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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
NO CRAFT IN THE
CONSTRUCTION Of
PENN. CAPITOL

Harrisburg. Pa, Jan. 17.--In an
elaborate report sent 10 the legisla-
ture yesterday on his investigation OF
he charges OF fraud in connection
With the decorations and furnishings
OF the new state capitol. Hampton l..
Carson, whose term as attorney gen.
eral expired yesterday, says that upon
the evidence submitted he does not
hesitate TO say that in his Judgment
there Is no trace OF crime in the
decorations and furnishings for the
building The money was expended by
the board OF public grounds and build
ings. which is made up OF the governor,
state treasurer and auditor general.
state Treasurer Berry. who is a
Democrat, tn the November campaign
asserted that there were gross over
charges" In the expenditures made hy
the board during his incumbency and
before he became member OF the
board. The charges were denied by
the Republican members OF the board.
who were Gov. Pennypacker and Au-
ditor General Snyder. Attorney Cen
eral Carson then began an investisa-
ton, I'm which he examined through
letters all those concerned in the
charges. with view OF bringing legal
proceedings
Mr.. Carson says that there is not the
slightest trace OF single farthing
having been directed 10 the pockets OF
any state officer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
JUDGE PALMER
TRIED To WIN
THE LIEUT.. GOV.

Judge Henry A. Palmer is back in the
Colt fold, but expresses belet that
there is a chance of clecting George IA.
Utter. and says he wants IL understood
THAI he In for him and shall vote for him
whenever there seems 10 be good
chance that he can be elected.
AT the present time | think that thcr
Is a chance that in view OF the oeadloCA *
which exists a man OF Gov. Utter.s call
bre would appeal 10 upright Republicans
as one cmincntly fitted TO represent the
state In tho national senate" he says.
Il believe that Gov. Utter Is the best
man OF the available candidates because
the people want TO send someone 10
WASHINGTON who is not a millionaire. lie
Is strictly upright. a man whose integrity
cannot be questioned.
Lieut.. Gov. jackson also expressed .
preference TOR Gov. Utter before ne cast
his vote for Wetmor,. and l accordingly
went 90 him Wednesday, told him l Was
going 90 cast my ballot for Utter and IN
Vitcd him TO do likewise. In spite or MS
expressed preference. however, his vote
went TO Wetmorc.
n am as assured now as | was Tues
dAy when I voted FOR Col Colt, however,
that ex-Gov. Utter has no present sup
porters for the ofricc. | viii, therefore.
support Col Colt. unless IL is shown thar
he, too. cannot be elected
Robert l. Gammell. speaking for the
Wetmore campaign managers. denounced
vigorously the statement that some or the
Mptmore men were dummies anu
would soon break 10 Colt
such a boast" he said. is without any
foundation in fact: and 20 call members
OF the legislature dummies who viii do
what they are ordered 10 do. Is an IN
suit TO them as individuals and as repre-
sentatives OF their constituents, who ex-
pect them TO vote for Wctmore,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
The Great Swing Scene

One of the brilliant effects 81 The Earl
ana the Girl. which viii be the attractica
st the Providence opera house the last
three nights OF this week with matinee
on saturday. is the swing scene, which
made such a sensation during the run 81
the piece az the Casino theatre. New
YORK MANY have attempted 10 initiate
this, but IN no case Is IL 50 completely and
clcvcriy done ~ with this production, The
scene rcNrt scnts nine beautiful show
girls. SEATED on swings, noraliy and elec-
trically decorated. who 90 tho accom- an-
imcnt " the "SIoCning" sons. suns by
tho entire company. hcat cut over the
heads 20 the audience. II makes a beau
tifui picture ana never fails 70 arouse en-
thusiasnA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
WIZARD OF OF"
AT POPULAR PRICES

That merriest OF all musical ox-
travaganzas. THE Wizard OF o."
comes to the Empire next week for the
first time at popular prices.
II is the original company that ap-
peared for such a long run in New
York city. There is no disputing the
success OF "The Wizard Of Or" The
entertainment is hard TO classify. 1t
contains something OF extravagauza.
but 10 is not an extravaganza. music
enough for an operetta and is not an
operetta, and presents features which
are recognized as pantomimic without
being a pantomime.
George Stone works wonders as the
Scarecrow. character that is DIS
tinctly novel. Stone belongs 10 the
fantastic school OF comedians, OF which
Fred Vokes, George l. Fox and fred
Leslie were leading exponents. He
revels in the part OF the Scarecrow
and HIS accomplishments are so varied
that IL is impossible 20 estimate the
limits his drollery can reach. 4 COM
pliment Is due him for the absolute
purity and harmless quality OF his fun
Ii Is so free from reproach that the
youngest and the oldest playgoer can
enjoy II with equal relish. IL is a gem
OF stage caricature. and not 20 spare
an evening and see the Scarecrow OF
Mr. Stone is wilfully TO neglect the en-
joyment OF one OF the best grote sQue
/ creations OF the modern theatre
The production IS positively the same
as appeared I'm New York city at hseh
prices. Introducing company OF so
people, three carloads OF scenery and
electrical effects. Including the Scare
crow. Tin Woodman. Roaring Lion,
Comedy Cow and the great Kansas
cyclone Scene. The mana ge ment ad-
wise the purchasing OF seats at once,
as the advance sale already indicates
b >anagitv business for the cntire week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
LEGISLATOR IS
CONFIDENT Of
A NEW DEAL"

There seems TO be something lacking
about this campaign for the senatorship.
said a more or less prominent Republican
members of the house Of representatives
today.
some little poet tells US about the
touch ora vanished hand and the sound
of n voice that Is stilled. only a year
or so ago and we could not meet I'm groups
OF three or four without being told just
the way we ought 10 do II, and being
promised a rhetorical clubbing IL we look
ed at the matter under discussion from
our own point OF view.
1T looks TO me as II we were going IN
have new era. was talking with one
OF the leading friends OF the man who
led the Republican in the hrst Joint
ballot. and he told me that things would
be altogether different IL his man was
elected, There would be a new deal all
around.
This leader has not been able 10 con-
vince all OF his friends in the assembly
vet; but he believes in hoping for the
best You say / should not be surprised
when the distance is so short between
the headquarters OF the boss and seat No.
OF the house OF representatives and the
occupant OF the seat. after making the
journey. votes the same as the leader
who promises better days.
Well I can't. OF course. account for
that: but II the men who have voted for
Col Goddard only stick 10 him there VIII
be a new era here all right. no matter
whether the leader with the promises
lands his man or not.
Some very el,od missionary work has
been quietly done by Democratic mem
hers who say 20 their Republican associ-
ates: You Rhode Islsnd Republicans
claim "a favor President Roosevelt rather
than his enemies and 10 be interested in
Rhode Island industries. Who can better
meet your requirements or aid your hopes
than Col. Goddard?'
The arguments are put forward in q
dispassionste manner and they are listen
cd TO by men favorable 10 Col Colt and 20
Senator Wetmore with respectful atten-
tion.
Personally. I am in favor OF GOV Ut
ter: but my friends have. insisted that 7
vote with them az least for a few bal
lots You want 20 know II my first choice.
the man I have not yet voted for, can
WIN Frankly I say no. because believe
that the chief occupant Of the office OF
high sheriff will not permit one who de-
c.ared him a menace 10 the state 10
/ represent the state at Washington.
Has the boss any power 10 prevent.
/ you aSkp Well. yoa haven't heard or any
ahdication papers being signed or any
conhscation OF the overlOrd's estate. have
you7 Just as long as the boss is az the
state house he will cut the pie, though by
agitation the Goddard men may cause the
knife 20 slip and some one 20 be hurt
There NAV he o new deal soon: but I
know that the chances all are that the
people will have 20 make Il for themselves
next fall and it's pretty sure they will"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
HARTMAN IS
CONDEMNED FOR
STOCK JUGGLING

London, Jan. lT.-The Times. In the
course or a severe Indictment OF American
railway mana cement. says & is clear that
there are few men In the United States
who can make any railway, however
large show any kind or result that may
suit their plans and speculauons for the
moment. IL they want 10 get more ample
control than they already enjoy they can
cause an apparent depression and buy
shares about as cheaply as they please.
II they want 10 realize they can make
things as goOd as they please and unload
a, high prices.
The vice president of the Union Pa
c!hc railroad company stated in his evi-
dCnce the other day" the Times goes
on that he did pot know what had
become OF SlcN0a000 raised by bond
issucd In 1901 II he really did not know
{; shows what field FOR manipulation
exists. IL he did know and would not
tell the infercucc Is not any more salts
factory IL Is already evident that oper-
ations OF this kind are familiar TO Mr..
Hartman. and We may expect a good
many more disclosures The whole Inter
est of the Shareholders even In the
largest lines, are mere gambling counters
ln the hands OF the poSscSSorS % cnor-
nous wealth amasscd by downright plum
der. Mr. Hln has Just announced that
81 600 Occ,on Is required az once ~ pro-
vide additional trackage and terminals,
The present prosperity OF the country
iS clearly not 10 be allowed 20 escape
heavy tolls 90 the millonaires. that is, II
the public san be induced TO ind the
money ana place it under their manipu-
latfOn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
CRESCENT PARK
IS CONTROLLED
BY HARRINGTON

AS exclusively stated by this paper
weeks ago. 1t Is now formally stated that
Col. Randall A. Harrington OF Rocky
Point has secured the control OF Crescent
Park for 10 years; and he will make i'm
provements 10 bring the resort up TO his
ideas OF summer amusement places.
The lease TO Col. Harrington was exc
cuted subject to the decision OF the suits
pending against the Hope Land company
brought by George b, Hazard and John
h. Nash.
Col. Harrington says he has formed no
definite plans for the coming summer. He
has visited the place only a few times,
and is not entirely familiar with its lay
out, but he expects 10 enlarge and Inn
prove the buildings and add many new
features.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
CHURCH FEDERATION
IN VARIOUS ASPECTS

Al the Tri.statc Federation meeting
Friday evening Rev. nr. Ives OF Connect
tcut will speak on Federation and the
Forcivuor." Rev. J. =, Morton OF the
Swedish Lutheran church OF Providence
continuing the discussion from the stand
point 81 Amer, scans hy-Choicc." Rev.
". n. Eaton, II. d, has been asked 20
speak on The Need and Possibility OF
Comfy In Home Missions" and Mr.. CO.
nant formerly y NJ. <. A SECRETARY here.
on Federation as the Logical Conclusion
of the sunday school Association and
other Inter r-Dcnominatlonal organiza-
tOnS +"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17

vey; duma,eil driu. Moliie Mulvey; violin
solo Master William Laird; plano solo.
Miss Brown; reading, Bessie Mulveyi
vocal solo. Llzzie clelland. Al the close
or the entertainment refreshments were
served.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS
The executive committee In charge of
the evangelist campaign, which Is TO
open on next Sunday IN this city ana
vicinity. met last evening at the Park
Place church The various committees
made their reports and showed that
everything Is in final readiness for the
opeuing OF the revival.
Tonight the personal workers VIII
meet at O'Clock and viii be under the
direction OF Ralph c. Norton, superin-
tcndent OF the personal workers. There
are 81 men chosen for this work from
the various churches in the Blackstone
VALLEY. and a VIII be their business 10
do personal work at every meeting. IL
IL estimated that there will be one OF
these workers for every 10 In an audi
encc.
OFFICERS INSTALLED,
Al the regular meeting OF Blackstone
encampmcnt. /. o. q. r.. last evening, In
the spencer block. the installation OF
officers was held. The ceremonies we're
conducted by District Deputy Grand
Patriarch Howard Thompson of Provi-
dcnce, and the officers installed were as
follows: CHIEF patriarch, A Sidebottom
high priest James A. Kerr senior
warden. Charles 4. Wall1ery scribe, T. j.
Reading: treasurer. Charles u Fuller,
junior warden. A. I. Slocum.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
LIGHTING CD. s
CURRENT WAS
NOT SHUT OFF

Tho Inquest on the elcctrocution 81
Arthur Adams. a lincman employed by
the Rhode Island company. near Peck :
corner, on Jan. :. was brought 90 sud
den close yesterday afternoon following
the testimony % Supt William A Tier
ney, of the Narraganscit Electric Light
ms company.
lie said that SccauSc 81 Illness the ar
rangcmenl 10 shut OF the power on the
harrington circuit was not carried into
eject. and the electric current of the
Narragansctt Electric Lighting ccmpans
was on when Adams was shocked %
death
Coroner Nckcnna upon the evidence of
NJ. Ticrney decided that he could return
nnding Without further testimony.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
PkWTUXET VALLEY
Passengers Complain Of The
UnhsaiGd Cars. Knights Of
Columbus Msst

An oil team. the property OF the stand
ard oil company. met with a mishap g.
Riverpoint yesterday afternoon. The
wagon was drawn by three horses in
charge OF Henry johnson and when oppo-
site Thointon's opera house on Flan-
agan's hill one OF them slipped and fell
The other two slipped for some distance.
dragging the horse that had fallen. Whol
the wagon was stopped the horse appear
ed uninjured.
NO HEAT IN CARS.
The cars on the Crompton and Hope lina
were without heat last evening and the
passengers. who had been TO Arctic Cen.
tire doing their shopping. were comment
Ing on the matter while on their way
home as there was not the least particle
OF heat in the cars. one man on Cromp-
ton-boInd car early in the evening sUg
gestod that a carriage heater would be q
good article for passengers 20 carry.
PLANS FOR NEW ROAD
The new Coventry road commission,
consisting OF r X Parker. w NJ Greene
and II " Foster has made plans for
the road near the Flat river. The road
Is 20 be Is feet wide. instead OF loo feet
as formerly planned. and the strip of land
10 be taken from Mr. Fleckhammer will
be considerable distance from his house
The well which caused some trouble viii
not he interferod with.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Leo council, No. Il. knights OF Colum-
bus held a regular meeting and installa-
tion OF Officers in its hall az Natick last
evening.
The Officers were installed by State
Deputy James Z. Kelley OF Providence
and his stan. The KnoNan club OF Au-
burn was present at the local council last
evening and after the Installation a COM
plimentsry supper was served.
TENDERED A RECEPTION.
Mr. and Mrs James Hambley OF ouid-
nick were rendered reception at their
home on Main street. last evening
The event was I'm honor OF the wcddln.
81 the young couple. who were married a
short time ago. During the evening sew
eral interesting and entertaining vocal
and instrumental selections were render
ed.
NOTES.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Birtwhistle OF
Centreville have returned home after a
short honeymoon.
Ex-Councilman c. \. NaSoon 81 War
wick attended the meeting ~ the grange
az Moosup valley. last evening
James Houston OF Crompton. while on
his way from his home 10 the Centre
VILE depot, had both of his ears frozen.
Miss Lena Carr OF Crompton IS conva-
lescing from recent illness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
South Providence Social

a social was given In Mount Hope hall
last evening at which William J. Sanner
acted as floor director and Leonard VIII
son. James Andrews Max Lehman.
George Berry and orscmus NJ. Vaughan
were aids.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
Safe Knobs Broken Of

An alleged attempt 10 open the safe In
the Music Han bowling alleys has been
reported 20 the Central police station b.
Edward II. Tingley, assistant manager az
the bowling alleys. The knob connecting
with the combination lock was broken.
There was SEQ In the safe which was not
taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
pr. saver Ha.hrrnck,.

pnlre and residence Is row soS Broad
street In rcmodolline and newly furnish
ing the house pleasant and convcn ent
rNQr,s have been arranged, allowing hinu
10 give hts personal attention to cases %
the ewes and ear needing special Care.
Hours 10 % 4 and BY appointment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
Her Handbag Stolen

Alice w. stone Of 20 summit street. Eas,
Providence complains 10 the police OF tho
Central station that her brown leather
handbag, containing articles valued at
$50 was stolen from room at SSs West
minister street late yesterday afternoon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
CUMtEOlAND
Woman With basy Lsavls
Contagious aO;plIal.

The Lonsdale company has arranged
with the Lonsdale town authorities loI
the use OF the contagion hospital belong
ing TO the town for the use OF patients
suffering with scarlet fever.
A child which was ailing wlth scarlet
fever was removed TO the place, with its
mother. on Tuesday afternoon anu the
two OF them were LEFT there. Evidently
the parent did not like the idea OF stayins
I'm the place and when Earl j. BurNn-
gamo visited the hospital about nlgnuall
10 bring the woman some milk from tae
town farm there was no response 10 ms
knock on the door
He then looked through one or the VIM
dows and thought that he saw the child
I'm a bed, but could not see its mother.
ON returning he discovered the tracks %
the woman in the snow. and aftcrward
found that she had come out To ne Men
don road and taken an electric car going
In the direction OF pawtukct She had
the child with her az the time, but where
she went Is stin In doubt
FUNERAL OF MIR TYSON.
Tho funeral OF Robert Tyson, Sr., was
held yesterday afternoon from his late
home 3 blackstone court Lonsdale.
PRAYER was offered at the house by Rev
Mark H. Sharplcs. who afterward con-
ducted the services az the Primitive Meth
odist church. The choir of the church
furnished the music selections during the
services The hearers were George. Rob
crt Jr. and John. sons of the deceased.
and William Walmsley.
STRONG TEAMS WILL CLASH.
II the weather Is favorable on Saturday,
the Monitors and the rhorntons Will play
n game OF football in the Rhode Island
league series on the John street grounds.
The weather conditions " last saturday
,,t,e,.,ptt,a these teams from coming to-
rcthcr. and there arc many OF the fol-
lowers of both teams very anxious 90
have them meet as they are evenly
matched in strength
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
Hack Drivers Ball

The night hack and cab drivers will
hold their annual BAH In Elks' hall On
Mathewson street Thursday evening. Jan.
81. The promoters ~ the Approaching bail
have been conducting dances for some
slime paSt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
Industrial Co. Officers

The Industrial Real Estate and Invest
mert company last evening elected the
following officers: President. : Fournier:
vice president. e. Tetreault: treasurer.
DR. ]. n. y. Bubcau: real estate agent.
Alf. q. Polrior. J. Il. Palizza. Jr.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-17
Chas. II. Green Missing

Charles II. Green. i6 years OF sge. has
been missing from his home at "a Paw
tuckci avenue. since 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. He Is feet inches in height
and wore n gray suit, with lieht gray
overcoat and brown soft hat
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-08-08
a Lazy Liver

May be only a tired liver, or starved
liver. 1t would be a stupid as well as
savage thing to beat a weary or starved
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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-08-08
REACH NO AGREEMENT
International Officer Had Conference
With the Electric Company

International Officer Had a Conference
With the Electric Company
Frank Fisher, of Duluth, president
OF district No. 2 of the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
came to Kenosha Thursday afternoon
to use his influence to settle the diff
terences between the electrical work
ers and the Kenosha Gas & Electric
company. A conference between Mr..
Fisher and Manager Kimball of the
company was held this morning but
no agreement was reached between
the union and the company. Manager
i'm ball informed Mr.. Fisher that he
was not DESTROYS of returning to the
work of wiring houses and that he
would leave the work to the
members of the union SO far
as they agreed to wire all
houses Mr.. Kimba1l insisted that
should there be any houses which the
union men refused to wire the COM
pany would see to it that the service
was put in even if non-union men
were employed. The conference was
anything but a satisfactory one.