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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
CROOKS AT CRANSTON.
They Drilled Into the Safe In the
Town Clerks Office.
Were Frightened Away Before They Had
Chance to Blow II Open.

When the town clerk Of Cranston opened
his office this morning he discovered that
the place had been visited by thieves dur
ing the night. They had forced one of
the front windows by the use of Jimmy
and had then proceeded to drill one OF the
two safes in the oftics They completed
the work of drilling the door but before
they had an opportunity 20 use their pow
der they were disturbed by something and
made a sudden exit
Had they succeeded in accomplishing
their purpose, however, the result would
not have been very profitable. for there
was practically no money In either safe
and that in which the thieves were at
work contained nothing but the town
records.
The police headquarters of the town Is
located just I'm tho rear of the town clerk S
office, with only thin wall between but
no one who entered this room heard any
suspicious sounds last night
The work so far as 1t went was artisti-
cally done and looked 10 the police like "A
professional Job.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
HELD FOR TRIAL.
Varnum Keach'S Uncle Finally Ac-
cepted as Bondsman.
An Italian Arraigned as Sturdy Beggar.
Other District Court Cases.

Varnum Keach was arraigned before
Judge Sweetland in the Sixth District
Court this morning on the charge of keep
ing house of i'll fame at 50 Washington
street. He pleaded not guilty and was
ordered To furnish bail In the sum OF $1,000
Tor trial Tuesday He had for bonds
man Allen +. Reach, his uncle from
Coventry, whoss personal appearance
would indicate that he had not spent
many of the 20 odd years OF his life far
from the old homestead.
MIR. Reach was asked by the judge how
much real estate he owned. His reply was
that he paid $3.50 for taxes.
Yes, | know, said His Honor. but
how much Is your real estate WORTH"
Your Honor, l don't want TO set any
price upon 1t for it Is not for sale. "
"Butyou must said tho Judge, "if
you want TO go bail for this man. -
We'll, | was offered 5000 for one of my
places, but l would not take it, and the
other place that own is.worth more than
tne one l was offered 5000 for
Is there any mortgage on themY"
asked the judge.
Mary mortgage
do you own it in your own name, that
is do you own it alone, or does your wife
oSn it with youy"
"No, Stree. | owu II by myself. "
well, F" asked the Judge, should you
think that your property In Coventry was
worth $4C0JY'
Yes, more say S5i0O y
well, / guess you Will do. y
so tie farm in Coventry Is now held in
part for the appearance of Varnum keach
in court Tuesday.
An Italian, giving his name as Michele
Antonio was arragned on the charge of
being sturdy beggar. He pleaded not
guilty and was held until Friday for
trial 1t Is claimed that Michele was beg
ging from the residents at the foot Of
Broadway and had his right arm done up
in sling, but when taken to the Chaifec
street station 1t was found that the arm
was all right.
AS was expected, Emory j. French was
arraigned on the charge of making an
assault upon Mary A. Manson, full &C.
count of which was given In yesterdays :
News. He pleaded not guilty and will
have trial tuesday.
John Williams, colorCd, and his white
wife, Ellen, were each sent To the state
farm foI nine months for being common
drunkards, and Judson Kelly was sent 60
the same place for six months for sim
liar offense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
Hamilton Family Slaugh-
tered Near Helena.
Daughter, Miss Bessie, Vic
tim of a aRevOlting Crime.
Awful Tragedy Discovered Through
Suspicion OF Ranchers.

Denver, May 49, A whole family OF
Denverites has been murdered in cold
blood in a small settlement near Helena,
Mont.
The details of the butchery are too re-
voting i'm their horror for publication,
but all speak of the fearful truggle for
life whion the entire family made before
IL was wiped of the face OF the earth.
The murdered are: William IL. Hamil-
ton, Mrs. Catherine Hamilton, EliZapeth
Hagus Hamilton, Lee Hamilton.
None knew of the tragedy in Denver
until dispatch received yesterday by
friends gave. "details. Although it hap
pened three weeks ge,-the story was
buried in the obscure settieine' t. the
bodies disposed of, the dwelling ,.oecd
like thing of dread TO be summed, and
the crime kept quiet To enaple the authofi-
ties To obtain trace Of the murderers.
The young LAW Miss Bessie, 10 add 10
the som mbreness of the deed was TO have
returned To Denver bride. since the
first news the fiance has dis appeared ana
no one OF the friends of the family can
tell his whereabouts 1t Is said he is IN
Montana aiding the officers in hunting
down che perpetrators of the murders.
Hamilton, who lived in Denver 20 years,
owning valuable property, disposed of 10
and in the latter part OF February left
Colorado going first Co Oregon, and after
"a brief stop there To Helena, Mont
Made suspicious by the fact that none OF
the Hamiltons had been seen for several
days, ranchers went to the house and forced
open "A door. On the bod in one bedroom
lay the stiffened figures Of Mr. and Mrs.
Hamilton, both having their throats cut.
In an adjoining room Miss Bessie, as
she was famiiarly called, was found also
with her throat cut, and with every evil
uence of the murderer having first AT
tackled her with ylie purpose.
Lastly, in one of the front rooms was
the body of Lee Hamilton, hacked almost
bevond recognition.
II Is said that Mrs. Hamilton came
from IA wcll-todo southern family, and
that her only relative known To Denver
friends L. sister living near Boston, who
has been apprised of tho murders.
Mr.. Hamilton has "A brother. now resi-
dent of Maryland. In Denver Mrs. Ham
ilton was known for ber deCds of charity
and the family was wealthy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
BEATEN POTATOES.

Boil large potatoes until soft. drain
and dry thoroughly over the fire. Warm
a pini Of milk and two ounces of butter
in a saucepan. Mash the potatoes
through q colander into the milk and
butter, adding salt attA pepper. With a
wooden spoon or paddle beat this mix
ture until dry and stiff, press into a
bowl, then turn out in form on dish.
roughon the surface lightly with fork,
brown IL In the oven and serve hot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
CASTLE PUDDING.

tMiss AmabeI O. +. HOPED
Two eggs. one cup OF -four. one-halt
cup OF sugar. one-quarter cup OF butter,
one and one-half level teaspoonfuls of
Cleveland's baking powder, one-half
teaspoonful OF lemon or vanilla essence,
q speck of salt. Beat the butter and
sugar to a cream, sift dry ingredients to-
gether. beat the eggs and add TO them
one-quarter cup OF milk. Add a little Of
the -four TO the butter and sugar then a
little egg, do this alternately till all Is
used stirring we'll all the time, add
fiavoring and beat IL. Have ready but
tered six small tin cups. half fill them
with the mixture, stand them in bak-
ing tin and bake in n quick oven 600
minutes. Turn them out on hot platter
and serve with sweet sauce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
WITH A RAZOR.
Young Man SlaSheS a Concert Hall
Singer and Husband.
Had n Letter Saying tie Had no Bad
Habits Except That of Tobacco.

Now York, MAY 10 About | O'clock
tins morning Florence rs field, n concert
hall singer, and her husband, Harry Ey-
neld, were severely but not dangerously
cut with razor bv n young man who
had mot the woman In the evening and
who tried tn accompany her home. The
slisher was arrested. In one Of his
rockets was found letter Of recommend
alton signed by +. X. Taylor dated from
Brentwood Corners. y. H., May 3 1897.
IL claimed for the young man that he
was of a quiet disposition, could be
trusted and nc had no bad habits except
that he used tobacco.
The prisoner when arrniyncd gave his
name as Elkin Lloyd lie came here from
New Hampshire. He said he was sorry
he had not killed the woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
WILDE RELEASED.
Completed His Sentence For I'M
moral Practices Today.
VIII Go to Paris but VIII Return to
London and Resume Literary Work.

London, May l9.-Oscar Wilde who was
sentenced on May %, 1895, with one Tay
lor to two years imprisonment at hard
labor, after having been convicted OF i'm
moral practices was released from prison
this morning. Wilde who seemed to he
enjoying robust health, will go 60 Paris
Immediately, but he proposes TO return
To this city and engage In literary work.
He says he does not intend TO hide and
that he will write over his own signature.
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon
says that one OF the first acts OF Oscar
Wilde on regaining his freedom, was to
refuse $1,000 for n story on his prison ex-
per fences.
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The Governors Farew eli Reception

Governor Lippitt rendered his farewell
reception this afternoon at the executive
mansion on Young Orchard avenue TO the
assembymen and state officials
The affair. as usual was an enjoyable
gathering of the best known men in the
state. The governor accompanied by the
colonels on his staff, received in the left
drawing room and collation. was served
in the parlors on the opposite side of the
main hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
CHOCOLATE FRosTING.

Melt one ahd one-half cups Of sugar IN
one-half cup Of boiling water. then add
one square OF chocolate and "A small
piece OF butter Boil .5 minutes and
beat until cold.
when you have compounded this pre-
scription YOU will not wonder that ! have
retained sue ! pleasant memories OF my
dinner at IA waystcfr TIM.
Yours Culinarily.
Comfort Jones.
Doctor of Cookery.
Dorcheste-. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
Will Pay the Assessment.

Nashua, y. H., May l9.-The Nashua
stockholders of the defunct sioux City
National Bank of Sioux City, Ia, have
abandoned their fight against the assess
ment OF 73 per cent of the par value of
the stock and have decided TO pay it. In
oil 46l shares are held here and tho
holders will have TO pay S3l, 575 toward
quidating the banks debts as required
by the national banking laws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
VICTIM OF BICYCLE.
Mrs, Elliott Was Devoted 10 the
Wheel and Is Dead Now.
Excessive Use of It induced Fatal At
tack of Spinal Meningitis.

Nashua, \. H., May l9-Mrs l.. G.
Elliott, of this city, died this morning as
the result of excessive bicycle riding. She
spent much Of her time on her wheel, and
recently ccrebro spinal meningitis de-
veloped and fatal results followed. The
disease was brought on, the physicians do
clare, by excessive exercise In riding a
II cvrle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
GOLDFISH HASH.

Remove the skin and bones from boiled
Goldfish. add double the quantity of cold
boiled potatoes and chop together until
very fine ana well mixed. Add a little
thick, sweet cream, and heat in we'll
buttered frying-pan. Tomato ketchup
may be served with this hash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
Nelson Case Settled.

John Nelson, the one time famous
politician. was some time ago sued bv
the Long Island Brick Company on bill
for materials furnished for one Of Johns
big blCcks In the North End. Today in
the Appellate Court an entry was made
that the case had been settled. The
amount sued for was $l2i6 a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
poP-oVERS
CNIrs. Ell. GilletteN

tMfS +. l.. Glllette.D
Two cups of milk; two cups OF -four:
one teaspoonful OF salt: three eggs one
small teaspoonful Of melted Cottolene
Beat the eggs until very light, then add
them 10 the milk and salt Add this little
Ivy little 10 the -four. TO prevent IL being
lumpy. Strain il through a sieve, fill
well creased gem-pans half fun. Bake
I'm a quick oven about twenty-five min
uteS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
MACARONI SOrP

Cook three pounds veal shank in three
quarts cold water until the meat falls 70
pieces; add salt and pepper Cook ~
pounds OF nacaroni broken into inch
pieces In an open pot until tender using
as little water as possible. Strain ths
soup, stir in the macaroni and serve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

When George saunders went 10 his home on
Dyer street last evening, after his days work,
he found II empty an / was told by some of
the kind. hearted neighbors that during the
day Mrs. Saunders had superintended the
loading Of the few household effects into an
express wagon, but left no W, rd where sine
could be- found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
STER PIE

Line a deep earthen dish with pie crust
and bake. drain oysters through a
oolander lay them In the crust i'm lay
ers. add salt. pepper and bits of butter
and a tablespoonful OF the liquor;
sprinkle with cracker crumbs; cover
with q top crust and bake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
SA1rCr WITHOUT RITTER

Put half a gill Of milk into a double
kettle, when hot add the yolks Of two
eggs beaten light with half a pint of
powdered sugar. Cook carefully as you
would custard. When cool flavor to
taste, and add the well-beaten whites
OF two eggs just before serving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

Slice two onions and boil until dore.
drain. season with pepper. add two tea
cupfuls OF hot water and little psrs-
les. Into this put slices VI tsh IL INCHES
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
STItNVED PRIMES.

Soak prunes three or four hours In
cold water 80 that when swollen 10 full
size the water viii just cover them.
Add sugar TO taste and stew until nearly
dry. Serve cold with sweet cream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
HELP WaN1ED-.NArE.


BOYS! BOYSll BOYslll-Nou can mako
monfg and get Bicycle for nothing. Tho
News wants 20 boys IN Providence and vicln-
NY VINO want 10 earn - S u week by work.
lhg Few hours every afternoon The work
VIII DO easy ana right In your home ueighhor-
hopt- Boys VINO reside with their parents . p
guardians preferred. CnIi at once and receive
iul explanation. Circulation Department.,
Providence News Meyb1sset str,at
WANTED-An Idea. Who can think of some
simple thing 10 patent? Protect your ideas.
they may bring you wealth. Write John
Neuderburn a Co. patent attorneys, Wash.
mgion, ID G., for their $3.50 prize offer and
new list OF 100 inventions wanted. n
BONSl boNSt BOYSNl-You can make
money ana got a Bicycle for nothing. The
News wants 2D boys in Providence and vicin.
NY who want 20 earn 50 pr 80 a week by work.
ing lew hours every afternoon. The work
VIII be easy and right iu your home noighbOr-
hood. Boys who reside with their parents or
guardians preferred Call az once aud receive
iull explanation. Circulation Department.
Providence NeNvs, Weybossct street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

Sago should always be kept in cover
ed jar or box. and the best variety is the
small white kind called pearl sago. The
other varieties are apt TO taste earthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
IOYsl ROYsll ROYslll.

IOYSi ROYSil BOYSlii-You can make
money and get Bicscle for nothing. TheNeVs
wants 20 boys Ina Providence and vicipity who
want 10 earn - or & week Ivy working n few
hours every afternoon The work will be casy
and right in your home ncighbOrhoOd. Boys
who reside with their parents or guardians
preferred. Call at once and receive full ex-
pianation. Circulation Dep irtmcnt Provi-
dencs News, Woybussct street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

In these days Of culture and progress do
not wear grizzly beard or moustache
when they can tn colored n natural brown
" black at home with Buckingham Dye
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
SUMNER RESORTS.

COTTAGE CITN-TO rent for season, fur.
nj he'd cottage ton rooms. ON Highlands; rent
reasonable. Address Maria Green, Cottage
City, Mass MIDST
SUMNER COTTAGE-Eight rooms and bath
room. furnished, at River View, ON Warwick
Railroad. Apply 10 C. a. Cady. AS Nestmin'
stcr STREET mlobf
No. PUMFRFT, VIA quiet, hoalthful
summer home m a small family: board nc
reasonable rates. Address BrOokside Cottage.
mil-6t
TIE SUMNER COTTAGE "KENlIl-
NORTH " a tidy one. six rooms. nice yard,
bath house and beautiful beach: midway be-
tween Malcolm square ard Sahins Point.
Address W. j. Crussey, or amply TO g. II. Ful-
Ter, manager of Long Distance Office, Banigan
building. mlStt
no LEI--Eurnshcd summer cottage IN Bar
ringtOn Ccntte. near river. Apply 10 u. q.
MathowsOn, Thomas street, or Hsmpden
Meadows. II. l. ml5-dt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
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H|E qo0p6 p6effry il III III

thick, previously salted. simmer until
done and serve hot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
Rooms TO LET.
FOR SALE-XISCELLANEOUs.

FOR SALE-Black walnut postal case; %
WIRE bottom call boxes in good order.
Brayton Round, East Kiilingly. Conn. mlg-6t
SAWDUS1 FOR SALF-Flour barrel, Is
cents. a. ii. Flint Mfg. Co., end Of Troy
street. mrll n
SPECIAL SALE OF CLOCKS = Alarm
clocks warranted one year, 5Uc s-day oak
or walnut clocks, strike hours and half
hours, Sl.iG At Hosmcr's corner Mestmin'
stcr and Franklin streets jn2 II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
WINTER RESORTS.
RsoNAL.

DIVORCES quietly and legally obtained for
eight causes Doinan q huettner, attorneys
OF law Established ls years highest refer
snces given. las Arch sL. Phil s~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
BOYsl BoYsll ROYnlll--

BOYS, BONSll BOYSlil-Nou can make
money ana get a Bicycle for nothing. The
News wants @OJ boys in Providence and vi
cinity who want 20 earn s. or IS a week by
working few hours 'Nery afternoon. The
work VIII pe easy and wight IN suur home
netghborhood. kOys who reside With their
parents or guardiuns preferred. Oaii at oncs
and receive full explanation. Circulation
Department, Providence News NeybOsset
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

Buy The News # you desire all the news
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
uosMEE's pKICEs ~ spECrACLEs

Steel SpcctaclCS mot from lOc. kyegIass9,
i0c with case and silk cord; Gold Alloy
Spcc<s Soc. with best crystal lens SlOO; Gold
SuccSs 500. Eyeglasses SO nli a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

SfEtIAtLbS NM th tht6bA~~b-,
HosmCr, corner Westminster and Franklin
streets, more tuan understands fitting specta
cles and eyeglasses prices half what others
charge Open every evening. NIB tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19
WANTED -AGENrs.

MAN1ED-Two or three good agents, lady
or gentleman; goot pay to n ht parties. Call
NcyhOsSst House botWccn L. and / or To
y. m. n. Gunnison. ml4-Gt
AGENTS wanted in Now York city, East, rn
New York State. Long Island, Rhode Island
Connccticut and New Jersey TO represent
the Reclining Chair C0ntnny. Address
Grant Foreman 80 1ih avenue, New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-19

Dorcheste-. Mass.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
Important Medical Conference

The State Board OF Health, with the coop
Grafton of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty
of Maryland, is about to invite all the Health
Officers in the State to conference in Balti
more.
They are arranging an attractive program,
and hope to call out the interest of the press,
the school authorities, the local Boards of
Health. and the medical profession throughout
the State.
The conference will occupy two days, hold
ing two sessions each day; morning session
from II a. IN. to 8 p. M, and an evening SEES
sion from p. In. to 10 p. M. There Will 9e
no dry discussions, and no qltra-scientifc
papers. There will be many microscopes,
plenty of apparatus, abundant laboratory sup
plies, and corps of demonstrators who viii
give every man in attendance an opportunity
TO see and examine for himself all things dis
played All the latest knowledge upon the
subjects treated will be fully illustrated.
One session will he devoted to demonstra
ton of the pathology and baoteNology Of II,
phoid fever. The bacillus Of this disease viii
be shown growing in various articles OF food
and drink, The newly discovered relation
between the typhoid bacillus and typhoid
blood will be shown, and tbs privilege offers
to each man present to make the test with his
own hands. The bacteriology OF drinking
water will be illustrated, particularly the
methods leading to the detection of bacillus
coli commqnis.
Another session will be given 10 the bacter
iology of dphtheria. Experiments will be
made with the toxin and anti-t0xin of diph
theria. This exhibit will be as full and inter
esting as that upon typhoid fever.
At one session an expert upon Vital Stats
ties will address the conference, and there
will be general discussion of funeral laws.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
Enjoyable Social Near Tyrone.

On Thursday evening, December 81, the
Christian Eudeavor Society of Baust Church
held very enjoyable social at the bospitable
home Of Mr.. Levi d. Maus, near Tyrone.
After all had gathered the social was called
to order and the society engaged 10 singing,
after which prayer was offered by II. M.
Bowersox Singing followed and social con-
versaton was indnged in until about 10
O'Clock, when all repaired 10 thG dinlngroom
where refreshments were served in abundance,
consisting of cakes, lemonade coffee, &c.
Alter refreshments the company returned to
the paf!or and singing was again engaged IN.
after which vas the presentation of purse of
$500 to Miss Edith B. Maus New Year 5
Gift by the Lutheran congregation of Baust
Church for the valuable service SIS QTganiSt,
for which she heartily returned thanks.
Those present were Mr.. Levi D. Maus and
wife. Mr.. G. NJ. Bowersox and wife, Mr..
Thomas Gilbert and wife, Mr.. Geo. A. Nus
baum and wife, Mr. George E. Marker, wife
and daughter Mrs. Annie E. Utermahen,
Dora Mckinney, Clara Waddell, Florence
Myers, Carrie Myers, Hattie Babylon, Allie
Babylon. Ella Maus, w. U. Marker, Matte
Marker. Liliye Eckard, Carrie Nusbaum,
Annie Nusbaum. Bessie Utermahlen, Maggie
Arthur. Mollie Gilbert, Sarah sbqey, Bessie
Wolf, Dallia Utermahlen, Mary and Clara
Bowersox, Edith B. Maus, Chas. and Ruth
Utarmahlen. Edward Starner, Edward Copen-
haver. VIM. Marker, Howard Weist, Albert
Moreoek, John Haiaey, Jacob Bankard,
Chas. Maus. Howard Hymiller, Luther Uter-
mahlen. Marshal Myers, Jacob ptermahlen.