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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County Of Providence, ss.;
l. j. w. Vernon, cashier OF the above nance
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
In true to the best OF my knowledge and belief.
j. w. VERNON. Cashier.
srhacrihed aud -te befefe me tffs- -2tst day
Of Dece mbcr, 1895. GILMAN Il. JoPP,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22
BANK REPORTS.
MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK,
CAPITAL
20 westminster Street

CAPITAL. ..... ................ 81 100000
The ample facilities and best services OF this
Ban K are rendered to Individuals, Corporations
and Banks
Special arrangements made for interest on cur
rent accounts or on Certificates OF Deposit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22

There is one barber at least In this
town who knows the origin of the striped
pole, which serves as a symbol in front
df so-callsd "tonsorisl parlors." bar rbers,
this knight OF the razor told the dos
siper, were formerly surgeons and to
consicso able extent physicia ms in the
communities In which they piled their
trade. Before the days when printing
was invented, and when the great major
ity OF people were unable to read, ell
trades and occupations advertised the
location of their places OF business by the
ing; the srmorer placed . helmet ip front
OF his shop: the furrier hung out skin;
the sandal.maker, pair of shoes or
sandals; the tailor . coat, etc. The tar
bsr's trade being that also of the surgeon
the barber at first advertised his b7siness
BY . wooden figure of hung. srm from
which ran down two stresms, one OF blue
OF venous blood, the other of red or
arterisl blood, tho arm being also encir-
lied by white baDdsge. In time the
rm became convsntionalized into pole
With three stripes, tho white signifying
he bandsge with which the barber-sur-
Reon tied up the arm. and the red and
blue conveying to the puolic the infor-
nation that the barber was prepared ct
ell times 10 bleed his patients; bleeding
then being employed In all sorts OF all
nents. This, II is believed. is the origin
OF the barber pole so familiar On our
street, the curious survival OF a sign
when the thing symbolized has passed
stay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22
REPORT.

<NF the condition OF the MERCHANTS Ma
~ TIoNAL BANK. at Providence in the State
OF Rhode Island at the close OF business December
II, 1885:
gEsouRcRs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22

Spssking of superstitions leads to the
remark that practically every one OF them
hrs foundation In fact, or In some his
toric incident that csn be cited ss pre-
cedent. This "thirteen" superstition, for
example, was fret mentioned about the
sixth century By . Latin monastic writer
4 France. who stated that 1t was uDlucky
,or thirteen people to sit down at table
together, a. at "the last supper" when
Christ and his II apostles supped to-
getber, two of them died within the year.
Mention of the superstition occurs FREE
quently after this time, but Judas being
generally overlooked. the superstition was
limited to one death within the II
mouths. Its frequent citation by popula,
sutbors in almost every language OF
Europe has disseminated it to a greater
extent than perhaps any other one per-
stitious fancy, and equally in Armenia,
Russia, Germany, Italy, Spain, England
and the United States the presence Of
thirteen at table is deemed an inau.
spicious omen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-22
REPORT
OF the condition OF the
MANUFACTURES RS
National Bank,

At Providence, in the State OF Rhode Island, at
the close OF business December IL, 1896.
RESOURCES:
The morning times., 1896-05-09
TO CONTINUE THE BOYCOTT
Committee On the Beer Fight
Makes a Favorable Report.
Thousands of Circulars Setting Forth
tho Side of Organized Labor
VIII Be Distributed.

The general conference committee, COM
posed OF representatives from all the local
labor organizations, affiliated with the
local Federation or Labor and District As
senbly No SO, K or l., to consider plans
for the better enforcement or the boycott
against the local bTeweTleS, net last nlgBJ
at Orion Hall, 43O Elgb1D street north
west
Inere was large attendance, every Or
ganiZatiOn entitled 70 representation being
represented by one or more delegates.
The report submitted by the several
special committees which had been at
work pressing tie boycott during the last
week were very encouraging ana were eu-
tbusia sJIcaily received by the assembly
From the reports nude the outlook Tor a
successful fight is much brighter than at any
time during The last three months, and the
members or organized labor are more con-
fidcut now than ever OF winning the night
against the local bre ewers, who are opposed
to organized labor
the local breweries they feel that they
Will strengthen the position or organized
Ia Dor, and with this view committee was
appointed TO call on Chairman BdbcOCk
and ask for a hearing in the interests of
House bill No. 666S, for high license.
In case they get favorable reply and
/ are granted a hearing, OF which they are
confident. and also OF the passage or high
license legislation. they say they Will
either win the fight or run the city dry
as far as local hrewcd beer is concerned
setting forth all the circumstances con-
nected with the difficulties between or
ganiZed labor and the local brewers and
VIII have them distributed throughout the
city.
Une point which will be specially
emphasized by the circular Is that tEe local
brewers want to dictate to organized labor
in the District and is discriminating against
the members OF all organizations which
Will not premise to support and patrOnize
the products OF the local brewerles- The
discussion OF this matter was animated. il
being argued that this was only a scheme
to disrupt organized labor in the city.
The subcommittee which had been ap-
pointed at the local meeting to visit the
various locals reported that all had teen
visited and that the action of tie conference
was unanimously indOrSed. and that more
strenuous efforts would be made to make
the boycott effective.
As to- the trades, so far the carpenters,
painters and timers have Eeen especially
fliscrminated against. In many instances
wnere timers Were employed they have
been discharged, il is said. and their places
filled with galvanized iron workers.
Another conference will he held ON next
Friday,
The morning times., 1896-05-09
CLERK HIRE DISCUSSED
Secretaries to Members Will Re-
oeive Pay for Years Work.
Hints That the Entire Fee Is Not
Paid for Labor but Is Shared
by Congressman.

The members of the House now have
annual clerks at the expense OF the govern
ment. + or years this end has sought to be
attained and the subject has come up
for discussion at stated intervals, with as
much regularity as the crop OF mosquitoes
in summer or slippery payements in winter.
But there has aiwaySbeen a ma jority Of
the members who remembered the fate of
those participating Ill The salary grab
who have not had the courage TO vote for
what they wanted, and what the Senate
has had in an aggravated form for years.
Three years ago the House concluded 10
try an experiment and see how it would
work. Consequently clerks to members
were allowed for that portion of the year
when Congress Is i'll session, but no other.
This innovation seemed to go along pretty
smoothly, although the constant cha rye was
made that the members received the sa larry
while the clerk performed the work at q
sum greatly less than 500 per month,
which was allowed the member for his
clerk hire.
III fact that assertion. which is Doubtless
correct i'll many instances, almost defeated
the proposition when II came up for action.
A hard but unsuccessful fight was made TO
have the clerks mentioned as the bene-
ficiaries OF the money to be disbUrsed for
their services. There is hope, however,
that this reform will come later aud the
clerk receive the salary to which he is
entitled instead of having to divide with
the member III order to obtain the work ut
a reduction.
The debate was animated and continued
for more than an hour. There was a full
attendance of members, as each one was
personally interested. The matter came
I'D when resolution WAS reported from
the Committee On Accounts without recon-
mendation, the committee having been
tie 1t was stated that $2iG. 900 would
he necessary 10 pay these clerks during the
CoBgressio onal interim, from June 1 to
December f. The chief portion OF this
sum IL is alleged. will go into the pockets
or the members. who Will dispense with the
services of clerks while at home with their
constituents.
The chief objection to the resolution was
based on the ground that the Treasury was
not in condition to meet the increased
expense. but two or three members sug-
gested tnat the services of clerks were
not needed. The resolution was mainly ad-
voCated 10y Messrs. Hartman and Hender-
SON Before being passed the resolution
was amended So as 10 exclude Representa-
tiyes who are chairmen of committees hav-
ing annual clerks.
Members could not avoid placing them
selves OH record SO. far as the question OF
annual clerks is concerned, and the result
showed safe but not overwhelming ma
jority The resolution was adopted 30
yeas, 10S nays.
Twenty-four private pension bills were
then passed, and at 4:3O O'Clock recess
was taken until 8. the evening session being
devoted to the same class OF legislation. The
House ad journed until Monday.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
FOUR THOTsAND SINGERS.
Christian Endeayor Choristers He'll
Rehearsals Last Night.

The preparations for the music for the
Christian EDdeavor convention are going
rapidly forward. Last evening witnessed
the third series of Tehearsals by sections
of the SO convention chorus.
The rehearsal of section A at the Metro
polItan Presbyterian Church was an ex-
ceedingly well attended one The singers
were out in force and were there to sing.
Mr.. c. s. Clark of the SO music COM
mittee was in charge and the section under
his direction took an advance step. Much
earDeStneSS has heretofore characterized
the work OF this section, and it was not
lacking last evening.
Section Il won the hOnOrS last evening
at their rehearsal in the First Presby-
terian Church, and under the leadership
of Dr.. F. j. WOodman a large amount
OF work was accomplished: The section
showed up particularly well in the stir
ring selection sung at the Boston COnven-
ton for the first time, The Cross and
victory. The attack was good and the
volume large.
Section c met at the First BAPTIST
Church, Mr. Page L. Zimmerman being
in charge. The section Shu wed up We'll in
the selections sung, and the work of the
evening evidenced much work in the in
dividual ChOirs forming the section. The
rehearsal was well attended one, and
compares most favnrably with the work
OF the other sections.
Section d, under the direction Of Nr
Percy ). Foster met at the Western
Presbyterian Church. Good work mas
been accomplished by this section and
last nights rehearsal was productive OF
most gratifying results
The enlistment of the great chorus ia
almost completed and nearly 1000 singers
have signed membership cards.
The chorus is in excellent working con-
d.tlon, and when the sections give re-
hearsals some time during the month of
june the citizens Of Washington will
undoubtedly hear gospel music sung as
never before.
Last evening was a very busy one in
ChHStlan Endeavor circles At head
quarters everything was booming The
ushers' committee, with Chairman w. W
everett IN charge, was planning the great
wOrk which had been assigned to it,
Newark Carpenters Still Striking.
Newark, N. j., Muy S.-An offer tn
compromise made by the wood contractors
az tne bullder's Exchange was rejected by
the 500 striking carpenters attheir CUa rters
TINS afternoon. The bosses offered 27
cents an hour. The strikers want So
per day. Unless the full scale is agreed IN
ny Monday big sympathetic strike viii
The morning times., 1896-05-09

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The morning times., 1896-05-09
DIPLOMAS FOR GRADUATES.
Howard University Students Have
Their Com mencement Exercises.


Their commencement Exercises.
The commencement exercises OF How
ard University medical, dental and phar-
maCcutical classes OF SO were held last
night at Congregational Church before a
large audience whose combined floral trb-
utes converted the stage into n bower OF
fragrance and bloom. The address to the
graduates was delivered by Prof. Furman
j. hadd, a M, NJ. D., after which Rev.
j. E. Rankin, ID. D., LII. D., preside MT of
the university. awarded the degrees.
The exercises opened and closed with
eloquent pra yer. and the musical numbers
were eXcellently rendered by Hofrman's
Standard Band.
The graduates in medicine were as
follows: Henry l.. Bailey. A. b, Massa c hu-
sets; Mrs. May ID. Baker, Kansas; Will
liam a. Jack, ir.. Rhode Island; James II.
Montgomery. North Carolina; Charles Ar
thur Neal. ID. ID. s., MasSa husetts Ben
William l.. Tignor, Washington, d. c.; Rob-
ert b. Tyler. Phar D., North Carolina;
Norval CobDs Vaughan, Virginia.
Graduates in dentistry: william $. Nay
lor. Washington, d. c.: NJ. AlonZo Van
Horne. Rhode Island; Mamie l. Williams,
Washington, ID. c.
Graduates in pharmacy: Edward P.
B rown. Virginia; Edward A. Burrili;
William CardoZo. Phar. G.. South Caro-
lima; Benjamin Ellis Holsendorf. AleXan-
dra, Va; Walter P Napper. Phar g..
Washington. ID. c.; T. George Patterson.
South Carolina; Arthur Walker Stockton,
| Illinois.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
DISPUTE OVER A HARBOR.
Senate Nearing Completion of the
River and Harbor Bill.

The consideration of the river and harbor
bill was concluded in the Senate yesterday,
with the exception of one amendment, in
volving the bitterly contested question of
the location of a adeep-water ha rbor in South
ern California.
The Committee on Commerce reported an
amendment to the bin providing for break
water and outer harbor at Santa Monica
while the two Senators from California
and Mr.. McLochran, the Representative
from the Los Angeles district, opposed that
location and favor the selection of San
Pedro, and having on their side of the
question the reports of two boards of Army
engineers specially sent out to examine
the matter.
Senator White addressed the Senate In
opposition TO the ecommitteeamendment and
hadnot finished his argument when the Sem
ate, at 5:15 o'clock, adjourned till to-
morrow
The morning times., 1896-05-09
UNDERTAKES.
DIED.

DOWNEY-Died on Friday. May s, at
O'Clock p. IN. May h. Downey, aged forty
three years ten mouths and twenty-one
days. Beloved wife of Hugh Downey. aud
daughter OF the late Peter Moclair, Ball
inaslOe: Ireland.
1Sth ana a - - - hfo,daTD Nay ii ~
= a. m. thence to st. Peters Church. New
York and Boston papers please copy. 1t
BODENSICK-On Thursday, May7 1896,
az 40 a. M, George W, beloved son of
Mary A and the late George II. BodenSick.
Funeral from his late residence, No. / %
New Jersey avenue northwest. Saturday,
May =, at 30 O'Clock p. IN. Intermeni at
Mount OhNet Cemetery, Baltimore, Nd
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
B0DENSICk-On Thursday. May7. 1896
Of $3.50 q. M, George W, beloved son of
Mary A and the late George H. Bodensick
Notice OF funeral hereafter
baltimore Sun please copy.)
The morning times., 1896-05-09
washingtonian rs in New York.
lspecial TO The Tines

ISEPCldI 10 I Dt IIIDtS-I
New York. May Grand d. j. Canty, I
Uege. NJ {. Butler, L. S. A, A. H. Plummer
r.. s. Ashland. Mr. and Mrs H. s. Dejohn
Metropole. vs.. Granger; Cosmopolitan, W
Knapp: Grand Union, A. Fl. All; Astor,
II. H. Smith. A 5. Johnson. R. II. Froer,
J. a. Ritter: Imperial. E. Raltzley, W. B
Gerry: St. Denis. ]. NJ. Rotts; Park Avenue,
l.. J. Clark: Holland, J. W. Ma cartney, A
Ordway, JC. Perriue, o. Woodward.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
Something for the Children.
Don't miss it.
ONE DAY ONLY
Nov

bdItII'Itt MD y
THE MIKAD0 THEATER.
Given to every purchaser of 25 cents worth
of Tea. Coffee or Spices.
Thea-Nectar Tea is the champion of all
teas for Ice Tea The Great Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Co, Main Store, sol 503 9Th st.
n. w cor ST. Branches-162O 4th ST. II w;
31O4 NJ St, Georgctown; SIS H ST. n. e.,
and all principal markets. n. H Bowman,
manager for D. c. myS-2t
The morning times., 1896-05-09

tertained atdinner Wednesday night. Guests
were Miss Belknap, Miss Emily Wallack, Mrs.
John Davis. Miss Josephine Boardman. Miss
Davis, Miss Hay Miss Anderson, Miss Storey,
Miss Warder, Count vinci, Baron Won Ket-
teller, Mr.. Eastman, Mr.. George HELEN. Mr..
Chandler Hale, Mr.. Van Ness Philip, Mr..
Sanford Beatty and Mr.. Slidell Rogers.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
Sons the Benefictartes

The will of the late William Mayor, dated
April %, 1896, was filed for probate yes
terday. His brother, Henry b. NayIor, and
Andrew A. Lipscomb, are nominated execu-
tors Of the estate. After the disposition
of several personal effects to friends and
relatives the remainder of the entire estate
is left to Ralph and Joseph Naylor, sons
of the deceased.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
Hotel VIII BE Kent Open.

The creditors Of the National Hotel met
yesterday and voted to keep the hotel open
duriHgthesummer. Mfr. Scott the proprietor.
who made IN assignment short time ago,
is quite i'll, but Immediately upon his
recovery he will be asked to continue the
management of the house in the interest of
the creditors.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Mrs. Barney matronized young peoples
dinner party at Cabin John Bridge last
evening. Those present were Miss Mott.
Miss Barney, the Misses Boardman, Miss
Augusta Davies of New York, and Miss
Hay; Mr.. Voss Mr.. Eastman, Mr.. Harris
Lindsey, Mr.. Cushing Stetson. Mr.. Frank
Andrews, jr., Mr.. Chandler Hale and Mr..
John Lodge.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
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The morning times., 1896-05-09
Polk ScbooI Hn+or.a,a,.

The scholars Of the eighth grade gave a
double entertainment Thursday aud Friday,
In which thirty pupils participated A
play, written by pupils, was well presented.
The proceeds will close up the Indebtedness
on their new CycIopedia Britannica, and
add other treasures to the school library
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Miss Martin of wyoming avenue en-
tertaiued at a tea yesterday afternoon a
number of her scholars. 1t was French
afternoon" in the kindergarten department,
and the young people enjoyed the occasion
thoroughly.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

The presentation hop to the graduating
class at Kendall Green took place last
evening at O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Miss Augusta Davies. daughter of MI. and
Mrs. william Gilbert Davies. of New York, Is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. r. StetSon at
1897 ] street.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Hon. James Monroe, mayor of Kalamazoo
Mich, is the guest OF Senator Burrows.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
eff Eric Is in 70
|HJ1cf health aud hoo

"ff Eric Is in 70
bust health, and has
slept well, and is at
the top of his con-
dition at his depart
ure from Greenland,
his ships will reach
Newfoundland. But,
take out Eric and
put in a strong.
er man - Biorn or
Thorfn and the
ships with just as
NJ u ch ca Sc will
reach Labrador and
New England" !"
T. m rson was
right. The stronger
a man is the fuller
his chest is, the
sounder his heart
and brain and lungs
are, the further he
will sail on the
ocean, the higher
he will cniI ;r L..
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Miss Ruth Marie Sites, the returned mis-
siouary, and her guest. Miss Marguerite
Whong OF Foochow, China and Mrs. Lacey.
held a reception from to $50 yesterday
afternoon at 1916 Clifton street.
The morning times., 1896-05-09
A Musical Festival at River View.

The annual festival of mirth and music
of the Arion Singing Society, one of the
leading German musical societies of
Washington, will take place at River View
tomorrow and viii be attended by tn ;
usual large throng of music lovers The
society will render an elaborate musical
program OF vocal and instru menta numbers,
and some Of the choruses will be especially
fine. In addition 10 the musical program,
the annual prize bowling contests for val
uaDle cash prizes will take place and will
beyeryinteresting. Allkinds ofamusements
for the ladies and children will be provided,
anda who attend theexcu rsiona re promised
a most enjoyable time. The fast steamer
Samuel j. PentZ will leave Seventh street
wharf at L a. n., 2:45 and D. m, and
those who do not wish to stay at the View
all day can return on the steamer in the aft
ernoon. The Arion Singing Society is
composed of some of the best known Ger
man-American citizens of Washington and
the out of door festival of tomorrow carries
them back in spirit to the fete days in the
Fatherland.
Tickets for the excursion can be had
of the members of the society and at the
wharf on the day Of the excursion at 20
cents ca Cfl
The morning times., 1896-05-09
KINGS PALACE.
812-814 9TH st. N. w.
Branch, Us Market Space.
CHURCH NOTICES.

AsBURY II. f. CHURCH, Eleventh and
K streets nOrthwest-Rev. j. L. Thomas,
pastors unda y school, 8 :15 a. m: IL
a. m. sermon, Rev. NJ. W. Clair; 4 D. IN,
Epworth League; Z AS y. m., sermon, Rev.
George W Hatton.
Rev. E. Drewitz, of COncordia Church,
has returned from theconference In NewaTk X,
n, j., and will occupy his pulpit tomorrow.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Mrs. Zaridee Smith, leading soprano of st.
Matthew's Church, is visiting in North Caro-
lima at her former home.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Mrs. Charles Fl. Duffy won the gold medal
at the debate Tuesday evening at Gonzaga
College.
The morning times., 1896-05-09

Mrs. Fl. B. Matchett is visiting Mrs
william f. Secrist at Frederick, Md.