The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-10

The first part OF this mornings session
and considerable OF the time before ad-
Journment for lunch was taken up with
wrangles among the various attorneys.
Judge Lyman vigorously maintaining his
contentious In behalf Of Chief Matthews,
and Messrs Comstock & Canning and
Herbert A. Rice feF-MF. Nash and Mr.
Cristy respectively. as earnestly contest
ing every effort made by the chiefs at
torney TO force their hands
City Solicitor Baker maintained his i'm
partial attitude az the legal adviser of
the police commission, but his decisions
happened a rule TO be adverse TO Judge
Lyman. being consistent. apparently. with
the policy of giving such latitude in the
conduct of the case as shall secure the
fullest possible knowledge of every phase
OF the case.
Commissioner Luther arrived at 9:37
Mr.. Gross followed at 9:42, and 10 minutes
later Mr.. Pierce came into the board
room.
Mr.. Luther arrived early TO enjoy a
smoke and had used up two cigars before
his colleague arrived.
Col. Gross, looking fresh end rosy after
his hurried trip TO New York, wore a
crimson pink
All the commissioners were in excellent
humor and seemed ready for LONG siege.
They went into consultation Immediately
on the question OF adjourning the sitting
TO the Bertillon gallery room, which is
larger than the commissions private
room, where the hearings have been held.
No decision was reached on the subject,
as there was hardly time TO bring about
the change today.
The commissioners also considered The
advisability of adhering more strictly to
the rules OF evidence and allowing less
latitude TO the lawyers In examining wit
nesSes.
Assistant City Solicitor Cram appeared
this morning TO assist Mr.. Baker, and
Herbert A Rice acted as counsel for
Rev. A. b. Cristy
In the northeast corner OF the room
were the representatives OF the press
The commissioners sat in the northwest
corner at n table with the stenographers
Chief Matthews, with Judge Richard Il.
Lyman, his attorney, had the southeast
corner and the southwest corner was oc-
cupied by Rev. Mr.. Cristy. John B. Nash
and Messrs ComStock and Canning. his
legal representatives. Mr. Rice entered
his appearance for Mr.. Cristy and took n
seat beside him.
on the west side of the room. between
the commissioners and Mr.. Comstock sat
Messrs. Baker and Cram.
Mr.. Canning made the announcement
that his side had rested it's case on the
completion OF Mr.. Nash's testimony on
Tuesday and would put on witnesses in
rebuttal today IL II became necessary.
They would also be Mr.; Cristys wit
nesses Mr.. Rice explained.
The board announced that IL would take
a recess from 10 and would adjourn at
Judge Lyman said: "It seems TO me
that we have been treated most unfairly
In this matter and the board has been so
treated"
lie exonerated Mr.. Canning. but said
Mr. Cristy had made charges and for him
10 say now that he had made none was to
juggle with terms. as he wrote something
he said was charges and the board had
proceeded 10 hear evidence on that point
He Insisted that Mr.. Cristy present any
evidence he might have now I'm support
OF his charge against the chief OF police
Mr.. Rice suggested that. In view OF
Naeh's hearsay testimony concerning
what was said TO him by others; he and
Mr. Canning thought IL incumbent upon
the chief Of police TO put I'm his evidence
on that point.
Mr. Comstock said: Suppose Mr.. Nash
got an urgent telegram that some OF his
family was sick and dying and he had to
NO away. IL would remain for him TO
come here and purge himself lie has
done this
I'VE have the right 10 put on witnesses
In rebuttal, but we are willing TO let the
case rest where II is"
Mr. Baker attempted TO stop Mr.. Com
stock. but ne insisted upon continuing.
Mr. Pierce: II understand you are here
merely to purge Mr.. Nash OF contempt"