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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
GOV. HUGHES BATTLE.

1t is plainly evident that Governor Hughes OF
New York, backed as he is by the honest sentiment
of the state is destined TO win in his battle against
the combined machines that are opposing his poll
ces in the legislature at Albany.
One particular instance Of his triumph over
the bosses who are attempting to defeat his reform
measures is the passage over the veto of Mayor Nc
Cellan of New York city of what is known as the
utilities bill Another is in the enactment OF a
measure calling for recount OF the votes cast IN
the last mayoralty election in the city OF New York
Mayor Mcclellan has not vetoed this bill In
deed he did not sit at the hearing upon it yester-
day but whether he vetoes does not veto it the
result will be the same-tl1at is, it will become
law.
But Governor Hughes does not halt with these
very important victories In message sent TO the
legislature Yesterday he demands the fulhllment OF
his entire reform policy, which includes the author
ization Of the executive to investigate all depart
ments under the state government; the passage OF
direct nominations and primary bill amendments
to the corrupt practices law, providing Tor new
system of accounting for campaign expenditures
the authorization of investigation OF the state
waters with the idea to formulating plan tor the
state control of water storage and water power as
opposed to the water storage grab which turned
this over to private individuals, and finally bill
increasing the taxation railroad franchises.
1t may be that Governor Hughes will not OBJ
tain all he demands, but the indications are that ne
will compel an unwilling legislature to comply with
most of them and this because what he asks IS right
and reasonable and because his request is backed
bv the people of the state OF New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
CORPORATIONS LAUGH

1t should be constantly kept in mind
in this country that reform is not end
ed with the enactment OF state or
federal laws aimed at abuses. The
criminal trusts are organized TO profit
by their campaign of plunder and IL
driven out of one field promptly seize
upon another. They employ the
adroitest counsellors. who tell them
how far they can go without going
TO jail
The transportation companies have
widely advertised that rebates have
ceased. In large measure they have
been concealed. And other practices
that serve the same criminal ends
have been perfected.
Now the president of the Seaboard
Air line Is out with a proposition that
there should be department of trans
portation at Washington, and that
the secretary in charge should have
a great deal to say about the con-
duct of railways. This might be a
good step. but IL would not in itself
solve the peoples problems.
The new law In regard TO the keep
ing of railway accounts may stop some
dishonesty, but the magnates will de-
wise other methods OF escape.
The truth is that the big combines
In trade and transportation dominate
the country. and they laugh at the in
adequate laws passed by politicians to
correct corporate infamies.-New York
American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

put the party the same high plane as Governor
Hughes is doing in New York.
If the Republican bosses believe the town elec-
tions justify them in keeping things going just as
they are, and in failing to redeem party pledges,
them indeed, will it be proven by inexorabe justice
that these victories have been dearly bought
If ever political party needed to devote its
energies to houseceaning that party is the Repub-
can organization of Rhode Island. Manufactured
and paid-for sentiment will not elect United States
senator for the people have their eyes open, and it
is not to be expected they will walk into traps that
have been set by those who have dehed and de-
spoiled them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

Prices arc going so high that the performance
OF the COW that jumped over the moon will be petty
in comparison.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
FINED FOR WORKING
SHELL GAME AT CIRCUS

Patrolman Irons. who was on duty out
side OF the circus grounds yesterday af-
ternoon interrupted an interesting shell
game being worked by a typical circus
follower The man running the game was
arrested. He gave the name OF william
Hayes and he reimbursed two victims OF
the game, Armenians, to the extern of S.
He was fined SIS and costs on the charge
of revelling.
A colored man was arrested for playing
a game OF craps.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

At its meeting last evening, the Rhode Island
Business Mems association gave its hearty endorse
ment to the proposition for the acquisition by the
CITY of all available waterfront property. This is a
project that has long been under discussion, but
new life was put into it by Mayor Mccarthy who
made it not only feature of his inaugural message,
but who on every proper occasion since he entered
office has sought to impress the Importance of
municipal control of wharf facilities upon the COM
munity.
The example of other cities, many of them with
fewer natural advantages, that have turned their
waterfront property not only into means of pro-
noting commerce, but of charging the public rev.
enue, ought long ago to have been followed by
Providence. 1t was not, however, and the result
has been that the business of the whole community
has suffered, while considerable revenue has been
lost.
Conservatism seems to be to blame for failure
to take advantage of the opportunities presented for
making Providence great commercial centre.
Less than hundred years ago the shipping inter-
ests of this port were greater than those of New
York or Boston. Vessels from Providence sailed
to practically every part of the world and it in
such enterprises of the sea the foundations of some
of the substantial fortunes enjoyed by present-day
citizens were laid.
Had the spirit that induced these men of an
earlier time to search out profitable trade in mar
kets over the seas continued to dominate. there is
not the slightest doubt that today Providence and
not Boston would be the centre of New England's
commerce
Unhappily that spirit did not outlive the first
successes in cotton manufacturing achieved here
: With the rise of that industry came gradual de-
cline in general commerce that amounted almost to
extinction.
The harbor was neglected, such wharves as
there fell into state of decay that continued
for years. Even the channel itself was allowed to
become choked and it only little more than
three decades ago that any systematic effort at i'm
provement was made
Since then there have been marked changes
for the better, and today there is offered nowhere
on the Atlantic coast harbor presenting many
natural advantages and affording such splendid op-
portunties for direct water and rail connection
are to be found right here in Providence.
Clearly, the time has come for the city itself to
act in the matter along the line proposed by Mayor
Mccarthy and heartily endorsed by the Business
Mems association last evening What available
waterfront property there remains should be &C
qured by the city and properly improved.
With modern wharfage facilities and with its
special advantages in the way of direct communica-
tion BY rail with almost the whole of New England
Providence can easily be made centre for tre-
mendous commercial traffic. Unless the city coun-
Gil is amazingly short sighted it will not fail to act
favorabIy on a matter that means so much for the
future growth and prosperity of the community.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
IN THEFIELD
60 OF LABOR
tor, News

at Atlantic City in July. Edward j.
Thorp was last night nominated as
delegate
Garment Workers union ] has called
a notified meeting for Monday night
next when IL will decide the ways and
means of aiding the striking team
drivers.
The strike OF cap makers at the shop
of Fischer & Feinstone, GAL Atlantic
avenue, after a four weeks duration,
that struck returned to work.
Officers of Brewery Coopers' union
SO. whose 200 members are on strike
for a wage increase of 80 cents a day,
reported last night that the situation
is the same as on Monday, when the
brewery coopers went out.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
TODAY'S DIVERSIONS

NErrHs-"A Lady Of Quality"
EupupE-"out OF the Fold"
IMPERTAI.-"rhe Private Secretary
VANITY FAIR-Band Concert, open
Air Circus and other Attractions.
SCENIC TEMPLE--Moving Pictures.
Illustrated Songs and Vaudeville.
NICKEI-Moving Pictures aud Illus
uyRS-Moving Pictures and vaude-
VILE.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

Registration is now well over the 5000 mark,
but even at that encouraging figure there are still
more than $4,000 citizens of Providence whose
names are not yet on the lists. These men should
best;r themselves Failure to register means dis
franchisement and the loss of the greatest privilege
that belongs TO American citizenship.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

Admiral Evans says thirty-two battleships
equally distributed between the Atlantic and Paeihc
would put Uncle Sam in fair naval condition. mere
s eonethino novel in this idea that our interests on
the two great oceans are evenly balanced.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05
That Their

That there is an immediate connection between
conscience and an empty pocket is sgnally shown
by some recent developments in San Francisco and
elsewhere.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

'Tis said that one June bride devoted the
month of May TO a course is cooking. good anna
teur cook in the house is certainly wellspring of
Joy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

1t would seem that the arrest of a New York
broker for throwing apple core into the street
means that reform in New York is at last on busi-
ness basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Mrs Catherine Herbert, dated
December Z. 1906. has been filed for pro-
bate. Premises No. 1902 list street north
west is devised to her two daughters-Te-
resa Herbert and Cecilia Herbert-as ten
ants in common. requests Of $1,000 each
are made to her son, Frank Herbert, and
her three daughters-Kate Johnson, Mary
Roach and Annie Crowe-and 500 each to
her daughters Teresa Herbert and Cecilia
Herbert. The unmarried daughters are to
have the residue of the estate and to act as
executrices under the will.
BY the terms of the will Of Mrs. Eliza
beth Witthaft, dated June, 1905, and Of
fered for probate. the household effects at
No 937 Longfellow street. Brightwood, are
bequeathed to her son, Frederick John
Miller. The residue Of the estate is devised
to her children. Frederick John Miller and
The children are also named as executors.
Franz Niehaus. by his will. dated Se2tem-
ber IA 1906 and filed for probate, gives
400 to his brothers and sister, In Germany,
and leaves the rest of his estate to his
widow, Mrs. Margaret Niehaus. August
w. Noack is named as executor.
The will of Charles d. Holt, dated Mo-
yember Z. 1906 was offered today for pro-
bate The sum of 5000 Is left to Mamie
d. Clark, who Is described as my ccaored
servant" as reward for many years Of
faithful service and attention. She Is also
to have farm and fixtures near Suitiand.
Md A bequest of 5000 and lot Al, In
square 47s are left to niece, Mrs. 6lintie
Arnold. The remainder of the estate is de-
vised to Mrs. Lizzie Tucker of Memphis,
Tenn. Attorney VIM. A. Gordon is named
as executor. ~
By the terms Of the viii Of George Sharp
AAted April n, 1891, and offered for preeatss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
United Study of Missions.

The Woman's Baptist Missionary Associa-
ton of this city has invited the churches
of all denominations to hear talks by Mrs
Lucy Waterbury Peabody of Boston and
Mrs Helen Barrett Montgomery of Roch-
ester, N. Y, Monday evening at o'clock at
Cavalry Baptist Sunday schoolhouse. This
will me an opportunity to all who are inter-
ested In the United Study of Missions,
adopted by the ecumenical conference held
in New York in 1900, to hear the plans ex-
planned. The committee appointed by the
council of which Mrs. Peabody Is chair
man, presents this year the sixth book of
the series, "Christus Redemptor," an out
line study of the island world of the Pacific.
Mrs Helen Barrett Montgomery is the au-
thor of this last volume, and has given the
story of the transformation of these islands
through the efforts of heroic men and
women.
Mrs Wallace Radcliffe will lead the de-
votional exercises. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09

San Joss and the Narblehead pact to offer
good 0fices to prevent warfare between the
Central American republics, and az the re-
public Of Mexico II under similar obliga-
ton the two are trying to arrange pro-
pram whereby Mexico win represent the
wishes Of the United States as well as her
own people In the case.
Attention n called to tho fact that
Nicaragua was not party to the San Jose
treaty, taking the ground that the settle
ment OF disputes between the Central
American republics by reference to arbi-
tration was already sufficiently provided for
In the treaty Of Corinto, concluded several
years before. This fact, however, does not.
in the opinion Of the officials here. relieve
Honduras and Salvador from responsible
ity to abide by the provisions Of the San
Jose treaty, and II Nicaragua prefers to re-
tain her position and regards the treaty Of
Corinto as operative, then, according to the
view here, she cannot resist an appeal by
Mexico, supported by the United States, to
adjust this present trouble by reference to
arbitration. Meanwhile, and AZ the first
steps toward the settlement, 1t Is probable
that both Sides and particularly Nicaragua,
will be requested to desist from any in
crease Of armament or concentration Of
forces on the borders pending the conclu-
sion of an agreement for a final settlement
Of the present difficulties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
PERSONAL AND PROPERTY.
Questions Of Rights Discussed by
House judiciary Committee,

In a report today on the personal and
property rights involved in anti-injunction
bills now pending before the House commit
tee on judiciary, a subcommittee, headed by
Representative Tirrell of Massachusetts.
answered these two questions of vital i'm
portance to labor interests which are work.
ing for an anti-injunction law:
Have United States courts jurisdiction to
issue injunctions to protect the exercise of
personal rights as distinguished from prop
erty rights?
us the right to carry on business prop
erty right of such a character as to be en-
titled to the protection of injunctions in
proper cases?"
To the first question the subcommittee re-
piled that an individual has q right to en-
ploy his labor whenever or wherever he
chooses. unless his labor initiates against
the public good" The report states that 'if
the public veal Is affected, the right Of one
must yield to the rights Of the many"
To the second question the report replies
with an unqualified affirmative and quotes
in support Of this reply from the celebrated
decision on this point made by Secretary
Taft when he was on the bench in Gin
cinnati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
TIE BROWNSVILLE INQUIRY.
Witnesses Examined at Yesterday
Afternoons Session.

Witnesses Examined at Yesterday
Afternoons Session.
Walker McCurdy. formerly quartermaster
sergeant of Company of the battalion Of
negro soldiers discharged for the alleged
shooting up Of Brownsville, Tex, who
had charge Of the issuance Of ammunition
on the night Of the ARRAY. was a witness
yesterday afternoon before the Senate COM
mittee on military affairs. Both Senators
Warner and Foster, who conducted the
cross-examinatioh. remarked at the con-
clusion that they believed McCurdy and
Sergt. jackson, who was on the stand
earlier in the day, to be honest men and
After McCurdy told his story. Senator
Hemenway asked: Have you told all you
know regarding the affray? Are you trying
to conceal me AL ,,a Mccurdy Insisted
desired that the whole truth should be
known. He said that he had served more
than sixteen years In Company b, in Cuba,
the Philippines and the United States, and
that he had frequently been under fire.
Then you are not satisfied with the char
acter of discharge you received?' asked
Mr.. Hemenway. mo. sir. / am not" re-
punished for. I have never been punished
before
On further examination it developed that
McCurdy, in his entire service, never had
any way.
During the examination Of the witness
as to the power of penetration Of the serv-
ice ammunition used in the Springfield
rifles, Senator Foraker said 1T would
shoot clear through house, would 1t not? 2"
The witness replied affirmatively.
The question, coming from Senator For
akers created some little surprise, as that
is what the War Department officials have
claimed was done-that army bullets were
shot clear through house The witness
was not cross-examined concerning the re-
mark.
At the opening of the afternoon hearing
the examination of George Jackson. a ser
geant of Company B, was concluded He
had been on the stand the entire morning,
under examination concerning the manner
in which he had kept the gun racks, for
which he had keys, on the night of the
shooting On cross-eXamination he ad-
mitted he had heard that government am
munition had been found to have been used
in the shooting. but said that the story
surprised him very much, and If any was
used, he could not understand how 1t could
have been secured without detection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
THE PANAMA CANAL.
Secretary Taft Before the House APP
preparations Committee.

Secretary Taft appeared before the House
committee on appropriations yesterday to
explain the appropriation Of s25.OOOO0O
which the isthmian canal commission has
asked to have included In the civil sundry
appropriation bill, now under consideration.
The Secretary of War was accompanied by
Chairman T. P. Shonts of the isthmian
canal commission; D. w. Ross. the canal
purchasing agent: J. B. Bishop, secretary to
the commission, and R.. r. Rogers, general
counsel to the commission.
Much Of the general discussion before the
committee concerned the proposed canal
contract, and Secretary Taft expressed the
opinion that the public generally prefers the
contract system. as 1t believes the govern
ment can do work cheaper In that manner.
However, the appropriation for the canal
grant q contract as the provision has been
made In the bill that the money II to be
available for canal work regardless of
whether the government does the work it.
self or lets 1t out to a contractor.
The proposed appropriation IL desired
chiefly for the completion of the equipment
on the tsthmus, and as the government
purposes furnishing the equipment to any
contractor 1t was explained by the canal
officials that the allowance for this purpose
should be liberal.
At the meeting 1t was said that under the
percentage system in the contract now I'm
der consideration the contractor would not
getsa percentage on the cost Of supplies or
equipment. but only on the estimated cost
of labor necessary to complete the canal.
In this amount would be included the cler-
zeal labor. as well as the wage Of the men
actually building the canal. A statement
was made that the cost of labor has been
estimated at $65 1000. 0O0 on which basis w.
J. Oliver would be paid 1885,, 500 by the
government In case the contract were to be
awarded to him on his bid 6.75 per centum,
which he and his associates have submitted
Neither Secretary Taft nor any of the canal
officials discussed the question whether the
contract will be awarded to Mr.. Oliver and
the contractors associated with him. The
hearing on the canal item will continue to-
day, when several of the commission off,
Gals will give further details concerning
the estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
NAV Have Solved Problem.

In the arrest of Dock Diekerson yester-
day. it Is believed. Detectives O'Brien and
Parham have solved the mystery as to the
identity of the man who stole quantity of
clothing from Detective O'Briens house
February A. Dickerson has been identified
by O'Brien's daughter. Mary, as the man
she saw in the house the day the clothing
was missed. When confronted by the little
girl he stated that he was looking for a
job at cleaning off snow, and he made his
escape before other inmates of the house
discovered him.
Dickerson was charged in the Police Court
today with housebreaking. but the hearing
was continued until February IL for further
investigation.
With the clothing belonging to Detective
OBrien there was also recovered by the
officers a lady's light rain coat. win belt
on back, which was stolen February 4. This
Is being held at the police headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09
IN CENTRAL AMERICAN WATERS
Two Warships Sent by the Navy De-
partment.

Carrying out the wishes of the State De-
partment that g. couple Of American naval
vessels be kept In Central American waters
the Navy Department has dispatched the
gunboat Marietta from Guantanamo to
Greytown on the gulf coast of Nicaragua, in
addition to the cruiser Chicago, which has
been sent down the west coast to Acajulta
Honduras, SO that within a day or two
there will be an American warship on each
side of the scene of threatened trouble.
The Yorktown, now at Mare Island is not
to go to Central America, but as soon as
her repairs are completed will rejoin the
Pacific feet in the neighborhood of Magda-
lena bay in the maneuvers and target
practice.
1t is stated that the purpose of sending
these ships to Central America is similar to
that which inspired the order to the Mar
blehead last year, namely, to have ship
at the disposal of American ministers IL
they, should find 1t necessary to travel up
and down the coast In these countries
where communication by regular channels
is so limited. Also, they will, of course,
protect any American property that may
be endangered IL disorders break out.
Consul William E. Alger at Tegucigalpa
Honduras, communicated yesterday with
American Minister Combs In Guatemala
City Che being also accredited to Honduras),
that the opinion at Tegucigalpa was that
war between Honduras and Nicaragua was
almost inevitable. The officials here, how
ever, do not take any such pessimistic view
and believe that the combined efforts of
Mexico and America will, without Offend
ing the pride of the Central American re-
publics. result in convincing them that their
differences can be settled without recourse
to arms. Without admitting the accuracy
of the statement from the City Of Mexico
that at the instance OF the Washington
government the Mexican diplomatic rep
resentatives in Central America had been
instructed to bring pressure to bear upon
the governments to which they were ac-
credited to prevent hostilities. It was said
at the State Department that correspond
ence had been exchanged between the de-
this end. The Washington government re-
Raldg itself a bound under fha traatY af