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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
REPORT PROGRESS
ON old HOME
WEEK PLANS

Mr.. Charles Alexander. chairman OF the
reception and invitation committee OF the
Old Home Week, reported today to the
executive committee the progress OF the
plans OF his department.
DR. w. II. p. Faunce accepts as chair
man on invitations TO distinguished
guests.
Rev. DR.. Ninde accepts as the chairman
on the committee OF outing for the chill
dren OF charitable institutions.
Mr.. Charles H. Chllds accepts as chair
man of the committee for the inspection
of factories and public institutions.
For the benefit of invited guests a suite
OF parlors has been reserved at the Mar
ragansett hotel where a secretary will be
in attendance.
on Monday. July 2Sth, the children Of
charitable institutions OF Providence will
be assembled I'm the civic centre before
the city hall where they will be reviewed
by Mayor Mccarthy. From there they
will proceed to the Providence. Fall River
& Newport Steamship wharf. where they
will board the boat for Rocky Point.
There will he at least COO children In at
tendance. and lunch will be furnished to
them and their attendants on board the
boat as well as dinner at Rocky Point.
A band OF music will be engaged To add
TO the enjoyment OF the occasion.
The official reception and entertainment
committee OF distinguished guests is now
being planned and more complete details
will be announced later
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
SECOND PEACE
CONFERENC OPENS

the conference. specially requested the
delegates and military and naval at
taches not to appear in uniform or
wear any insignia OF their rank.
NJ. Nelidoff In opening the conference
affirmed that universal peace and dis
armament were unattainabe
The deliberate utterances Of the Russian
statesman, although pessimisuc, were
hopeful when later he said he believed
that a better method for the judicial adj
justment of disputes was possible, even
though all conflicts between nations were
no more avoidable than conflicts between
individuals.
During the course of his address. Mr..
Nelbloff greatly pleased the American
delegates by the high tributes he paid to
President Roosevelt and Andrew Carne-
gia not mentioning any other countries or
rulers
The references to President Roosevelt in
the speeches OF both DR. Van Goudrain,
the Netherlands foreign minister, and NJ.
Nelidoff, were greeted with rounds of ap-
plause.
The whole ceremony lasted hardly %
minutes, when the conference adjourned
until Wednesday. ..,,.,..
Tea was served in the main hall and the
committee rooms after the adjournment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
STONE DIVORCE
CASE IS AGAIN
BEFORE COURT

There was some pretty spicy tes-
timony presented in Judge Bakers
division OF the superior court today at
the hearing of the petition of the re-
spondent I'm the case Of Charles r..
Stone VS.. Mary u. Stone for the Gus
tody OF her child and the modihca-
tion OF n decree when the divorce was
granted. Mary II. stone wants the
custody OF her child all the time. but
under the provisions of the decree she
seeks TO modify she has its custody
only from Friday TO Monday. One
witness, after telling OF his living
with a woman. not party 10 the
original divorce suit. under which the
present petition was brought, and that
this living with her began the day
after her marriage, was brought up
with short turn by the court. II
looked as II the witness would be
committed on n serious charge. The
witness modified his statement how
ever. by saying he did not see the mar
riage certificate until some time later
This same witness. when asked n
he was himself married at the time.
could not recollect The purpose OF
this testimony was to show that the
home OF Mary II. stones former hus-
band was not n proper place for the
child 10 be brought up In. The testi-
mony was OF n character To call for
comment from everyone who heard IT,
Decision was reserved.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
CAPTAIN REFUSED
To TAKE PILOT
ON SCHOONER

Wilmington. n. c.. June 15.-Early yes
terday morning the four-masted Fall
River, Mass, schooner Elizabeth T. Doyle.
lumber laden, bound for Wilmington, was
spoken off the Cape Fear bar. She re-
fused to accept the services of a pilot
across the bar. The pilots who approach
ed the schooner withdrew when their
services were denied
Later representation was made to the
authorities here that the pilotage laws
requiring all vessels 10 have a pilot
aboard while crossing the bar had been
ignored. The refusal to accept the SER
vices OF n pilot was made by Capt Green
in obedience. IL is said, to orders of the
owners of the Doyle. This action by the
master Of the schooner will call for ac-
lion by the local board OF navisltion
and will result in test case for the
rilotage laws of North Carolina.
Ex-Gov. Daniel Russell Of this city
has been retained by Capt. Green and last
night in an interview he declares the
pilotage law to be unconstitutional and
says he Will fight the said law to finish.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
SAYS He DID
NOT CR|T|C|sE
THE PRESIDENT

Oyster Bay, N. ". une 15.-President
Roosevelt received today from Gov. Ter
rell OF Georgia telegraphIc disclaimer of
any criticism OF the president. incident to
the celebration OF Georgia day at the
jamestown exposition.
The despatch is as follows:
To President Roosevelt. oyster Bay. N.
X:
"The publication to the effect that Mr..
Mitchell or myself feel aggrieved towards
you or that you are responsible for the
shortening OF the Georgia day exercises at
warranted. In explaining the hurried man.
ner in which the program was carried
out, / stated to a number OF prominent
Georgians and several newspaper report
ers that the review consumed more time
than was estimated
Hence II was necessary TO cut out or
cut OFF some OF the afternoons engage
ment and that, after hurried discussion
we agreed II was better TO shorten the
time allotted for these engagements
rather than cut out any OF them and that
considerably abridged my remarks at
the Georgia building and you did like
wise. l had notified several prominent
Georgians that If there was sufficient
time / might call upon them 10 speak at
the Georgia building when the silver SER
vice presentation exercises were held Inn
mediately upon our arrival at the build
ing l took the necessary steps to notify
them there would not be time for same,
but that arrangements would be made
to conclude presentation exercises on the
battleship the next afternoon which were
carried out and perfectly satisfactory to
everybody.
Personally and as governor. ! wish TO
thank you for lending your presence 10
Georgia day and assure you that every
true Georgian feels likewise. The senti-
ment OF the Official badges for that day
expresses the sentiment OF every such
Georgian whether at jamestown or at
home our country's president and Geor-
gia's grandson. | consider Georgia day at
the amestown exposition. a great success
and that you made II so.
(Signed) u. NJ. TERRELL"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
ENTERPRISE CO. s
DISCRIMINATION
CHARGE HEARD

Washington, June 15.-The formal hear
ing Of the case of the Enterprise Trans
portauon company against the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and the New England Nav
igation company (of the New Haven
railroad system) was he'll before six
members of the interstate commerce
commission yesterday. Chairman Knapp
presiding.
Mr. Daniel of the Enterprise Transpor-
tation company. rehearsed the facts de-
veloped at the hearing In New York be
fore Commissioners Prouty last MONTH
showing that the Enterprise Transporta-
ton company, the only independent line
on Long Island sound, transports among
other commodities large Quantities Of
fish from jamestown. r.. l.. e. New York
for local consumption in New York. and
for transportation to Philadelphia
This Philadelphia fish is delivered 10 the
Pennsylvania railroad under TIE same
conditions as similar fish from Newport
" T. delivered by the New England Nav
igation company. bit the Pennsylvania
railroad charges the Enterprise Transpor-
.-... cOnip.."y 2z cents per lvS poanG,s
for carriage TO Philadelphia whereas ;.
charges the New England company only
Z cents per 100 pounds. This discrimna-
ton WAS the foundation OF the complaint
Under the new act, as amended by the
Hepburn bill, the complainant prayed tnat
the commission order the Pennsylvania
railroad TO enter into through-rate ar
with the Enterprise Trans
portation company. If the railroad COM
tany grants the Enterprise Transporta-
ton company the same rate 1t grants
the New England Navigation company
such through rate between jamestown
and Philadelphia will be reduced to "a l-S
cents per 100 pounds, as against 81 cents
per 100.
The complainant showed that the New
Fngland Navigation company had never
handled fish from jamestown until forced
10 do so by the advent OF the Enterprise
Transportation company To jamestown,
where II has built large docks and ware
houses. Some 5000 barrels were shipped
from jamestown by the Enterprise Trans
portation company last year and the
service is the only reasonable and salts
factory service from jamestown.
The defendants contended that they
were giving satisfactory service. and that
the law neither compelled nor empowered
the commission to order the Pennsylvania
railroad TO grant to the Enterprise
Transportation company the same rates
as given to the New England Navigation
company.
The matter was taken under advise
ment for an early decision by the COM
mission,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
HAVE TURNED AT LAST

In ali times commuters have been pat
terms OF patience beside whom job would
seem a chochety and splenetic malcon-
tent. Trains that come and go late. or do
not come and go at all: trains that stay
i'm snow blockades while engagements are
broken. dinners grow cold and business
goes To ruin, are endured by suburbanites
with "A fortitude born OF long suffering.
As matter OF truth, the railroads haze
come 10 regard the commuter as willing
to take any insult that might be offered.
suffer any abuse. bear any buffet and
turn the other cheek for more.
But I'm Pittsburg the commuters have
rebelled The last straw has been piled on
their overstralned backs by the abolition
of their Communication rates, and 5000 OF
them are going TO find out why.
There II proverb about the kind OF
wrath which rises slowly. That Is the
commuters kind. and the railroads will do
well TO beware OF IL. New York Ameri-
can.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15

The Hague, June 15.-A drizzling.
overcast day ushered in the second
peace conference, again emphasizing
the contrast with everything pertain
ing TO the original conference which
met on an ideal spring day.
The depressing weather conditions,
however, did not prevent the govern
ment OF The Netherlands from trying
to give the city gala appearance.
The red, white and blue flag OF Hol-
land, side by side with the orange
standard of tho House of Nassau. were
hoisted over every public building and
many private residences flew the ma
tional coiors.
Fortunately the clouds began to
break toward noon and the people
were soon gathered to witness the ar
rival OF the distinguished foreigners
at the ancient portals OF the Binnen-
hof, within the walls of which is
located the old castle in which the
sitting OF the conference will be held.
devoid, however, OF pomp and gilt
ter.
AS upon the occasion Of the first
conference the government OF The
Netherlands, in order to lay stress on
the peaceful character and objects OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
Grand Festival Concert

what promises great treat for
music lovers will be the grand festival
concert given by the American Union
OF Swedish Singers In Infantry hall
on June 2ist and 22d. The grand
chorus which comprises 400 male
voices, will be aided and accompanied
by the Boston symphony orchestra Of
26 pieces, one OF the best and most
favorably known OF orchestras I'm New
England. The solos. choruses and in
strumental selections will long live
In the memory Of those fortunate
enough 20 avail themselves OF the
privilege OF hearing this grand Sc
lection of music from the most dis
tinguished masters I'm the world. rem
dered by such talent an evening OF
estasy. Mr. Arvid A. Kirlind Is di-
rector In chief and this fact alone
speaks volumes for the success and
pleasure OF the concerts.
Reserved seats s1.00 and $50. on
sale at Martin Lindblad's, 427 West
Minister street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15

Boise. Idaho. June l5-When the trial
OF william D. Haywood for the murder
OF ex-Gov. Steunenberg was resumed
this forenoon j. r. Pender. the Oregon
detective. who arrested Steve Adams in
a fruit car at ogden, was recalled.
Senator Borah said that as the state
ment made by Orchard and the testimony
OF Pender upon the stand yesterday that
Steve Adams sent telegram TO Hay
wood, thus linking Adamse as a con-
spirator with Haywood. the state had the
right 10 introduce Penders testimony as
10 knowledge OF the contents Of the tele-
gram.
Judge Wood said he had no doubt as to
the admissabity OF the evidence. but
ruled that the state must lay foundation
TO show that the original telegram had
been destroyed.
Mr. Richardson admitted that Adams
sent the telegram 10 Haywood when he
was stranded, but maintained that this
could not be strained to mean that con-
spiracy existed between Adams and Hay
wood.
The court admitted the testimony as
declaration from Adams. whom the state
sets up as a conspirator. The telegram
reads:
william ID. Haywood. Denver Col:
II am i'm trouble Send me $75 at once.
(Signed) STEVE ADAMS
fehuer WAS pfleHy crosS-eAaiihheu an"
left the stand.
j. G.. Houston. assistant cashier of the
First National bank OF Denver was call
ed.
lie said the Western Federation of Mi
ners did business with his bank, and
Identified Haywoods signature on five
drafts which were marked for identihca-
tiOn.
The drafts were in favor OF l.. ]. Simp-
kins Two were purchased on the Me
chanics National bank of New York and
one each on the Park National bank OF
New York. the National Bank OF Com
merce and the First National bank Of
New York. All OF the drafts except one
were signed by Haywood. as secretary
and treasurer OF the Western Federation
Of Miners Another draft introduced was
signed by James kirwan, assistant sec
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
RIVERSIDE
Advertisements and items for the News
Democrat may be left at the Riverside
Dry Goods Store, z and Lincoln avenue

The patriotic exercises under the aus
pices OF Farragut post. g. A. r. last
evening were very pleasing. The principal
address was made by Past Commander
Franklin B. Harris OF Arnold post. Prov
idence. Addresses were also made by
Mrs Amanda Harwood OF Farragut Wo-
mans Relief corps. Frank =. Ballou OF
John r. Case camp. Sons OF Veterans,
and Samuel Waldron OF Farragut post.
Several selections were rendered by chill
dren from the local schools.
Yesterday morning Sergt. Bckford
found a poorly dressed boy AZ one OF tho
shore resorts. who appeared 10 he well
supplied with spending money. The boy
said his hbme was I'm Taunton and the
police OF that city were notified. They
soon learned that the parents OF the boy
were at work. but were not aware he
had taken away money. lie was sent
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley Trombley. who
were married a few evenings ago. return
ed from the South last evening, will go
to housekeeping.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
EAST PROVIDENCE

Advertisements and Items for The
News Democrat can be left ~ Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. s Warren avenue.
At the meeting of the school committee
last evening, Charles w. Walters, who
grammar school for less than one year.
rendered his resignation TO accept bet
ter position at Watertown. Mass. Mr.
Walters came here from Bridgeport,
Conn, and during his short stay has
made many friends He Is a member or
the Massasoit club, which will entertain
him for an evening before he leaves He
is TO be succeeded by Henry d. Furbush.
who comes from Hyde Park Mass
Edith Chaffee and Katheryn Short OF
the same school, also rendered their res
ignations. which were accepted Mnrs
Orswald. Josephine McGrane and Mary
Shields. said 10 be residents OF Seekonk'
were appointed as teachers. The nrst.
school Committeeman Lincoln and Arm
strong were not in attendance.
HOME FROM A SUCCESSFUL TOUR.
Mr. Lawrence j. Murphy who Is
member OF the well-known comedy team
OF Lawrence and Edwards, has arrived at
bIs home here for the summer season
Mr. Murphy and partner have had very
successful season OF more than 40 weeks,
and have visited nearly every city In the
United States east OF the far west
MINOR MENTION.
The reading contest that has been held
by the senior class OF the high school
ended yesterday. Miss Sarah Hickman
winning the first prize, Miss Katheryn
barney the second, and Miss Jennie Hart
received honorable mention.
AT the session Of the Seventh district
court this morning John II. Spear pleaded
not guilty to the charge OF non-support,
and was held In the sum OF 5000 for trial
Friday morning. June y. at o'clock.
There were flag raising exercises at st.
Marys (EpiscopaD orphanage yesterday
afternoon, by the children. Addresses
were made by the Rev. II. G.. Dana OF
st. Mary's church. OF this place. and Rev.
George NJ. Ffske or ST. Stephens church,
Providence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
NEW HAVEN ROAD
WELCOMES STATE
REGULATION

Boston, June 15.--"We are not afraid of
state regulation in this matter. We are
not only ready 10 have a law passed pre-
scribing that we shall neither increase
rates nor decrease service, as a result or
the merger. but we are ready To have the
Legislature prescribe that following the
merger we shall decrease rates and In
crease service"
This was the statement OF Vice Presi-
dent Byrnes OF the New Haven road yes
terday In discussing the benefits which he
claims will accrue TO Boston ana New
England from the control OF the Boston
and Maine by his company. His attitude
was that the economies and traffic ar
rangements which will be possible with
New England transportation lines prac-
tically all i'm the same hands Will make
II possible TO do just what he says he Is
willing to have law prescribe and yet re-
suit In larger profits than are now en-
joyed under separate management
One OF the first economies to he en-
Byrnes, will be Joint rates between all
the various centres OF business I'm New
England. north and south. up 10 the
present time" he says, "the through rate
from almost any point on the Boston and
Maine system 10 almost any point on the
New Haven has been the sum OF the lo-
cal rates from the starting point TO Bos-
ton. and from Boston 10 the destination.
Such a rate is recognized pretty generally
as practically prohibitive.
TO BUILD UP NEW ENGLAND.
Moreover, with such a system OF han
ding freight, there have been unavoidable
but troublesome delays AT the terminals,
and II has actually been cheaper and Of
ten a matter OF less time TO get n ship
ment OF goods from Lowell To Chicago
than from Lowell 20 Taunton The north
ern half OF New England under this sys-
tenn has had pr6S< cally no association
with the southern half In n business way
The two sections have not scraped ac-
auaintance with one another, as IL were.
Both have been talking good deal about
foreign markets." with the idea that a
foreign market" Is a great thing for
trade. But they have neglected To con-
slider that New England has greater
buying power per capita than any other
section OF the country, and that as a
market, right here at home, II Is more
valuable than many OF those abroad.
Now Mr.. Mellen has an idea that II
will build up business right here In New
England, from one part TO another 10
systematize the transportation lines and
give direct means of communication at
ioint rates. More than that. he believes
that when he Is able TO handle New Eng
land as a unit. he will be able to put Bos-
ton and New England on the same basis
as New York, with reference 10 east
bound freight IL he Is able to accom-
plish this. IL alone will be a great thing
for Boston. on west-bound freight the
rate 10 Chicago by the trunk lines Is AT
present the same from Boston as from
New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15

TENT WORK TO
BEGIN HERE

~x-ancelixtic tent work, such as has
been carried on In New York city, Phila-
dslphaa and other places, with 80 much
SUCCESS in the summer seasons VIII soon
be started in this city under the joint
auspices OF the Union Ministers associa-
tion and the Young Mems Christian asSo-
ciation.
The following committee has the cam
paign in charge: Rev. John A. Haimer,
chairman; Frank L. Chase. secretary
Harry Gregory. treasurer; Rev. L. .
Woodwork. Rev. 3. t. Livingston, Rev.
Edward l.. Marsh Rev. Levi b. Edwards
Rev c. f. Cate. Rev. John NJ. Lowden.
Rev. John j. Hall. Rev. Alexander Mitch
al. Rev. George A. Conbeer, Rev Edward
q. Nfnde, Rev Albert +. Legg. Rev. John
Proude Rev III. w. Hewitt Rev. &. "A.
burgess ii. II. Caverly.
This committee met at the Young Mems
Christian association yesterday afternoon,
and in the absence OF the chairman, Rev.
J.. 8. Woodwork presided.
The estimated expense OF three
months campaign. including salary OF an
evangelist OF experience In tent work
the purchase OF a 60 by 60-foot tent. seats
for 600 people moving tent from station
20 station. caretaker, lighting, music
books advertising. printing, postage. etc,
will probably foot up $3.50.
From estimated collections at the ser
vices, with some money already pledged.
about $3.50 Ia in sight. leaving about sll6O
TO be raised. ..4..
The probable sections where the tent
will be pitched are in the Olneyville dis
trict, South Providence, the north and
south sections Of the east side and Smiths
Hill.
An appeal TO churches, business houses
and individuals will soon be sent out by
the committee on finance. who have the
work of raising the necessary funds In
charge, and II is not expected there will
be much delay in securing the amount
needed.
The treasurer Is authorized 10 receive
subscriptions. which may be sent to his
address. 116 Union street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
SAYS M'GANN WILL
MAKE A MISTAKE
If lie RESIGNS

n Col James II. McGanns resignation
as commander OF the Second Regiment,
Rhode Island National Guards, was for
warded 10 or received by the adjutant
general OF the state today that fact could
not be ascertained this afternoon, as Gen.
Sackett left with The Rhode island party
for Newport and was very uncommunica-
tive on the subject.
Interest In the case, however was In
tense and there were varying opinions or
the probable consequences OF reelection
by the regiment In case the colonel re-
signs under fire.
one well-informed military man, fully
conversant with the mode Of procedure I'm
such cases said: "Col. Mccain Will make
q serious mistake II he resigns with the
expectation OF being reelected and then
fighting Il out as no power can compel
his reinstatement against the wishes of
the officials responsible for the demand
for his resignation. That question has
been settled decisively long ago.
THE Better WAY.
"If the colonel wishes 10 remain I'm the
national guard and TO make a fight TO
vindicate himself he need only ignore the
demand for his resignation, force a trial
by court martial and leave II To his
brother officers 10 say whether the
charge. IL there Is any against him, can
be substantiated. As the evidence In such
a case would probably leak out, even
though the court martial did not see fit
20 make It public. the people. who are as
much interested as are the officers. could
learn the facts and Judge accordingly
II have known the colonel for long
strre and regard him as very good offi-
Ger. believe he is strictly honest and
a. he told any person on the inspecting
corps that visited Riverpoint that a GER
tain lieutenant had been there and had
gone homo Ill. he undoubtedly believed H.
and IL his statement was untrue he was
imposed upon. That Is all there is TO II.