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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
MASTER PLUMBERS
Annual Convention Held In Brown
son Lyceum Hall.
Officers Elected and an Executive Session
Held This Afternoon.

The Master Plumbers of Rhode Island
met in annual convention In Brownson
Lyceum hall at 10:30 this forenoon. The
first hour was spent in . social way the
members smoking and chatting with each
othor. The convention was called TO or
der at IL 80 by President Brennan, who
made short address. Mr.. Thomas j.
1uts OF the Massachusetts, Master Plumb
ers Union was then introduced. lie
spoke very interestingly Of the work of
the society.
At the close Of Mr.. Tuts's address the
president spoke Of the reorgan Zation that
mad been made q year ago. previous to
that time the initiation fee had baen 500
and the annual dues &C. AS a result there
were number of members who han not
aid their duls. The initiation fes was re-
duced to sl and the annual duss vera
placed mt SO and the old Indebtedness Of
mem bfrs was wiped ont.
Eleven new mem bers have been added
during the year. Alter this there was
some discussion as to who should be
eligible for membership. Maurice Butler
OF Newport moved that any member OF
the plumbers craft should be eligible ani
the motion prevailed. "A committee was
appointed 10 take "a census of the conyen-
tion and collect the dues.
Ths election of officers resulted as fol.
lows.
President G. p. Brennan; vlce-pres
dents, Il. j. Murphy, W. NJ. Congdon.
Il. Iisrney, T.. q. Lees and W. Thomp-
son; financial secretary, h. Ii. Burlin-
game; recording secretary. Il. Il. Man
ney; corresponding secretary, j. e.
Conroy; treasurer. j. u. Manchester;
delegates to the national convention mt
San Antonio in April. e.. u. Brennan,
T.. Tierpey and u. X. Burlingnme.
An executive session was held this
afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
FORTUNATE ESCAPE.
Well Filled Electric Runs Into Moving
Train In Chelsea.

Well Filled Electric Runs Into q Moving
Train In Chelsea.
Boston Feb. ia well-filled electric
car on the Middlesex division of the Lynn
and Boston street railroad ran into n
freight train at the Everett avenue
crossing OF the Boston and Albany rail-
road In Chelsea, and several people were
injured The train was rumbling over
the crossing as the electric approached
the gates, but when the motorman at
tempted to shut off the power, the car
still kept on. 1t smashed through the
Sates and bumped against the moving
cars.
The front platform Of the street car
was torn off, most of the windows were
broken and the electric was thrown off
the track and pointed in the direction as
the freight cars were moving. All the
passengers got out of the car quickly,
and then Ii was found that two men
needed hospital aid. Motorman Rey-
nolds had stuck to his post His left leg
was badly bruised and he was pretty
severely shaken up. Frank Claffey
was cut on the head rather severely. bu 4
was able to go home after his wound was
dressed The other passengers sus-
talned slight injuries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
~CRANSTON.

The regular monthly meeting uf tho
school COMMITTEES. of the town was held IN
the Council chamber of the town hall,
Knientsville, last evening. All the
members were present, including the
newly elected one, MIR. shaw OF OAK
lawn. DIR. Latham Mas elected clerk for
the remainder of the year.
Mr.. Pierce presented res olution that
the COMMITTEES ss body 81 oul send its
sympathy To the family Of tas lato hev.
William "A. Briggs. who was ono or the
comm ittee before his deGtb.
A notice was received from the school
committee Of the town OF Johnston that
they had raised the tuition fee from $lo
10 $40 year
Superintendent Almy presented his re-
port showing an attendance OF 1909 regis.
tered, 1859 belonging 10 the town OF
Cranston and showing percentage of
81 per cent against last year rccord OF
80 per cent.
The Auburn Grammar SCHOOL and High
School and the school at Howard stand at
the top sof the list. having percentage
Of %. Mr.. Glover won IN the Auburn
Gram mar School and Mir Woods at the
Howard school has the largest percentages
Of any room in the town, they having 30
per cent. and 10 per cent. Tleltraining
school which was adopted by the com-
mittee at the last meeting opened yester-
day with two rooms Mt ths Eden Park
school house.
Mr.. Almy reported that tlere was more
sickness among the teac hers IN the la T.
term lhan there has been since he mas b. en-
superintendent. Beginning rext term
algebra will he taught in the ninth
grade Of the grammar school
The committee on coal reported that
the coal was found to be i'm good condi-
tion with the exception OF that at the
kniahrsvIlle school. .
Mr.. Kerns asked permission TO give q
series of stereopticon lectures in the
school at Pawtuxet. This matter was
left in charge OF Messrs. Balm and Clems
ence as committee, with power to cot.
After the regular monthly bills had been
nassad the mnaIinQ adinnrnad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
BosToN's HAT REGULATION.

Boston. Feb. 15.--The first protest re-
ceived by the board OF aldermen against
its thestrc hat regulation was presented
TO that body at it's meeting Tuesday
II was from womnn visiting Boston
and signing herself as Mrs. NJ. Coleman,
and who had been requested 20 remove
her bonnet I'm one OF the theatres She
ofered evidence TO show that some
theatresoing women seemed 10 take
pleasure In demanding that those seated
i'm front OF them shall be required to re-
move their bonncts. She also takes
business view OF the effect or the rcgula-
tion. and points out how IL has injured
the millinery business
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
IN THE HOUSE.

The House was called TO order at II
O'Clock by Speaker Studley, with a
quorum present.
Mr.. Burns Of Cumberland introduced
an act in amendment OF chapter lS7,
General Laws, ''Of railroad corpora
tons which treats OF coupon tickets
Judiciary committees.
MIR. Garvin of Cumberland, introduced
n resolution regarding the right OF regis
try voters In cities TO vote for mem bers of
the City Council. suac esting that tins
right should be granted, ana he moved
that 1t be rlaced upon tine calendar.
ldr Alien Of East Greenwich. moved
that the uies be suspended and that the
resolution he put upon its passage imme-
diately.
No objection being raised to this mo-
tion, Mr. Allon moved that the resolution
bs indsfinitaIy postponed.
Mr.. Gsryin gave numter cf figure
and asserted that the de bt tf some citie
had increased since registry voters had
not been allowed for city eonncilmen.
He could soc very little argument against
according the right TO registry voters,
and he thought that il would bs good
time to bring this important matter TO
tho attention of the commission upon
the repivion of ths sCnte constitution.
Mr.. Gardner of Providsnce said that,
In veiw of the fact tuat he report of the
commission would have TO be fully dis.
cussed by the House, he was in favor of
indefinite postponement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
ARNOLD & CO. FAILURE
James MCGOWAN Appointed AS
signee Under $4,000 Bond.
Claims to the Amount OF $I9,S04 Proved
Before Register Cook.

James McGowan was today appointed
assignee of ID. b. Arnold q Co.. OF Cen
trail Falls, manufacturers of doors, sashss
untary pstition. A meeting of the credi-
tors was held this forenoon at the ofiic, of
Lorin NJ. Cook, register in Insolvency.
at which Mr. McGowan was appointed as
sigDee and creditors proved claims to the
aomunt Of Sl9, s04.
According to the statement of the con-
Germ its debts are trifle over $40, 200 while
It's assets are about S3S, 900. Tho assignee
was required to give bond of $40, 000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CONFERENCES OF siLvERrTEs.

Lincoln, Neb.. Feb. i5.- W J. Bryan
left yesterday for Minneapolis TO be
present at the conference Of leading Sill
yer advocates OF the northwest. Tae
conference Will continue three days.
Senator Marion Butler, chairman OF the
Populist national executive committee:
Congressman Hartman OF Montana and
many other advocates will be present.
II is stated that the conference will be
secret and the plans for the fall cam
paign in the various states Will be the
theme.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
TRAIN SHED
DECISION.
Court Overrules Rail
roads Demurrer.

|: The Appellate Court. In the following
rsscript, handed down late this after
noon, tersely states its opinion on the
train shed controversy:
willsrd B. Tanner. attorney general,
vs.. New York. New Haven ~ Hartford
Railrohd Company:
That nm information by the attorney
general Is q proper proceeding for the
forfeiture Of franchise is proposition
too plain for argument. The Information
sets out failure of tho defendant to
comply with the statute by which the
franchise was granted. The fact that 1t
contains an alternative prayer does not
vitIate the proceeding. Demurrer over
ruled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDINo.

Boston. Feb. l5.-fcight conductors.
four brakemen and yard man have
been arrested on a charge Of robbing the
New England railroad systematically
by working with time clerk. The rail-
road officials say they cannot tell how
much money the company has lost
through the alleged Illegal transactions.
In the complaints which the police have
made the total amount Is between $500
and $500. To what extent the operations
have been carried no one knows. Ex-
perts have been ON the books for several
weeks. II win be some time before they
get at the true state Of things.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
KID M'coY's" WIFE.

Hamilton. o.. Feb. lb.--It has just
developed that on Jan. s SCharlotte selby
filed petition for divorce I'm the COM
mon pleas court against Norman Selby
C'Kid McCoy'D, the pugilist. The ground
alleged H. unfaithfulness. and alimony is
asked for In addition TO the divorce.
No defense has set been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
IRISH STEW WITH puMpLrNcs.

Take the remains OF roast OF pork, or
lamb, remove most of the fat. cover with
cold water and let ii simmer half an
hour Add one onion sliced thin, six
potatoes cut into dice. salt, pepper and
dumplings. For the dumplings take a
heaping cup of -four, little salt, one
teaspoonful of baking powder and milk
enough TO make thick dough. Cook ten
minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
Rims

One and one-half cups OF milk, one
half yeast cake i'm one-half cup water.
one cup sugar, -four enough to make a
Ftin batter Let it rise over night. and
In the morning add one-half cup butter.
one-half cup sugar. one-half teaspoonful
soda. flour enough TO make IL as stir as
bread. After second rising add a small
cup OF currants Cut out and put In pans
TO rise before baking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
Everybody Saw So.

I-scarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
terful medical discovery or the age, pleas
ant and refreshing 20 the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Pleesc buy ond try box
OF &. g. G. to-day; 10, ~, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by Gh druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
KIDNAPPING ATTEMPTED.

Kingston. ia. tvla Bermuda). Feb.
15.--An attempt was made late Saturday
evening TO kidnap Prince Clarence. for
merly chief of the Mosquito Territory.
who is now living here as a pensioner
of the British government. The at
tempt Is believed TO have been the re-
suit OF Nicaraguan instigatlon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
LOBSTER SALAD

Cut the meat Of two small Holsters into
small pieces. Season with salt and pep
per, and pour over IL enough mayonnaise
dressing to moisten well. Put in the mid
die of platter. garnish with lettuce
leaves, pour over the remainder OF the
dressing and put slices of boiled eggs
and olives over the top.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
WHAT D0IHE CHIL LnKEh DRINK

DON'T i've them fsn 20 tUfee. rhve vOr
tired the new foDd drink called Drain.OY A.
F delicious and nUurishiDg and takes the
fiass ~ coficc. The more Graln-O vou give
the rffiidrsr the more ncalth vau distribute
fiIrough rhtlr systems Grain-D is made ~
f4kl1< l.la- -lLl-1llllcr grades u coffee but
costs about !. - much AL grocers sell IT,
and 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
HELP FOR CUBANS.
Efforts 10 Secure Relief For Suffer-
erS on the Island.
Contributions TO the Red Cross and Home
Market Club Funds.

The increasingly appalling condition in
which thousands nj on thousands OF old men
weak women and helpless children in Cuba
are barely existing is pitiful and heartrending
beyond description. The best accounts Of IL
are blood curdling. The two oontendig ar
mics engage in almost actual warfare, but
are constantly devastating the island, burn
ing crops and reducing the helpless part of
the population which stays at home to proc
ess OF gradual starvation.
Many thousands Of these have already per-
ishod for lack OF food their bodies lecoming
mere skeletons. The total number that have
already starved 90 death is moro than 20O 900.
There are in one province clone mt the present
time over 6000O women and children without
food. One province contains l00,000 people
absolutely without resource. ono dollar will
keep life IN one Of those persons for moro than
three months, or fve dollars VIII feed col
ony Of 200 for one day The Red Cross society
has started u national relief fund, and the
secretary ~ state OF the United Statcs has
had appointed prominent men throughout the
country 10 receive subscriptions and contribu.
tions 90 this fund. Mr.. Charles III. Mcrriman
was appointed In this city short time ago.
lie has alrady sent on $i0J. and his receipts
are constantly increasing, but there is no
danger ~ getting too much. On Saturday he
had received, Si2j.
Since Saturday the contributions have been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

Caleb y. Saunders. 20 years of age, was ar
rested last night for the larceny OF a watch
from Lo, ise Smith. The watch was stolen
on sunday. All the persons concerned are
colored
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
STUFFED EGGS.

Boil eggs hard. then cut open and take
out the yolks and chop them up fine.
Mix with them a pinch OF salt and pep.
per. little vinegar and little mustard.
Fill the whites with this mixture, place
upon platter and garnish with lettuce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

The Hertfortishire coroner failed TO turn
up at an inquest through some oversight
in his Office. Tho inquest was held tho
following day, and the coroner fined him
self az for his nonappearanoe, dividing
the money among the jurymen. London
Fun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
LOUIS BERNABE SELECTED.

Madrid. Feb 15.--Louis Polo Bernabe.
whose father served Spain at one time
as minister in Washington is To be tho
successor of the blundering De Lone.
That decision was reached Monday at a
meeting of the cabinet.
1t was voted TO convene the cortes
shortly and 10 issue the call for the elec-
tion March 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
A Still Al rm.

There was a slight fire in the machine de-
partment Of the Providence Journal Com
pany's plant on Eddy street shor ly after .
o'clock this afternoon. Tho damage was
sight The fire department responded to IA
still alarm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

palette felt disappointed because yvu didn'.
attend fis exhibition of psiniines"
II was detained" 4"
But he kept the gal err open very late"
Eyes. that's what detHined .se until no.
lie later. '--clsveland Plain Icalcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
SOME RECIPES.
VALLEY DEW PUDDING.

One pint of milk. yollSs of two egEs.
three tablespoonfuls OF cocoanut, one
half cupful OF rolled cracker crumbs. one
teaspoonful Of vanilla or lemon. Bake
one-half hour. For the frosting add the
whites OF two eggs and thirds of a
cupful OF sugar. Put In the oven to
brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

The author Of "Thc Fall OF the Kongo
Arabs" declares that, In spite Of the Bel.
gian successes, civilization on the kongo
has scarcely made the faintest beginning.
In the kongo territories cannihalism L.
prevalent to an extent unimagined in tho
west.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CABBAGE SALAD.

One egg. one-third teaspoonrul mus
tard, one-third teaspoonful pepper one
teaspoonful salt, one teaspoonful sugar.
one tablespoonful each Of milk and but
ter. one-haif cup vinegar, one quarter
cabbage, chopped fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
PANDDNNDV

Make n rastry as for pies anc nut N
n shallow cake pan. Slice the apples and
put In with a few shavings of salt pork
Add one cup sugar and one cup mclasses.
Roll the upper crust and add butter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
CROUTONS.
Miss Wister.)

Take stale bread in slices; remove the
crust, cut in half-inch cubes, fry n very
hot Cottolene for about half IL minute.
take them out. drain and sprinkle with
salt. Drop them into the soup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
Worklngmen's Loan Association.

incorporated under Charter granted by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State OF Rhode Island.
Money loaned on Furniture and Household
Goods In Providence and vicinity.
Rate of interest uniform and lower than that
prevailing elsewhere upon such security.
Principal OF loans repaid by moderate monthly
instaments Property leh In possession of owner.
Worklngnen's Loan Association,
y. l.. ID. GRANGER. President.
RATIlBONE GARDNER, Secretary.
G. r. BIGELOw. Manager.
Once, 30 Westminster ST., Room 9.
Jae9.s Ia th.d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
GARVIN'S
RESOLUTION.
Ii Caused a Little Furry
in the House.
WAS PROMPTLY KILLED.
Senate Passed Appropriation Bill to
Be Engrossed.
WAS PROMPTLY KILLED.
OTHER BUSINESS DISPOSED OF.

The sessions of the Senate and House
this morning were distinguished for their
brevity, there evidently being very little
for the Legislators to do. In the House,
MIR. Garvin of Cumberland, raised one
OF the now not uncommon little furries
by the introduction of resolution which
favored giving registry voters In the cities
the right 60 vote for city councilmen.
After brief but rather warm discussion
the resolution was indefinitely postponed,
under suspension of the rules. In the
Senate the state appropriation bill was
called from the table ana in five minutes
was read and referred TO the committe Oh
engrossed, which Is tatamount to having
passed IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

To Quit tobacco easily ane forever. be mag
netic. fun of lie, nerve and v.vor take No.To
Bac, swondcr worker. thes I,akes weak men
strong. All druggist soc or 81. Cure gparan
toed Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Ca. Chicago or New Work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15

Besides this. numerous contributions of
proper food md clothing have bcen made.
kx-Gov. ID. Russell Brown has been recently
appointed 20 receive contributions from this
state for tho New England Cuban relief fund.
which was started by the Home Market Club
q Boston, and also contributions coming from
the appeal FOR aid that Bishop Clark has made
% the people of the state. Ex.tiov. Brown
has already received quite number ~ pack.
ages OF clothing and foot and some money.
some Of the contributions sro almost a. touch
ING a. the causo FOR which they are gievn.
The sum % 50 cents has been offered a. tho
"widow's mite" An I'D man gives 81. A
boy IN Lakewood, years old. sends 81. Five
brothers ~ Clyde send ST. Mrs John McNair
sni fri,uds contribute 2g5 such err the
people who aro willing TO- make personal sac.
rifres that others may have n morsei ~ food.
end such b. true charity. The call u urgent
and the necessity b. immediate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
: 9. III WS
GOES INTO THE HOr1ES.

1t is welcomed there as house.
hold guest six evenings I'm the week.
Its arrival is looked forward to with
the confident expectation that it will
bring all the news worth telling and
fit to print. 1t is depended upon to
keep the whole family informed on
the Local News, the News of Provi-
dence, and upon the daily nanifes-
tatiOns of life that mark human
progress and development 1t is
liked because it is clean and bright,
as we'll as newsy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
ADVERTISERS
WHO USE THE COLUMNS OF
THE NEWS

rlay always be certain that
their announcements will
reach the eyes of our BEST
People here in Providence
and Vicinity.
Not the Richest People,
necessarily--nOr the Poorest
mo exclusive class, high,
middle or low === but the
BEST People i'm the Best
sense of that muCh=abuSed
erm---that means the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
9:OPl !. =.
O. TIL
HONN 6. :, :: J

The reputable, seIf-respecting,
honest and upright people of our
city who make our best citizenship.
the class of men and women with
whose names the Home and the
Family are associated when we
speak of them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
Other, Financial News Page z.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
TIE REDUCTION ~ WHEAT PRICES.
PROBABLE cornsE OF TIE DAKERs WHO
CHANGED PRICES AID THE siZs
.pF 1ONvI-s

There another sorious decline yeS'erha' N
the Liverpool wheat market. making In tne TASK '"'
daya a total fallng-oN there In the July option
eqtivaicrt - 81 cents bu-hol. Tn" foreign -"
cline wni~h probably di~ to 80 comr"i" oi'
appearance - tho felr - possible inim"p 10
obtain grain from tho r'nl'ol states because ~ I"
blockade ~ Atlantic ports ny Spanish war"hip- "'s
reflected In p weak opening yesterday FL this marN"t
md CalcaEo Tho July. which closed h"is on
Wednesday ~ 3 on. opened yoai"rhaf az ~ COZ
and WI. subsequently, sold down 20 w cents. Ul
extensive pronf-fahing putchns"s ~ shorts ca ial
a rally and this option closed AT "a cent. ~,
s, pienber opened At f1N cents. ana closed nv y
cents -. 49,. 4.
.vnpefhv with whcs'. md IL now quoted NJ price.
ranging from 20 cents To- 81 below 'h" hgh eNei nl
ion davp ago. Nobody IN tle 0our trade ~ "l"lns
10 prcdic, tho future conrs" Of IN" mffket IN W.
absence of positive knowledge ne 20 the new "h"ht
crop which is not set ont of danger ny thNr" is n
general feeling that fhc rrina f. not lkFy 70 ~
n,ur, lower The biz drop IN ~" PFC" or nnIt
raises me question NJ 20 -" action which WI n"
oknn nv the large makers and II Il SAID tha' 'h"-"
Who advanced the price ~ hroai VIII soon i't'ur"
i, while hose no r"iuc"i -" eze ~ 'n"ir oatc-
VIII before many days supply e. iheir CUSTOM. :
osvee - the usual weight. twenty -'our oun'"' 'o'
.N.