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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

in the handsome residence at the corner
of Parks avenue and Greenwich street.
What he said was this:
1.-The ministers feel grieved and dis
turbed at the growth and present large
proportions of gambling and licentious-
ness in the city. Some OF them feel that
the saloon IL at the base OF it and would
like to include that in the operations
Others. agreeing with them in the mat
ter. prefer not to load down the discus
sion with too many weighty matters,
but 10 confine their attention TO the nrst
two and with this end in view minis.
| tiers to the number Of thirty represent
| ing all Protestant denominations met TO
| discuss the question whether anything
| could be done and If so what it was, for
| the Improvement of social morals.
'It was decided that whatever was
| done should be under the advice OF and
| supported by the able backing of influen-
tial laymen. For this reason <aother
| meeting was called for Wednesday even
ing i'm the Y. NJ. c. A. hall, at which every
Protestant clergymen is invited TO be
present with five laymen from each
church The question will be presente cd
to this body of laymen in the shape OF
authentic facts leaving IL to them TO
formulate such action, IL any, as they
NAV In their Judgment deem best.
Until the laymen shall have met and
considered the question nothing is def
nitely decided on by the ministers, but
they are thoroughly agreed that some.
thing ought to be done"
DIR. Horton said that nothing in the
line Of DIR. Parkhurst's methods, would
be tried Those efforts created great
excitement but have appdrentlybe been fruit
less. No raids are TO be made. but it is tC
be left to the laymen to decide on action
He also said that moral reformers fint
that when they 30 at evil-doers through
the courts they are handicapped, because
| the evil doers are the people who elect the
| officials. He believed thata party was
| coming which would handle these evils
AS the Republican party handled slavery
| The moral power of the people must AS
| ser itself In politics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

The ministers of Providence have their
sempers up. They see evil surrounding
the members of their congregations and
threatening the young and they don't
propose to submit tamely. Not that they
propose to start any raids in person, or
emulate the example of DR.. Parkhurst,
but they mean to try to arouse a senti-
ment among their congregati ons which
shall result in some good. The idea
originated, it. seems, with Secretary
Conant Of the Y NJ. c. A.
Yesterday the NEWS reporters called
on a number of ministers, and got their
views on the subject. The result of the
meeting held Sunday is that tonight a
meeting OF ministers and laymen will be
held at the Y. NJ. G. A. building to dis
cuss the problem. Five laymen have
been invited from each church. The rest
of the story can best be given by the per
sons interviewed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. 8. G. BIRCHMoRE
Thinks the Coiored Pastors should Have
Been Invited to Co-orporate.

Thinks the Coiored Pastors should Have
Been Invited to Co-orporate.
But little discussion was indulged in by
the colored ministers Of Providence. They
had a grievance and they were not slow
to express it, The Rev S. e. Birchmore
pastor of the Second NJ. f. Zion church,
said: "If this movement 20 purge our
city is in good faith, the pastors of all
the churches, regardless or color or de-
nomination should have been invited to
lend their influence. This is done in
other Northern cities in which
have labored, but not during my
pastorate here have ever re-
ceived a cordial request to join with my
white. brethren i'm any contemplated
movement" The reporter stated that
General Secretary Hamilton 5. Conant
of the y. NJ. G. A. instigated this move
ment and doubtless had overlooked the
colored ministers rather by accident than
by design. The Rev. Mr.. Birchmore said
"EIe did what he knew was acceptable to
the white ministers. | would counte-
nance a separate movement among the
colored ministers toe the evil is great and
should be combatted."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

the pure minds will be engender ed. And
then, again. i would attack the sellers OF
obscene literature. Why, this Is becom-
ing horrible in its immensity. Books
that have been refused admittance In the
United States mail are openly advertised
as having been. suppressed and the curl.
osity Of young people being thus aroused
IL will not be long before they Will at
tempt to crafty that curiosity. IL we
shut up the houses Of prostitution aud
we are not getting at the bottom OF the
matter"
81 would suggest that il our girls and
boys were taken in hand at the age OF IA
or Is years. aud were taught TO know
what Gods laws are, and their objects In
aroused and a far purer condition of
mind would be achieved by the young"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. M. III. BIXBY, ID. ID.
He Is Not Quite Decided About the WIS
dom of such Crusades.

He Ia Not Quite Decided About the WIS
dom of such Crussdes.
The Rev. Dr. NJ. III. Bixby OF the Grams
ton Street Baptist Church was not quite
decided whether it is the best plan for
pastors to take An active part In this cru
sade against vice, or not; whether III Is
the place of ministers and churches
60 attempt to enforce the law
whether the methods employed by
DIR. Parkhurst of New York city
were the wisest. IL Is their duty ana
province to enforce the gospel and he
believes in thorough gospel work.
DIR. Bixby did not wish to be quoted as
saying that he would not have tue laws
enforced, but il is the duty OF the gov
ernment 10 enforce the law, and the duty
of all good ctizsns to see that the law Is
enforced. But it is the duty OF clergy
men as such, 10 enlighten the citizens In
regard to right aud wrong, ana the re-
suit will be manifest.
DR.. Bixby did not believe In licensing
any kind of evil. A community when Is
forced to license evil, is doing evil that
good may come. Rather stand up square
ly and face the consequences: The gos-
pei. faithfully applied by all Christian
men. would bring about all moral re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
HISTORY OF A COMPOSITION.
How the {" March de Concert" Originated
In Portland, Ore.

How the March de Concert" Originated
In Portland, Ore.
Mr.. Church, leader Of the American
Band, showed the reporter of the NEWS
no less than fifty different letters asking
for the famous composition which the
band played so successfully at the Boston
fair, entitled, March de Concert" Little
Max. by Mr.. Church. aud dedicated to
one of the brightest little fellows in Port
land, Ore, X. w. Mitchel's little boy.
Mr.. Mitchell was such . kind friend 10
the band that they all admired him very
much. At one time, someone, as joke,
threw the bassoon out Of the window.
striking the ground some fifty or sixty
feet below, and almoss ruined it, Mr..
Mitchell felt so badly that he immedi-
ately gave the gentleman check for the
full value of the bassoon. Mr.. Mitchell
was secretary aud superintendent of the
fair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

Thinks Churches Ought to Take 70 Strong
stand and Believes In the Home.

Thinks Churches Ought To rake 10 Stro ng
stand and Believes In the Home.
DIR. j. ". Webb Of ST. PauPs NJ. +.
Church spoke feelingly upon The harsh
methods of many municipalities ia deal
ing with this question. "It is the greatest
mistake in the world to turn these poor
creatures loose upon the stree without
homes or occupations. The Christian
church must unite with the authorities
In providing some respectable means OF
employment for girls before II can be
hoped TO successfully combat the evil.
The greatest possible mistake would
be TO drive them like cattle into the
streets, as the authorities did at
pittsburg. IL does not ameliorate the
evil aud, Indeed, 10 rather augments 10.
as the girls, forced TO solicit on the
streets, offer every possible temptation TO
unwary young men. When hnally the
police drive them from the street there Is
only one resort for them and that is
thieving and other Illicit means of gain
ing a livelihood
De Webb laid great stress upon the
American home as the one place where
evil OF this kind cat be com mbated and
virtue preserved. THE a nerican home
is de enerating. IL is not now what IL
was twenty or thirty years ago, and the
domestic sentiment is rapidly beng
wiped out of existence, especially in our
ultra fashionable society. Home is n
word that now conveys little meaning.
Children are beginning TO take e. the
streets like ducks TO the water. Young
men fnd all their amusements at CLUB
rooms. hotels and billiard halls, while
our daughters. Go whom especially, home
should be the sweetest place
on earth. regard the domestic hearth as
"A spot te-be avoided as much as possible.
Home has come To signify nowadays mere
ly a boarding place, where one may sim
ply eat and sleep. The idea Of seeking
comfort. rest or happiness In the family
~ scoifed at by young people. In order
| TO strike at the root OF the social evil we
must restore the home TO It's pristine inn
porlance. Make it the spot Of all spots
| 60 be desired. Make IL attractive. social,
amusing, as well as place where mutual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. EDWIN BROMLEY.
His Opinion That the Movement Should
Not be Too Sweeping at First.

His Opinion That the Movement Should
Not he Too Sweeping at First.
The Rev. Edwin Bromley. pastor Of
the Stewart street Baptist church. said
he was of the opinion that no good could
come Of abusing officers for not enforcing
law, They have difficulties enough 60
contend with. IL is very easy for a
clergyman to sit In his study and
berate the chief of police aud the
mayor without knowing the extend
OF these difficulties. One question would
and which has already caused much
trouble in other places. What should be
done with the inmates OF the houses of
ill-fame, who would be turned out IL
these houses were closed There is prob
ably not one family in the city who would
receive one OF these unfortunates into
their home and thus the question is a
serious one. Men who would b. thrown
out Of employment can shift for them
selves, find work OF some sort, but with
women it is different.
Mr.. Bromley wished to go on record rs
opposed Co license of every kind OF vice.
He would vote for free rum rather than
license, because he considered that by the
government licensing saloons IL made the
citizens partners in the business. He was
satisfied that there were many places OF
bad repute ia the city and hoped that the
movement begun would not fash In the
pan. The better plan would be TO begin
by doing very little aud keep at IL till
something was accomplished.
Mr.. Bromley believed thatf the matter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. l.. OSL Err.
He Did Not Care to Outline the Policy oi
the Movement.

the Movement
The Rev. L. Osler, when asked for his
opinion on the movement, said that eve
rything was very immature at present,
and as chairman of Mondays meeting he
did not wish TO seem TO forestall the
action of the meeting. He did not think
that i'm order to catch thief IL was the
best plan TO advertise that you are com
ing after him. The plan was still in a
very crude state and the meeting this
evening would decide what action, If any,
would be taken by the churches and pas
tors.
Something ought to be done toward the
lessening OF the vice in this city and the
thought OF licensing any houses OF evil
of Whatever form is contrary to Chris
tianity. The movement is not made Wi tn
view to criticising the actions of any of
the officials of the city, but is partly to
ascertain whether the laws are at present
forcible enough il the people countenance
their execution. He believed that there
was law enough, but would not say
whether there was any blame to be at
tached to anyone. He hoped that report
ers would be present at the meeting this
evening and that the movement would re-
ceive the approval of the citizens at large
and also hoped that the movement would
not be allowed to fall through, but would
be productive Of much good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. III. NJ. KING. ID. ID.
sympathixes with Everything That Looks
Toward the Suppression of Vice.

sympathizes with Everything That Looks
Toward the Suppression of Vice.
Dr. ii. M. King pastor of the First
Baptist Church said he had been unable
to attend either Of the meetings which
had been called, but that he was in SYM
nathy with everything that looks toward
The suppression of vice. He was not well
enough acquainted with the laws in
Rhode Island, but he supposed there were
laws to cover all the various forms OF vice
il they were enforced. Those whose duty
IL is to enforce the laws are glad to have
the cooperation OF the citizens and all
good citizens ought TO lend sympathy To
the enforcement OF the laws.
Vice thrives through indifference and
often the indifference Of til o citizens is
the cause of the laxity in the execution
of existing laws. There should he no
difference Of opinion on this point, the
laws ought to be enforced as they exist.
whether they are for the best good or
not.
DIR. King said he was not enough ac-
uuainJed with the city OF Providence to
know where any gambling houses or
places of i'll repute existed. He had no
doubt they existed, however, and il so,
they ought to be closed. The pool
room where the betting on dis
furnished the worst aud mos seductive
kind OF gambling and they ought TO be
closed. III there is law enough and
through indifference and habit il has
become lax, the officers should be given
to understand that the feeling of good
citizens is on their side il IL is enforced,
and all good citizens will hail with de-
ject the lessening of crime aud vice in
Ottr eitV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Municipal Court.


In the Municipal Court yesterday a
copy of the foreign will of Nicholas
Brown was recorded and IA bond of $685.
600 req uired of the executor.
The will of Francis Jones Chaplin was
proved; executor. Amory Chaplin; bond
$4,000.
Bertha c. Cobb was appointed admins
tratrx of the estate of Napthali d. Cobb;
bond $500.
Josiah A. whaley was appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate OF John Cronan;
bond s., 900.
Elizabeth Madden was appointed ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Anne Gro
nan: bond 81. 900.
The will of Edward A. Greene was
proved Edward A. Greene. Jr., and
Charles w. Greene, executors.
The will of Henry Green was proved;
Louis Frank and William M. Green exec
The will OF Thomas Hallsvell was
proved; May 4. Halliweli, executrix;
bond, 81. 900.
Adelia Hills was appointed administra-
trIx of the estate OF Percival B. Hills;
Christopher Finnegau was appointed
administrators of the estate of Mary
Kelley; bond, 5000.
The will of Elizabeth McKenna was
proved: Thomas j. Hughes, executor;
| bond, SO, 500.
The will Of Patrick Monaghan was
proved; Annie Monaghan executrix.
The will OF jeremiah w. Sprague was
proved: William w. Huntley executor;
! bond $1,000
Alfred Metcslf was appointed admin
| istrator or the estate Of Alice Steere;
bond 500.
| Margaret b. Wilson was appointed ad-
ministratrix of the estate OF Bryce A.
| Wilson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
AImy's Window Decorations.

The Edward c. Almy Company's hand
somely decorated show windows are at
tracing great deal of attention. The
scene in the corner window, shows two
boys out skating. One has fallen down
on the slippery surface. He is evidently
beginner at SKATING. The other lad has
lust come to the edge Of the pond and is
about to take off his skates. The drcora-
tions in this window were arranged by +,
B. Almy. The imitation ice and snow is
quite realistic.
The other window was decorated by
Moore g. Company or Belchertown. Mass.
It. shows an Iudian encampment and is
a very pretty scene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Railroad Notes.

The Old Colony has resumed extensive
Improvements in Wareham. The laying
of rails for the new double track from
Wareham to Buzzards Bay has begun.
The Supreme Court has just granted a
third trial in the case OF Angelina V.
Burnham vs. The ~ Y, u. e. B. X. X.
She was granted &, 900 damages last week
for the death of her husband, on Old
Colony engineer, who was killed in a col
lision with an n. Y. Z. 81 B. switch en-
gine.
The present freight business Of the Old
Colony is enormous.
c. II. Platt has been promoted from
general superintendent to general mana
ger of the Consolidated road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
REV. CLARK CRAWFORD.

He Believes Providence to be a Very
Wicked City.
The Rev. Clark Crawford, pastor of the
Mathewson street NJ. f. church, is very
pronounced on the subject of the social
evil in Providence. 81 believe Providence
to be far worse in proportion to its size
than either New York, Chicago or San
Francisco The church must take a
stand in the front rank of this reform
The church must be first. last and always,
until the social evil has been rooted out
of the land. If the christian ministry re-
the work of reform, it is un-
worthy of its calling and had
better disband at once. The state of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
Oriental Rucs and Carpets.

The auction sale OF the wonderful collection OF
Oriental Rugs and Carpets at the Calender. Nc
Auslan A Troup Co win begin tomorrow morning
Al 1880 prompt. To-day there have been more
visitors than at any previous time. Every one
who has Wis ted the exhibit agrees In one thing.
that is that never before have they seen 40 many
fine aud rare pieces I'm one collection. To-day
tho piece that attracted most attention was
beautiful specimen OF Kuz Killen Rug. IL Is a
most magn ihcent specimen OF Its kind. IL is with
out doubt the finest example OF a Kuz Killen Rug
In this country. To this Rug alone would be
worth days journey. Auction sale Will be held
tomorrow morning at 1890 promptly no matter
what the weather ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

ing houses OF ill-came In the city, must
frankly confess that I do not believe In
closing them entirely. ] advocate a re-
striction OF them In number aud their Sc :
clusion to % small territory as possible.
The houses of ill-repute, lamentable
as 1t may seem, serve an outlet Tor the
evil passions OF mankind aud i believe
that, il properly restricted. they are a
safeguard to the virtue of innocent wo-
men. I do not expect to actively identify
myself with this crusade, bit give my
best wishes TO the cause OF reform
whether the methods adopted are In har-
mony with my ideas or not"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

mons. / thought 1t was time for soma
one to get concerted action and that the
association alone. as an association. id
not want to attempt any crusade of this
kind. j did not want to recommend it TO
the board of managers until had ascer
tanned how the pastors of the city felt in
regard to the Importance of the matter.
i had heard many individual expressions
desiring that something should be done.
'In order to find out how universal this
feeling might be sent out the following
postal card:
IMPoRrANr. PROVIDENCE II. l.. Dec. g.
You are respectfully invited TO meet at the Young
Msns Chrisssn Assoeistion Building at 9aS A. ~
ccnferring with and advising me In. regard 60 i'm.
portant matters relating TO the moral welfare Of
Yours respectfully. HAMILTON s. CoNANT.
"The meeting was held with twenty
ave ministers present. The Rev. l.. Os-
Ter was chosen cha nan and j was sec
retary. The matter was thoroughly dis
cussed. ---
"To illustrate how great was the cir
culation of obscene literature and pic
lures told OF member of the Y. NJ. c.
A. who had seen so many of the pictures
distributed through the establishment
where he worked that he became dis
gusted and collected a number OF them
and placed them in the hands OF the
proper authorities. A lawyer has charge
of the matter. The circulation OF these
pictures Is large
1.-The methods pursued in Pittsburg
and New York were discussed. Tue idea
seemed to be that the clergymen did not
want to act unless the laymen were with
them in goodly numbers. The following
resolution was passed:
Resolred That subsequent meeting be held AT
which five laymen from each church or congrega-
tion shall be Invited 20 be prestn ana participate
IN the delibei ations and a committee be appointed
20 prepare plan OF action
''The meeting is TO be to- night.
safer had drawn up something
which thought would express the seuti-
ments Of the majority Of tue ministers
cent out a caro- asking them TO meet
Monday morning for "a preliminary con-
ference.
Over twenty were pres mt. The reso-
willingness OF the pastors TO cooperate
tn earnest and practical methods that
NAV be agreed upon.
''The resolutions will be acted uDon
to-n1ght
"In my judgment there Is no necessity
for anything but a notice TO the mayo r
and police department that the public
demands the suppression of these vices
which exist without shadow OF legal
authority.
"rbe philanthropical people OF this
city must, 10 the best OF their ability,
care for those who are the victims "
these vices Many of these people would
70 orm, without doubt, IL opportunity
was given. Those who will not ana have
NO desire to-the State provides for them.
''Onc preacher. one church. one asso-
citation or society cannot undertake this
work aud succeed. Success must be Sc
cured, II at all, by the cooperation OF all
good citizens and by the combined ipflu-
enoe Of clergymen and laymen."
Mr.. CoDant spoke OF gambling and
showed the NEws reporter list Of gam
birg houses which had been sent him bJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
An Unintentional Omission.

Mr.. Conant said to-day ut is possible
that the colored clergymen were over
looked. Their names were on a separate
list aud the young man who copied the IN
from the directory unintentionally
omitted the colored ministers. The
clergymen who met here Monday, ad-
iourned to meet again" When asked if
the colored ministers wouldn't be ex-
cluded again tonight, under the terms OF
that adjournment. he said: "Yes, they
will, but no slight is intended. II any of
them come they will be cordially re-
ceivedv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14
n reporter

on Comstock avenue. He said the min
listers could do very little more than they
had always tried to do; that is, to ar use
sentiment In their congregations against
certain phases Of law breaking. The
object vas to get the laity interested
Nothing radical is intended, aud the min
listers merely mean To ask the laity to
take the work into their hands Perhaps
something like n law and order league
would be formed. IL was not in, ended
TO be clergymen's enterprise, but a
citizens movement represented by the
churches
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-14

was left entirely to a committee it would
not amount to much. There should be
one man TO take the burden and shoulder
the approbrium and have the backing OF
committee OF laymen as we'll AS OF pas
tors. lie thought a COMMITTEES represent
ing the movements could confer with the
officials with regard to the course to be
pursued with good results.
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REV. y. u. COLBERT.

He Says That Agitation Is the Only
Effectual Remedy.
The Rev. J. g. Colbert, OF the First A.
NJ. L. Zion Church, said:
"It seems to me that these ministers
might have invited the colored ministers,
for il strikes me that the idea Of putting
a stop TO the enormous development OF
evil in our midst is q good one. The
movement, or agitation of the movement.
will develop sentiment against 1t. and "a
healthy public sentiment Is what is
needed. The ministers alone cannot do
much. But il they can induce the re-.
spectacle citizens 10 cooperate with them
much can be &C c;omplished.