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Evening journal., 1907-04-19

local fireman Of the name which the
coupler bears. The Independence Fire
Company Of this city has adopted tho
coupler for the one thousand feet OF
now hose recently purchased.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Bed and Couch Destroyed by Fire

A burning match i'm a waste basket
in the home of Mrs. Jennie Kirk, Of
No. Gil West Fifth street last evening
caused the destruction of couch and
bed after it had consumed the bas-
ket. The fire was eXtinguished by a
bucket brigade before the arrival Of
the hremen. The loss win not exceed
500.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
To Have Rummaae Sale.

star Of Delaware Lodge, No. 1, o. S.
of b. will hold a rummage sale on
Wednesday and Thursday next, at 100
West Eighth street. All members and
friends Of order are requested to con-
tribute.
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
Demand for LaIIy coupIers.

Orders have been received by the
Wilmington Brass Company in this
city. from the fire companies at Roa-
nolSe Va, and Salisbury, Nd. for the
Ially hose couplers. an invention Of a
Evening journal., 1907-04-19
DRESSMAKlNG HINT.

A Screen Used as Hanger When Max
ing Clothes.
Unfinished skirts should be hung up.
not folded. In fact, much unfinished
work is best for this treatment, but
the hanging must be properly done or
the result will be worse than that Of
folding. If one has not sufficient
closet room to give the desired space
for the regular seasons sewing, the
Evening journal., 1907-04-19

program, and altogether the week
should be the liveliest Philadelphia has
ever eXperienced.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
WORCESTER'S STRANGLER
KNOWN TO MANY

Worcester. Mass. Dec. 5.-The police OF
this city, although in possession of an
excellent description of the unknown
man who was seen with Cora Fay on
Tuesday evening. tie night before her
body was discovered In the doorway OF
her mothers home. at Lincoln square,
have not yet been able to apprehend
him.
Ills presence is r.uch desired by the
police. as IL Is believed that he might be
able TO throw some light on the manner
in which Miss Fay was strangled 10
death.
The man is known by sight by many OF
the police officers ana by the proprietor
of n Lincoln Square lunch room. on
Tuesday evening Miss Fay and the un,
known man visited the lunch room. that
being tho last time the young woman Is
known TO have been seen alive.
A peculiar fact In connection with the
mar who is sought is that many persons
were acquainted with him, but none has
been found who knows the mans name.
The police authorities believe that they
will apprehend the unknown man before
long. He is dark-complcxioned and is
about 30 years old.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
DANBURY CASE
BEFORE u. S. COURT

Washington, Dec. 5.-The supreme
court of the United States yesterday
heard argument in the case OF Loewe VS..
Lawler, involving the right OF a labor
union TO boycott manufactured articles.
Loewe Is a manufacturer of hats in
Danbury. Conn, whose products have
been boycotted by the Hatters' union. OF
which Lawler is an official. and the AM
erican Federation of Labor. and no
brought suit in the federal circuit court
or that slate under the Sherman anti
trust law, claiming that damage TO the
extent OF $4,000 had been done to his
property. and asking to recover three
times this amount, as provided I'm that
law.
The bill of complaint was dismissed
on a, demurrer by the circuit court, on
the ground that the Sherman law was
not broad enough TO cover the subject.
and the case comes to the supreme court
on a certificate from the United States
circuit court OF appeals for the Second
circuit, covering that point of law.
The case Is considered 10 be one OF very
general Importance. as IL involves the en-
tire question OF boycott The complaint
was founded upon the theory that the op-
position OF the labor union interferes
with the manufacturers constitutional
rights of conducting interstate COM
merce. 1t Is stated I'm the complaint that
the union hatters have compelled 20 out
OF the 81 hat manufacturers to unioniZe
their concerns, and IL Is claimed that tho
American Federation of Labor has 1909
agents in the field assisting In such work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
G. o. p. CONVENTION
MAY GO TO KANSAS CITY

Washington Dec. 5-Many Republican
national committeeman arc here for the
meeting to be held at the Arlington hotel
next Friday and Saturday and the air is
full OF political talk.
Boomers for cities which want the ma
tional convention are coming in fast.
Kansas City has a contingent which trav-
elled in two special cars. They are "a
hustling lot. Denver's boomers, who are
here, also have big guarantee fund be-
hind them. Chicago does not seem TO be
making a strong tight The gossip is that
Kansas City will win the contest.
Nearly all the presidential candidates
have representatives on the ground.
Nearly all the national committeeman
arc making anxious inquiries OF senator's
and representatives as TO President
Roosevclts attitude in regard TO the
third-term movement.
Some OF the committeeman are discuss
ing reports that since congress assembled
the president has made known to some
of his friends that when what he regards
as an available opportunity occurs he
Will reiterate his election night renunci-
alton of candidacy for another term.
There Is considerable gossip also over
suggestions thrown out 10 prominent Re-
publicans who are not in sympathy with
the presidents policies that a continual
tion of-the attacks upon Mr. Roosevelt
may force him to become "A candidate 20
succeed himself. The significance of these
hints has not been lost.
Acting Chairman New of the committee
is out In favor of holding the convention
early in June. Other committeeman,
however. are talking about holding the
convention at as late "A date as possible
or about the last week in June.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
ALDRICH FRANK
WITH THE PRESIDENT

Washington, Dec. 5.--Senators Aldrich
and Crane had a protracted talk with the
president last night. both senators having
been invited to call at the White House
at $3.50. The president desired TO talk
with them about the financial situation
Mr.. Aldrich being the chairman of the
finance committee and the recognized
financial authority, and Mr. Crane a bust
ness man of wide connections and expert
ence. their views OF the situation and OF
what legislation is needed 10 relieve II
are OF especial Importance to the presi-
dent.
Both senator's belong to the So-called
conservative" or 'anti-Roosevelt" wing
OF the Republican party.
The talk was entirely frank. cordial
and friendly. The president asked expert
Information on the financial situation and
got g. lie was free to say that while he
thought something should he done TO re-
leve the stringency. he had no pet plan.
lie was told by the senators that there
should be, In their opinion. no haste In
framing legislation and that they were
unable at this time TO say Just what
legislation should be enacted. The presf-
dent was informed that the legislative
program Of the leaders contemplates
no immediate action, no rush lcgisla-
tion. and 90 this he interposod no OBJ
lection.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
ROOSEVELT VIEWS
ON CORPORATIONS

Washington. Dec. 5-The views of
President Roosevelt regarding the regu-
lation of corporations are being incorpo-
rated in the uratt of a law by experts in
the department OF justice.
The work Is being pushed and the meas
ure when completed will embody the re-
Communications made in the president 5
message.
OF immediate Importance is the sub
stitute urged by the chief executive for
the antiquated Sherman antitrust law.
The preparation of the bill is in charge
of Milton ID. Purdy, Assistant United
states attorney general.
The president mas an mind the needs OF
manufacturing concerns as well as the
railroads ana proposes TO broaden the
general scope OF the new act.
Pooling arrangements will be authoriz-
ed among the railroads after the details
OF the proposed agreement have been APP
proved by the federal authorities.
Senator Newlands also introduced a bill
for national incorporation of railroads in
harmony with the views he has been ad-
vocating for two years past. The bil!
provides for the incorporation of inter-
state carriers under national law with
the provision for the acquisition by them
Of state incorporated railroads with the
consent OF the respective states.
Senator Aldrich introduced the follow
ing bills: To pension Frances f. Top
lift Mrs Elizabeth Shaw, widow of Gen.
shaw; Ellen f. Traver, widow of Acting
Assistant Surgeon Lorenzo Traver, L. 5.
N; Sarah Il. Luther, ana to increase the
pension OF Henry T. Ayres, Hattie I. At
wood and Rose Halhhan.
All the proposed benehciaries live in
Providence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
G|BbES WILL
CONTEST OPENS
At NEWPORT

The will OF the late Emily o. Glbbes,
who at her death bequeathed her large
estate, at Newport, 30 Barnard college,
Is being contested by the relatives of the
woman The proceedings are now on be-
fore Justice Brown OF the superior court
at Newport.
The beneficiaries by the will have en-
gagged counsel and intend to fight the at
tempt OF the relatives to break the will.
At the court I'm Newport yesterday,
counsel for the plaintiff. while admitting
that the will was made and signed by
Emily o. Gibbes, alleged that the wo-
man was of unsound mind at the time. a
long list of incidents and facts were re-
lated by the witnesses The fact that
Emily. O. Gibbes had thought feasible,
plan to establish new state In the
West, managed and controlled entirely
by women, was brought forth as an argu-
ment TO prove the insanity of the Gibbes
woman.
Whether the jury will view the fact in
this light is not known. Court adjourned
at 4:l0 yesterday afternoon, and the case
VIII be continued today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
MANY WANT
6. 0. P. STATE
CHAIRMAN ship

The Republican state central committee
will reorganize the latter part of next
week. the principal change planned being
the election of a chairman, to succeed
Col. Harold J. Gross, who announced
months ago that he will not be a candi-
date for reelection. The meeting must be
held before Dec IL.
The election of a secretary and treasur-
er will also be in order at this meeting.
and likewise the appointment OF an exec
utve committee by the new chairman.
Notices for the meeting are required
under the rules TO be sent to each men,
Der five days before the date OF the meet
ing.
Among those mentioned for chairman
are Col Robert +. Rodman OF North
Hingstown, ex-Mayor George Bachelor OF
Woonsocket, William II. Barclay OF Paw
tuckete Col. Zenas w. Bliss OF Cranston.
and Col Frank w. Tilllnghast of John.
ston, the latter OF whom is chairman and
all the others are members of the present
executive committee: Joseph +. Burlin.
game. president OF the Rhode Island Re-
publican league: Roswell b. Burchard.
speaker of the house. and Richard w.
Jennings, chairman of the Republican
city committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
FEEBLE-M|NDED SCHOOL
TO Be OPENED AT ONCE

The Rhode Island School for Feeble
Minded viii be opened Immediately for
the reception OF inmates. according TO a
vote passed unanimously by the state
board OF education yesterday afternoon.
Dr. Joseph III. Ladd first assistant su-
perlntendent OF the Massachusetts School
Tor Feeble Minded at Waverley, was en-
gagged as superintendent at a salary Of
$500 year, In addition TO living expenses
Tor himself and family.
Inc committee vested with the charge
OF the new school under supervision OF
the whole board recommended this
course. The committee consists OF George
i: Baker OF Darlington. chairman; ex-
Lieut. Gov. Aram j. Pothier of Woon-
socket, ana John T.. kcndrick Of Provi-
dence.
This is the committee through whose
efforts the site for the new iu&titution In
Exeter. comprising 507 acres of farm land
ana buildings, was purchased several
weeks ago Since the deal for the land
was consummated, the committee has
been considering the advisability of open
ing the school. starting "A farm colony i'm
the buildings already there, without wait
ing for the state 10 appropriate several
thousand dollars to erect institutional
buildings, and thus delay the start until
such buildings could be erected
The committee decided to start tho in
stitution on small scale with a farm
colony OF dozen or 10 persons from the
state institutions and from among the
verley school. using the Hoxie homestead,
substantial two-story building. as the
nucleus from which to develop
IL IL estimated that this building can
be put into condition for present pur-
poses by the expenditure of $500 or $i00.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
GOVERNOR MAY
ASK SUPREME
COURTS OPINION

After a short conversation with Walter
L. Ranger, state commissioner OF public
schools, Judge Frederick Rueckert, presi-
dent of the school committee. said that
there has been no change in the status OF
the superintendent OF schools in this city
Judge Rueckert said that in his opinion
the matter did not come in the province OF
the state commissioner OF schools.
II, is probable that Judge Rueckert will
ask the governor as the chief executive
of the state, to request the supreme court
for a ruling on the disputed point.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

thus leaving some $4,000 of the approprI-
alton or $4,000 made by the general as
sembly for the purchase OF site and
buildings intact.
The report was presented by Mr.. Ba-
ker, chairman OF the committee, who in
referring 10 the superintendent said:
"Dr. l.add was born I'm Minnesota, Is Il
years of age, was educated at Norwich
University. Vermont. and is a graduate
or Dartmouth Medical school. He is mar
ned, has a wife and one child. For the
last eight years he has been connected
with the Massachusetts, School for the
Feeble Minded I'm Waverley, and is now
first assistant superintendent OF that in
stitution. He comes 10 Us highly rccom-
well-iitted for the position"
Mr. Baker offered the following rcso-
luton, which was likewise adopted:
Resolved, That when the Rhode ISL
and school for the Feeble Minded is
ready 10 receive inmates. the first TO be
received and admitted shall be. as far as
practicable. such men and boys as have
struction and training in some school for
the feeble-minded"
Mr.. Baker said after the meeting that
DR. Ladd would begin his duties at EX-
ter as soon as he could complete ar
rangements for leaving Waverley, prob
ably in about two weeks.
DR.. Ladd was present at the meeting,
and discussed the plans for developing
the institution with the members.
He has had seven years experience in
the work of educating and developing
feeble minded children in the Massachu-
setts institution at Waverley. which he
entered Immediately after receiving the
degree OF Doctor of Medicine from Dart
mouth college in February, 1900
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
NEARLY 1000 BILLS
OFFERED IN SENATE

Washington. Dec. 5.-Nearly thousand
bills were introduced in the senate yester-
day, and all of them were referred 20
committees. No other business OF impor-
tsnce was transacted. Almost all of these
hills were considered in the last congress
nnd most OF them are private pension
hills.
Among tho more important measures
introduced were the following:
BY Senator Fulton: Amending the
railroad rate law I'm such manner that a
change OF tariff filed with the Interstate
commerce commission cannot 20 into eff
feet where objection is made until the
commission has declared the rate fair.
BY Senator Dick: The administrl tion
measure providing for an increase of pay
for members OF the army, navy and ma
BY Senator Frye: To reorga nlze the
lfe-saving service so that IL shall con-
sist OF the following officers and men
Superintcndents OF districts. keepers of
stations and members of crews. and "a
provide for retirement on three-duarters
pay after 20 years service.
BY Senator Hansbrough: Repeating
tho timber and stone act. and providing
for the sale OF timber on public lands
also a bill giving homestead entrymen
the right TO be absent from their home
steads during four winter months.
BY Senator Ia Toilette: Requiring that
railroad rates shall be fixed so az TO yield
only fair return on the valuation OF a
roads property.
BY Senator Lodge. Regulating the sal
aries OF inspectors of customs and others
connected with the customs service.
Mr. Lodge also rcintroduced his meas
urcs presented In the last congress In re-
gard 10 decorations Of the United States
nag and 10 child labor.
By Senator Nelson. Extending the free
delivery service 10 all towns having a
postal revenue OF $500
4 short bill which may take the place
of 2 regular ship subsidy hill this season
~as introduced b. Senator GallInscr. II
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
MUCH SENTIMENT AGAINST
UNION TRUST LIQUIDATION

During tho last few days there havo
been several informal conferences OF those
interested in devising some plan of re-
opening the Union Trust company.
Next Saturday the question OF appoint
ing permanent receivers comes before the
court. II is not at present known whether
the present temporary receivers will make
a recommendation on that day I'm regard
TO a plan for opening the bank.
In the business section there is strong
sentiment against the tedious process of
liquidation. and 1t is hoped that some plan
will be devised for the reorganization
the bank.
il il well known that "A reorganization
must be complete and that the success of
IT will depend absolutely on The support
that will be given by depositors.
The receivers OF the bank are reticent.
Hon Rathbone Gardner. one of the re-
ceivers. said when asked II the receivers
would ask for an extension of time:
The receivers will ask nothing of tho
court as il is not their business 10 do SO
They will be in court to answer questions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
JAPANESE WELCOME
PRINCE PU LIN

Toxic, Dec s. p. m.-F~nce Pu LIN
special envoy rom China, who is re-
turning the recent visit Of Prince Fushimi
OF Japan 10 that country. arrived here
this evening lie was mclcomed at the
depot by Prince Fushimi. representatives
of the imperial household, cabinet min
sters. the Chinese minister, and hun
dreds OF Chinese students. amid much
enthusiasm. lie was driven TO the ShiD4
palace. where ne will be entertained dur
ing his visit. which Will last a week.
Many functions nave been arranged ia
his honor.
Rodolphe Lomieux. the Canadian minis
ter of labor. held "a lengthy conference
today with Niscouut llayashi minister OF
foreign affairs. at the foreign OfiCc, and
received verbal assurances OF the lltnt-
tation OF japanese emigration, and that
he will be given later full details of
plans on foot now for its control.
President Rooscvelrs message has been
generally wen received here In official
circles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
CAPRON OFFERS BILL
TO AID LIFE SAVERS

Washington, Dec. 5.-Representative
Capron yesterday conferred with tho
treasury department regarding his plan
for the equalization and increase In the
pay OF tho life-saving service as we'll
as for system OF retirement. which Ia
similar TO his efforts for better pay for
the army and navy
Mr.. Capron expects the treasury de-
pertinent TO recommend his plan.
Representative Capron has introduced
bills granting an increase OF pension TO
James O. Proctor. stephen II. Sanborn,
James Carroll. Henry G. Palmer, Alex
ander w. Skinner and Edward y Russell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05

i hope the bank will reopen. but as a re-
ceiver / cannot make any definite state
ment in regard TO that"
A list of depositors was obtained yester-
day by the law firm of Green, IiinclSlcy
and Allen.
When asked IL he still believed the bank
would resume business, Receiver James
NJ Scott said that he hoped so. He de-
clared that there we're many plans afoot
for the rehabilitation of the institution,
but that he knew OF nothing definite to
give out. THE receivers are hard at
work" said Mr.. Scott, "as receivers. not
as organizers"
Attorney General Greenough, who rep
resents the state, with a deposit of about
$4,000 in the bank. said that he had rot
been approached by anyone regarding a
plan for reopening the bank.
City Solicitor Albert A. Baker. who rep
resents the city. which has nearly 500. 0oO
tied up, said that he had not heard of any
plan on foot among the depositors, al
though he understood that plans for the
future OF the bank were being made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
KNOX WILLING TO RUN
FOR THE PRESIDENCY

provides for an increase OF the mail-car-
rying rate for l6-knot ships plying on the
Pacific and the South Atlantic 20 an
amount not exceeding the rate paid To
first-class vessels. The bin is designed To
meet the ideas set forth on ship subsidy
in the presidents message.
Senator Gallinger also introduced a bill
prohibiting the sale and transportation
OF poisonous foods; providing for n mon
ument I'm Washington 10 the private SOL
diers of the army. and increasing PEN
sons for total deafness
Two singlc-statehood bills were intro
duced. one by Senator Teller for the ad-
mission OF New Mexico, and the other by
zona as a state.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
IN The FIELD
g.
Of LABOR
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

General Teamsters, Labor Temple.
Machinists' executive board, Labor
Temple.
Marble Cutters. Labor Temple
Sheet Metal Workers, Labor Temple.
MACHINISTS.
Last evening was ladies' night at the
Machinsts' union and a fair-sized num-
Der OF the wives, mothers and daugh-
ters OF the machinists assembled in the
large hall OF the Labor Temple to listen
to a very carefully selected program that
had been arranged for the occasion Pre-
ceding an address on the Necessity of a
Ladies' Auxiliary" by w. III. Johnson,
business agent of the Machinists' union,
there were number OF vocal and in
strumental selections. The first was a
piano solo by Mrs. Nancy followed by "A
duet in which Mr.. and Mrs. Nancy took
part Master Howard Finn, a young man
of marked ability and great promise, then
sang and was enthusiastically received.
The musical part Of the program closed
with a sele by Mr.. Patrick RonleX-
A charter has been issued to the Ladies'
auxiliary by the secretary OF state and
those ladies desiring to become charter
members will have the opportunity of do
ing so for the next 80 days.
PAINTERS.
The principal work done at the meet
ing OF the Painters union last evening
was the making of preparations for the
election of officers for the international
association OF painters. Elections are
held annually and each local has the
privilege OF nominating one of its men
as candidate for office. The local Paint
ers union has taken advantage OF this
privilege and has nominated Mr. Cum :
mngs, an old-time labor man. well
known in union circles. and president Of
the aPinters' union, as candidate for the
office OF sixth vice president of the inter
national association. The voting for the
officers of the international is ny ballot,
each member being entitled to one vote
The balloting here will take place next
Monday evening and the polls will he
open from until 10 p. m. 1t is, of course.
taken for granted that Mr.. Cummings
will receive the vote OF practically all the
500 members of the union. and IL is hoped
by his friends that he will receive enough
outside votes to elect him TO the office.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-05
NORWOOD

The funeral of Mrs. Joseph G. Hayward
was solemnized from her late residence
on Tuesday at o'clock. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. Mr.. Brennan, pas
tor OF the Norwood Baptist church and
singing was rendered by a quartet from
this village.
A. Herbert Arnold was the funeral d.
rector and the entombment at Grace
church cemetery There were many floral
offerings. Mrs. Hayward had resided In
Norwood for many years, was Of re-
firing disposition much beloved by her
family and those neighbors and friends
who had the pleasure of her acquaint-
ance.