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sight," and he In happy moment clothed
Brother Paine with knighthood, and TO
Past Grand Chancellor Paine are the men,
5ers of the Pythlan order in Rhode Island
indebted for the introduction of the order
here, for in less than seven months after
his return from the golden shores OF the
Pacific, Myrtle Lodge, No. 1, at Woon-
socket was set in motion, the date Of
organization being April 2S, 1870. Other
lodges soon followed, until today there
are 35 lodges with q mem bership OF over
1000, and there has been paid out for
the relief OF the sick nearly slS0,0
A very large amount OF money has been
paid out for the burial OF the dead, and
q princely sum for the care OF widows
and orphans.
When five lodges had been instituted In
theState, Supreme Chancellor Samuel Read
Instituted the Grand Lodge at Harugari
Hall. Al Westminster street, on the evening
OF February IL, 1871, when the following
named bers were chosen as the
officers: grand venerable patriarch,
Lysander Flag; grand chancellor, Clar-
ence Il. Gardner; grand vice-chancellor,
John +. priscol; grand recording and
corresponding scribe, Nathan *. 11lton;
grand banker, Daniel n. Paine; grand
guide, William T. kaston; grand inner
steward, q. Il. Peterson; grand outer
stewarc, A. b. Gardiner.
Daniel N. Paine, William b. Stall,
George s. Dean, William f. Eastob,
Nathan X. Tilton and John #. Driscol
were made past grand chancellors by
vote of the Grand Lodge.
AT this meeting the first five lodges,
Myrtle, Union, Damon, Washington ana
Eureka, were represented. 1t was at this
session that the present grand chancellor,
Andrew Mckenzie, received tho rank OF
past chancellor. he being member at
that time of Union Lodge or those
iirst officers OF the Grand Lodge Lysander
Fiagg, John 4. Driscoll and &. Il. Peter
son are dead. Daniel N, Paine, who is
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The number Of volumes issued during
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daily average. of $50.
Among the additions OF the past week
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
Knights Celebrating Their
Silver Anniversary.
Grand Meeting in Infantry
Hall, This Evening.
Distinguished Guests Will Be Pres
ent at the Banquet.

In tho fall OF 1869 the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows met at San Fran
cisco, and the delegates from Rhode
Island were Daniel N. Paine, Charles q.
Cole, Herbert Il. Dodge and John i.
Driscol.
While in attendance at that session
Mr.. Paine met Samuel Read of New Jer-
sey, who at the time was the supreme
chan cellor of the Knights OF Pythjas, and
had the authority to make "a knight at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
NEWPORT NEWS.
Baseball Season 10 Clos: Saturday--A
Grand Affair Promised.

NEWPORT. July 20 1t was reported on
the streets yesterday that the local ball
team would close It's ueason at the end OF
this week, they not making expenses.
IL everything arranged Tor materializes
the fote night, Aug. o, will be grand
affair IL n now learned that Governor
Lippitt has asked Secretary Herbert In he
name Of the Stale OF Ihode Island. to
send the North Atisntic Scnadron here,
anc bon. 4. &. Bsldwir has extended an
lnvitation 10 President Cleveland and
his family to be the guests Of the CON-
mittee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

Grand Chancellor Andrew McKen-
zie of st. Johns Lodge, Nos.
Grand Vice-Chancellor- Levi >. Win
chester OF Riverside Lodge, No. II.
Grand Preiste-Douglas K. Johnstone
OF Washington Lodge, No. 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
Husband Left behind.

New York. July 20. Mrs. q. NJ.
Kocrner. the divorced wife Of the senior
member OF the firm OF IScerner G. Hyde
of Buffalo. arrived in this city on the
steamer UmbrIa on Saturday, and left
yesterday FOR Buffalo. She was accom-
panied by her son. r. w. Koerner. The
boy, who. when he comes OF age, will
be heir 20 $4,000. was abducted by his
father after the divorce md taken TO
Europe Mrs. Koerner followed and To-
Gated them In Londonderry. In the
absence OF the father they took the boy
away. Koerner followed them 90 Liver
pool. only to discover they had left for
New York or 'hc t-mhria.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

BY request of many citizens ~ provi-
cencr. hev. I. =. Tower " iil give q lee
tore on the silver qr,stion in the yestry
OF the Richmond Street Congregational
Church tomorrow evening at D O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

occupied in part by Charles Boice loss on
building S256O, insurance $500.
1he Griffith and Commercial Hotels
were the largest In the township.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

while on her trip to Rocky Point at
4:i0 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
steering apparatus OF the steamer
Squnntum broke, for time disabling
the vessel Her passengers were transferred
to the steamer Elaine anc taken TO their
destination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

10 CASES BLACK, NAVY AND
white, trimmed sennet sailors, marked
from 49c..
JUST RECEIVED, NEW SHAPES IN
bicycle hats, also washable duck hats
for children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

Persons who have a coughing spell
every night, on account Of n tickling SEN
sation In the throat, may overcome Il at
once by dose OF One ASnute Cough
Cure.
Johnston's Pharmacy. Se3 Westminster
street; Metzger's Phsrmaty, go North
Main street; Alireds' Pharmacy, Sii EGdy
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
The Old Horse Auctions On
Exchange Place.
A Chase That Began There
and Ended in Lime Rock.
Good Work Done by Joe Bradbury
and Bonnie Horse Bess.

What motley aggregation those horse
auctions that reneld Saturday morn
ins on Exchange place near the Soldiers
aud Sailors monument used to attract.
1t was a crowd that needed the attention
OF the detectives in more ways than one,
for in il there were generally persons who
had stolen something they wished to
have disposed Of to the highest bidder or
those who were ready to steal anything
that came within reach OF their faciie
fingers. One OF the longest chsses ever
made after law breakers was begun at
one OF these Saturday sales on Exchange
place and aid not end until the village
OF Lime Rock some ten or twelve miles
from the city, was reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

No morphine or opium In Dr. Miles PAna
PILLs- CURE Aii-Sain. Ono cont dose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

John Early, 10 years old. IL missing
from his hoire at 1856 Cay street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
BIG DAY DOWN THE BAY.
Many Thousands Enjoyed an outing at
,,he Shore Resorts.

Many Thousands Enjoyed an outing al
,,he Shore Resorts.
II was great day down the bay yes
terday, and the several resorts did a
thriving business. There was throug hout
the day no accident or incident to mar
the pleasure OF the thousands who took
advantage OF tho weather TO get day g
outing.
ROCKY POINT.
A fair estimate would place the number
OF people at Rocky Point yesterday in the
vicinity OF 25, 900. 1t was an ideal day at
the Point, and the numerous visitors
found much TO enjoy at this most popu-
lar OF shore resorts. The large dining
hall where man ager Harrington serves h is
most excellent shore dinners was crowd
ed from IL 10 9 O'clock, and all voted the
dinner as being even better than the de-
licous repasts usually served here. The
baseball game was attended by as many
as could be jammed into the largest
grand stand in Rhode Island and the
beach hers had allsthey could hold. In
the theater the vaudeville performances
were continuous from 1880 TO 6 and from
1880 to 9:s5 p. m. The entertainments are
certainly the very best ever offered in
this vicinity, some 35 leading artists tax
ing part. Prominent among them are
Curtis and Gordon, who present most
The Twentieth Century sports, in
which Miss CorGan does some bag
punching that would do credit TO Cor
bett or Fitzsimmons. The four Cobans
are favorites who return with new act
entitled Goggles Doll House," in
which some remarkable dancing is in
dulged in by Josie anu George Cohan.
WrIia "A Gon
the Prince Of MUSCLE Bonnie Goodwin
and Ives and Kont are ail new comers to
give full quota OF am usemen..
Others on the bill are the Japanese
troup who have made most gratifying
success and are retained for this, their
last week. Ferguson and Mack, Master
Richard ferguson, The Powers Brothers,
Miss Marguerite Ferugson, and a comedy
called "Irish Justice" No one eau COM
PLAIN of not receiving their moneys
worth In this program. Popular concerts
were given by the National band in the
new seaside music ball and by Mr.. Loven
terg's Orchestra, Mr. Archie Jalbert of
the latter organization contributing a
most pleasing trombone solo. All the
numerous delights OF the "Point" re-
ceived their share OF attention. The
great "chutes" Will be ready end run
ming on "Wednesday of this week.
CRESCENT PARK.
At Crescent Park there was somebody
from everywhere, anu Manager Poyden
had plenty TO eat for all comers, besides
many new attractions, the three concerts
by the Anne ican Band, beng the leading
feature. MANY bicyclists were present, and
had no end of sport on thu monster BIZ
cycle track.
rInLD's POINT.
COiorel Atwoli of conraa bad bfs ,h,rs
OF tho patronage, and all who called
upon him told the cid, cd story and
that / E, get your shore dinner at Fields
Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
cREscEyT PARK.

At Crescent Park there was somebody
from everywhere, ano Manager Poyden
had plenty TO eat for all comers, besides
many new attractions, the three concerts
by the Anne ican Band, being the leading
feature. MANY bicyclists were present, and
had no end of sport on thu monster BIZ
cycle track.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

Then Bess and her rider started in pur-
suit of the two tnievos who were maxi
ing for the woods. The splendid animal
seemed TO enjoy the chase, for she
jumped stone walls, fences and bitches
ana was soon flying pest the fugitives.
Once between them and the woods
toward which they were making, Brad
bury wheeled about and facing the two
thieves ordered them TO throw up their
HANDS. They did so, and then tho march
hack to the read where the two wagons
with the detectives. Lieutenant
O'Neil and the first prisoner captured
were waiting was begun. Bradbury kept
them right ehsad of Bess and within easy
range OF bis revolver, so they made no
attempt TO break away, and were finally
Eandcuffed and taken back TO the city.
The three crooks were first convicted
and sentenced for assault OH an officer,
and when they had finished their term
OF service for that offence they were
turned over 90 the Massachusetts author
ities and were sentenced 10 long terms
for larceny.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

Saturday, Jan. 2s, 1884, was rather
blustery day, but the "horse auction. .
as II was called, was held as usual.
Among those who gathered at IL were
three stalwart fellows, Frank and David
Eddy and Henry Randall. They were In n
wagon which. with lot of horse furn-
ishings they were offering for sale. De-
tective Parker who w0s circulating in
the crowd, recognized the trio as thieves
for whom he had been on the watch for
some time and the property they had
once determined to arrest them. The fell
lows evidently dev:ned his purpose, for
as he started toward them they whipped
up their horse and were soon dashing
across Exchange place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
rInLD's POINT.

rInLD's POINT.
Colonel A,well OF courss bad his shnre
OF tho patronage, and all who called
upon him told the cid, cd story and
that get your shore dinner at Fields
Point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

Tire latter had good start, however.
ana IL was not until Lime Rock was
reached that Bradbury came in sight of
them. He gained quickly on the tea m,
and the thieves seeing that their capture
was only a question of fow minutes,
two OF them Jumped from the wagon. and
clim bing a stone wall, started in the direc-
tion OF piece OF " oods three quarters OF
g mile distant. The third fagitive,
VINO still continued to urge on his horse
with whip and voice, was quickly held
UP by Patroiman Bradbury and promptly
surrendered. The officer held his
prisoner until the wagon with the de-
tcctives came up and took charge OF the
prisoner and the team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

With all possible dispatch they pro-
cured team and started TO the assist
ance Of MIR. Parker, who still kept up
the chase, although he was now left far
behind. lie had marked the direction
taken by the fugitives. however. and when
he was picked up by Detective Swan and
Lieutenant O'Neil, the chase was taken
up with greater energy. BY this time
the three thieves and their team were
well out of sight, and 1t looked as
though they would make their escape,
when Joe Bradbury, mounted on his
favorite Bess, who was at that time
patrolling the sparsely settled territory,
came up, and learning how matters stood,
he was quickly galloping over the road
In pursuit of the robbers.
, 1896-08-15

ward statement from 20 eminent and
fearless a clergyman should be needed.
Paine's celery compound has put an
end to an enormous amoun of sickness
and disease.
1t began at the very outset Of Its
splendid career to cure men and women
OF kidney troubles. liver complaint and
nervous prostration. Its speedy and
lasting cures Of all these nerve and
blood disorders were not show In
spreading its reputation through ev-
cry state in the country. Physioians
everywhere greeted the great remedy
as the most enlightened, most skillful
means that could be employed for in
Migrating the rundown" system.
Thousands of wholly d~isinterested
men and women saw their neiehbors
and townspeople made well by Paine's
celery compound.
This epoch-maktng discovery in
medicine, due to the patience, thor
oughness and zeal Of the great Dart
mouth college scaeatlst, stands today
unquestioned as the greatest brain and
nerve strengthened and restorer the
world possesses.
, 1896-08-15
What Paine's Celery Compound Has Done for
the Eloquent Preacher.

From NO one class OF mer has Paine's
celery compound received rore un-
stinted praise for Its wonderful powers
Of making the sick tn be well again
than from ministers OF the gospel in
every denomination.
Rev. Father Ouellet. Rev. DIR. Meek,
the editor of the Central Methodist"
Rev. DR.. Baird, Rev. ". ]. White, D. D.
Of the Georgia Baptist, are among the
hosbs of clergymen who have grateful
ly published, that their experience
might be OF benefit to others, the ever
true story OF how this greatest Of all
remedies makes people we'll, building
up the shattered nerves, enriching the
chin blood and roofing out disease.
Rev. Charles L.. Thompson, D. D.,
pastor OF the Madison avenue Presby-
terrain church in New York city, Is a
man crowned with honor. Before 60
ing to the celebrated church where he
now breaches in New York. he served
in prominent pulpits in Cincinnati,
Chicago, Pittsburg and Kansas City.
He has written much and we'll on
themes Of public interest. presided over
the Centennial General Assembly In
, 1896-08-15
HURT DIVORCE CASE.
Attracted a Crowded Court Room in
Cheyenne Yesterday.

49,
The sensational Hurt divorce case
came up for a second trial in the dis
trict court of Laramie county yester-
day and attracted the usual big crowd
Of the curiously inclined. The details
Of the case are familiar ito most read
ers Of The Republican. Ex-senator J.
]. Hurt Of Casper asks an absolute d.
vorce from his wife on the ground OF
adultery. Mrs. Hurt brings a cross
suit for divorce and afimony ito con-
s.st of one-half OF MI. Hurts property
on the same grounds. The trouble be-
tween the couple commenced about
Two years ago when Mr.. Hurt accused
William Milne. one Of his employees. d
undue intimacy with Mrs. Hurt, and
warned him to cease his visits to the
Hurt house. under threats of death.
Milne continued his visits to the Hurt
house and the matter illuminated by
Hurs meeting Milne on the streets Of
Casper In February. 1895, and shoot-
Ing him dead. Hurt was tried for muir
der and acquitted. His suit for divorce
and the o suit Of his wife were
started at once and have been dnce
pending IN the Wyoming courts. Near
ly ell Of the testimony introduced upon
the present trial Will b In the form Of
dspositions. Nessrs. Bradley Z Nor
ton II Casper appeared for NJ. Hurt IN
the case. and Judge Y. @. BrowAsaad
Attorney walker 0 Cxspsr fos -.
Hurt.
, 1896-08-15
WILLIE DOWNEY THE WINNER
She Takes the Fifth of the Demores,
Medals.

In tie Demorest contest at :le Meth
CGist church last avering for children
over IA years Of age. Willie Dowi.ty
captured the fifth medal given ny he
league. The title of defamation was,
"The Liquor Traffic Antagonistic to
American Liberty" Bessie Scnalk
gave Voice From the Poor House."
Bessie and Willie were so nearly a tie
that the ladies have decided to send
for another medal to present to Bessie.
In the markings Willie received SO %
while Bessie was given SO 1-3. Katie
Roach stood Sc and Maggie Brebner 50.
The l.. T. l.. sang like little larks and
their efforts were much appreciated.
Judge Hayford remarked that he
thought the contest was a better enter
tainment than any show. saying THAT
the ladies who aided in such a good
cause would have no trouble in gain
ing an admittance to heaven. Mrs.
Land stated that there would be no
more contests until school opened as
80 many parents and their children
were in the mountains enjoying out
ing5 a. present.
, 1896-08-15

Philadelphia, and has been often a
commissioner and chairman Of leading
committees. and an exceptionally Tor
chile deba.er in all the church courts.
His large charity has made him a
welcome representative Of his church
10 other churches and to his brethren
Of other lands.
DR.. Thompson Is a prodigious work.
er. He rs n of the many thousands
who have discovered what Paine's cell
cry compound does for those who are
out by labor, who are suffering
from some stage of nervous exhaus-
tion, and who require a health giving
remedy that will speedily replenish the
system with proper nutriment.
Writing from New York on June %,
DR.. Thompson said:
Il think to the use OF Paine's celery
compound Is due the fact that after a
wfn,ser of exhausting work, 1 have
been able to carry my duties through
the %enervating springtime with unusu-
al "a and comfort"
To the multitude who suffer from the
e~nervating effects Of warm weather IN
this climate. this plain. straightfor-
, 1896-08-15
CASPER MOUNTAIN ABLAZE.

1t is reported that a fierce forest fire
is raging on Casper mountains, south
of Casper. and a considerable value in
timber is being swept by the flames
that are famed by a strong wind blow
ing from the west. The fire originated
yesterday from an unknown cause, and
is spreading rapidly. Miners cabins
are in danger and the Eadsville Mining
company is in direct line within three
miles CT the fire. A Few showers have
fallen this afternoon. but in no wise
alated the spread of the flames. No
miners have yet come down to report
the damage. but the fire is in full sight
of Casper. The timber where the fire
is new sweeping Through has been
worked by Todd's numbering mills. so
that the best has been saved.
, 1896-08-15
PERSONAL

Stockton Smith is in from the park.
George H. Hunt left for Cheyenne
on the noon train.
Governor and Mrs. Richards return
ed to Cheyenne on the midnigqlt train.
]. w. Stryker and daughter are in
Cheyenne in attendance at the bicycle
races.
Mrs. G. w. Hulst OF Rapid City. 8. D.,
IL here visiting her brother, Fred
George, ST.
Eddie Burke returned from the Mid
die fork Of the Little Laramie last
night. His party. which included Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Harris and Misses Eff.
fe and Doflie Naismiih. will not be
back for several days.
, 1896-08-15
CATTLE RUSTLERS ACTIVE.

Thieves are actively engaged in cat
tie rustiing in Natrona county and
within three weeks rustlers have been
detected making drives of unbranded
calves. and in both instances the calves
were taken from the lthieves. Ten
days ago the Ogallala roundup cap
tured o bunch OF unbranded calves
from a party. Of three rustlers from the
Hole in the Wall" country. Last
night Bob Devine, foreman of the C. Y.
roundup, returned from the same
place on Powder river, with a bunch OF
As C. Y. cows and unbranded calves.
He went alone. located the bunch, held
and herded them in a canon and
brought them back unaided. The
thieves will be taken and SEN to the
p~enitentiary, where so many have been
sent for the same crime this spring and
summer.