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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15

fOIIce Board Didn't Meet Until
This Afternoon, and Its De-
cIsion Sill Hangs Fire,
While Testimony Is Con.
sidersd and Discussed.

The board OF police commissioners will
thews' conspiracy case until next Mon
day. at the earliest, according to indica-
tions today.
The meeting that was called for this
morning at 10 o'clock had to be postponed
until 80 this afternoon, because Col
Harold j. Gross was unavoidably pre-
ventedh from being present earlier.
1t had been found necessary to have
his daughter. Helen Judson, an only
child. undergo operations on her tonsils
and for adanoids and the colonel's solicit
tude naturally prevented him from alb
senting himself from her side. The opera
tions proved highly successful, Col Gross
said, when seen shortly before noon.
While IL is not known just what phases
of the conspiracy case were discussed
this afternoon. IL Is assumed that all the
ssHsty Vital s&pax p, tne case were con
sidered In the presence Of Col. Albert A.
Baker, the city solicitor. who will proba-
bly, prepare the opinion the board In
tends to make public In its own good
time
This course was pursued after decision
was reached in the contempt phase Of
the case. the verdict not being known un-
I'll the next day.
AS the decision I'm the main case is far
more important, II Is presumed that the
city solicitor may require AT least two
days in which 10 prepare IL.
Whether II Is for or against the chief
OF police, there Will be great popular in
terest: and II will attract far greater at
tention than any other literary effort on
the day II Is published.
The city solicitor In expected to do full
justice to the subject and to express In
legal and literary form, the boards con-
victions
Chairman william II. Luther was seen
this morning as he swung jauntily down
the street. and asked II the verdict would
be announced today
''; don't believe I know any more about
II than you do" he said. I'VE are con
sidering the evidence; and when we are
through with H. our decision will be found
TO be based upon H.
THE public. you would have us be-
lieve. is more anxious to get through with
the case than we are. That Is a grave
mistake. We could have disposed OF II
In a week. had II been possible to do so:
and we shall decide II this afternoon IL
we can. though do not believe we shall
be able TO do It."
Have you made up your mind YETI"
Col Gross was asked. That's a hot
one" he said. Here's one thing /
want 10 know: How is IL that you seem
to think this question is UP to me? I'm
only one Of three members Of the board"
why. the people seem to think the
other members are ready 10 vote with
or against you in accordance with the
way you may decide how to vote" he
was told
Well l shall vote the right way. as
see II. when the time comes" he said;
"and l suppose all the other commits
sioners will do the same. I haven't no
ticed any OF them voting any way yet,
and l am not so far behind them, you
see"
The board went into session a little
after 1:s0. but had TO wait for City So
Continued on page Eight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
CONSOLIDATED CO.
DOES NOT GET THE
RHODE ISLAND CO.

New Haven, Conn, June l5-It can be
announced on very high authority that
the negotiations between the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany on the one rand. an dthe United
Gas improvement company OF Philadel-
phla on the other hand, for the acqulsi-
tion of the Rhode Island street railway
system and OF the Connecticut Railway
and Lighting company OF this state. have
ended I'm failure
The negotiations between the parties
have been In progress for many months
and the question involved has been
mainly one OF price.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
MEN OF ALL FAITHS
WARMLY COMMEND IT
NEWPORT BELLE
ADOPTS TURKISH
IDEA IN NEW FAD

The first society fad OF the season at
Newport has been introduced by Miss
Mildred Sherman. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. William Watts Sherman, while driv-
ing her father TO the Wexford boat.
Miss Sherman, WIN is clever whip and
one of the last winters debutantes with
her sister. Miss Irene Sherman, wore a
heavy and Double veil OF brown, caught
with jewelled pins at each side OF her
hair the veil spanning the fact and leav-
ing an opening for the eyes and forehead.
a fashion much In evidence with the
women OF Malta and Turkey.
Miss Sherman's identity was only made
plain by the presence OF her father and
sister, together with the handsome and
housekeeping team OF horses which are
so well known at Newport.
The new fad attracted no little atten-
tion, and bids fair to become popular
among the younger set OF Newport
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
PARTITION FIRE GAVE the
DEPARTMENT SOME TROUBLE

Fire in partition, supposed TO have
been caused by an overloaded chin
ney, filled the tenement house at l5i
Bath street with suffocating smoke at
l o'clock this morning.
The occupants were aroused by on
Ger T. K. Darcy OF the Second station.
who pulled the alarm from box 81, COR
ner of Smith and Gladstone avenue.
The fire started in the tenement oc-
cupied by John Anderson and family,
to get at IL effectively. Damage was
about $3.50. Some difficulty was ex-
perienced in getting out an INVALID.
other tenement, which was filed with
dense smoke.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15

Members OF the labor unions to the
sumber OF about ESQ marched in double
Ale from the Labor temple direct to the
city hall last evening. The council cham
Der and gallery were crowded. but no
confusion resulted. At times there was
cheering and the waving OF flags: and
the earnestness OF the wage earners was
strongly shown.
Alderman Dana presided as chairman
OF the committee; and Judge Henry A.
Palmer. representing the unions. was the
FIRST speaker. He said:
JUDGE PALMER SPEAKS.
AT the very outset. want IL 10 be
understood that. though 1 am Identified
with q certain political party. ! do not
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15

come here TO talk politics. but TO repre-
sent the Carpenters and Painters unions.
You have all heard Of the doctrine OF
opportunity. Every school child has
heard that he may become president OF
the United States. 1 believe I'm oppor-
tunity. but the opportunity must come.
You gentlemen. in considering this
question, must consider the whole people
While you represent the taxpayers. you
must not forget the ract that many OF
the men represent are small taxpayers
and all by their work contribute To the
great prosperity Of the city.
Il believe that eight hours work n day
IL enough for any man. whether he cuts
coupons from bonds or pounds paving
stones.
(Con;inued on Page Nlne.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
HOLDING HANDS"
VERDICT DOESN'
SUIT N|Rs.b BROWN

Mrs Florence l.. Holmes Brown OF this
city isn't satisfied with the verdict OF
1880 obtained against her by Mrs. Lii
liam NJ Brown OF Maiden, for the aliena-
tion OF the affections OF Walter III. Brown,
tho plaintiffs former husband. with
whom she held hands
She has now fled a motion for new
trial of the case. on the ground that the
verdict was against the evidence and the
law.
No date has yet been set for hearing
arguments on this motion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
BAIRD PUPILS RECITAL

A pisnoforte recital will be given by
Albert Wilson, violinist, and Joseph Bow
ering celhst next Tuesday evening at
p Norwich avenue. The participants will
be Gertrude Pears. Roee Kershaw. Mrs.
baugh and Lester Fuller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
"CROSSWAYS" WILL Be
VIEWPOINTS LIVE SPOT

"Crossways" at Newport is being pre-
pared for the reception of Mrs. Stuyve-
SAINT Fish. who Is expected at the end Of
the month. She will give series of bril-
liant entertainments with vaudeville and
dancing following beginning on the night
OF the Fourth Of July
Mis-. Fish has an original plan for every
entertainment she gives and her Saturday
night affairs will be one OF the seasons
features. Miss Marion Fish viii be given
something special in her honor. during the
season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
LABOR PRESENTS
STRONG FRONT IN
EIGHT HOUR PLEA
Clergymen and Councilmen
Endorse It's Stand

Organized labor backed by councmen representative clergy
men citizens strongly presented its claim the recognition
eghhour day by the city council the public hearing
last evening.
dignhed but orcefu presentation of the logical
ruents favor Of shorter hours benefit worngman
himself his children and his home, and the general well
fare OF the community
The subject treated broadly and without political bias
but, while threats made, the committee given
plainly understand the advocates of the eight
iaborers deeply and that failing obtain what
consider and able right they will their
campaign, If necessary the ballot box
Beside Alderman John G. Dunn chairman of the committee
table Commissioner of Public Works Walter Sade
Aldermen Gilbert r. Parker and William X Reynolds and
Councilmen George w. Parks and Henry A. Grmwood
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15

Senator George Peabody Wemore has been forced Of
the fight by Gen. Brayton.
Il have the facts in black and white my pocket though
because of close friendship for Mr. shall not give
the letter until what consider the proper shall have
arrived"
These statements made today to The News-Demo-
by Republican, who is only WemoreS
ardent admirers but who has held honorable Office at
the hands of the Republican party in this state.
He spoke with drectness and posveness and his words
evidently carefully weighed and apparent
full realization of their deep significance
The real situation continued this gentleman known
but few and will not be disclosed by Gen Brayton or
elseno by Senator Wetmore hmse-unti it is
felt that the least possible harm the party result
I'm the meantime it will be senuously denied Lest the
impending breach in the Republican party becomes yawnng
chasm that nothing the money of Standard
Oil coming through Senator Adrch-and the election of Col
Robert H. l. Goddard thereby be made certain
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
GOULD DEFEATS WORLDS
CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER

London. June 15.--At the Princess Club
defeated the worlds Champion court .e,.
MS player. Cecil Faire. by 3-i The scores
werc Ga. s-6. 6-2 So
The young American received IA ana
plsvus. nlr service was very effective and
completely puzzled the professional. The
match lasted one hour and twenty min
utes. The many spectators present bea RI
lily applauded the victor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
DISCHARGED MEN MUST
PAY FOR THEIR UNIFORMS

When young man enlists In the navy
the government provides him with an out
fit OF clothing worth A5. Lieut.. Com. II.
b. Wilson OF the United States navy has
issued notices that after July I any man
discharged from the navy within the first
six months after his enlistment without
honor must refund to the government
the cost of the outfit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
THREE MORE NAVAL RECRUITS

Andrew Graham, aged rs. OF Fall River
owen McPortland. aged q. OF New Lon
don. and stephen Frank Barron OF this
city enlisted in the United States navy
this morning ut the navaf recruiting sta
tion on Weybosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
GEORGE A. ANDERSON BANKRUPT

Judge Brown I'm the United States cir
cult court this morning adjudged George
A. Anderson bankrupt, with liabilities
at s3497. 90 and assets at sS92.S4. Mr. An
derson was represented by Atty. John Il.
Botan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15

the disreputable methods OF the Repub-
lican machine and the course pursued by
Senator Aldrich. the special agent OF the
trusts In the United States senate
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
HOPE RESERVOIR ClEANSEu

The work OF cleaning the Hope reser-
voir will be finished in a few days and
the men will then devote their entire
time 10 fixing the leak. which has been
In the reservoir for nearly ten years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
REPORT TO 8t FILED SOON

Chester w. Barrows. referee In bank
ruptcy. stated this morning that the an
praisers Of the Farwcll worsted min.
have not filed their report with him Vet
but would probably do 30 In a few days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-15
MIR, VIZ TM0RE
FORCED OUT
BY bRAYT0N
One of His Friends States
1t AS Positive Fact.

The Deal, However, Is to Be Denied and
Kept Away from Senator's Supporters
Until 1t Is Found That Colt Delegates
Are in the Majority, in Order That the
Party, Already on the Verge of a Split,
May Not Be Divided Beyond All Hope of
Reconciliation and Goddard's Election
Assured -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
w.,rheh nnnn ID. Father.

When Mr.. Finnerty returned after
DAYS outing with Michael, the only
son. his face was long and doleful and
quickly drew inquiries from the mother
II mIsthrust HIici<y is not long FOR
this world" said Mr.. Finnerty, with a
deep sigh. At mIsthrust there's spell
over him already. and he'll not be long
wild u.s. -,
..Arrah. what are you talkIn' about9
demanded his wife ms she removed
some light brown sticky decorations
from the countenance OF the sleepy
Michael. "He's one o the long. thin
kind, but he's got his good health and
a fine pair o. loongs In him."
Mr.. FInnerty shook his head with
stubborn conviction.
"You can say what PLACES you" he
remarked sepulchraIly. ''but I've got
this to tell you. woman: On the plat
form o the statlon there was a largo.
big scales, mn stepped on. holdin'
Micky by the hand. They tipped an
balanced at wan hundred siventy-two
pounds. Thin lifted NIlcky up an
hid him in the alr-nll free of the plat
form. mind ye-and. woman, thin
scales nIver dthropped a pound. There
was only a'bit Of a trimble. I'd hnrdly
the stringth in me legs to walk home .
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14

wire or string passed through the nan
dies and over the top. After 1t is Sc
cureIy fastened allow It to boil one
minute, which exhausts the air and
seals the kettle, bringing the tempera-
ture to 212 degrees. Be very careful
NOT to let it boil longer, as the steam
would blow the cover on, and bad
burns might result. Take the kettle
from the fire. place 1t quickly in the
nest in the box. crowd the packing
down firmly on all sides, completely
covering it. Place the top pad over and
then the newspapers, close the box COW
er down and fasten It. The box must
be filed and packed as tightly as pos
sible.
The time required for the cooking
will vary according to the perfection
attained In the construction of the
cooker We find general rule to be
twice as long as over tho fire and ore
bour extra. a six quart kettle will re-
cuire longer flau the larger size. In
cooking anything which requires long
time. like ham. tongue. beets, etc, we
place it in the cooker at night and ind
II thoroughly done in the morning.
Meats are especially delicious treated
I'm this way and much more tender
than when cooked over the fire.
A dinner of corued beef and cabbage
may be placed in the cooker after
breakfast ard the ousekeeper spend
the entire day away from home with
no anxiety lest it burn. returning az
dinner time to lind il thoroughly cook
ed and steamfng hot. Onions, beets.
turnfps, baked beans and nearly all
vegetables are fine cooked in this way
and without odor. steam or heat In the
kitchen. The cereals. soups and stews
require little different treatment
They lose no water by evaporation as
when boiled, and must be prepared as
IL for s,teaming. Put three parts OF wa
Ter TO one of cereal, sailed ms usual In
a small pail with tight cover Ihey
come in nickel, granite or agate, II one
objects to utilizing old lard pals thor
oughly cleaned. After bringing II TO
the boiling point place 1t in the large
kettle with boiling water about an inch
lower than the top of the small pail
Cover and pack as before.
We cook oatmeal for breakfast oy
starting 1t on the gas at 10 p. m. ana
placing 1t in the cooker. At the next
morning 1t is ssteamIng hot and cooked
tIcliciously. Every housekeeper will
soon make her own time table, follow
ing the general rule given above. As
there is no danger of burning and the
food is kept hot. 1t is best to allow
plenty of time.
Our cooker has been such a success
and we estimate a saving Of so per
cent in gas bills. that we are elaborat'
ing the idea and shall soon have three
pals arranged in box three feet long
We are also contemplating wire rack
elevated above the water in the pail 10
steam foods upon. Many other devices
will occur to the housekeeper as she
uses 1t from day to day, for the idea u
almost limitless in its scope--Ne%
York Telegram.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
- z "A 20 I2Bf saoEa

er than six quarts, II the cover hts
tightly. This last is u very important
Doint. and great care must be taken
regarding 1t.
our kettle is completely sealed by
means OF u piece of one and quarter
inch pure rubber tubing, which can be
bought at any drug store for 10 cents
n ward. The rubber was stretched
little around the inside rim of the COW
er of the pail, then cut the desired
length, and the two ends were fastened
together by cutting one and slipping lr
inside the other for quarter OF an
inch and tying securely. The rubber
ring was then put on the cover exactly
as rubbers are put on fruit cans. IL
any other kettle Is used instead OF the
pnil, 1t should have perpendicular sides
for convenience ia puckinE.
The packing used Is excelsior, which
the drug store contributed, about n bar
rclful being necessary. The box was
lined with newspapers, bottom anu
/ sihes, allowing enough on the ends and
sides to fold over the top when the box
was filed, 4 pad three Inches thick,
tightly packed with excelsior, made
either of cotton cloth or old flannel,
vns fitted to the bottom of the box
md n similar pad made for the top.
For packing the sides"and filling in
tightly around the kettle loose excel
sior may be used. but for convenience
and to avoid litter it is better to put 1t
In different sized pRds or I'LL old Hour
bags. The kettle or pail Is placed on
the pad In the bottom Of the box ana
securely packed on all sides. Wheh
lifted out the little nest retains Its
SHINE so that tho kettle mny be slipped
In and ont quickly each time 1t Is used.
Our cooker is now ready for use. Put
the meat or vegetables to be cooked
into the kettle, I'LL with water to within
two inches Of the top. bring the water
to a boil, place the cover on the Kettle
] II st springs up, fasten 1t down with 9
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
cookINe WITHOUT EIRE.
what a Praeticn1 Housewife Does
WIZ IIomenande ApParatus.

what n Practical Housewife Does
WIth Homemade Apparatus.
Cooking without fire seems para
dox. Even a few years ago we woulo
have laughed at the suggestion but
science and modern invention are every
day accomplishing the apparently I'M
possible, and hreless cooking, one OF us
latest trfumphs. promises to be great
boon to the housekeeper.
The principle is simple and appeals
directly to our common sense. When
food has been brought to the boiling
point the fire can only keep it at that
temperature. No matter how much
gas or fuel is used, the temperature
does not rise above 212 degrees, so that
any other mems by which that tenn
perature can be sustained. or nearly so.
will accomplish the same result. The
success Of any such device depends up
ON all the heat being retained by means
of mn air tight Kettle and by the pack
ing which surrounds it being good
nonconductor of heat. II the house
keeper or man of the house possesses
skill with the hammer and some iuGe-
nuity. fireless cooker may be made at
home which will prove as satisfactory
as the patented article and as elaborate
as the pocketbook allows or taste de-
sires. The one we describe Is so simple
and inexpensive as to be within the
reach Of every woman and absolutely
satisfactory If the directions are faith
fully followed.
A box is the first requisite, eighteen
inches square and eighteen inches
deep. II larger, 1T does not matter, but
it must not be smaller. Two soap
boxes from the grocer's were used for
the model 'The bottom was taken out
of one, and 1t was fastened with
cleats ON top of the other, making the
required depth. The cover was fas-
tened on the back with pieces of leath-
er for hinges, though heavy cloth or
felt will do as well, and a hook and
loop were screwed into the front to
fasten It securely. The kettle used
was an eight quart granite pail with
a reasonably tight cover. This cost 30
cents at one of the department stores,
but any kettle may be used, not small
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14

In commissions the firstthing to do is
to loosen the clothing, so that free res,
piratIon may be had. Cold water should
be applied to the head With sponge
and the face gently sprlnkled win ~:
The hot bath. which should he from o.
degrees to so degrees, In connecuon
with cold applications 10 the head. Is OF
Ereat service The child shollld not De
kept in the hot bath more than Ten
minutes and while there should De
well rubbed with the hand and then
dried and rubbed with warm towel
rolled in hot blanket and put to bed
When commissions are caused by the
approach of an -eruptive fever, such as
scarlet fever. measles, etc, the not
mustard bath for the feet or entire
body is excellent II the child can oe
induced to drink hot drinks 1t VIII
greatly assist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
Passing of wedding Rings.

perhaps because rings as simple OF
naments are. so completely out OF RASH
ion few married women wear tne
symbolic gold band ut present" said
fashionable New York manicurist the
other day. "Of the several dozen pa
irons who frequent our establishment
in The busy season every day not one
In six or seven of the married matrons
Is SO distinguished The fragile look
fne. circle which of past years has grad
unlIy been losing something OF its solid
ity is carefully preserved no doubt
with other interesting souvenirs and
keepsukes. 1t is seldom worm"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
swErr MrtopY FLoU1.

lie you like coffee bIit dare nnt
drink it, try DR.. Shops Health
Coffee. 1t is true that real coffee
does disturb the stomach, heart ara
Kidneys. But DE-. Shops Healtb
lCs0Ga has mt a grain; Of trIie coffee
"a Ii Being made from patched
grains malt. etc, it focEss q Gliote-'
zome. 46od-like drink. yet having
ghe fne flavor Of Old Java and
Mocha nfee. made in mtn'
ufe. Gal at our store Tor fret
sathpI spld ~ all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-11-14
IA GIen1n y HOE.

Tie dark lantern dashed tavouSh the
fat. Then came the g!ean OF re-
voivc-
"..Iansls uD!'' hIs5e,1 tive head OF the
family You are Il burEi lr?''
Yves" gasped the Intruder - he
faced the cold steel.
eWhnt have you stoien3e
Your wIfe's pug dog"
Him! Er--n that's all, you may
sneak out quietly,
2 eAnd your MOTHER n-law's parrot.
you don't sayl wen. here IS some
loose change"
''And your daughters pilonosrhTIis
Good! Here's some more loose
change" ~ 49,
aAiso your sons punching bag
ewtiat2s Great Scott. man. cone ont
TO the lea chest! There certainly VIII
be some peace in this nat from now
on"