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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-10

ATToRNEY-GENERAL EDWARD c. DUBOIS,
tended, and by which plurality in cleo
tions. has been secured.
In pursuance of the Republican policy
OF orderly changes in our organic Law, and
believing that revision of the Constitu-
tion is desired by many of the people OF
the State, we recommend that the Gen.
eral Assembly upon reassem bling, appoint
a bi-partiZan commission to revise the
Constitution, such revision to be reported
to the General Assembly that the same
may be submitted as an amendment to
the electors In the manner provided In
the Constitution.
We denounce the Democratic policy,
which, for partizan purposes, demands q
constitutional convention in.open defiance
OF the provisions of the Contribution, and
in utter disregard OF the solemn opinion Of
the justices of our Supreme Court that the
Constitution can be lawfully amended
or changed only in the mode itself pre-
scribes.
In support OF the principles and pur-
poses herein enunciated we invite the Coz
operation of the intelligent and patriotic
men OF all parties.
THE STATE TICKET.
The chairman of the convention an
nounced that the next business Of ths
convention would be the nomination of
general officers.
NOMINATION FOR oovERSoR.
Colonel John G. wyman addressed tbs
convention and said IN nominating
Charles Warren Lippitt;
.s'It is an old and often verified adsRe
that II Is wise to LET well enough alone,
and today we are presented with an op-
portunity to approve and adopt IL.
. Zone wear ago we placed In Nomination
lContinusd on Page ~
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IN POSSESSION.
WOlCOtt Occupied EXeCu-
tive Chamber.

BosToN, March 10. Lieutenant Cover
nor Wolcott today took possession of the
private executive chamber occupie d by
Governor Greenhalge for over two years.
He formally requested private secretary
Henry A. Thomas to continue in his pres
ent capacity. All the members OF Cover
nor Grreep phalge's staff will also serve
out their terms.
The lieutenant governor has announced
his intention of accepting invitations for
public engagements far more sparingly
than has been the custom. Mrs. Green
halge has received messages OF coincidence
from Hon. Thomas b. Peed and Hon.
William Mex Kinley.
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Every Town in the State Repre-
Sented by Full Delegation.
CLEARLY DEFINED PARTY PLATFORM ADOPTED.
His Excellency, Governor Lpp and the Other General
Officers RenOminated. ~

The Republicans OF Rhode Island In con-
vention assembled. today placed in nomi-
nation the following general ticket:
For Governor Charles Warren Lippitt
of Providence.
For Lieutenant -Governor-Edwin r.
Allen of Hopkinton.
For Secretary of State-Charles p. Ben
nett of Providence.
For ey--General-Edward Z. Du-
bois of East Providence.
For General Treasurer-Samuel Clark of
Lincoln
PROCEEDING oP THE DELEGATES.
The first thing that attracted the at
tention of every delegate as he entered
Music Hall this forenoon was "little red
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-10
EVERY EvENING-ONE CENT.

In convention assembled, hereby declares
its renewed allegiance TO those great prin-
ciples expressed in the last National Re-
publican platform. the recognition OF
which in governmental affairs has elevat-
ed labor, assured freedom and equality,
esta biished justice, and brought to our re-
public the fullest measure Of prosperity.
with convictions strengthened by three
years OF Democratic National Admin
startion, we reaffir m our belief I'm the
American system OF protection. in a
financial policy which recognizes every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-10

tion from every town, or 21S in all, the
organization was made permanent with
the same officers.
In assuming the duties OF presiding
officer General Dyer said:
Mr.. Chairmen and Gentlemen-I desire to
express my sincere thanks for the honor OF
presiding over this convention.
We meet together at time frauRht with
ominous possibilities. Rarely Ia fhis country
has tho demand for enlightened, broad.
minded siatesm anship, end patriotic and con-
servative legislation been greater than now.
Complicated international questions and per-
plexing domestic issues have arisen, demand
ing settlement, first, with due regard to the
rights OF other nations, and, second, to the
maintenance OF the honor and credit OF our
own.
A recent message from, the President 60 the
Congress Of the United States, involving the
adjustment of disputed boundary line in
South America, startled the entire English.
speaking worla and shook to their very foun-
dations our own centers OF commerce and
trade. One OF the direst calamities which
could befallChristianity and civilizatIon-war
between Great Britain and the United States
w as barely avertod by outstretched hands
across the seas In the grasp OF brotherly love.
The consideration or these vital questions
concerning our relations with nations abroad
involves quite as much the consideration OF
our affairs at home. No such juggIery with
. the credit OF the people rs has been witnessed
for some time past should longer be permitted
60 20 on. The credit Of the nation must be
placed beyond suspicion.
Before all these questions can be settled, the
national Republican party. through its con-
vontion at 1T. Louis, will be called upon TO
declare its position In relation 10 them by the
selection OF it's candidate and by tho platform
upon which bs II TO stand.
The Republican party Of Rhode Island has
ALWAYS been partial TO the state OF Maine,
and N this year tho choice OF the psrty nj
large should fa'l upon her most eminent
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schoolhouse' on the platform, but this
had nothing to do with the convention,
snd the officials of the central committee
explained that the symbol was in the hall
when Ii was hired.
Chairman White called the delegates to
order and asked for nomination for chair
man. General Elisha Dyer OF the First
Ward dele. .ation from Providence was
nominated and elected and Eugene f.
Warner was chosen secretary. After the
iormality OF receiving the credentials and
the roll call, which showed full delega-
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Congress in Session"

This is the best season of the year to visit
WASHINGTON. ID. c.
ROYAL Blue Line personally conducted tours
leave Boston. April Sd and 18TH and May g.
Accommodations are frstola's. Stopove
privileges at Philadelphia and Sew York.
Send for illustrated itinerary and Guide
TO Washington" TO A. J. Simmons, N. E. A.,
2ll Washington street. Boston.
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Mr.. Brennan said he thought Mr.. wilson
was right about that matter. At the same
time he desired to impress upon the com
mittee that he did not desire TO go on n
IL intended TO accept the construction OF
the resolution az to its jurisdiction given
by Mr. Wilson. He therefore asked at
Continued on Page g.
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MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK,
20 westminster Street.

Liberal arrangements made with deposit
tors for interest on Current Account or on
Certificates OF Deposit. Interest from date
ofdeposit to date OF withdrawal.
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NEW BUSINESS INVITED.
REPORT.

REPORT.
nF the condition OF the MERCHANTS MA
~ TIoNAL BANK, at Providence, In tho state
of Rhode Island, at the close OF business. Feb
Tuary zs, 1880;
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CARD.

II Is my pleasure TO announce the
arrival OF my importations for Spring
and Summer, including a special line of
fancy Scotch Mixtures and Tweeds,
especially adapted In color and fabric
for golf and bicycle suits.
CHARLES n. AUTY,
studIey Building, 80 Weybosset St.
mchs-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-10

BEST POTATOES On EARTH
VI Baryey's Cars. one bushei worth three for
eating purposes when bought direct from these
heater cars. Not exposed 10 wind and cold. Send
fi6-tu IN SLY
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County OF Providence, ss..
!, J. W. Vernon, cashier OF the above-namet
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
10 true to the best OF my knowledge and belief.
J. w. VERNON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before this eth day
OF March, 1895. GILMAN f. JOPP,
Correct-Attest. Notary Public
FE RICHMOND
sAML r. poRRANcE. Directors
H. N. CAMPBELL.
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Mr.. Wilson said that ~ any one wanted
to charge th,t the limiting OF the num-
Der OF licenses to four hundred was done
Tor any improper or corrupt purpose they
had a right to DO SO; but otherwise the
right OF the commissioners TO fix a limit
would be question OF law.
MIR. Brennan answered that he would pro-
duce proof from which there could be but
one inference drawn and that inference
would be that the vote to limit the nnm-
Der OF licenses was not taken for any
proper purpose. Mr.. Wilson said the
commissioners did not deny that they
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
THE REV. DIR. HEISCHMANN DEAD.

The Rev Dr. Theodore Heischmann died on Mon
day. at his home. No. 2lS Pac!fc-st.. Jersey city.
He was born IN Magdeburg. Germany in 1923 He
studied In the state school and gymnasium In
Magdeburg and later In the universities Of Bonn and
Berlin. For two years he was pastor Of church at
Dinslaken on the Rhine, and, when the be-
tween Prussia and Denmark began he enlisted In
q Prussan hussar regiment. After the close OF the
war he was for five years pastor Of a church in
Hamburg. Germany. He then came to this country
and was pastor OF severn, churches in New-York
State. At the outbreak OF the Civil War he became
the chaplain OF the 7ith Pennsylvania Volunteers
With his regimen, he took part in the second bat
tie OF Bul. Run, the battles before Fredericksburg.
at Cupeper Court House. at Charleston. s. G., and
other engagements. After the war he was the pas
tor of churches In Baltimore and Brooklyn. He is
survived by two children. the Rev. DR.. John j.
Helschmann. pastor OF 81. Peters Church, In Bed
ford-avc.. Brooklyn, and the wife of the Rev H. l..
Grandlienard. pastor OF the French Evangelical
Church. In Sxteenth-st New-York The funeral
will be held in ST. Peters Church. tomorrow after
noon at o'clock
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
AFTER THE ERRTNG Police.

Police Commissioner Weles said yesterday that
members OF the police force brought before him in
the future charged with entering barrooms for
drinks while on duty. will be fined twenty days
pay for the first offence and be dismissed for the
second Yesterday morning the Commissioner I'M
posed The following fines; James Burke and John
Kramer OF the First Precinct. for entering a
horroom while in uniform ten days pay; Lawrence
CrOwncy OF the Second Precinct. for using profane
language and being of his post five days pay:
Patrick Fagan OF the Sixth Precinct. for being on
his post five days pay; James Buckley OF the Nine.
,eenth Precinct, for entering barroom. ten DAYS
pay: John j. Collins OF the Twentysecond Precinct.
for being intoxicated while duty his second Of
fence was dismissed from the forcss
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
DON'T GEE. As THEY SAY ~ OHIO.
WILLIAM j. BENNETT AND MAYOR GLEASON
CLASH. AND TIE LAW Is INVOKED

WILLIAM j. BENNETT AND MAYOR GLEASON
CLASH. AND TIE LAW IL INVOKED
William j. Bennett. Health Officer OF Long Island
CITY Is getting TO believe that since Paddy Glea-
son returned TO the throne the place resembles old
Gravesend in the days when injuncuons ddnt 90
This morning he has returnable in the supreme
Court an order requiring John w Moore. the COM
missioner OF Public Works of the city TO show cause
why he should be punished for contempt.
Mr. Bennett and Mayor Gleason. as they say IN
Ohio don't gee On the first Monday OF January
after Mr Gleason entered office. the plainiin ana
members OF the Board of Health went TO the city
Hall to hold a meeting The door to their room was
locked and guarded by a big policeman. They held
the meeting in the hallway.
The next meeting night they tried II again. but
found the door locked a before and two policemen
on guard. In the mean time the injunction order
was secured and presented to the policemen. They
refused to accept It, and II read. But they were
acting under Mr. Moores orders, they said. and
't'e with the paper" The order was then read TO
Mr. Moore himself and the only effect 1t had was
to allow Mr. Bennett the secretary OF the Board. and
the lawyer in the meeting room The other mem
bers OF the Board were stu excluded Mr.. Bennett
says that was contempt OF court
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
he SETS GREAT STORE BY Mr.. WILLIS.
THE MAYOR BELIEVES THAT HE WILL. EQUAL MR..
WHITES RECORD.

THE MAYOR BELIEVES THAT HE WILL. EQUAL MIR.
WHITES RECORD
Mayor Wurs.er believes that his chief lieutenant
the coming City Works Commissioner. Wills Will
make a frst-cass record the OF Com
missioner White.
"Do you think he asked last night by n
Tribune reporter. that Mr.. Wills will find the pace
q hard one in following Commissioner Whe?N
II do not" returned the Mayor promptly. "On
the contrary, / believe that Mr. Willis will equal
Mr.. Whites record. / am free to say that don't
believe thar he will make record that will stand
out in such sharp contrast TO Mr.. Whites record
as that made by MI. White shows in comparison
with that of his Democratic predecessor, do
believe that such thing is possible expectei
by the people of Brooklyn whc conversant with
the true situation. Mr. White has got things where
they belong. IT will be Mr. Willis's aim. think
10 keep them there. and improve wherever possible
Mr.. Whites principal engineers will doubtless
main in the department. They have their work
systematlzed and everything working smoothly
Mr. Willis is excellent manager, full OF am
bition to equal and II possible surpass the record
Of his predecessor and there is doubt whatever
that he will acqut himself handsomely. He will
have all the old contracts before him and will
know what is possible In the way Of securing low
figures"
do you find your work more laborious than you
expected the Mayor was asked
mo; am doing the work fairly easily and my
heaIth and spirits are good
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
~ AID or THE HOSPITAL.

reception and promenade concert, to be
given In a.d Of the Eastern District Dspensary
and Hospital. VIII take place at the Pouch Gallery
tomorrow evening. The Hungarian and Schneid-
ers bands Will furnish music. Dancing will begin
at $50 o'clock and supper will be served from 10
to | o'clock. The Committee on Entertainment is
composed OF Grlswod Denison. George b. Tomp-
klns. John =. Mckeon. James f. Bendernagle and
Ephraim johnson. This committee has issued inv-
tat.ons saying that every year the demand upon
the resources OF the dlspensary and hospital Is in
creased. so that the cooperation and help OF the
generous public is needed. During the las, year
the Institution extended aid TO nearly 10000 app-
cants: the ambulance service brought Into
use over Loo times and twenty nine doctors. be-
sides nurses and house servants are needed to
carry on the benefcent work OF the dlspensary and
hospital. Tickets to the reception and concert will
cost 50 apiece, admitting women and their escort
Returns should be made promptly to NJ. Drn on
the treasurer at Box No 80. Station W. BROOKLYN
Mayor Wurster Is president OF the Board OF Trus-
tees OF the dispensary and hospital,
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
DEATH OF WILLIAM G. SHELDON.

William c. Sheldon. prominent New-York bank
er and for many years resident of Brooklyn. died
yesterday morning at his home. No A Remsen-st
from pneumonia. Mr.. Sheldon prominent in
the Episcopal Church. and had helped many char
liable institutions He born In August 1892 in
Delaware County. near Delhi. y. Y He received
his education in the public schools. and came to
Brooklyn when he was boy He entered the dry
goods house OF John a. c. Grey e. Co.. In New
York. more than ffty years ago. He remained
wit With this firm for number of years. but about
1870 went into Wall street. when the banking house
OF Leonard. Sheldon & Foster at No 10 Wai-st
was formed. The firm name was afterward
changed to William c. Sheldon & Co.. No 4 Wall
The funeral will be held at Grace Church ON Thurs.
dav. and the burial will be at Delhi. n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
| WIDOW,S HOME AT STAKE
SHE SAYS HER DYING HUSBAND De
CLARED HE MADE NO WILL
BUT A DOCUMENT IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN
BY A FORMER WIFE TURNS Up.
AND is ADMITTED TO
PROBATE.


The struggle which Dorothea Geer. OF NO 'f
Uerkimer-st Is making TO keep possession or her
home was brought to the attention OF Justice cay
nor OF the Supreme Court. yesterday on an appi-
cation for an order requiring Justice Hartman OF
the Gates Avenue Police Court. and Katharina
Frederick to show why they should not DE-
restrained from ousting the old lady from the
Uerkmer-st house The order s returnable on
February g. and in the mean time temporary in
junction is In force.
Mrs Geier says in her complaint that she was
married 10 Conrad Geier on September 10. 1867 TWO
davs before they were married he promised to give
to her a half interest in the Herkmtr-st mousse
which he owned but the deed was never executed.
On April 81. 1891 he died.
Mrs Geier says that. the night befcre he 'ou
her and their daughter Christina that he had made
no will 4 few days after he was buried. however
his children by his former wife turned up with a
will and Notwithstanding Mrs. Gcier's protests II
was admitted to probate. BY the instrument tnc
house was left to these children by the fornc! mar
rjage They sold the property TO kathariha frenei.
ick and on October 81, 1850 she began dispoSseSs
nroceed,ngs before Justice Hartman. and the mat
Ter came on for hearing on January 2 , -
Isaac Forster Mrs GeerS counscl. u"inuti'u o
tho gt,und that the action would necessarily in
no jurisdiction The demurrer was overruicu; now
over and A motion for adjournment was dehieu
The matter was to have been decided tomorrow
Mrs Geier claims that the property or AZ Ig"s',
half of IT, belongs to her and she does ho' pci,cNO
The viii probated ever made by her husband
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29

public-sprited citizen in Brooklyn ana III WV
York City.
Ludwig Nissen is jeweller In Maiden law
New-York City He is president of the Je"e'e''
Association Mr.. Nissen was Instruments ~
bringing about a movement among the EaS'e''
District Germans to elect Mr. Wurster, ana
said to have had a hand in influencing 'n'
Twenty-third Ward delegates to vote Tor N"
Wurster in the city convention.
Truman j. Backus is an advocate for the en-
forcement of Civil Service principles. and is oe''
known as president of the Packer Collegiate III
stitute. , xow.
Irving L. Bragdon. who is in business in New New,
York City. has been active In the Repuo''s'"
politics OF the Seventh Ward. u
The Civil Service Commissioners are not pas
salaries for their services The successor 10 eA
Secretary W. j. ID. Campbell will probably oe *.
lected as soon as possible after the BoaIu
ready for business 1t is intimated that ".
Board may increase the salary OF the once iIo's
81 500 to $4,000, SO that thoroughly aple ans @
satisfactory man may be induced to become ss''
New-York tribune., 1896-01-29
MISS BELLE CLINTON MARRIED.
SHE BECOMES THE WIFE OF A MAN WHO
SAYS HE BELONGED TO THE GILLIAN
NAVY-CHARGES AGAINST THE
YOUNG WOMAN By JOHN
Dr-REGE DISMISSED.
DCREGE DISMISSED.

DCREGE DISMISSED.
n,,ss ReIIe Clinton. alias May Rivers. who has
heen on trial charged with raising check given
her by John Durege, music teacher was married
last Monday night 10 Leon NJ. Melville VINO Il sa''
20 have been a petty officer in the Chilian Navy
Melville a young man of peppery temper. Is ABOUT
five feet high, has black hair and wears Uniform
bedecked with much gold lace. lie took an interest
in Miss Clinton and the case from the beginning oi
,he trouble and alleged that he was distant rea-
tive Of the young woman. and had known her anu
her parents in Athol, Mass. lie sent several notes
TO her and conversed with her IN the courtroom
After Miss Clinton released on bail last Mon
day night she went to the house of Mr.. Chids the
lawyer who lives on the Park slope That evening
Mr Chlds with Melville and Miss Clinton. visited
the house of the Rev Wesley L. johnson, NO oSo
Bedford-ave., where the marriage took place IN
the presence of Mr. Childs and daughter OF the
minister The newly married couple then went to
Mr. Childs's home where there were several guests
and there Il wedding supper was eaten.
The trial OF Miss Clinton ended yesterday
morning in Justice Walshs court. The proceedings
we're brief William Miles. Dstrct-Attorney
Backuss first assistant, intimated that his chief
had decided to abandon the idea OF prosecuting
Durege Mr. Strauss the young w9mans counsel fron
custody. The motion was granted by the ma8is-
Variant M"S him " in holding her Mr. Durese
in court YESTERDAY morning. but Justice Walsh saw
missed the case The discharge of Mrs. Melville
from custody will relieve the Kings County Trust
Company from the responsibility to the check
alleged 10 have been raised by the young woman
from $40 10 500.
Melville was disturbed mentally because the fac.
OF the wedding mad become known He said the
marriage was not the result OF sudden acqua.nt-
ance as he had known the young woman for over
year. He says he married her TO save her honor.
and doesn't think the public is Interested In any
way in the affair. Melville says he intends TO put
his wife ship and take her as far away from
Brooklyn he possibly can. Although Il is alleged
that he was a petty officer In the Chillian Navy.
other reports the effect that he is purser on
an English steamship and on steamship plying
between this port and Spanish ports. Yesterday he
said he had been employed in testing pneumatic
tubes for the Navy. and declared he was an expert