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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
CHANGES IN THE
CABINET PUT
INTO EFFECT

Washington. Dec I7-Oscar $. Strauss
OF New York today was inducted into the
office OF secretary OF the department of
commerce and labor in pursuance OF the
re-arrangement of the cabinet recently
made by President Roosevelt. The cere-
mony took place In the secretary's office
a the department
Both Secretary Metcalf, who retires
from the department today and Secretary
Strauss made brief addresses following
which they held an informal reception OF
the bureau heads.
Secretary Metcalf then went 10 the navy
department in company with Secretary
Bonaparte. The oath of office vas ad-
ministered by Solicitor Hanna OF the navy
department I'm the presence OF Assistant
Secretary Newberry. Rear Admiral Rix-
ey. surgeon general OF the navy Assis
tsnt Secretary Murray of the department
OF commerce and labor and the bureau
chiefs of that department who went TO
the navy department In a body after Mr..
Strauss had been inducted into office.
Secretary Bonaparte congratulated the
new secretary and Secretary Metcalf
briefly responded. declaring that he had
always had taken interest In the Ameri-
can navy.
The secretary then received the officers
and employees OF the navy department
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
TWO CHARGED
WITH MURDER

The grand jury returned TO the supe-
rior court today 81 true bills.
No indictment was found against Stan
islaw Wietzikowski. who was bound over
by the Pawtucket district court on
charge OF murder. II was claimed the
mas killed had been too intimate with
Wietzikowskis wife.
George n. Miller was indicted for the
murder OF Eva Johnson by shooting her
in the right side and for assault with In
tent 10 kill Mrs. Ellen T. Andrews. who
conducted the boarding house at % Win
ter street, where all three lived To both
indictments Miller pleaded not guilty.
Dubois & Dubois are the attorneys for
Miller.
An indictment was found against Peter
ORourkc. who is out on bail. for man
slarghte, OF Thomas Winters in a row
oscr rent.
Persons indicted who are out on bail
must plead Friday. The trial OF persona
i'm ial will begin on Wednesday: and Al
fred @. Chaffee has been appointed by
Judge Tanner 10 defend indigent prison
ers.
To two indictments found against him
for forgery and utterlng. George Mandoll
pleaded nolo. One check was purported
TO be signed by Il. A. Harrington and t.-e
other by the proprietor of a restaurant
on Westminster street Mandoll was
given two years I'm jail
oscar Shevlin. indicted for setting fire
TO lumber last September, pleaded not
guilty. bail $500.
TOhu RpVnoldg aud Char AllcuhOr-
ough each pleaded guilty TO three indict-
ments for breaking and entering dwell
ings In the day time and larceny. Attorney
General Greenough recommended light
punishment: and Judge Tanner sentenced
them each TO four months in jail under
each indictment, the sentences to run con-
currently
William Henderson indicted for larceny
from the person pleaded nolo and was
sentenced TO rs months i'm states prison.
Howard Pierce.indicted for breaking and
entering shop i'm the night time and the
larceny OF calf skins worth $3.50 pleaded
nolo and was sentenced 10 six months in
jail
William l. Haveus. indicted for break.
ing and entering shop I'm the night time
and larceny. pleaded guilty and was sen
fenced to Ave months In Jail.
Mariana Laffredo. indicted for assault
with dangerous weapon. pleaded no,
guilty: bail sl00o
George Morancy and Waldo Poulir
were Jointly indicted for breaking and en-.
tering shop in the day time and lar
ceny. Poulin pleaded not guilty and Mo-
rancy Is out on bail.
John r. Dumont. indecent exposure
bail $1,000.
Frank McCune. indicted for assault
with dangerous weapon pleaded nolo and
sentence OF Is months in states prison
was imposed
Adam Sacovitch pleaded not guilty TO ar
indictment charging a similar offence; and
ball OF $1,000 was required.
William Fleming. Charles Bromley and
James Larkin were Jointly indicted fol
breaking and entering a shop in the nigh,
time and larceny; and Fleming and Frank
Mlerch were Jointly indicted on another
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
SENDS MESSAGE
ON PROMOTION
IN j. s. NAVY

Washington, Dec. i1.-Another special
message on the naval personnel was sent
20 congress today. In ii the president di.
rects attention TO the urgent necessity %
such legislation as will cause officers of
tho line Of the navy 10 reach the grades
Of captain and rear admiral at less ad-
Vanced ages and will give them more ex-
perience and training in the important
duties Of those grades
He further says. The secretary Of the
navy several months ago convened a.
board OF six representative line officers
with the assistant secretary OF the navy
as president. 10 consider and recommend
such changes I'm existing laws relative 20
the commissioned personnel OF the line OF
the navy rs would tend TO promote eff
cheney and economy
The essential recomm endations of
the board have been cordially approved
by the secretary. The bill herewith
transmitted to the congress has been
formulated by the secretary and Is
based except In a few details. upon the
recommendations OF rhe board.
earnestly recommend it's early considera -
tion. Should IL be enacted into law.
II will cause officers in the sea- gong
list 10 reach the grade OF captain at IS
and rear admiral at SO and Will assure
their serving seven years I'm the grade OF
captain and seven years in the grade Of
rear admiral. thus enabling them to be-
come thoroughly sklrul and efficient in
these grades"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
NOT GUILTY Of
CONSPIRACY IS
THE VERDICT

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. IA sealed ver-
dict OF not guilty was reported today In
the superior criminal court In the cases Of
former members Of the Lowell police COM
mission and officials OF the Harvard
Brewing company. who were under trial
on charges OF conspiracy In connection
with the granting OF liquor licenses.
The defendants In the case were Frank
II. Dow. former chairman OF the Lowell
police commission: Te Forest Bealts. a
former member OF the police commission
OF that city. Ward r. Halloway, treasur-
er OF the Harvard Brewing company and
Patrick J. Enwright, a salesman for the
company
day and the verdict was not rendered un-
til after court had adjourned. II was al
lowed To lay over until today. when II was
announced at the opening OF the court.
Judge Gaskill presided.
The jury also returned a verdict of not
guilty In accordance with the order OF
the court in the cases OF John 7 joyce
president OF the Harvard Brewing com
psny. and Richard @. Hcmman, cashier OF
the company. whose cases were ordered
dismissed BY Judge Gaskll on the ground
OF insufficient evidence.
After returning its verdict OF no: guilty
the jury took up two indictments against
the Harvard Brewing company. charging
restraint OF trade. An agreed statement
OF facts was presented by Attorney Hurl-
but. represe nting tho company. Judge
Gasklll took the case under consideration
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
10000 MILL
OPERATIVES GET
HIGHER WAGES

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE week before
Christmas was ushered In happily today
for nearly 90 200 operatives employed in
the cotton mills OF Lowell and Chicopee.
when an advanced wage scale went into
effect. In Lowell the manufacturers vol
unfairly granted TO about 1900 opera
tives last Friday a per cent increase In
wages. The Textile council. however.
had under consideration request for a
10 per cent increase and az a meeting
held last night II was decided 10 post
pone action on the 10 per cent increase
question until next Sunday.
In Chicopee the Dwight Manmactur-
ing company posted notices in all de-
paItments OF It's mills Saturday that an
advanced scale ot wages would go into
effect Monday The amount Of the In
crease was not stated The company
employs 1900 hands. and with a new ad-
di;ion 20 the factory being completed.
500 new employees will be taken on
Tho action was voluntary on the part
% IN CORPORA tion. At the Chicopee
Manufacturing companys plant. the union
operatives are engaged In q discussion
with the mill officials over a 10 per cent
Increase. which the company has said II
could net grant. but which has left the
iaattcr IN the hands Of the union offi-
C.fs
By New Years 115. 600 cotton mill oper-
athes all Cser New England are expect
"a TO be participating in an advance In
wigcS amounting from 10 10 per cent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
ETHEL SMITH IS
DISCHARGED BY
JUDGE PALMER

Miss Ethel Smith the buxom l5-year-old
daughter OF Leander Smith of Johnston,
was set free today by Judge Henry A.
Palmer before whom she came on the
charge of killing Emor o. Briggs on
Thanksgiving day.
The town solicitor. Col. Frank w. Til
llnghast. refused to present any witnesses
in view OF the report of Coroner Work
who exonerated the girl, and the court
acted promptly.
with many friends who heartily con-
graduated her on her acquittal, which was
in accord with puolic sentiment through
out the town.
Briggs 81 will be remembered. had threat
ened 10 kill her, also his wife and three
children and the cook and was about to
enter the house TO carry out HIS threat
when the young woman fired upon him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
KILLS HIMSELF
AF TER QUARREL
WITH A GIRL

Clarksville, n. H.. Dec. 17.--Word was
received here today that Arthur Kicker.
OF this town, shot and killed himself yes
terdsy in lumber camp near Indian
Stream in the town OF Pittsburg.
Kicker is said 10 have visited young
woman at Pittsburg Saturday night and
10 have quarrele6 with her He returned
TO the camp Sunday afternoon. cleaned
and loaded his rife. and went to a point
near the camp. He placed the rife
against tree. attached a notched stick
TO the trigger and discharged the weapon
The bullet passed through the top OF his
head. Kicker was about 20 years old
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
TOWN TOPICS
EDITOR ON TRIAL
FOR PERJURY

New York. Dec. 17.-Wiliam ID. Mum.
editor OF Town Topics was put on trial
before Recorder Gon today on a charge
of perjury.
The crime is alleged to have been COM
mitted during the hearing last January
OF suit for criminal libel brought by
Joseph NJ. Deuel.. justice OF the court OF
special sessions. against Norman Hap
good OF Golfers.
it is alleged that Col Mann committed
perjury by declaring that he had never
written 20. K. w. D. NJ" on letter
written by Reginald Ward asking TO be
put on the regular posting list OF Town
Topics.
Martin w. Littleton. representing Col.
Mann The prosecution was I'm charge
OF Assistant District Attorney Francis p.
CsarVan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Imports Sa2,sSa

The imports az the port OF provi-
doncc during tho week ending Dec. j. 3
amounted TO s33.5S3 as follows: From
Antwerp. one motor car; Bremen, 2S
packages imitation precious stones. /
Of tools; Genoa. SO packages olive oil:
Halifax. y. <, ? packages bedding;
Hamburg packages leather. of
imitation precious stones, | OF chromos.
OF glassware. ! Of hosiery. | OF china.
OF linens; Havre / package imita-
tion precious stones. / Of enamel
Liverpool packages roller skins. ia
OF steel. OF cotton yarn, / OF manu-
factured metal, % manufactured
leather. > of cheese. etc. % OF linens.
80 OF whiskey. etc. Naples. 1000 PACK
ges OF macaroni; Palermo. "a pack
ages OF nacaroni. etc. Rotterdam.
packages of bulbs. sc OF wine; South
ampton. I package books.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
CARDINAL RICHARD
VACATES HIS PALACE

Paris, Dec, l7--Cardnal Richard, arch
bishop OF Paris. today voluntarily vacated
the episcopal palace and temporarily ac-
cepted the hospitality OF Denys Cochin.
Conservative deputy. at the latter's resi-
dence in the Rue de Babylone. The depar-
ture Of the primate was the occasion for
an imposing Catholic manifestation, on
the part OF the bishops and priests OF
Paris, many members OF the nobility and
about 200 men and women.
The gathering blocked the street in
front OF the episcopal palace and those
present sang the "Credo' and other can
ticles as the cardinal was assisted into
his carriage by the coadjutor archbishop,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
BURNHAM GIVEN
YEARS IN PRISON

The indictment OF Burnham together
with his brother. Frederick A. Burnham.
president of the Mutual Reserve, and
George D. Eldridge. a vice-president OF
the company. resulted from disclosures
made at the legislative Insurance inVes-
tlgation OF a year ago. The specific
charge upon which Burnham was con-
victed was the larceny OF $500 or the
company's funds by paying that amount
10 counsel representing James d. Wells I'm
settlement OF loan OF S5515, alleged TO
have been made b. Wells TO President
Frederick A. Burnham. President Burn
ham and George ID. Eldridge are now
awaiting trial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

Mgr. Annette. and his two Wears gem
eral
The crowd knelt and chanted as the car
dinal seated himself in the vehicle and
the venerable prelate then stood up and
blessed the multitude. number of young
Catholics thereupOn detached the horses
and with difficulty dragged the carriage
through the dense masses OF people
on all sides were heard cries Of Long
live Plus X" and Long live the Car
dinal'' Detachments OF mounted repub-
lican guards preceded and followed the
procession. I'm order TO prevent any possi-
bic disorder. But there was not the
slightest attempt on the part OF the nom
clerical crowd 10 make any counter man
Hesitation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
WOMAN s BODY
FOUND IN RUINS
Of BURNED HOTEL

Burlington. VT. Dec. 1.-THE body of
Mrs. Frank Coonrad, who was burned to
death I'm the 1re which destroyed the
American House block yesterday, was
found In the ruins today
II was lying beneath a mass OF bricks
and rubbish and was charred beyond re-
cognition. but was identified by means OF
ring on one hand. Mrs. Coonrad and
her husband occupied apartments on the
third floor OF the building and attempting
10 escape from the burning structure II is
believed that the woman became bewil-
dered and was overcome by the smoke.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

New. York. Dec. l7.-George Burnham,
Jr.. general counsel for the Mutual Re
serve Life Insurance company, recently
convicted of larceny, today. was SEN
fenced to serve two years in state prison.
Sentence was passed by Justice Green
baum i'm the supreme court. After SEN
tence was pronounced Burnhams coun-
sci went before Justice O'Gorman and
procured an order 10 show cause why "A
certificate of reasonable doubt should not
issue. The order is returnable next
Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
FATHER GuERT|N
IS PROPOSED
AS A BISHOP

Rome. Dec l7-Under the presidency Of
Cardinal Gotti, prefect OF the propaganda.
the congregation OF the propaganda met
today to appoint a new bishop OF Man
chester, ~. IT,. 10 succeed the late Rt
Rev j. y. Delaney.
Cardinal Satolli was charged 10 make
a report setting forth the merits Of the
candidates. Rev. FIR. -. T.. Feehan Of
Springfield. Mass. the Very Rev. Eugene
NJ. oCallaghan ol Manchester. y. IL
and the Rev. A. Guertin. rector OF St
Authony's church. Manchester.
After a long discussion the congrega-
tion OF the propaganda decided 10 propose
90 the pope that he appoint the Rev. Fr.
Cfuertln.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
AGED WIDOW is
SAVED IN TIME

Mrs. Mary Anderson. a widow. 63
home with Lena Anderson at 964 West
minister street for the past two weeks.
was found almost surocated by gas In
her room on the first floor at 4;l5 this
morning by Lena Anderson.
The latter who slept on the second
floor. was awakened by strong odor OF
gas. and Immediately noted that II came
from the lower floor.
She hurried down stairs and found
that the gas was coming from the elder
Is womans room,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

She forced the door open and found
both Jets OF the chandelier partly open
and the gas escaping. She opened the
window. and shouted loudly for assis-
tance.
Officers j. Garrity and %. s. Edwards.
OF the Fourth station. heard her cries
and upon learning the circumstances
notified the station and sent a call for
the ambulance. and had the woman re-
moved there for treatment.
At the hospital II was stated that there
was no reason TO believe that she would
not recover.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
To Consider Market Place

The special city council committee
considering the sdvisability OF estab-
fishing a public market place VIII
meet tomorrow afternoon when City
Engineer Otis r. Clapp and Commits
sioner Of Public Works Walter +. Slade
will present their plan.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Italian Cobbler Found Dead

Christanzo Belnomo. an Italian cObaler.
s5 years OF age. was found dead i'm an out
house IN tho rear Of his boarding place.
S. Anthony avenue. Sunday morning
body. pronounced death due to naslral
causes Us.uomo rad a cobblei shnI at
6l4 Potter avenue. and boarded with Mi-
cheie Bafhlto.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
AMENDMENT MAY
Be ACCEPTABLE
To THE CLERGY

Paris. Dec i7.-tnterviews with eccle-
riastics as well as the tone OF the clerical
press indicate q fairly favorable recep-
tlon OF tho governments bin amending the
church and state separation Law OF 1895 in
troduced IN the chamber OF deputies on
Dec Is. and the prevalence OF the belief
that IL will prove acceptable TO the church
as Il places the clergy under a real re-
gimc OF the common law
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Brakeman Injured

John Coleman, aged IS, OF 90 East
Transit street. brakeman on the Cor
solidated railroad. received a painful
confusion on his head by striking a
bridge. while enroute TO Boston this
morning on a freight train. He was
brought back here and sent to the
hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Dislocated His Shoulder

While endeavoring 10 turn over IN his
bed az 3:i5 this morning Joseph n. Law
ton. IS years old, OF 40 Cranston street.
dSocated his right shoulder which had
been injured some four years ago. lie
was removed TO the hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
SHELDON CREDITORS
TAKE IS PER CENT

The creditors Of Edward r..
sheldon who conducted broker
ago business under the firm name
Of the Edward r. sheldon company. have
decided 10 accept the composition ~ %
per cent offered by Mr. sheldon In fun
settlement II their claims. and Trustee
James Phetteplace viii now proceed 20
'sttle the bsnkrupts affairs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Creditors Get 10 Per cent.

itors OF Albro a. Kettlety was declared
this morning by Referee I'm Bankruptcy
Chester W Barrows. the money 10 he
derived from me sale OF the companys
plant.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

The case OF william Gilbane and
brothers vs.. the Fidelity and Casualty
company was begun in the United
States court before Judge Brown this
morning The action is for the re-
covery OF excess paid for insurance
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17

Della McKiernan OF as Richmond street
reports her daughter. Mary. II years old.
missing since Dec. "a. She wore red coat.
black skirt black shoes and stockings an4
black hat with rcd ribbon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Sues for Life Insurance

Julia Boyle. administratrix OF the es-
tate OF Joseph STAIRS. late OF Pawtucket.
has sued the New York Life Insurance
company for 5000 on a policy issued In
1894. Hugh j. Carroll represents plain
tif
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Against Woonsocket Man

W. Teu ns petitions for bank
ruptcy against Dennis G. Burke Of
woousocket were fled in tho United
States court this morning. tho claims
amounting 90 t1s95.33.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Talked Street Business

The city council committee on streets
met In the city hall at 230 this after
noon and considered routine business
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Plaintiff Urges Exceptions

The supreme court today heard tho
case OF Thomas Mckcnna vs.. Michael J.
Houlihan et al. on plaintiffs exceptions to
tho action OF the superior court dismisslng
the bill.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Committees TO Meet

The city council committee on ac-
counts will meet tomorrow afternoon
and the committee on highways to-
morrow noon
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Gov. Utter a Guest

Gov. utter will be among the guests at
the meeting of tho New England society
at the celebration OF Forefsthers day
next Saturday evening In New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Heard on Exceptions

The suit of Allen J. Arnold against the
Rhode Island company was heard In the
supreme court today on defendants ex-
ccpuon- 20 a verdict OF S75
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-17
Demurrer Is Overruled

Judge Brown has oyerruled defendants
demurrer 90 plaintiffs declarat in the |
case Of Gcrth & Caldwell VS. John l.. Nil
Ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-17

capes, the soft ends Of which crossed at the
bust and fell 6chu fashion, down the front.
In fact, the graceful Disgusting hchu is
everywhere n feature among these dresses.
and in the soft materials the house frocKs
call Cor they have distinguished prett-
ness. Some very smart uttle Jackets were
both of simple and elegant ;nateria 5, as
some are supplied for dinner Wear. one OF
duh green silk hung with black lace and
trimmed at the front with scarfs Of green
chiffon was in exceptional taste hand
some collar of Irish lace finished the slight
ly open neck of this, and The sleeves were
elbow puffs ending IN double ruffies. Apro-
pos of Irish lace. 1t is enormously used
upon the spring things, among which there
are a variety OF pretty black tafteta jackets
suitable to young mutrons. The imported
models in these are very quaint in cut,
never longer than the hips ana always
loose. one model showed a fall under
Meath like second jacket of the heavier
Irish--a magnificent pattern, with snow
balls and rustic edge. This fan followed
the slashings of the little jacket. which was
bordered with Il very simple pOuf Of the
silk Inside the neck which was N-shaped,
there was splendid edge of the lace. w 1ich
also fell in an under tlounCe from the fussy
three-quarter sleeves. The prettest touch
of all showed upon the big silk-covered but
tons, which were covered in turn with the
SNOWFALL lace.
Lace trimmed Jackets of taffetas. authori-
ties claim, Will be Il marked feature of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-17
SUITABLE TOILETS
Styles of the Hour for Young
Matrons.
MADE ON EMPIRE LINES
A Velvet Bolero is Marked
Feature.
DARK coLoRs ARE SHOWN
Handsome Lace Collars Add Much to
the Becomingness and
Style.
DARK coLoRs ARE SHOW
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
NEW YORK, March 10 1905.
The present styles are admirably suited
to the needs of the young matron. Loose
ness of fit is everywhere Il feature of the
moment. and the fall OF lines from the bust.
which the short-wasted effects entail, are
Becoming to every figure.
An empire street dress fashioned by an
exclusive shop for a young matron was o.
black chiffon Panama, the thinness of
which permitted unlimited gathering Black,
too, is found to be better suited than color
to an inconspicuous appearance Some
stunning empire coats turned out by this
house are in nowise different from general
styles. except perhaps that their skirts are
fuller. Those shown upon this page dis
play the elegance and grace of these gar"
ments, which, with a proper skirt, would
effect correct street get-up.
Both are three-quarter length and with
the smart elbow sleeves of spring styles
The coat at the right is of black broadcIoth
with velvet revers and embroidered appli-