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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
GREMOCK INN
DESTROYED BY
EARLY FIRE

Lee. Mass. Jan. 1.-The Grenock Inn.
one OF the best known hotels in the Berk-
shire region. was burned To the ground to-
day by a fire that is believed to have
been caused by defective chimney. The
loss Is estimated at from $4,000 10 $4,000.
with an insurance OF $3.50. There We're
Is guests in the house at the time the fire
broke out but all made their escape safe
~. although many of them did not have
time to dress aud nearly all Of them were
unable TO save any of their personal ef-
fects.
The fire broke out about daybreak In
one OF the rooms In the attic, near the
chimney. and quickly worked downward.
spreading quickly throughout the wooden
building. The hotel employees quickly
aroused all the guests who were not al
in a few D1oments.
The water supply In that part OF the
town where the hotel was located was
unsatisfactory, and the fremen were
greatly handicapped In their efforts to
subdue the flames In a short time the
building had been burned Nat.
Tho hotel was owned by a stock COM
pany composed principally of Lee busi-
ness men, The w. ID. Sloane estate OF
New York was one OF the heaviest holders
OF stock. The house was built about five
years ago, AMI for tho past three years
had been under the management Of III.
c. Savage
In summer IL was used as a hotel for
summer visitors, while in the winter time.
many of the townspeople boarded there.
There were also several transient guests
at the hotel last night.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
REPUBLICAN ALDERMAN
may SUPPORT DEMOCRAT
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the nomination OF Mr.. Beagin on Che ia
BILE
There has been a good deal ot ridicul-
ing OF the Democrats because OF differ
ences of opinion In their ranks When
the mayor named n man for police COM
missioner, who was honest, able and OF Wig
orous type OF character no alderman ow-
ing his election in a very large manner
20 Democratic voters refused 90 endorse
the mayors action
II may be respectfully suggested 10
those members ~ tho board OF aldermen
who are disposed TO play politics that the
kind OF politics 90 play is the good kind.
Last year Mayor Mccarthy nominated
for police commissioners the hes: man
that had any chance or election. though
that man was Republican. Yesterday
he named man fully capable ~ per-
forming all the important duties of the
Office. man whose business ia life has
placed him under no obligations 20 any
particular interest. man I'm no sense an
offensive partisan. a man 81 irreproach-
able private character and a man. also.
who would weigh carefully the interest
of the individual and the public when
they might conflict Certainly the mayor
could not have done moro than this. and
the correct reading Of inc law concerning
these appointments must te that II the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
OREGON MAN WINS
ON A TECHNICALLY

Washington, Jan. THE case of ex-
Congressman j. n. Williamson OF Ore
gon. charged with unlawfully cutting
timber on the public lands in Crook
county, Oregon. ia conspiracy with 100
others, was decided by the supreme
court of the United States yesterday in
favor of Williamson. The United States
circuit court of oregon imposed a fine of
500. and sentenced Williamson to prison
for ten months. but the supreme court
reverses this decision
The reversal of the decision of the
lower court was based on the ground of
irregularity In admitting affidavits. JUS
tice White announced the courts opinion,
saying:
1--WE are of the opinion that the eab-
crate argument made by the government
concerning the use in the indictment of
the words declarations and dispositions
can serve To only suggest ambiguity in
the indictment and possible doubts as to
the meaning of the pleader. But as OF
course i'm criminal cases doubt must be
resolved in favor of the accused, we hold
that the indictment does not charge a
conspiracy to suborn perjury in respect u
the making OF the final proofs and therss
fore that there was a prejudicial error
committed in the instructions TO the jury
on that subject"
Justice White dismissed the contention
of Mr.. Williamson that his office as a
member of congress protects him from
arrest but took occasion to indicate pro-
nounced dissent from the view of the de-
partment OF justice that to make such a
plea was frivolous"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
PEOPLES F. B. CHURCH
ACTS ON JUDGESHIp

The Peoples Free Baptist church OF
Auburn at the quarterly business meet.
Ing held last evening. voted n protest
again the election OF anyone TO the posi-.
tfon Of Judge OF the Eighth district court
who had appeared as attorney in defence
OF anyone who had been "A violator Of the
law.
n Ia understood that the name OF Judge
Palmer wis not mentioned In the vote
which was passed. but the question OF his
reelection was widely discussed, and thu
position OF the meeting as strongly op-
posed 10 his reelection was clearly dem
onstrafed.
After a consultati ton between the pas.
tor, Rev Merritt l.. Gregg. and the
board OF trustees after the receipt OF a
letter from A. y. cristy. superintendent
OF the Rhode Island Temperance League.
this form OF action was decided upon.
Mr.. Gregg, who r. a comparatively new
man In Auburn. thought IL best, rather
than 10 mention the matter In his ser
mons, 10 bring AZ up before the business
meeting OF the church last evening.
Mr.. william ". Bailey presided over
the meeting. at which about 200 men
were present, besides number OF wo.
men.
Deacon Joseph T. Ashworth and Daniel
a. Wineor were appointed n committee
after the passing Of the vote. 90 take ths
matter under further consideration. a.
watch developments and 20 use ans
proper means 70 prevent the election oi
any person 20 the judscShip who IN theii
opinion is not proper person for the 20.
elfions
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

mayors choice is capable and honest Il
should be approved. the mental reserva-
tions of politicians who framed the law
not being important.
The present police commissioners are
caTable and honest ana the third mem
Der should be taken from the walks of
civil life. That plan has been found best
everywhere for the under officials can
attend 20 the details. but I'm matters OF
n judicial nature the board should be
free from preconceived ideas OF respec-
tive rights OF the police officers and citi-
zens The position OF a police commits
sioner requires him at times TO perform
delicate duties. and ne should be un-
trammelled
ALDERMEN QUESTIONED.
These questions were asked eight alder
men last evening:
Twill you support the mayors nomi-
nation for police commissioner
"2-Will you state your choice for po-
lice commissioner
"3--Tave you any knowledge as "a
whether Capt Frank a. Matthews Is a
candidate7
"l-Would you bc In favor OF establish.
ing a rule In the board OF aldermen com
hitting the board 10 q viva wore vote IN
connection with the election OF n police
commissioner In future?
'5-lf opposed to an open vote on thi'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
CLOSE VOTE
FOR SENATOR
IN KENTUCKY

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 7-Politics in Ken
tucky. proverbially tumultuous and un-
certain, promises TO furnish spectacu-
lar senatorial contest. The opening OF the
legislative sessions today found the Dem
ocrats severely shaken by the late elec-
ton and with numerous rumors OF disaf-
fection in their camp. Nevertheless. they
have a majority of eight on joint ballot
and the managers of former Gov. j. G.
w. Beckham. who was nominated at a
primary IS months ago, say he will be
elected senator as per schedule.
Pitted against Beckham is William o.
Bradley, the only Republican governor
barring w. S. Taylor, who has held Of
flee between 1865 and 1897.
The Republican leaders claimed that the
revolt OF the Democrats against Beck
hams leadership will enable them TO elect
Bradley and they declare that i'm any
event they will be able to beat Beckham
with some other Democrat acceptable to
themselves and the dissatisfied members
OF the opposition.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
JEWELLERS BANK
FINDS $4,000

The liabilities OF the jewelers. National
bank of North Attleboro were reduced
$4,000 yesterday by the return OF a certi-
fcate OF deposit for that amount deliver
ed TO the receiver of that bank, Mr.. Ban
croft py the Roger Williams Fire anG
Maine insurance company of this city. if
statements made in North Attleboro are
correct
Neither the insurance company's Off
GERS nor the banks receicer were willing
TO make any statement pertinent to the
matter each referring inquirers to the
other
In North Attleboro II is stated that tho
certificate Is one OF those issued BY the
late cashier. Frederick r. Sergeant, and
never entered upon the books OF the insti-
tuition. The matter has been the subject
or several conferences between the re-
ceiver and the officials also of the In
surance company the outcome OF which
is that the certificate has been returned
TO the bank, reducing the liabilities of
the North Attleboro institution by $4,000.
A report was received from North At
tleboro late yesterday afternoon stating
that the Roger Williams company was
Obliged to reorganizc after which there
was a resubscription OF the company's
stock and rewriting of the company's
insurance upon the property. as the GER
tificate surrendered represented the COM
pany's capital stock.
The officers elected by The Roger Will
liams company, are said 10 be as follows:
President William NJ Hall. North Attle-
boro; vice president. William p. Hunting
ton, Providence: secretary and general
manager. Arthur T. Parker, North Attle-
boro: directors. Albert ii. Humes. former
mayor of Pawtucket: Charles Orr. South
Attleboro and the president. vice presi-
dent and secretary above named.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
LIVING MUSIC
CONCERT GIVEN
BY ORCHESTRA

Chicago, Jan. THE Theodore Thomas
orchestra last night gave the first illus
trated concert OF its career. Living mu-
sic" was what the program called for.
and the music can be said to have lived.
In the sense that its spirit was incar-
mated by 100 men and women prominent
I'm society who gave concrete expression
TO the rhythm .of the numbers by ngen-
iously contrived pantomimes. The stage
pictures illustrative OF the music varied
from the classical OF the Homeric Age to
a Pas de Seul OF Oriental dancing girls
TO Illustrate the up-to-date music OF Grieg
written for Peer Gynt."
II is estimated that the net proceeds
for two performances, one last night and
one tonight will run above $4,000. This
sum is To 20 to the founding of n fund
for members of the Thomas orchestra
who may be stricken with illness.
The Boston symphony orchestra ex-
poets to duplicate In Boston the novel
venture OF the Thomas orchestra in Chi
cago
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
PR0H|b|T|0N|sT5
NOW after THE
NEW HAVEN R.R.

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 7.-State Attorney
Arthur Eggleston has received letter
from Matthew l.. o'Brien OF Bridgeport.
representing the prohibition interests in
this state. In which attention is called to
the fact that liquors are being sold on
dining and buffet cars OF the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Rrailroad COM
pany. in their passage through the state.
The letter alleges that such sales are in
violation of the law. Further the letter
says:
II have had conference with Mr..
RobbAns. representing the railroad COM
pany, on this matter A simple request
from you that the law he respected In
your county VIII bring this violation to a
stop at once.
II am writing TO the other states at
torneys asking them TO notify the COM
pany that such vloJitlons must cease.
and feel assuerd that the attorneys will do
their duty In this matter and that no fur
ther proceedings will be necessary"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
H|BERN|ANS BARRED
FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH

Philadelphia. Jan. 7--Members Of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians were greatly
stirred up today through the refusal of
the Rev ID. /. McDermott. rector of st.
Mary's Roman Catholic church in this
city. TO permit funeral services 70 be he'd
In his church over the body OF John DAILY,
a parishioner, because Iiibcrnian lodge
had been invited To attend TO the obse-
quies The funeral was to have been held
yesterday and because of FIR McDer-
motifs opposition To the Hbernians it had
10 be postponed lie however, agreed TO
permit iAe funeral to take place from
st. Mays only on condition that the in
vitation 10 the Hibernians be revoked
The widow OF DAILY agreed and the fu-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
j. 5. COURT
UPH0LDS THE
VERMONT LAW

Brattleboro, VT, Jan. 1.-The United
States supreme court yesterday handed
down decision in the case of the Con-
solidated Rendering company of Burling-
ton. plaintiff in error, against the state
OF Vermont, affirming the decision of tho
Vermont supreme court, which was In IA
vor or the state
This decision is OF interest as Il declares
constitutional an act OF the Vermont leg
islature of 1905. which provides that any
corporation doing business i'm this state.
whether organized under the laws OF this
or any other state or country, shall when
required by the state courts, produce all
books. documents and data which contain
any Information concerning any suit I'D
be determined, which have at any Tins
been made or kept within the state OF
vermont and are I'm the control OF such
corporation.
This case had its origin in the diseased
beef scandal two years ago. The state.
through Attorney General c. C. Fits. de-
manded OF the rendering company its
books and papers 10 determine what dis
position the company made of certain
cattle sold 1t by the state cattle commits
sioners.
The general manager when summoned
before the grand jury. said the docu-
ments had been sent TO the home Office
IN Boston. whereupon the act was quick
ly passed by the legislature and was sign
ed Immediately by the governor.
The company then claimed that the
documents had been destroyed and tina.
the act was In violation OF the constitu-
ton of the state and the fourth, fifth aud
l4th amendments of the constitution of
the United States
The court imposed fine OF $1,000 for
contempt and the state supreme court
sustained the order.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
DIR. CARL PETERS
BRINGS LIBEL SUIT

Cologne Jan. 7.-Dr. Carl Peters. who
was at one time governor OF German
East Africa. has begun an action for Ii
bel against the chief editor and the Ber-
lin correspondent OF the Cologne Ga.
zette. The first hearing In tho case oc-
Cured today. DR.. Peters claims dam
ages for the publication OF n statement
that he sent letter to an English bishop
I'm which he confessed Co having execut-
ed negress in Afrca because OF her
sexual mlsdoings An enormous number
OF witnesses have been called and II Is
expected that the whole scandal In con-
nection with Dr. Peters governorship OF
German East Africa viii he gone over
again.
Dr. Peters recently sued the Munich
ener Post for libel in accusing him OF
cruelty Go the natives when he was gov
ernor Of German East Africa In 1891 The
editor OF that paper was ined siE ani
costs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

neral was held from the church today
without the presence OF the Hibernians.
FIR. McDernott explained that he form
ed an opinion OF the Hibernians during
the Molly Mcguire reign of terror n
Pennsylvania coal regions.
He said my absolute opposition IN
the Ancient order of Hibernians Is based
on my knowledge and the facts in my
possession about the Molly Maguires,
which | got from the condemned Molly
Maguires themselves. No power on
earth will ever make me recede one inch
from my stand against the Hibernians.
have given my testimony against them
and what l said was true and is true.
and / cannot compromise on 1t P"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
Harris Will Probated

Presiding Justice sweetland Of the SUI
perior court has sustained the action of
the probate court OF Smithfield In ad
hitting TO probate an instrument offered
as the last Will OF Hezekiah 9. Harris.
Mr.. Harris made his will when the stat
ute OF 1882 was In force. which did not
require the witnesses TO a will to give
their signatures witnessing the signing
OF the testator at the same time. Amey
A. Cornell contested the Will.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
EAST PROVIDENCE

The WatchemolSet Fire company took
possession OF their rooms last evening
which were recently damaged by fire, and
80 well pleased were the members with
the appearance OF the rooms that with
out dissenting voice, voted TO relinuush
all claims on the room used by the COM
pany for a number Of years as smoking
room and turn the same over 10 the
town council. AT the regular meeting of
the company one application for member
ship was received. and after this a few
friends were admitted and the following
took part in very pleasing program:
The Zelma orchestra; Henry Il. Chase,
in musical turn and a monologue: Oil
Yer Alters. in piano selections. Theophilus
Hainiin. In songs: Charles Carroll. in mu-
steal selections; Michael McGwin MEM
Der OF the company, In songs; William
Tracy. late OF the Imperial theatre, IN
musical act, and David eastman. an
other member OF the company, I'm comic
songs. Each number on the program
called for two or more encores.
Capt. John J. Mullen was master OF
ceremonies and the whole was under the
supervision OF the social committee. who
consisted of Mcssrs. James Hayes. George
w. Fuller and G.. Il. Phillips. At the con-
clusion OF the exercises substantial coll
lation was served.
ONE PORTION FINISHED.
The Miller Painting company. who took
the Sast end Of Of % WashnEton @ pbTr Srdge pa' has
completed it's contract which is said to
be very satisfactory TO Col. Session. who
was chosen by the town 10 inspect the
work. IL will be some time before the
Boston firm. who Is doing the lower
part OF the bridge, will complete their
part OF the work.
MINOR MENTION.
The Whist club or the watchemoket
Free Public Library association met at
the residence OF Mrs James Richards on
Russell avenue yesterday afternoon. The
winner was Mrs. Edward Short with a
score of 61.
The bowling team from Enterprise
camp of Woodinen met the team from
Commonwealth camp last evening. and
defeated them with score of to 1. Mr..
Thomas Il. OBricn of the local team
made score OF 800. which Is the high
score for three strings by an individual
in the league.
The board OF administration of the
Watchemoket district met last evening
and ordered all bills presented paid.
Reliance lodge OF Odd Fellows will
meet In their hall on Warren avenue this
evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

N
last evening by collision with car on
North Main street.
.
Miss Lillian Prudence Courtright. a
prominent ID. A. r.. and originator OF the
Courtwrght system of music at kinder
garten. will give a talk on Musical Kin
dergarter at the Elmwood Avenue Free
Baptist church Jan. at $3.50 y. m. Those
interested In kindergarten work are In
vited TO be present
George w. Cornell. IS years old. was
reported 10 the police OF this city by
Chief Bigbee OF Cranston TO be missing
from his home in Cranston since Sunday.
A description Of the man was furnished
the police.
James Keegan, newly-appointed pa
trolman. reported 20 Lieut. Connors OF
the Second station last night at O'Clock
for duty. -
Phillipo Pine. who lives at A Crane
street. while rolling a barrel containing a
quantity OF oil up an incline INFO freight
car that was stationed I'm the Charles
street yard yesterday fell. allowing the
barrel 10 roll back over him. injuring his
left leg.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
British Imports

London. Jan. THE December state
ment OF the board OF trade shows In
creases OF S. 800 In imports and $685.,
600 I'm exports. The imports arc princi-
pally grain and wool, while the exports
are I'm coal and fuel.
During the year 1897 imports Increased
500 07S. 80. and exports increased s253. .1is.
nnn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
Rabid Dog Bites Girl

Annie Gushing. is years old. OF % Elm
dale avenue was severely bitten by her
own dog. Yorkshire TERROR. Yesterday
on the right forehnger. The dog has
been acting qucerly lately. being or hts
feed. but as far as is known has not bit
ten any other person. The girl will take
the Pastcur treatment at the Rhode Is
land hospital and the dogs head will be
examined FOR symptoms OF the rabies
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
TELEGRAPH TICKS

Jackson, Miss, Jan. Tin compliance
with suggestion OF the rivers and har-
bors congress at Washington a state riv-
ers and harbors convention was held here
yesterday. Gov Vardaman was selected
effected.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

Havana. Jan. The Association of
Pharmacists has sent a cable message to
President Roosevelt objecting to Gov.
Magoon's granting pharmaceutical IL
censes TO persons not qualified according
TO the rules of the university. which here
tofore have governed the granting of such
licenses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

San Francisco. Jan. 7.-Japanese Ann
bassador Aoki spent the last day of his
stay I'm America in visiting some OF his
countrymen in Oakland and last night he
received many friends in his suite at tho
Fairmont hotel. Admittance was denied
TO all newspaper men. Viscount Aoki will
leave for Japan on the Manchuria, which
sails today at l o'clock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
CITY NOTES

An automobile owned by the Brownell
n Field company was somewhat damaged
last evening by collision with car on
North Main street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

Mexico City. Jan. 7.-Annbassador
Thompson has received a fine oil painting
OF President Roosevelt. which he was in.
structed TO present to President Diaz
The presentation will be made in a few
days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. John McPher
son of Knox county, under sentence ol
death for the murder OF two men. one ar
officer, was today granted reprieve o
20 days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07

Norfolk Va. Jan. 7.--Leaking like a
sieve and with all hands at the pumps.
the big schooner william Nccley was
towed into Hampton Roads last night by
the TUG Edna v Crew The schooner left
baltimore moro than n week ago for Su-
vannah. Ga. with n cargo of coal. Capt.
Smith asked the owners 90 allow her 10
go into drvdock at Newport News for
repairs. She is being kept anc1i 10y the
ust Of the pumps
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-09-04
A Bride with Some Good Points.

Some years ago in an agricultural
district in England there lived a farm
er who wanted to sell one Of his cows.
There was not at that time a weekly
paper in which he could advertise, so
he resolved to follow a local custom
and ask the vicar Of the parish when
giving out his notices at church to ad-
vertise the cow.
"Yes, farmer" said the vicar, 81
should be willing to oblige you, but
you don't attend my church"
Presently, however, they struck b
bargain that the vicar should advertise
the COW, and the man in return prom
ised to go to church. Now, unfortu-
nately the man was deaf, and on the
Sunday following when the vicar gave
out the banns of marriage between Jo-
seph So-and-So, bachelor, and Sarah
So-and-So, spinster, the farmer took II
for granted that the vicar was giving
out particulars Of his COW and shouted
out:
you might as we'll say while yor
are about it that she is most gentle
creature and entirely free from vice"
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