innocence
OF Bassing is not To be considered, nor
is any evidence to be introduced except 10
prove the above efforts TO Keep Bassins
out OF Rhode Island and TO coiect
debt"
The fact that Gov. Higgins leaves for a
10 days vacation today made 1t neces-
earv that the case should go on at once
or that a material delay should result.
Mr.. Hahn characterized the attitude Oh
the defence as fight for delay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
RAPID PROGRESS BEING
MADE ON TUNNEL

About two-hfths OF the heading In the
east side tunnel have been driven. The
hole has been bored lSsO feet from the
west portal. or 10 position somewhere
In the bowels OF the earth between Pros
pect a1t Brown streets Snd on the eaxt
end 200 feet west TO Ives street on the
east end 40 feet 0f the Job Is finished and
at the Benefit street end the workmen
are getting along rapidly
Gano and Benefit streets have been re-
opened and a steam roller is being oper-
ated by the city on the road above the
tunnel on Gano street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
MAYOR TO VETO
PHONE CONTRACT
fContInued from Page one.)


The news that the mayor was TO
veto the telephone bill brought large
number OF the members OF the city
council to the city hall this morning.
Fear was expressed that there might
not be enough members OF the eoun-
ell present at the meeting Monday TO
pass IL. and they Immediately began
TO make arrangements that this shouid
not happen.
ATTORNEYS TALK.
walter r. Vincent, attorney for the
Providence Telephone company, re-
fused to make any comment upon the
mayors action, saying that IL would
not be courteous Of him to do So
Attorney Walter III. Barney or Bar
ney & Lee, who represented the Home
Telephone company, said today; This
Is news to me. Yet j should have
been surprised II the mayor had signed
Il. lie evidently knows what the
people want. That is all / care to
say"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
REGISTRATION
GROWS HEAVIER
EVERY HOUR

Up to o'clock this afternoon 6i4 per-
sons had registered. Between o'clock
this morning 293 registered, while between
noon and o'clock 321 signed the books.
The total registration for last year was
1920. The registration up to the close
the city hall last night was 1885.
Therefore. only $50 more will have to reg
ister between 3 o'clock this afternoon ana
o'clock this evening, the close OF the
registration period.
The total registration yesterday was Sj6,
as against 1llS on June 30 1906.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
MAKEPEACE FAVORS
THE VIADUCT PLAN

Councilman Charles r.. Makepeace,
chairman OF the special city council COM
mittee considering the east side approach
problem. stated today that he was heart
lily IN favor Of the Rhode Island com
pany's plan for a yiaduct.
lie said he believed that u was the best
plan prcscntod: and that he would give Il
ris support.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
VACATION ASSIGNMENTS
FOR SUPERIOR COURT

The justices OF the superior court will
be on duty at the county court house
during vacation rs follows:
July TO July 10, MIR. Justice Stearns.
July 20 to July 81. Presiding Justice
Sweetland August | To August u Mr.
Justice Mumford: August l3 TO August %
MIR Justice Baker: August "a 10 Sept 3
Mr. Justice Tanner: Sept. TO Sept ID
Mr.. Justice Brown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
Petty Thefts Reported

According to the police reports
pair OF rubber boots valued at s450
were stolen from the rear OF William
n Johnson's house at 81 Camp street
within a day or two. In the absence
OF Mrs Duffy from her home. 1853
Livingstone street. recently thief
ransacked bureau drawers In the tene-
uent. carrying away one dozen silver
spoons and a gold ring. The latter
theft was reported by Annie Dlacont
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by mil.
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the chEd. softens the gums siisys cll
pain; cures wind cniic. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty i've cents q bottle. BE sure and
ask for MRS. winslows Soothing Syrup.
and sske no other kind
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
oc1. June %. 1905 Serisl number 10k.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
ENRAGED DRESSMAKER
RUINS TWO DRESSES

Mary Sullivan when paid wages due her
by Rose Carrier Eastman. dressmaker.
for whom she worked found deducted
therefrom the price OF dress she had
spoiled. yesterday afternoon became so
enraged that she spoiled another dress.
valued at $50, by cutting II with shears.
practically destroying II. She was ar
rested by Patrolman l.. Il. Pelrine. and in
the district court this morning was fined
SIS and costs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
PLAN OF CONTRACT WITH
TOWN OF CRANSTON

City Solicitor Albert A. Baker has
drawn up a proposed contract between
the city of Providence and the town OF
Cranston for the disposal OF the sewage
OF the Narragansett Brewing company
through the citys mains.
The way the sewage Is now disposed OF
is regarded as nuisance. The matter
has been under the consideration OF the
city council committee on the city engi-
neer's department for some time; and II
will probably be presented to the city
council at the joint meeting next Mon
CAV.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-29
BRISTOL PAYS BALANCE
TO WATER WORKS

A special meeting OF the Bristol coun-
ell was held last evening when II was
voted TO instruct the town treasurer,
George II. Peck. to pay over TO the Bris-
tol and Warren Water works n balance
OF soco now drawing interest I'm the
bank. A committee was appointed to ar
range about the erecting OF standpipes to
furnish water for street sprnkling pur-
poses.