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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

In our last weeks iscue we pub
lished the call for the democratic
convention to meet In Lawrence
burg on May the A, this call was
handed in just as We were going to
press, it being to late for us to
fconsment ON, The call was made
evidently without the advice Of
district committeeman and is en-
tirely unprecedented in the history
of the democratic party in this
county, the people can scarcely
have had time to krrew who are
candidates to represent Lawrence
in the Tennessee Legislature, and
the candidates could not have had
time to place their respective
claims before the people. We car
n)s understand why our worth
Chairman and Sect. assuming
they acted without the advice o
the balance of the committee,
should take tie whole matter il
their hands and arbitrarily fz
! a date for the convention to meet
Nothing can be gained by rushing
a candidate for representative OF
as, what we want is the very bes
man available, and time to know
Ewh0 he is. :
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17
FRIDAY APR. 10, 1896.
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce
Polk Conner as Il candidate for Re. cleo
yfbn 10 the Office of Sheriff of Lawrence
County, Election first Thursday in
August 1896.
We are authorized to announce
N. Sharp as a candidate for Sheriff
Of Lawrence County. Election first
THU sday in August 1896. Sub
feet to the action Of the Democrat
barty.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

We are in receipt Of the FIRST
copy of the Waynes5oro Tribune,
which is edited by II. Y. Alevan-
der The editor says "The paper
will be strictly industrial and no
part will be taken in politics, but
vwill devote it's entire space to the
upbuilding Of Waynesboro and
Wayne county. Our best wishes
are extended.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17
FOR TRUSTEE.

We afe authorized to announce
a. A. Wilds as candidate for
Trustee, subject to the action of
The Democrat party.
We are authorized to announce
+. M. Lincoln as II candidate for
Trustee, subject to the will of the
people: Election first Thursday in
Aug. 1896.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The report that Congressman
Wtodman, republican from one
of the Chicago districts, is oeting as
q purchasing agent for the Cuban
rctolutionists should be inyestiga-
ted. lie is an official of the U. S,
and as such he has no right to be
acting in such capacity.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

There is no man living whom
the DEMOCRAT would rather see
nominated for governor than Robt.
Taylor. We believe hiaa 10 be the
man above all others who is best
able to grapple with the situation.
And if he can't win as the Demo
cratic nominec, no democrat cam.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

1t may be merely coincidence
that Bosses Plat and Quay should
have simultaneously ordered to
Florida by their physicians but it
viii be wise for Mckinley to take
another reef in his cinch on the
Florida delegates to the St. Louis
convention.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The republican, river and harbor
bill illustrates the policy of decer-
ton which that party has adopted
il congress. 1t provides for actl a.
appropriations of only about SO,
100000, which is comparatively
small. but il also provides for the
making OF contracts which VII in
volve future Expenditure Of S40,-
000.0o.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The National League of Musi
clans have been holding their an.
nual convention in Washington
and its members are thoroughly
convinced that when it comes tc
blowing they are not in it Will
compress.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

To anxious republican You
might ascertain who will be the
nominee of your party by address
ing the firm Of Quay and Platt, re-
publican eahdidate-makeys, who
are now in FloriGa.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The McKinleyits may discover
that the active support given their
candidate by Russel Sage, the gree
diest OF The Wall street sharks, is
not the good thing some Of them
appear to think it is.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The people should not fail to ask
republican candidates for congress
to tell what their perty has done
since it got control OF the fifty
fourth congress.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

~ A. COLLIER:-We are authori-
a J.. zed to announce M. A. Collier as
4 Candidate for Representative of Law
Fence county, in the so General Assem-
bly, Of Tennessee. Subject to the action
Ut the Democratic Party.
w a. PIERCE We are authorized
W. o announceW. A. Pierce as a
candidate for Representative of Law.
renee coonty, IN the s0th General AS
scmbly of Tennessee. Subject to the
actios Of tic Democratic party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

There is not line in Secretary
Carlislc's recent letter to the chair
man Of the Kentucky Central COM
mittec that bars his nomination
shoufd the Chicago convention
think him the best man to lead the
party.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

1t is rather difficult now to find
a well-informcd republican who
thinks his party will carry New
York this year, no matterwho may
be nominated for president.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The A. P. A. is taking a rather
prominent part in the business Of
nominating republican candidate
for president, if all that is said on
that subject can be believed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The warmer thatrepublican fight
gets, the more Glance there will e
for the democrats to win. That's
a point worth keeping in mind,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

And ex-Congressman Butter
worth, Of Ohio, WHO was disciplined
for opposing the Mckinley. tariff
what does he think of the prcsi-
Dental outlook I?
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

Perhaps the country might sur
'vivc even if Tom Reed carries out
his threat to retire from public life
if he isn't nominted for president.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

If Tom Reed had his way little
Billee" Chandler would be made to
wear a hoodoo sign as big as base
drum.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17
Cl1ancery Land
Sale.

w. j. WATSON ct ais VS. G. W.Staggs ct al
Pursuant to DEGREES of the Chancery
court at Lawrenceburg Tenn. rendered
in above cause and causes mentioned
below at January Special Term 1876 /
will on SATURDAY MAY 2. 1896
proceed to sell at the court house door
in Lawrenceburg Tenn at public auc-
ton 1870 acres of land in the 10th civil
district know as II part of the j. f.
WATSON 176 acre tract, A full descrip-
ton of said 1870 acres can be seen at the
Office of the undersigned.
Terms; The above will be sold on u
credit of G & - mos. free from the
equity of redemption. Notes drawing
interest IRON day Of sale with good
personal surety will be required of pur-
chaser and lien retained on the land.
ALSO,
At saqHe time and place in the cause OF
Mrs. L. Anderson VS. Wesley Cation
ct ais. win sell at public auction a
tract Of 200 acres, excluding go off the
| N. w. corner, in 10th district lying adj
joining and near lands of Digger Bum
F., pass and others and being 8 pls. west
from thh N. W. corner of an Entry il
name Of Abner Pillow for 80 acres.
Terms Credit of - mos, in bar OF
homestead and dover and equity OF re
demption. Notes bearing interest iron
day of sale required Of purchaser ant
lien retained on land.
ALSO,
at same time and place IN case OF Jno
=. Baltz VS. Frank zimmerman ct ais
will sell the tract Of land of 405 acre
in 10Th dist. lying West of N. F. & S
| Railway joining lands of Austin, Clarl
and Hudson.
Terms; CAST.
1896. W. T. Nixon G. & NJ.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

Of tourSe Chauncey Depew isn't
doing any political work during
his travels. All the same the wise
candidate will have him Swallowed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

Buttons and a bride are being
made the basis of Il new Harrison
boom for the republican nomina-
tion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

The opinion of Mr.. Harrison's
new wife is now being diligently
for by republican pol,ti-
clans.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

Those who know Car Reed the
best say, that his prejudice is much
stronger than his judgment.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

McKinley's wind appears to be
il danger Of giving out at very
critical part of his race.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17
A Variety of Short
Articles Oh a Variety of
Subjects.

Women drug clerks will hardly
he popular in prohibition oommu-
mites,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17
The Democrat.

".
chas. u. Bentley Editois; and Publisher.
Wm.J. oiIbretf,, . ."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-04-17

ETY. OF LAWREMcEByRG,
SUBSCRIPTION PER, YEAR, 100.
GIx MONTHS, 5Octs.
THREE MONTHS, 25cts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

The annual encampmcnI of the Con.
nectucut Grad Army of the Republic
was concluded at Norwich today The
following officers were elected: Depart
ment commander, Oscar W. Cornish oi
Waterbury,; senior vice commander, A.
w. Coverse of Windsor; janior vie com
mapder, Court and Darow. OF New Lon
don; director, Dr. Levi Jewett OF Midle-
town; chaplain, Rev. John l.. Pitner OF
Norwich.
City Hall policeman Joseph II. Curtis,
who was taken TO his home yesterday ON
account of being sick, is reported as being
a little more comfortable today.
horse attached to q sleigh, the prop
eriy Of the McLlroy Brothers on Chalk
stone avenue, ran away from in front OF a
store on Gladstone avenue al 1880 this
morning. AT the corDC" of Gladstone
avenue and Charles sire { the outfit col
lided with an electric Ii, n pole and the
sleigh was demolished. he horse was
secured by a policeman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20

simulated tho love for well bred horses
which characterizes tho residents of the
blue grass country. He Is an able law
yer, an ex-judgo of the superior court OF
his state, breeder OF both trottors and
thoroughbreds and on amiable and polish
ed gentleman. But it must not be as
sumed for one moment that he can bo Inn
posed upon. Under the velvet glove there
is the hand of stcel, and his clever cross
examination Of witness before the board
Of review has often brought a turf fraud
to tho surface or cleared an innocent man.
Mr.. Johnston has proved himself diplo-
mat of raro ability. When he originally
accepted Office the relations -betweea the
National and the American associations
were, to say tho least, cold. He lost no
timo in manifosting his desire for friendly
relations and was so successful that at the
present timo there is a cordial fellowship
between thOm.
Tho meeting of the association recently
held in Now York was ore Of the most i'm
portant I'm its history, as some notable
changes In the racing rules were made and
othor business was transacted Of vital inter.
est to turfmcn. This association Is rccog.
nized in ovory country where trotting spors
prevails MS the governing body and guard
arc not only observed by Tho minor associ-
ations which are in membership with it,
bat when tho American Trottiug associa.
ton was started, In 1887, the latter adopted
the national rules without an alteration,
and the British Trotting union and tho
German, Franch, Austrian and Italian
trotting associations look 10 IL for proteo-
tioD and will not permit American trotters
to compete on their tracks unless they
have certificates Of identity issued by the
agent OF tho National association, who re-
sides In New York.
Tho magnitude OF the association is eas-
sly shown by few statistics In 1894 its
members offered in stakes aud purses no
less than 81. SS0, 600 and IN 1896 the larger
sum Of SO, 03l, 220. 1t has members in
nearly every state OF the union, goodly
number in Canada and ono in Australia,
and its power is practically SO universal
that man or horse expelled from its
tracks for fraud cannot compete on any re.
putablo trotting track in the wide world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20

in the same position that the telephone
was in 20 years ago, when sound could
with difficulty be transmitted only 30
miles.
At this point Professor Trowbridge had
several pictures thrown on the screen.
The first was OF several coins which had
been in his pocketbook, wnich had been
put i'm wooden box surrounded by
paste board box.
The next picture was Of a turkeys
wing, which showed the ZONES and a bull
let which had been shot into 1t. The
third picture was again Of turkeys
wing, which showed three shots in 1t and
a ring taken with a to and fro current,
which IL the Professors way of finding
out the distance of the object from the
surface.
The last picture was Que OF a living
human hand taken in Hamburg, Germany.
Ii is the best picture ever taken, and was
exposed an hour.
"The stories OF revealing the whole
skeleton, Professor Trow bridge conclud-
cd, ''are very much overdrawn. There is
possibly a better arrangement in Ger
many, but these photographs cannot be
taken as yet through greater thickness
than the wrist. We are limited et present
to the hand, and to children, perhaps.
"My work has been devoted chiefly TO
shortening the time of exposure and TO
getting parallel rays. j have succeeded so
far in penetrating only about an inch of
human flesh, bat even this much, when
applied to the surgery on the hand, viii
alleviate much suffering"
Professor Trow bridge may shortly give
another lecture on the same subject.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
HANGED.
Rope Broke and
Victim Fell.
Fate of James Fitzpatrick
the Murderer.
He StruggledTerribly Beneath
the GallOWS.
Stimulants Were Given and the Man
Revived.
StimulantS Were Given and the Man
Revived.
New Rope Procured and the Unfortunate
Man Was Despatched.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 20.-James Fitz-
gerald was hanged here today for the
murder OF his sweetheart, n. Annie
Naessens, on the night of Nov. "A, 1898,
When the trap was sprung the rope
broke and the victim lay struggling on
the ground beneath the gallows. The
black cap was instantly removed by the
doctors who found Fitzgerald still con-
scious. Stimulants were given and he
revived and was taken into the morgue n
few feet away and further cared for by
the doctors. A new rope was sent for at
once and at IL O'Clock the sick and trem-
bling man was again taken to the scaffold.
AT il :02 the trap Was again sprung and
this time the condemned msn1went TO
death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20

WAsHINGToN, Feb. sO.-F1r Massachusetts,
Rhode l-lnnd ard Connccticut-Ear ana dC.
cidodly colder Friday fair anu continued cold
weather; noTth@csterly winds: high on the
CDFst.
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont o.
threatening weather tonight; Friday fair
decidedly colder: westerly wiu,-. high on
o." coast, this Afternoon aud tonight.
The snow iall last MINT was ILtt iu the
northern States rccpiveu ,o.ifHs uf from TO
" iucpC-, tho latter nmOunt being measured gt
Portland. Hieh sruthengtetly winds orcurred
y to coast ynrt ing from 81! milss nt Boston
g ~ mil's at Moc'g Hoii. 90 30 Block Island
anu ~ uiles al LUstrurs.
it T. prohable that tomorrow morning wiil
u 'd tiio mL Lftury not Tar frt m zrru Iu orr lui.
tAfy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Conference of Ministers.

CONCORD, n. IL, Feb. 20-The confer
ence Of the ministers of the Slate called
10 discuss the liquor question, met in the
Pleasant Stret Baptist Church here at II
o'clock with a large attendance. Rev.
Dr. X. \. beard OF Nashua presided. Hon.
David III. Goodell Hon. ID. &. Bemich
and Rev. ID. &. Babcock, secretary of the
State Law and Order League, were pres
ent. DIR. Babcock read a long address To
the public, promulgated by sub-com-
mittee, which closed with a code of prir-
cples which all pr, mt were asked to
subscribe. An animated discussion fol-
lowed on the subject OF liquor laws and
proper sentiment REGARDING their enforce
ment, which was conducted at the after
neon session. This evening Rev. DR. Lam
sing of BostoI will address the conference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Chlldren'S Home pnrned.

DELAWARE, o., Feb. 20 The Della
ware County Childrens Home burned
at midnight. 1t was beyond the city
limit. Forty three children were inmates
OF the home, but no one is reported Sc
riouly hurt. The weather was extremely
cold and the children had to be driven a
long distance through the freezing wind
10 the city poor hoGse. where they were
kept during the night. The loss on the
building was about $4,000 with $4,000
insurance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
4 SOUTHERN ATHLETE.
Miitenbcrger, al All Around Man. to Com.
pete Against Northern Champions.

Mtitenbcrgtr, al All Arounu Man. 10 Com
pete Against Northern Champions.
That al exceptionally brilliant season
in amateur athletics is likely Is evident
from tho active work now commencing in
club and college training quarters Even
so curly Ch1uCUV Il wfTUCTE III tho inter-
collegiate track and field championships
are koonly discussed, and tho main result
is figured on with relish that is surpris-
ing.
In club circles, too, tho thirst for fame
has cngrosscd tho athletes OF every grade,
and from every part of the country reports
aro arriving of preparations for the spring
games.
Tho Southern Athletic association of
New Orleans has half dozen crack ath-
letos IN training for national events and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
The French Ministry Muddle.

PARIS, Feb. 20 The newspapers expect
that the debate in the Chamber OF Depu-
ties today will end favorably TO the gov
enrment, in its struggle with the Senate
growing out of the ADVERSE votes Of that
body when the ministry asked for a vote
of confidence. The Matin, however.
thinks the Senate may be obstinate and
calculated that 80 votes will suffice 10
overturn the cabinet today. 1t may be
added that many people express the opin-
ion that this would be the best solution
of the difficulty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
A College Building Burned.

bELIEFoNT, Pa, Feb. 20.-Fire broke
out in the Beta Theta ii fraternity house
at State College at 3 clock this morning
and before help could arrive, the hand
some building was entirely destroyed
. he students saved nothing, aud were
compelled TO travel through snow TO reach
a hotel IN their night clothes. 1t is sup
posed the fire originated from an open
CRATE. ! he loss on the building is sl2,
900, partly insured. The students W Ill
lose about $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Ab0liShing Days of Grace.

BosToN, Feb. 20.-The committee on
banks and banking gave hearing today
on the petition for an act aholishing
DAYS OF grace. Representatives of Boston
institutions favored the measure whie H..
II. Gooown presidentsof the chamber of
commerce, Hon. r.. T. Wi bur, represent
ing the Boston merchants association.
Representative Calkins of Arlington and
Others opposed the bill, so far as it re-
lates TO sight drafts only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
HE IS FREE.
Continued from Page /.
CIVIL CASES DECIDED.

CIVIL tAbI<5
The follow ing cases were heard and
dipsosed of in the civil division OF the
District Court today:
Raymond Hawes & Company VS.. Wood
a Watson. Decision for the plaintiff for
s222. rs.
Bridget Degnan VS.. William s. Bright.
Decision for plaintiff for $50.
Charles IL. Page, guardian, VS.. Michael
g. McNiff. Decision for the plaintiff for
possession and costs.
Ina Il. Ryer VS.. III. "A. Stearns. Deci-
sion for the plaintiff for sl75 and costs.
Susie B. Kenyon, by Frederick A.
Greene, VS.. John B. Reilly & Company.
Decision for the plaintiff for si2. 80.
Same VS.. Same. Decision for The plain
tiff for S2i9 40.
q. Gordon Wheeler VS. Fred Hoffman.
Decision for plaintiff for s33 and costs.
Charles III. Page, guardian, vs. Michael
c. McNiff, Decision for the plaintiff for
s12S and costs.
THE FIRST INSOLVENCY. PROCEEDINGS
The first proceedings under the new in
day afternoon, when Attorney Walter III.
Barney, in behalf of the firm of Z. IA.
George & Company, submitted a schedule
of the liabilities and assets of the firm,
after which the following order was en-
tered:
upon consideration OF the abOve en-
titled petition said petitioners, Charles
IL. George and James A. George, individ-
ually and as co-partners as &. III. George
q Co., are ndjudged insolvent, and it is
ordered that said cause be sent To Louis
NJ. Cook, Esq, the standing register in
insolvency for the County OF Providence,
with directions TO proceed according TO
law"
INTERPRETERS GOT BADLY MIXED.
There was considerable amusement at
the trial OF one case in the District court
this morning. The parties interested
were all former subjects of the Sultan of
Turkey and the interpreters who tried TO
help out witnesses VINO could not speak
English, got badly mixed up and it was
found necessary to constantly relieve
them.
1t was very evident that one witness
had been instructed TO stick to one story
and not to tell-an"thing that could posi-
bly, conflict with it. Even TO the inno-
cent question as to when Christmas came,
put by Attorney III. j. Cushing, the wit
ness gave an evasive answer, and in re-
ply to another question he stated he
thought New Years came in December.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Astor To Wed LADY Churchill.

LONDON, Feb. 20 The Leeds Mercury
toiay says tuat the engagement OF Mr..
William Waldorf Astor to Lady Randolph
Churchill, formerly Miss Jennie jerome
of New York, will shortly he announced.
Mrs. Asto- died December %, 1894, aud
Lord Randolph Churchill died Jan. "a,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
MAJOR PHILIP p. JOHNSTON.
Unanimously Reelected President OF the
National Trotting Association.

Major Philip Preston Johnston, one OF
the best known horsemen In this country,
was reelected president Of tho National
Trotting association at It's recent meeting,
held at tho Murray Hill hotel, In New
York. Major Johnston is a Virginian by
birth, but his active life has mainly beer
passed in Kentucky, where he readily as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
pEATH NOTICES

Hussoy. Louise Ogden, William
Jarvir. James ;. Phillips, Acdie r.
Mioni, Annie Walsh, William II.
HUssEY-Iu this city, Fcb ~. Ida Louise,
daughter Of Albert Manchester and Julana
Jcncks Hussoy. aged is years, month and
dayg.
JARVlE-In this CITY, Fob. ~, James S. Jarvie
aged - years, months, y days.
OGDEN . suddenly, in this city, Fob. 10.
William Ogden, aged Gi years.
PHiIIIfS-ln this city, Feb ~, at her late
To-idorce, - Broadway. Addic y. widow
% James Il. PHILLIPS, agod Is years. @
uihs.
SiOnl-I1 this city. Feh 70. AMMO Mtoui.
widow of blatthow hiioni.
WALsH-In this city, Feb. ~. William T., son
OF Ellen ana the late john Walsh, aged ~
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Vice Presidents Wife.

wAsHiNGToN. Fob. 20. Tho Daughters OF
the American Revolution today unanimously
elected Mrs. Stevenson, wife OF the Vice.
President a. president general.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-20
Wheels Must Have Lanterns.

HosToN, Feb. pa bill was reported
TO the Senate today which, IL il passes,
will compel every bicyclist ia the State
TO display a lamp or lantern after dark.