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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
Will of Mary A. Hall

The will OF Minnie A. Hall, otherwise
known as Mary A. Hall. was filed for pro-
bate today with Clerk stone OF the mu-
niclpal court. The document contains
two public bequeaths; first. the lie In
surance money In the Massachusetts Mu-
tual Life Insurance company OF Spring.
aeld. Mass. be paid the executives OF
her estate for the support and comfort of
her mother, Patience NJ. Hall. during life.
At her death the whole sum be turned
over To the Missionary Society of Welles-
ley college for providing outfit. traveiins
expenses. etc. OF n Baptist girl for the
first year OF her service, a graduate OF
the college as missionary In foreign
countries.
III the mother does not survive the
daughter the executrices are instructed
to sell all household furnishings. such az
books, stationary and bric-a-brac. the
proceeds To- be turned over Co the Cal
vary Baptist church for the dcfraying ~
the annual expenses OF the church. Ths
fund is 90 be known as the Georgiens
and Patience NJ Hall fund.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

EVELYN Thaw was not sn the court room
when the proceedings. began, Jos an
Thaw being the only relative in the line
OF chairs reserved for the defendants
family.
AS soon as Thaw had taken his place
the work of nlling the jury box was taken
up with District Attorney Jerome again
conducting the examination for the peo-
Pile
Young Mrs. Thaw came in while the
first talesman was being examined. She
appears I'm the best of health. sharp
contrast TO her husband. who is thinner
and more pallid than last year His hair.
badly cut by the prison barber, is wiry
and wild. giving him something of an un-
kempt appearance.
The first six men called for service were
all disqualified. the first one after Is min
utes examination and the others in rapid
order.
As on yesterday Justice Bowling fire.
quently took hand in the questioning
OF the jurors. his interrogations usually
bringing the examination to an abrupt
conclusion. Judge Dowling is anxious to
cut the trial short He is alert and Is not
partial TO long arguments. His sugges-'
tions carry an impression OF firmness, but
always are made In the best OF humor-
OF which he has a keen sense.
IITTLETON IS THOROUGH.
Mr. Lttleton is very thorough in his ex-
aminations. probing into the innermost
thoughts and beliefs OF the man proposed
for jury service. lie spent nearly half an
hour on William III. Roberts. secretary
to a railroad signal concern and native
OF Liverpool Eng. who finally was ac-
cepted as provisional juror No. TO- Roberts
declared he had an impression az TO the
guilt or innocenceAof the defendant, but IT
was not a very decided one. He was sure
he could lay Il aside.
Assistant District Attorney Garvan oc-
casionally relieved Mr.. Jerome today in
conducting the preliminary examination
OF talesmen. He was always brief. quick
10 ask the discharge of men who claimed
they entertained disqualifying opinions.
and just as quick TO accept for the prose-
cution any who appeared In the least
degree eligible.
During the first two hours of the morn
ing session. 16 talesmen were examened
and only one conditionally accepted.
Continued on Page Two)
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would defer what he had TO say uutil
after further organization OF the house.
For reading clerk, Mr. Burlingame
nominated Raymond G. Mowry, and Mr..
Hogan nominated Peter G.. Cannon. Mr..
Mowry was elected by vote of AZ to 22
For recording clerk. Charles III. How
land was nominated and Mr.. Rattey
nominated Thomas =. Corcoran of Paw
tucket. Mr. Rowland was elected by "A
vote of "A 10 % The justices of the su-
preme and superior courts then entered
and to be faithful and alert and that
were followed by former Governors d.
Russell Brown. Charles Dean Kimball
and l.. F. G. Garvin. The Rev. Henry NJ.
King. ID. D., of this city then asked the
Divine blessing.
BURCHARD SPEAKS.
Speaker Burchard then took occasion TO
more formally thank the house for again
electing him speaker. and he expressed
his appreciation OF the kindness of the
old members last year, and urged the new
members TO enter upon the work with a
full seriousness OF their responsibilities
Continued on Page Two.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
F IN A n C|Al
BILL MADE
PUBLIC
Aldrich Measure Puts Limit of
Additional Bank Note Circula-
ton at $25o,ooo,o 900.

washington. Jan. 1.-The financial bill
which has for some time been in prepar-
alton by leading Republican members ot
the senate committee on finance was to-
day printed and given to the public.
The bill provides for an additional Is
sue OF bank circulation which shall at no
time exceed s25o0o.OoO. upon bonds other
than those issued BY the government. In
cluding state and municipal bonds in ap-
proved cases
The comptroller OF the currency Is
given discretion in the issuance OF the
proposed currency and Is authorized TO
decide as 60 the time and the amount
10 be awarded TO any banking institu-
tlon.
Jt IL provided that tho Increased cir
culation shall in no case exceed Is per
cent OF the value OF the bonds deposited
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
WANTS To AIR
DESIGNATION
OF BROWNsON

Washington, Jan. 7.-Representative Gill
OF Maryland today offered a resolution
sional airing OF the Admiral Brownson
incident. The resolution was referred Ia
the committee ON naval affairs and reads:
THAT the secretary of the navy be. ami
he is hereby requested, IL not incompati-
BILE with public interests, to furnish To
the house OF representatives for its In
formation copies OF all official letters. re-
ports, orders. and so forth. filed in tina
navy department in connection with the
appointment of Surgeon Charles +. Stokes
as commander OF the United States hospi-
tai ship Relief. and also all letters, re-
ports. orders and so forth. filed In the
navy department in connection with the
appointment and resignation of Rear Al
miral Willard III. Brownson as chief OF
the bureau OF navigation"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
STEAMSHIP MOUNT ROYAL
SAFE WITH 400 SOULS

leaving the British coast she encountered
a series of violent gales. She battled
with the heavy weather for fortnight
until Christmas eve. when serious trou-
lie with her boilers developed The
steamer was then in longitude 245 west
and latitude 40 north The engine room
stafr ultimately succeeded in obtaining a
moderate supply of steam, but the
weather was such that the captain re-
luctantly decided that II was best to
make for the Irish coast. Consequently
the steamer was headed about and
steamed slowly into port today Pas
sengers and crew are all well.
The Mount Royal was built in 1898 at
the yards of G. s. Swan Hunter. Ltd.
Newcastle. England, and is single
screw steamship Of 67i4 tons net She
is 40 feet long. SO feet beam and has
50 feet depth of hold. She Is command
ed by Capt Purcell one OF the com
pany's old-t time masters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
ONE REPUBLICAN ALDERMAN
May SUPPORT A DEMOCRAT
Three of Present Aldermen Voted for Mayors Choice
Last Year-Two Are Now Said to Be for Ex- Alder
man Presbrey and One for A. Herbert Arnold,
Both Republicans.

Speculation is rife among the poll
ticians and citizens generally over the
outcome Of the police commission cleo
tion to be held by the b~~~d Of alder
men. That body meets against next Sat
urday. at which time. under the law, IL
will take up the nomination OF John +.
Beagan. Democrat, and choice OF Mayor
Mccarthy for the position This nom
ination was laid on the table yesterday
afternoon by a vote OF o 10 g. every Re-
publican alderman voting against con-
sidering IL at that time.
Whether any Republican member OF
the board will be liberal enough TO sup
port a Democrat for this position. in
view Of the Democratic support which
was given the Republican chairman OF
the state central committee last year
remains TO be seen. Politicians are re-
calling that among the Republican al
dermen who boasted OF voting for Col
Harold ]. Gross the mayors nominee
against the will Of the state and city
machine at that time. were Aldermen
William X. Reynolds Of the Fifth ward.
George w. Parks OF the First ward and
Henry Fletcher OF the Seventh ward
They knew at that time that Col. Gross
could not have been elected had the
Democratic mayor not nominated him.
Just as well as they knew at this time
that a Democratic candidate for police
commissioner. however worthy he may
be. cannot win unless AZ least one ne
publican alderman votes tor hlwN bNt
they unfted sonny yesterday against the
mayors nominee. What they will do
next Saturday remains 90 be seen.
It is understood that Aldermen Rey-
nolds and Fletcher are openly ont for
Walter A.Prcsbrey OF the Fourth ward. n
Republican. formerly a member ~ the
hoard OF aldermen. while Alderman Par
ker Of the Eighth ward is said 10 be a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
THE HOUSE.

The house was called 10 order at 1871
by Representative-elect Horace N Has
sard OF Newport. the senior member OF
the house, and the ron was called by
Reading Clerk Raymond g. Mowry.
Messrs Keasney OF this city, Lang
worthy Of Westerly. H. II. Potter OF
Scituate and Richmond OF Hopkinton
were absent. MIR. Richmonds seat was
occupied by Clarence -. Wood. whom
Mr.. Richmond was elected 10 succeed,
whose name was called and was an
swered to. The oath OF ofiie was then
administered by Secretary Of State Ben
nett.
Mr.. Burllngame OF Newport. deputy
speaker last year. .in "A speech laudatory
OF the man then nominated for speaker
Roswell " Burchard OF Little Compton.
and Il was seconded by Representative
Philip A. Money OF Exeter.
Thomas a. Carroll OF this city then
nominated for speaker. In behalf OF the
city OF Providence. John w. Hogan. and
Il was seconded by James +. Murphy OF
Central Falls.
The ballot for speaker resulted as fol-
lows: Whole number cast. 81, necessary
for choice, -: Mr.. BVrchard had ~. and
MIR Hogan had "a and Mr.. Burchard was
declared elected. and he was escorted TO
the chair by Messrs. Carroll and Burlin-
Speaker Burchard thanked the house
for the honor conferred, and said he
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

supporter OF cx-Alderman A. Herbert
Arnold. whose name figured in the Nash
case testimony, when an effort was made
to prove a conspiracy against Rev. a. Il.
Cristy OF the Rhode Island Temperance
league. and, incidentally against Chair
man William III. Luther OF the police
commission, whose place on the board OF
commissioners was desired by, Mr.. Ar
mold whom Gov. Utter would not ap-
point.
one Republican alderman is under-
stood to have declarCa his willingness TO
support Sam H. Bullock for the commits
sion. but 1t is doubted whether all the
Democrats would support Mr. Bullock
SUI. II Mr.. Bullock could command
enough Republican votes to elect him.
and Mr.. Beagan cannot get enough votes
TO elect himself there may yet be a
fairly satisfactory outcome
MIR. BEAGAN WELL KONWN.
The members OF the board OF aldermen,
though they may not be schooled In the
law Of city or legislative assemblies, are
men OF sufficient alertness to have known
whether Mr.. Beagan was a capable man
or not lie is a lawyer so well known ir
this community. outside OF certain parti-
san political circles. that II would have
taken but a short time after Mayor Me-
Carthy had stated through. tho public
press his intention 20 appoint Mr. Beagan
for the aldermen TO have found out all
about him. Perhaps the aldermen did as
certain the truth and finding there could
be no possible objection 20 Mr. Beagan
serving SseI4lss 10 vy playing yoAisicE.
Now, so while no other man
could have been elected yester-
day. yet for one whole year
the general opinion has prevailed IN his
community that there should bo a Demo
crat upon the police board. No class OF
men were more familiar with this opinion
than the men who yesterday voted TO lay
fEonffn.led on Page Tenl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
NEW HAVEN R. R.
FINED s1OO
FOR CRUELTY

The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company In district court
this morning when called for trial on the
charge OF cruelty 10 cattle shipped from
Buffalo to this city admitted evidence
sufficient to convict and was fined 500 and
costs
The attorney for the road said that tho
corporation has given strict orders TO
have cattle cared for. but that the neg
lect was that OF an employe who was
either careless or did not use judgment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
BRAYTON LEvEE
HELD IN LOBBY
Democratic Chief Executive Delivers
Brief Address, Reserving Annual
Message for Another Day-After
Organization of the Two Houses
the Inaugural Dinner Was Held.

With becoming ceremony His Excecncy Governor James H.
Higgins today nauguraed chief
OF Rhode Island and the other four general officers all Repub
began with the exception of Lieut. Gov Ralph
c. Warou whom the state returning board plurality OF
Charles Ssson, Democrat Mr. Watrous takes
vacated by Lieut. Frederick II. Jackson
ready talk is heard of making him the Republican for
governor this year.
The usual crowd all the S3oooooo marble palace
during morning and the desks of the members
elect literally groaned under their burdens of odorou flowers
The governor lieutenant and other officials
neglected.
Shortly the the n
of the representatives where the inaugural held
delivering brief address, and his
message later date The inaugural dinner followed in the
capitol basement.
Charles X. Brayon early evidence held
informal levee in the lobby.
This evening there will be public reception from
O'Clock in the state chamber, adjoining the executive offices
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

slowly moving eastward. but II has de-
veloped no rainy condition. High pressure
with fair weather prevails over the west
and southwest Temperature changes have
not been great. Storm warnings arc dis
played along the New England coast
NJ. y BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

ana solith Atlanuc
states. Heavy rain
fell yesterday and
last night In the
east Gulf states,
but the rain has
ceased In that Sec
ton. The storm will
probably cause rain
and snow and
warmer weather In
the vicinity OF Prov
idence tonight, 90
be followed by fair
Weather Wednes-
day. The depres-
sissu ovee Cxo0<lr n
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
Charges Assault and Battery

Edwin A. Burgess Of this city has sued
Eugene r. Wendelschaefer 10 recover
$500 for assault and battery Plaintiff
claims he was assaulted by defendant
on Nov. L.. Cooney & Cshill represent
plaintiff.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

The Inauguration OF Gov. Higgins for his
second term. and the general assembly or
1905 took place in the state house today.
with all the pomp and ceremony that In
the past has marked that important
event.
RENEWED ACQUAINTANCES.
The members OF the Legislature began
assembling before II o'clock, and greeted
old erd new associates, and party leaders,
lobbyists, lawyers and men interested in
politics began TO arrive equally as early,
and the lobbies and waiting rooms soon
had an animated appearance.
A prominent object i'm the lobby and the
waiting and committee rooms was the
towering form of Gen Brayton, sur
rounded by his attendants and crowd OF
people who yet attach themselves to his
fortunes.
He visited several OF the committee
rooms. both of the senate and the house
and he also visited the room Of Speaker
Burchard
BRAYToN HOLDS LEvEE
While Gen. Brayton was holding his
holding an informal reception In his pri-
vate office His desk bore handsome
floral anchor on base, made of Gala Ill
les. roses and other blooms, and orna-
HithtVb Will iilt illSltHlt VI iit II
was a tribute from Pawtucket lodge. On
Gov. Higgins desk in the senate was a
handsome basket Of flowers from his
cousins. Lizzie and Kate. and on the
desk for Rev. FIR ID. M. Lowney. OF st.
Joseph's church. Pawtucket, who offici-
atcd as state chaplain, and sat beside the
governor, was n large bouquet from Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas j. Lamb. and Clarence
j. Lamb, page, gave a basket OF flow
ers to Secretary OF State Bennett Read
ing Clerk David j. White had his desk
decorated with two bouquets. donors
names not Inscribed. and the desk OF SEN
ator Rathbone Gardner bore large bou-
quet the gift of Michael j. Kelly and
family. and the desk OF Senator ID. S.
Latham OF Cmnston had a bouquet from
the Citizens Social club and basket
from w. j. s. handsome floral gift to
Gov. Higgins was a large crescent on
base from +. j. Crowley. and hand
some bouquet was a tribute to him from
Miss NJ. II. Smith.
There was "a large gathering OF ladies
In attendance at the Inauguration. and
the floors and galleries OF both chambers
were crowded.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
WEATHER NOTES

The disturbance noted yesterday over
the Gulf of Mexico has moved northeast
ward and has increased I'm energy. IL was
central this morning over the Carolina
coast and is causing rain i'm the middle
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
EX-SENATOR WEEDEN
DEAD AT EXETER

Exeter. Jan. 7-Stephen H. Weeden is
dead. He was twice "A state senator. He
wa ~. - East Greenwich In iS1
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
THE LANGUAGE PUZZLE.

china's Forty ThousAsd Signs and
 Symbols 10 Psrplex the Linsuiat.
 The language known as Wen-li is the medium by which the classical books Of China have been handed down. IL is par excellence the written language of China, but it Is not generally under stood by the great mass of the people The spoken language-aamely Mnnda. ria--snay also be written. and there is good deal of eolioquial literature in Mandarin. Versions of the Bible In the local patois have also been produced in several districts of the southwest. where the dialects are very numerous and diverse
 In the Chinese written language there are over 10000 distinct charac- ters or symbols. and this vast number Is being constantly increased ny the addition of new characters to repre- sent new scientific words and modern Ideas.
 Although tbe Chinese are considered literary people and have naturally desire for education. yet owing 10 the extreme difficulty of mastering the Chinese characters 1t is estimated that only one fin ten of the population can read or write-Contemporary Review.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
storm Talk.

''Shipwreck affects people in odd ways" said the captain. beaming brightly on the two rows of ladies at his table in the saloon
 The wind roared. great wave shook the boat. and matron. with low cry, received plate of hot soup in her lap.
 An Indian coloncl." the captain re- suIned. rushed to the bathroom when his boat sprung aleak and df0wned himself in the tub out of sheer terror.
 ''There was an Anglo-IndiaL actor who broke pretty girls leg by hurl ing his, heavy cabin trunk down Into the lifeboat on her. Of course we slung the trunk overheard at once, but there was the broken leg. not so easy to get rid of
 Some men in wreck proceed to get drunk They think if they secretly drink lot they'll appear very game. The result Is that when the rescuing party arrives these men are lying par alyzed about the deck. ."-New Orleans Times Democrat
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
postmaster Not to se Hurried.

A nobieman's new land agent and steward, who went to live on the cs- tates about fifteen miles from Grana- la, sent letters to the village postof1ce every day for three weeks. but got no replies Thinking this very strange. be rode over to the village and inter- viewed the postmaster.
 "oh," exclaimed the postmaster, issyou are the new agent on the ducal estates! Well. your letters are all safe. The villagers rarely write letters, and as have to ride on my donkey four miles to the railway station to catch the mail train yon don't suppose for one moment, do you. that l am going to undertake this pilgrimage cvery dny with your stupid letters? l have them all here in q broken jug, and when the jug gets full shall take ride to the station and post the whole lot at once"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
LEGAL ADvERf1sEnGEHTs.
CITY OF GLOBE
 -------~- Resolution XVIII

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council sf the City of Globe, sitting as Board of Equalization, to equalize the assessment of City taxes for the year 1908 ss shown by the assessment roll of said city, having completed their laboEs as such eguaiizers, and have duly approved said assessment roll; and, WHEREAS, It is the duty of the Conmon Council of said City by ordi- nance, order CT resolution to levy such sums of money as may be sufficient for the purpose for which city taxes are authorized by law to be levied: NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by tAe Mayor and Common Council of the City of Globe, in regular session assembled, that there be, and there is, hereby, levied upon all the taxable property, both real and personal, with ! in fife City of Globe as shown by the capitalized assessment roll, aforesaid, the following taxes for the year 1908, to- wit:
 FIRST: I mills in the Dollar of sneh assessed valuation to defray the salaries of officers and the ordinary contingent expenses of the Corporation not herein otherwise provided for. SECOND: 4 mills on the Dollar of such assessed valuation for the purpose of constructing and repairing streets, sewers, sidewalks and cross walks, bridges and eulyerts upon such streets and sidewalks
 ] BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said levy be extended on the assess. ment roll showing the taxes of each person or name thereon for each piece or kind of property assessed in such \ name, and that same be carried ont in separate columns and carefully footed up, and that the total amount of such taxes be charged by the City Treasur- { CT to the tax collector, and that the ! same be also charged by the Mayor and Common Council to the City Treasurer. BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be and he is. hereby au- l thorized, directed and instructed to inn mediately make out and annex to said | assessment roll, under his hand and the
 seal of the said City, warrant com
 manding the tax collector to collect from the several persons named in said assessment roll, the several sums due
 as taxes, on or before the second Mon
 day of February, 1909, and to deliver
 said assessment roll with said warrant attaehea to said tax collector. ! Passed and adopted and ordered
 spread upon the minutes of the Common
 Council this 9th dny of November, A.
 D., 1908
 ALFRED KINNEY, Mayor Attest: JAS II. WEIGH, Clerk. I First published Nov ',
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
couIdn,t keeo Track Of Them.

Martin Iittleion, the famous lawyer of New York. is one of family of nineteen children, so they say, born to heritage of poverty and pluck. When he was small lad down in Texas he fell into the creek one day, and Mi chael, the next younger brother, ran whimpering to Iittleton, the elder; Dad. dadi Martin is drowning"
 Martin, Martini repeated the father of nineteen Then he turned dubious " to his wife.
 Nora he inquired anxiously, have we q Martini"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-11-17
still suaoansihl..

He was nervous, fidgety young man. and he looked with considerable ap- prehension at the woman next him, who held a baby. its face covered with thick veil. The baby gave now and then sharp cry, which the woman evidently tried to suppress
 At last, after many anxious glances, the young man spoke.
 'Has--hns that baby any-anythinE coatagiousY he asked,
 The woman looked at him with 2 mixture of scorn and pity.
 "'Twonlen't be for most folks she said in . clear, carrying tone. "bnt maybe 'twould for you. He's teeth ing