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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
HUGHES WILL
NOT DISCOURAGE
HIS BOOMERS

Albany. n. y, Jan. 15.-Gov. Hughes
still maintains silence against the move
ment in favor OF his endorsement by tho
Republicans OF this state for the presi-
Dental nomination. The governor was
questioned by the newspaper men today.
but declined 10 talk for publication. Il
can be authoritatively stated, however
that the governor appreciates the honor
implied In n movement for his nomlna
tlon and will not In any way discourage
II. on the other hand. he will not use
the power OF his official position through
patronage. threats. or otherwise. TO in
nuence single vote I'm favor OF an In
structed delegation from this state, or
In any other aspect OF the matter.
The governor said he had received no
communication from ex-senator Edgar T.
Brackett. who has become president of
the Hughes league I'm this state or from
United Senator Crane OF Massachusetts
whom the governor may meet I'm New
York the latter part OF this week.
Tho governor was waited upon today
by Mai. It. T. Brown and Frederick w.
Bliss OF Boston Of the Brown Alumni as
sociation OF New England and asked 10
attend tho Brown alumni dinner. set pro-
vsonaHy 10 be held i'm Boston. Jan 20
The governor replied that he had nm en-
gagement for that date. They Informed
the governor that they would POSTPONE
the dinner 10 another date. The COVER.
nor promised TO communicate with them
later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15

The trial OF Thomas Jennson for the al
legged murder of William H. Clinton al
West harrington hast April, was contin-
ued before Judge stearns and jury to-
day Jennson went on the witness stand
and while hts story varied greatly from
that OF the witnesses for the site, IL
was we'll told and effective until Attor-
ney General William II. Greenough asked
a few questions in oross-examinatlon.
Dr. Michael A. Ford was called as an
expert medical witness.
The chief reliance OF the defense seemed
10 be that the throwing OF the vitriol
on the deceased was not the cause OF his
death, bat that death was due 10 elm
toms own negligence In leaving the hos
pital yennson denied all the testimony
concerning his admission TO the officers.
DR. Ford testified that the injuries caus-
cd by the burning were originally very
slight and that infection was not liable
20 occur from wounds due TO sulphuric
acid as that would kali the germs, and
tho danger OF infection was far less than
from knife wound. Dr. Ford did not
think the eye was originally affected and
believed had Clinton stayed at the hos
pital he would have recovered
On cross examination DR.. Ford admit
ted Infection might have occurred in the
Wits while In the hospital, and there was
an ulcer on she cornea, and further that
from the testimony that ulcer on the
cornea was caused by conjunctive visit
Jennson on taking the witness stand
described his movements on April 8. 1897,
the day Clinton had the vitrlol thrown
upon him. He said he got through work
at noon, that after washing his overalls,
he went TO a ball game. and finally made
up his mind TO go and sec his wife about
having her grandmother's picture return
ed 10 her He testified he told the
Crouchers. with whom he boarded. that
he was going TO Drownville. and took
car from Valley Falls 10 Pawtucket, and
stopped at a saloon there. where man
gave him the vitriol.
Jennson told OF going by car TO River
side. where he had 10 wait for car 10
Drownville He denied asking the con-
ductor several times whore Clinton's store
was. saying he did not know anything OF
Clinton at the time. lie saw Graben, the
witness for the state. who rode In the
car and hollered 10 him after both left
the car saying. Where does a fat wo- |
man named Jennson live around hereY
Graben went with him TO Clinton's store, !
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Metropolitan Docks

Boston. Jan. l5.-The construction or a
system OF metropolitan docks in Boston is
not deemed advisable at this time by the
harbor and land commission in It's an
nual report sent to the legislature today.
The board has made an exhaustive exam
ination of the commerce of the city, In
compliance with the request OF the last
legislature as to the cost and advisability
OF such docks with the idea that the cin-
struction and ownership should rest with
the state.
The board states In its report that the
cost OF constructing and maintaining a
system of docks would depend entirely on
the cost OF the land and the flats where
they may be located. and the size, num-
ber and equipment The board submits
the cost of the construction of one OF the
state docks at South Boston, which has
been but little used.
The board arrives at the conclusion
that at the present time metropolitan
docks are inadvisable, although the time
may come where such a public work
would become necessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Korn Wants New Trial

Arguments were made I'm the supreme
court today on plaintiffs exception TO the
action OF the superior court in deciding
that in the suit brought against Deputy
Sheriff Herman Paster by David Korn,
the plaintiff did not prove by prepon-
derance OF proof that the defendant
spoke the slanderous words complained
Of Plaintiff claims that the evidence
submitted In the superior court clearly
showed that Paster did call names and
use slanderous words I'm the Y!ddish or
Hebrew languages. Paster denied using
the Hebrew or Yiddish languages at all.
1t appeared from the arguments ~
counsel on both sides today that the tes-
tlmony was quite mixed upon both sides
The many suits In which Mr.. Korn has
been interested In were referred TO to-
day
While some four reasons were set forth
for the reversal OF the superior court,
the supreme court today confined
the arguments 90 the point claimed by
the plaintiff that the said finding, ruling
and decision was against the weight of
the evidence"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Mills Clash Over Contract

The Weypoyset mills has entered suit
In the superior court against the Naushon
company, 10 recover Si0Oo IL is stated
In the declaration that on June s. 1906
there was an greement entered into be-
tween the plaintiff and the defendant. the
corporate name OF plaintiff then being the
Hays Textile company. by which the de-
fendant agreed Go clip weekly the product
OF 90 Of plaintiffs looms from the nrst
day OF July, 1895. 90 the first day OF Jan
uary, i.N. Reference is made 10 this
agreement which appears TO provide that
sufficient power for the operation OF a.
looms In addition 90 those operated and
the furnishing Of three arc lights IN al.
ditlon 90 those then installed. for which
and other things the plaintiff was 10 paw
defendant fGOo. Plaintiff claims IL fui.
filled It's part OF the agreement. but that
the defendant would not weekly cllp tho
product Of some 20 looms. but a much less
number, and some weeks do nothing under
the contract.
Piantin claims recompenae for thu
profits which ~ would have realized had
tho defendant kept its agreement.
Vincent Ross aud Barnencd arc A..
torncys Tor tho plaintiff
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
LITTLE HEADWAY
ON ALDRICH BILL

Washington, jan 15.--Llttle actual
headway was made today I'm the consid-
Grafton OF the Aldrich financial bill by
the senate committee on finance The
members OF the committee spent an hour
Offering verbal suggestions as 90 what the
bill should contain Senator Hansbrough
offered his plan 20 put the supervision of
the emergency currency issued I'm the
hands OF a board instead Of I'm charge OF
the treasury department officials. headed
hy the secretary Of the treasury The
Ilansbrough idea was not generally
agreed 10. but enough was said concern
ing the inadvisabilty OF leaving the is
sues practically In the hands OF one man
to make ~ apparent TO some OF the mem
bers that the committee will desire some
d fferent system than the one proposed
In the bin. The first section OF the bin
was read and discussed. but no definite
amendments were offered. The commit
tee will meet again tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
NEW HAVEN
MERGER REPORT
To WHITE HOUSE

Washington. Jan. 15.-Prcsident Roosc-
welt is giving his personal attention 10
the conditions under which the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
owns and operates its Long Island steam
ship lines.
District Attorney A. T. FrencL's report
OF the general investigation OF the rail-
road has been placed before him. IL
deals with three topics: The railroad 1T
self. the affiliated trolley lines and the
steamship lines.
IL was learned that District Attorney
French's report was delivered 10 tho de-
partment OF justice something like two
weeks ago. He was here Monday, hav-
inR como, IL is understood, on summons
from the department TO discuss certain
feaurcs OF the document.
Commissioner OF Corporations Smith,
who Is conducting an inquiry about the
coastwise steamship lines and looking
into matters OF interest TO the inland
waterways commission, was at the de-
partment and participated in the con-
ference with Mr.. French and Attorney
General Bonaparte. Early in the evening
all went over % the White House and the
conference was continued with the presi-
dent.
AS Mr.. Smiths interests in the investi-
cation made by Mr.. French is solely
with the portion relating TO steamships,
IL Is supposed that that and not the
trolleys or the railroad proper were
chiefly under consideration.
The French report probably will not be
given 10 tho public. Attorney General
Boncparte may issue statement, how
ever, II he decides that any further action
by his department is warranted
Vico President Buckland has been told
about the report and has asked that the
New Haven road be granted a hearing
This will be granted probably within the
next two weeks. He has gone 10 Provi-
ience, but plans 10 be back in Washing
on Friday or Saturday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
HIBBARD GUSTS
MORE EMPLOYEES

Boston, Jaa. .5.-The removal OF seven
city employees. whose salaries range from
So day to $500 a year was ordered by
Mayor Hibbard today. The removals are
10 take effect at once or as soon as prac-
tlcable. The men removed are: John j.
Feneno. secretary in the water depart
ment. salary $500; Fred j. Kneeland. In
spector OF painting in the public buildings
department, salary $500; Henry S. How
ard and Edward j. Barrett. deputy colec-
tors, salary $500 each; David III. Noonan.
clerk I'm tho sewer department. salary
1890: and Oliver s. Grant and Henry j.
Duffy. constables. salaries 50 per day.
The removals arc understood to be in
line with the mayors policy Of cutting
down municipal expenditures which ne
considers unnecessary.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Order The News-Democrat left st
your home today.
BIDS OPENED FOR
DIRIGIBLE BALLOONS

Washington, Jan. 15.-Great interest
was manifested today in the opening OF
the bids OF Gen. James Allen, the chief
signal officer Of the army. for furnishing
the military establishment with a dirigi-
BILE balloon. the tests OF which are to take
place at Fort Myer. just across tho Po-
tomac river from Washington. when
completed. number OF bidders or their
agents were on hand.
The specifications required that the ball
loon shall carry two persons. weighing $50
pounds, with 100 pounds Of ballast addl-
uonal and must be capable OF making
speed Of 20 miles an hour In stln air
They also required that the balloon make
an endurance fight OF two hours at an
average speed OF 20 per cent OF the trial
requirements and maintain its equili-
brium without changing position by the
aeronaut
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
SURETY COMPANY
PAYS $4,000 BONDS

North Attleboro. Mass. Jan. 1.-THE
fact that Frederick Il. Sargent. the late
cashier OF the jewelers. National bank OF
North Attleboro, which is now in the
hands OF receiver had been hypothe-
eating the funds of the bank, became
definitely known when the surety COM
pany which furnished his bonds paid
$4,000 to the receiver, the full amount Of
the bond.
This money will aid greatly in paying
the depositors Of tho bank and Il is now
hoped that all will be pGid in full.
DIVERTED $4,000.
Judge Frederick Il. Byram was appoint
ed administrator OF the estate of the late
Frederick T.. Sargent, by the probate
court In Taunton this morning His bonds
were fixed at $4,000.
c. @. Bradford, receiver OF the bank.
said that he had no doubt but that either
OF the two men suggested was suitable.
He said that Sargent's estate was in
solvent and that the cashier had diverted
from the bank funds In excess OF 800 900
Frederick s. Hall. representing VIII
liam A. Miller, "A creditor to tho extent
OF $4,000, also advocated the appointment
OF Judge Byram.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Irish Union Not Yet

Dublin, Jan. 15.-The recently discussed
reunion of the Redmondites and the
O'Brienites is still far from consumma-
tion Judging from an occurrence today
at the meeting OF the national directory
OF tho United Irish league. Two Nation
alists from Cork, supporters OF Mr.
O'Brien and duly accredited delegates TO
the meeting entered the hall. but the
league officials ordered that they be ex-
pelied. After struggle, the Nationalists
were finally elected by force.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
ARMED MEN
ROB PRIEST IN
PARISH HOUSE

Haverhlll. Jan. 15.--Armed men entered
the parisly house OF Rev. oliver Boucher
on Main street last night and while one
held the pries3 and his clerk at bay with
q revofvy. th4 other searched his cloth
ing takiH vh OF the money he had.
The py be-, had previously given the
men soy rnbney when they called at the
rectory aand asked for assistance. He told
them that he would aid them until they
had called on the italian priest, the rob-
bcrs having claimed that they were OF
that nationality.
Neither man displayed any weapon or
hlnted at violence until they asked him
TO accompany them TO the door and di-
rect them toward the Italian priests
house. Fr. Boucher went with them, but
while he waited there one OF the men re-
turned to his office where his clerk sat at
q desk
Drawing a revolver the intruder called
upon the clerk TO throw up his hands.
which the latter proceeded 10 do without
delay, and the robber coolly turned his
pockets inside out, appropriatng what
money there was In them
FIR. Boucher had In the meantime be.
come suspicious OF the man at the door.
who repeated his questions. and when
the second man was noticed 90 be miss
ing the priest turned and went back TO
the office. only TO be confronted by the
armed man. who covered him and COM
PEELED him TO submit 20 the other In
truders search.
FIR. Boucher was relieved OF what cash
he had In his pockets. no large amount
but the desk and safe In the office were
not approached, the men turning and
running from the house and toward Plais-
tow when the sound or an approaching
electric car was heard.
As soon as the robbers had disappeared
Fr. Boucher dispatched the clerk TO the
police station, snd Sergt. Pearson de-
tailed n posse 10 search the woods and
roads In the neighborhood.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
WOMAN SHOOTS
At ATTORNEY
FOR J. 8. WALSH

Chicago Jan. 15.-The case OF Mrs
Thomas Metcalf, who last evening shot at
Banker John j. Walshs attorney, Samuel
r. Hamill. in the Federal building here,
in some respects resembles that of Mrs
Annie NJ. Bradley. of Salt Lake City,
Utah, who recently was acquitted in
Washington, d. c., after killing former
United States Senato:. Arthur Brown, also
of Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Metcalf, It is said. Is former resi-
dent of Hamill's home city, Terre Haute.
Ind. She and her husband were at one
time active in the church IN which Mr.
Hamill Is a prominent member She had
since at different times consulted lawyers
here with a view to bringing suit against
Eamill for alleged wrongs which she
claimed TO have suffered at his hands.
Mrs. Metcalf is a native of Denver From
i'll 10 New York and from there to Chi
cago she has recently been appearing in
minor parts on the stage.
Terre Haute. Ind. Jan. 15.--No woman
named Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, mentioned
in connection with the reported attempted
shooting of Samuel r.. Hamill. a Terre
Haute attorney. can be located here. In
quiry at Mr.. Hamil's office here failed to
disclose any information. His brother,
Carson Hamill. we'll known attorney
states that he knows no such party with
whom his brother could have been asso-
ciated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Owes $4,000

Boston. Jan. ia preliminary state-
ment OF the affairs OF Dane. Smith n Co..
the Stock Exchange firm which suspend
ed yesterday. shows liabilities amounting
TO about 10000 and as>sss 10 ass,Ii ssss.
600. The latter includes tho value OF the
seat on the exchange. temporary as
alignment was made today TO r.. +. Dodge.
OF the yegal Arm OF Saltonstall Dodge a
Carter OF this city.
N was stated today that the cause Of
tho suspension was tho failure of some 81
the nrn's customers who were short Of
stocks to meet p demand for margin on
the rising market
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15

Washington Jan. l5.--Attorneys for
the government will within a week ask
the federal court at Chicago TO set day.
Cor the trial OF the so-called Burlington
and Chicago and Eastern Illinois Stand
ard Oil cases.
These cases grew out OF the govern
ments investigation OF the Standard OIL
company by the bureau OF corporations
and are sequels OF the Alton case recent
ly tried in which Judge X. NJ lands Of
Chicago fined the company s2s,24O.000
or the new cases for which trial Will be
asked there are zoo counts In the Bur
lington case and 400 I'm the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois. II these counts shall be
sustained by the court and the company
again convicted upon all OF them the
maximum fine which can be assessed will
be sss, 900. 900, according to Judge lands
schedule.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
FACES $68,O0O,O00 fine

In both these cases the railroads are
charged with giving rebates TO the stand
ard OIL company OF thousands OF dollars
on oil shipments from Whiting. Ind, TO
the West and South. The Burlington
case is similar 10 the recently decided Al
ton case. except that the new case pre-
sents the added feature of blind billing.
No rate at all was stated on the Burling-
ton waybills, while the Alton bills stated
the regular tariff and the lower rate
granted by the railroad TO the company
Another phase ariSs under the Chicago
and Eastern Illinois case i'm that In MAX
ing oil shipments from Whiting south the
question OF the application OF an inter-
state rate was confused by the railroad
with an interstate rate TO the benefit OF
the shipper.
IL is presumed in Washington that one
OF the first moves of the defence VIII be
TO ascertain whether or not the railroad
officials are TO testify for the government
and be granted immunity therefor, as oc-
CURED IN the Alton case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Vaka Sued for $4,000

Roscoe w. Phillips. executor OF the Will
OF Walter A. Sager. has sued George
Vaka OF Woonsocket to recover $1,000
for the death OF Mr.. Sager who was
working on the Dongley building I'm Paw
tucket on Jan. 2. 1906. It is claimed Vaka
furnished an insecure staging for deceas =
ed to work upon and I'm collapsing he fell
and was fatally injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
L. STARR & co.
OWE $I34,aoo

Boston, Jan. ia schedule showing
liabilities OF si34200 was filed In the
United States district court by Louis
Starr, OF the firm OF l. Starr a Co.
which was petitioned into bankruptcy by
creditors on Dec. IL last The company
dealt IN ladies' cioaks and suits. The
assets. the amount OF which was not
srbeonsed. are IN the hands Of Julius Nell
ron OF Boston. 20 whom the assignment
was made.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
LODGE WOULD
MUZZLE EMPLOYEES

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Lodge
today reported from the committee on
rules n resolution which he said he
would call up tomorrow providing that
no communication from heads OF depart
ments or other executive officers, except
when authorized by law or when In re-
sponse TO a resolution of the senate shall
be received by the senate unless such a
communicat ton is transmitted by the
president.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Back for the Winter

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Sabre and fam
lily have returned to Providence for the
winter. after spending the fall at his farm
in Vermont They have taken the King
horn house at 80 Cushing street Mr..
Sabre reports the sleighing good i'm Ver~
mont. with one foot of snow, and foot
of ice. Mr.. Sabre was greatly surprised
to find tho weather so open and pleasant
in Rhode Island
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Smith Elected Senator

Annapolis. Md, Jan. 15.-The general
assembly Of Maryland IN Joint convention
today elected John Walter Smith. n mem
ber OF the United States senate for the
FUN term Of six years. beginning March
a 1909 and Senator William Pinckney
whyte was declared elected 10 All the un-
expired term Of the late Senator Gorman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
GIRL INHERITS
100000, QUITS JOB

Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 15.-'I guess 1 Won't
work any more" remarked Miss Rose
Strantz as she resigned her position yes
terday as telephone operator at the Pal
mer house.
Then she told Mr. Vlerbuchen. the man
ager, that she had inherited 10000 left by
an uncle In the far West, and had re-
ceived the first installment- of the fffo-
ney She invited her friends among the
hotel employees TO a theatre. where they
occupied two boxes and after the show
She gave them a ten-course dinner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
GIRL BIT MAN
WHO ATTACKED
HER At HOME

Chief OF Police Bigbee of Cranston re-
ported to the Providence police today
that picture agent assaulted a girl in
Arlington. He is described as about %
years old, feet inches high. slim build
with dark moustache. and a mark on the
cheek where the girl bit him while de-
Tending herself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Ade Ends His Joke

Chicago. Jan. ia despatch from La
porte. Ind. says: George AIDE. humorist
and playwright, who recently announced
himself as a candidate for delegate from
the Tenth Indiana district TO the Repub-
lican national convention In Chicago, yas-
terday announced his withdrawal. Ade
gives as the reason for his action that he
has no time for politics"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
EDWARD DENAULT
HELD UP BY TWO MEN

Another case Of attempted robbery was
yesterday related TO the police. Edward
Denault. IS Moore street. reporting that
he was held up by two men on Moore
street near Elmwcod avenue. AZ i2:N
o'clock Monday morning Tho mon were
descrh,d 10 the police. who are looking
for them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-15
Regular Dividend

New York. Jan. i5-The directors Of
the Illinois Central Railroad company de-
clsred a regular semi.annuai dividend Of
sIz per cent today.
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order The News-Dcmocrs, left q,
your home fodsy.
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Don't forget the grand social Of Divi-
sion - A O. H., Irons hall, Thursday,
Jan. l6