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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05
when Wise Men Cave.

It is sometimes hard /lll whether or
not woman means cxac what she says,
but husbands know that this rule does not
apply when she says that Mrs. Jones has
got one and Mrs. Brown has had two since
last fall, and she doesn't care PIN what he
says about IL, she is going TO have new
bonnet before another week so therei
When woman says $50 thercr with a
strong italic accent on the there" o wise
man always caves
A writer in the New York Observer.
describing life in Russia. saws there the
priesthood Is divided into two classes
the white and the black clergy. The
white clergy are the parish priests. are
obliged to marry. and have duties cor
responding to those ~ pastors In this
country. The black clergy. or. rs they
are called. 1.-THE black monks" hold
the places of power in the church. are
celibates. and live In monasteries
Their dress gives their names to the
priests. Not unnaturally. the white
priests and the black monks are any
thing but friends
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05

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ss- Dr. Lewis is frequently consulted By many
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05
CONSULTATION, MEDICINES, &C, 50.
WORKING CLASSES, 81 80.
Notice to Country Patients.

Dr. Lewis will on full description Of case, with
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valuable medicines. accompanied with instruc-
tions aud advice for the cure of the above
distressing complaints.
COUNTRY PATIENTS CoRREsPoSDBD WITH
UNTIL CURED.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
LAME POSITIVELY DE
CLINES.
PARIS, May II, 1888

PARIS, May II, 1883
WhitelaW Reid, Esq, Editor Of the NerO
York Tribune
My DEAR STr-Since my return to Paris
from southern Italy on May 8. have learn.
ed what | didn't before believe) that my
name may yet be presented to the National
convention as candidate for the PreSiden-
tial nomination of the Republican party
A single phrase Of my letter of January Is
from Florence (Which was decisive of every
thing had personal power 70 decide), has
been treated by many of my most valued
friends as not absolutely conclusive ir ulti'
mate and possible contingencies. On the
other hand, friends equally devoted and dis
interested have construed my letter-as it
should be construed to be an unconditional
Withholding of my name from the national
convention. They have. in consequence,
given their support to eminent gentem en-
who are candidates for the Chicago nomina~
ton, some of whom would not / am aure,
have consented to assume that position il
had desired to represent the party in the
Presidential contest in 1888. III should
now by speech or by silence by commission
or omission permit my name in any event
to come before the convention ] should incur
the reprOach of .bCing uncsndid with those
who have always been candid with me. /
speak therefore because am not willing to
remain in q. doubtful attitude ! am not
willing 70 be the cause of the miEleading If
a single man among the millions who have
given Inc their suffrages aud their confidence
| am not willing that even one Of my faith
full supporter in the past should think me
capable of paltering in double sense with
my words, Assuming that the presidential
nomination conld by any possible chance be
offered to me | could not accept it without
leaving in the minds If thousands of those
men tie impression that had not been free
from indiscretion, and therefore could not
accept it at all. The Misrepresentation of
malice have no weight but the just displea-
cure of friends could not patiently endure
Republican victory, the prospects of which
grow brighter every day, can be imperiled
only by lack Of unity in council or by acri-
monious contest over men. The Issue Of
protection is incidentally stronger and
greater than any man for it concerns the
prosperity Of the present and of generations
yet to come. Were it possible for every vote
of the republic to see for himself the condi.
tion and recompense of labor in Europe,
the party of free trade in the United States
would not receive the support of one wage
worker between the two oceans 1t may mot
be directly in our power as philAnthropists
to elevate the European lsborer, but it will
be lasting stigma upon our craftsmanship
if we permit the American laborer to be
forced down TO the European level, and in
the end the rewards of labor every where will
be advanced il We steadily refuse to lower
the standard at home Yours yery ainceraly
JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

The Missionary Baptist Apsocia-
ton of Georgia met on Wednesday
morning last at 10 o'clock in the
First African Baptist Church, Rev.
j. G. Bryan, President presiding,
One hour was devoted to devotional
exercises.
The Introductory sermon was
preached by Rev. Levi Thornton of
Greensboro, from second Cor
inthians, 10, 4. The subject of the
text was handled in very able and
effective manner by Rev. Thornton
who is a very eloquent pulpit orator
The welcome address was deliver
ed by Rev. j. r. Rutledge of Savan
nah and was responded TO by Rev.
I. ri. Robina0n- of Macon. Revs,
w. q. johnson, G. G. Holmes, ].
B. Borders and NJ. P. Mccarthy
were appointed to read letters from
Associations a0d churches. The
Baptist Association is composed of
so associations 1900 churches and
l66, 429 members.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President, Rev. J, G. Bryan.
Vice-Pres. Rev, L. K. Love.
Clerk, j Fl. Brown.
Asst. Clerk, Rev. E. j. Fisher.
Committee on Finance, Revs. c
o. Jones, w. 5. Ran sew, J. j:
Davis, w II. Styles, S. Roberts,
f. M. Thomas, l.. solomon, Dea-
cons Nick Holmes aud NJ. V, James
Rev. john Villa ms of Brunswick
was appointed chairman Of the com
nittee on applications, and Rev. E.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
F. G. Lambert.
DENTIST.

Cor. Houston and South Broad Street.
Special attention given to children's
teeth. Irregularities corrected. Visits
made night or day. Teeth extracted
with out pain:
PRoSTHETIC DENTISTRY.
Whole or partial sets of beautiful ar
titicial teeth, inserted on gold, platina,
pure silver, or vulcanite rubber. warrant
ed equal to any work done. Embody-
ing the most modern aud scientific inn
provements; which for beauty, durabili-
ty and moderate charges cannot be sur
passed. Patronage respectfully solicited
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

ferson and Montgomery. The
ground measures 240x250 feet and
Is enclosed by fence, having SUI
ficient gates for ingress and egress.
The platform for the speakers and
other distinguished personages
measures.!36xl00 feet, is situated
on the East side of the Enclosure.
SeatslwilI be provided for the accom-
mediation Of 5000 persons. A choir
of 100 effective singers has been orr
ganized for the occasion. The ad
mission fee will be 10 cents or 100
for a season ticket.s Persons hav-
ing on Centennial badge will be
admitted free. The cars Of the
Belt Line railroad will pass the
grounds regularly every 10 minutes
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
Or. s. @, PARSONS

SAYS the people keep a com
n,IS 70 ne examined free of charge at his Office
cry streets for skin, blood liver, lung and
S SmroaI diseases, kidney complaint, female
weakness. rheumatism, old sores; deformed
aLecIlons of the body. AS his vast experiences
S Us = doctor obtained in different countries and
hospitals enables him to detect disease where
IL would be overlooked by others.
AS doctor for ladies he has no equal and
cure tne worst cases of dlseasee of women
!, ne also examines and treats the eve for all
diseases and keeps full line of specIacles eve
glasses, etc. It is the headquarters of Dr. s. c
larson medicines, electric supporters electric
Seits' electric lung protectors, electric hosiery
oeits trusses, splints, crutches; ladies' dolly or
tOllet belts, suspensories shOu lder braces, pile
IIusses pile pipes, artificial limbs, and ali sur
glcal appliances for deformities made to order,
banks ' ~ ~
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
GRAND LODGE :. O. a. M.

SAVANNAH, GA, May "a, 1888.
The members, and Representa-
tives to the Most W orshipful Grand
Lodge OF Free and Accepted Masons
for the State of Georgia; are here.
by summoned to attend the SEMI
annual communication in the city of
Savannah on Monday June 25, 1888
at 10 o'clock a. m.
Each Lodge is required also to
elect two delegates to represent it
at the convention to be held on the
June 26th in this city for the pur
pose of forming union between the
two Masonic Grand Lodges in the
State. By order of
A. Z, DEsvERNEY,
Grand Master.
J. q. DEvEAUx,
Grand Secretary,
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

The many handsome improve
menls that for the, past twelve
months that are being made by our
colored fellow citizens on their
church buildings, halls, and the cree
ton Of so many neat comfortable lit
tie homes is certainly indicative of
the thrift aud industry of their race.
I hese are the pest evidence that
the race is progressing and is deter
mined to move onward and upward
We are at all times pleased to note
these signs of advancement for it is
surely the harbinger of better times
and will surely force that manhood
recognition tIoIn the dominant race,
which is 81 necessary aud essential
10 the successful aud continued ad-
f'nvemeilt OF people:
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

In colored men and women (while
travelling) do not demand equal ac~
commodation on railroads aud steam
ships, it will be their fault
Il they are placed in a "Jim
Grow" car. or stored forward on a
steamer. We know attempts have
heen made to thus treat our race,
and when the issue is forced upon
YOU SHOULD proceed as the law
dIrects in such cases, made and pro-
vided. A firm and persistent de-
maud to be treated like a man, will
bring about the desired result, aud
it Is the duty of our people to see
10 it and not submit gently and
.amely while they are being depriv
Vi their rights,
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

K. Love chairman committee on d.
vine services,
THURSDAYS SESSION.
Revs. j: FL. Devote D. D.. and w.
81. Mcintosh. correspondents from
Georgia Baptist convention (white)
were introduced to the convention.
The former is secretary and treas
urer of the State Mission Board,
and the Ia ter theological instructor
of the colored preachers Of Georgia
Both of the gentlemen addressed
the convention
Rev. w. s. Ramsey of Columbus
offered the following:
Whereas ssThere are two churches in the
city of Savannah each claiming to be the
oldest coIored Baptist Church in the State
and whereas one OF the contending parties
hassspublished a book claiming to be the
true history OF the Baptist Bhurch of Geor-
gia which comes ia conflict with tho press
emit centennial movement of this convention
| Therefore be it
Resolved That the convention appoint a
| committee to investigate this matter as to
which is the first Baptist church in the State.
Resolved That the above contendlng par
ties appear before the investigation commit.
| tee and the committee be clothed with plen-
airy power,
The resolution created heated
discussion. Rev. j. NJ. Slmms rep
resented the First Bryan Baptist
Church, and Rev. e. K. Love the
First African Baptist. both claiming
to be the first church, The follow
ing committee was appointed under
the resolution. F. III. Simmons,
w. S. Ramsey, G. L. Walker, 5. A.
McNeal. II. B. Hamilton, G. I.
johnson, E. J. Fisher, @. 81, Bright
harp, N. B. Williamson.
The following ministers we re APP
pointed chrirmen of CON m;ttees: q.
FL. Dwelle OH Missions, G. s. Will
hams on Ministerial Education, c..
II. BrightLarp on Sunday School, n
s. Ramsey on Temperance, and W.
J. White on Nominations.
FRIDAYS SESSION.
The convention yesterday heard
remarks from Drs. Devote and Nc
Intosh who made proposition that
they would raise $4,000 for mission
AIRY work among the colored B"p-
lists if the convention would raise a
similar amount. The convention Piled
ged itself to do 20. Rev. E.P. llolmr~
of the white Baptist bhurch made
some encouraging remarks. In the
afternoon the members of the con
vention were taken on an excursion
around the hSrbor.
1t was understood Il at the repre-.
sentatives of the First Bryan Bap-
list Church will not go before the
committee 10 investigate which is
the older OF the two churches. The
matter will likely come up in the
conventisn to-day, but it is not prob
ably that it will be disposed of IN
til Monday, if then.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
J. a. DEvEAUx,
Grand Secretary,
The Atlanta Weekly journal

This is the great political year.
The battle for tariff reform is to be
fought. The Atlanta journal if the
only genuine tariff reform paper
published at the capital of Georgia.
The Weekly Journal will contain all
the worlds news, excellent editori
ais, splendid miscellaneous and
special articles, stories, etc.-ffty-
six long columns of good reading
every week. You can have the
Weekly until January lst next for
so cents, IL other words, Won can
keep posted on politics and the
news, and be entertained besides.
all the rest of this wear, for half q
dollar. Sample copies free.
Address
TIE ATLANTA JOURNAL.
Atlanta. GA.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
MADAME SMITH,
Tal Queen al! Forum. Teller.

Those who wish to consult her upon the
M e mber to call at NJ rgaret street
two doors west of West Broad street. she has
been practicing this business for fifty years.
future; gives successful ottery numbers.
brings separated married couples and lovers
together; brings back absent friends
happy marriages. She has this gift from the
Almighty she is scknow edged by q, to he
the QUEEN and STAR FORTUNE TELLER
without SUPERIOR.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

We wonder if some of the subur-
ban lines railroad officials are aware
that "rulo IL" which was recently
adopted by the State commissioners
is still a law. If they do not, they
should DO made to undertand that,
it is the law in fact.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

TIE National Prohibition conven-
ton nominated Clinton B. Fisk for
President and Jehn A. Brooks of
Kansas for Vice-President ON
Thursday last.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02
THE 0ENTENNIAL GROUND

Tue pl'ce selected by the com
'"'riee IN charge Of the Baptist Cen
iennIal celebrates which comment
ers on "Wednesday next, is situated
be,ween 6.h and 7th street on JEFF.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

Miss RHoDA GAINES, neice OF
DR.. Gaines, tne newly elected Bish-
OPP Of Georgia, was forcibly elected
from the ladies car on the Georgia
railroad at Conyers yesterday morn
ing by a gang OF white ruttians.
The conductor was party to the
brutal outrage. More in our next
Issue.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

Col. w. A. PLEDGER has announc
ed himself for the Legislature from
Clark county. We congratulate
the colonel on his pluck, and hope
he will "get thore."
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

Mr.. T. T. FORTUNE of New York
il out in long letter in the New
York Sun, declaring his intention
10 support the Democratic nominee
of the st. Louis convention for Pres
ident, whoever he may be. The
Republicans of New York are not
worried over Mr.. Fortunes declara.
tion-they counted him that way all
aluiig.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

DRs. EMERY and Lee have been
reelected to the position of Mana
ger and Editor of the Christian Re-
corder. We greet the gentlemen
on their success and extend our
hand.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

Do colored ladies and gentlem on
get the same accommodations on
the suburban lines, AS our white cit>
liens? If they do not, they should.
That matter has been decided by the
proper authorities.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

SAVANNAH extends hearty well
come to the Georgia Baptists and
their visiting friends to the centen'
NAL.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-02

The members of the Baptist COZ
venticn will be always welcomed al
the TRIBUNE Office,
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-24

self One can imagine the persistence with which
a man must ply every effort in searches and re-
searches after even the tiniest detail No fact too
sacred to serve his purpose in a syndicate letter.
and to have read Adam Badeau is only the next
thing to personal acquaintance with the person
he writes Of It is difficult to conceive Of man
able to give such excruciatng attention to detail
as he, and one has cause to reflect on the depu-
tzed ears and eyes at keyholes and creyces that
must have ever been his enlisted allies.
But just now Mr.. Badeau has touched dis
cordant note in wishing to share the honors and
profits of General Grants book, and the papers
all over the country have pounced down on him in
way to make any heart only less intrepid than
that of gossiper quake with fear.
Woman kind wishes Adam Badeau no harm.
May his stout heart never fater But she gives
over the palm With such an armor bearer as he,
she can no longer deprive man of the honors
robbed of him by Mother Eve.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-24
MRS. W.
A BACHELOR HEARD FROM.

EDITOR WoMAN's CHRONICLE: In your issue OF
March 18th you seem inclined to criticise old
maids and old bachelors children. Now, in all
candor, should like to ask you if those who have
none cannot look on and criticise present methods
better than those who have, and who are conse-
quenty warped in their judgment by their paren-
tai love- In fact we always find the reformers on
any question those who are outside. For in
stance Ingersoll criticses religion and has none
Currency reformers are outside of financial rings
and ant-monopolists are those who hold no stock
Set me down as one who believes that the old
maids and bachelors are the proper ones to re-
remodel the present system of raising children
BACHELOR.
VAN buren,, ARK, March 10, 1885,
rive are rather inclined to second Bachelors
notions; but doubts are a characteristic of Wo-
MANS CHRONICLE. For who can say that lngersoll
may not yet succumb to the persuasive eloquence
of a Sam Jones, or who be sure that currency
reformer may not change from an " out to an
"in," or that the acqusitiveness of an American
citizen may not place some Of the stocks into the
pockets of the anti-monopolists Above all, we
must learn the age of Bachelor before we accept
him as leader of the Children Reform society.
Who can say that four years hence he may not be
the down-trodden victim of dear, delightful,
darling two-year-oldW -EDIroR.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-24

IN here to think the eyes of the world are upon
us and positively require the " stranger within our
oates to give it as their candid opinion that SUCH
a wonderful. energetic and healthful place never
existed before and these opinions we iaunt IN the
face of St. Paul, to find said st. T. armed WIN
like opinions for the stranger has loltered WIN
them. and it would never do to refrain from AID
ing this open warfare that exists between the TWO
cities, so closely allied and so sure to come to-
gether in time although each treats that idea with
the scorn it deserves. Even now, though JOINT
committees have been formed to confer regarding
the future grand city Of Minneapolis y that Will
be the outcome Not even the honor of entirely
oyershadowing Chicago by this union has any
effect; though woe to poor Chicago when they DO
Join hands Such blasts will go forth from the
united horns up here as will make little 60 Chi
cago hide her diminished head and weep, if any
thing can make that breezy, independent, hard
headed young city weep. II you lived here, with
true Minneapoltan spirit, you'd admit that Min
neapolis has more than its allowance OF the good
things of life Its glorious winter that lasts seven
months and is the joy of tobogganners snew-shoers.
skaters and Indians; but then in the five months
of summer (such summers too) the average inhabi-
tant imbibes enough happiness to last through the
undesirableness of winter. Then this llfe-giving
bracing atmosphere, that sets every nerve culver
and keeps them at such tension that you feel
you can accomplish wonders, if they don't snap
Our beautiful broad streets and cosy homes no
where can one find so many aesthetic little houses
nor nobler ones than you meet on every side
There are the lovely lakes everywhere Mime
tonka, that so many of you southerners know.
lakes Harriet and Calhoun, with grand boulevards
encircling them, then Crystal, Lake of the Isles,
and dozens of others, veritable jewels in the grasp
of this fair wooded and billy country. Then we
have cyclones-a around and about US, but not
here There are our great mills, world famed,
and the great men who run them. Then the
lovely Falls of Minnehaha, the happiest little
waterfall in the world happy even in its disrepu-
table surroundings, that are disgrace to this en-
ergetic city, but there is prospect that it will
soon be enclosed in beautiful park. Then we
have winter cholera with us this year. no one who
would truly lay claim to being fashionable dare
confess himself not victim. Fully fifty thousand
people have been afflicted; some have died. The
ladies of this land are strong, helpful women who
keep abreast of the times with their art clubs, his
torical clubs and musical circles no ladder of art
so high but they climb it, no historical well so
deep but they fathom it, no tuneful measure so
difficult that they do not sound it.
MARJORIE MILLER.
NINNEApoIIs MIMI March, 1885