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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28
A WINNING FIGHT.
How New EnglanderS at Dali
las Won a Victory.
Elected Candidate to High Office in
Sovereign Grand Lodge.

DALLAS, Sept. 21.-New England degle-
gates cane to the annual session OF the Sow
ereien Grand Lodge at Dallas. Texas, deter
mined to have some recognition of their
strength and Importance. N othing short OF
the leading Office would suffice and they
were early in the field to select their rep
resentative to that office. 1t was regard
&c as a forlorn hope by grand representa-
tives from other jurisdictions as the Ohio
man was looked upon as winner. The
solid New England delegation Of "a, how
ever. was pretty stiff nucleus and on
their arr, al In Dallas, Sunday morning,
they began 10 get In their fine work.
When noses ere counted Monday night
tho Eastern men felt confident Of giving
all opposition a lack eye.
The "a votes were doubled and then al
most doubled again and when the ballot
was taken. Tuesday afternoon Represen-
tative AT. Pinkertop OF Worcester, Mass,
had 80 votes, his Ohio competitor GA and
the New Jersey candidate l6, making a
comfortable majority for the New Eng
lander.
h1s lS the UTbt tline III ~ yehfs tHht NtW
England has received so much notice.
Two wears hence the chief executive of
the Order OF Odd Fellows In the world
will have headquarters in the Bay State.
RHODE Island figured somewhat in the
victory as Grand Representative Farnham
made the speech seconding the nomina-
tion of Representa- tive Pinkerton. The
nomination came from Georgia, assuring
the eastern men Of Southern support. The
defeat of Grand Secretary Ross was sur
prise to.s great many representatives,
but his successor, Frank Grant, from Kep-
tucky, is young man and remarkably
able one. Secretary Ross was defeated te-
cause he was getting too old to perform
the exacting work of the office. There was
no contest for the other offices and the
present incum bents were unanim ously
reelected. Dallas has been wide open and
its hospitality unbounded. The weather
has been delightful. Ii resembled first OF
septem Der mperature in Providence.
q. Il. M.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28
MR.. PETTIS DISCHARGED.
Promptly Acquitted Of Having Taken
Money From q Sailor.

Charles l.. Pettis, we'll known in this
CITY, wss discharged by the criminal
court at Baltimore Friday. He had
been arrested and held on charge OF
stealing s52 from a sailor. II appears that
young Pettis who has taste for marine
matters, spent a part OF day on q
schooner that lay at one OF the docks at
Baltimore. During the day he displayed
a roll OF bills and later one of the sailors on
the schooner made q complaint that a
sum of money had been stolen from him
and he named the amount, which was
about the same as Mr.. Pettis hsu In his
possession.
Mr.. Pettis was taken to the station
and locked up, but yesterday whom he
had his trial, one OF the best known
produce dealers testified that he had
paid Mr.. Petiis something like the
amount in question. MIR. Pettis was inn
mediately discharged. Mr.. Pettis 10 a son
OF Sealer of Weights and Measures George
H. Pcttis and IL known here in Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28

especially as regards proper ventilation,
good cooking, economy, the preparation
of food and medicine for the sick, moral,
personal and household cleanliness.
Innocent games and amusements can
also be taught. The inyalids and other
members of the family are glad to have
a friendly ear in which they can pour
their trials, 10 have some one enter the
home and give IL ray Of sunshine and
joy.
"sw,et ministry of Xxi ndly deeds were In her
very look.
We read her face as ona who reads pure and
holy book"
All those who thus serve must give
themselves, not In sentimentaiism, hut
with a profound sentiment Of self-sacri-
fee and a desire to bring the darkened
lives into light and peace.
1t may not be known to all your
readers that part OF the service OF our
charitable societies is to endeavor to sup
ply the necessary artificial aids and appli-
ances so essential for the comfort ana
locomotion of those suffering from loss
of limbs, and hip and spinal diseases.
Tbe demands upon the societies for such
aids are SC great. with the expensive ma
ture of the service and lack OF funds, as
to often compel them to postpone, II not
refuse, the applications OF many who are
in need.
1t is to be hoped that more OF your
reaoerr, especially those who love
linz tn nj ha
fortunate will. now that the wants CT
such are brougb bt TO their notice, respond
by personal service and gifts CT money,
food, fuel and clothing.
The following is list OF societies and
other ipstrumentalities in and bv which
those disposed can aid the incurables and
OILERS who may need help and sympathy:
The Providence Association for Ministry
to the sick.
Providence Children's Friend Society.
women's City Missionary Society.
st. Eliza abeth's Home for Iucurables.
Society of st. Vincent de Paul.
Providence Dispenssry.
St. Mary's Orpnanage.
The Catholic Orphan Asylum.
The sisters of Mercy.
Union for Christian Work.
The Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children.
The Day Nurseries.
They have well earned reputation for
efficiency in service, freedom from sec
tarianism, and economy in expenditure.
Full information in regard to their
methods OF service and what is required
to make them still more useful ana
efficient. can be obtained upon applica-
tion.
FRANCIS GALLAGHER.
Providence, X. l., sept. rs, 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28
A Good Mackerel Catch.

The.msckerel catch { Block Island this
season lids fair 20 break the record.
Cartsin WHIT OF the lolsntba has iu,t
returned 10 Gloucester from the islind
fishing groundsr Oh i50 hsr-els full and
reports that whole team loads Of good
sized fsn can be caught with cts from
the beaches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28
Country Club Sells Its Park.

Mr.. A. l.. Andrews has purchased the
35 acres of park land with frontage OF
1000 feet on Narragansett Bay, belonging
to the Country Club for s25,0Oo.
The sale will go into effect next Thurs
day, Oct. I, and on that day the affairs Of
the club. after a successful run Of eight
years, will be terminated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28

The Dallae Morning News has this to
say Of one of the Rhode Island represeu-
tatives at the session Of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge: "George +. Mackinnon IL
O prominent Odd Fellow, and In addition
is manag ing editor Of the Providence OR.
IL EVENING NEWS. He helped make
the visit of Governor Hogg and party to
New England In 1894 az pleasant as pos
sible and got stuck on the Texans. lie
is Republican and says Little Rhody'
Will give Mckinley 1900"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28

They are so little you hardly know
you are taking them. They cause no
gripping. yet they act quickly and most
thoroughly. such are tho famous little
pills known 80 Dewiu's Little Early
Riser. Smell In size, great In results.
Jonnston's Pharmacy, SOB Mestminister
street: Metgzers Pharmacy, t3D North
Main street; AIireds Pharmacy. sli EDDY
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28

predicted smashups and siaughters mid
not occur; the trains came Ia day after
day on time and with no story Of fatality
TO tell. People began TO regard them
with less fear and finally to patronize
them and then came the end OF the stage
coaching days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-28

Joseph Nassi, years old, is at the
Rhode Island Hospital ana will loss his
rigbi eye - rcsuli Il playing with n
pistol cartridge and a stone ia front OF
bis home. isl Sprucs street Saturday,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18
STREETS kNee.peep IN SUGAR
Ex.Oov. Hoard Recalls an Incident Of
the Late Unp1casantnees.

the Late Unplcasantnees.
Among the distinguished gentlemen
whOare at present In the city, fresh from
the meeting at vicksburg In relation
to the establishment Of the national
park at that place, Is ex.0Ov. w. u.
Hoard, Of Wisconsin. Gov. Hoard IL
an old friend Of New Orleans, nOtwith.
standing the fact that his first acqunint.
ance with the city and Its attractions
was made Under peculiar circum.
stances. II was during the time that
tried mems souls; when the forces Of
the Union were encamped mt the outer
gates and the Confederate troops were
seriously thinking how best to get out
Of the warm location. Gen. Lowell.
who was In command Of New Orleans
when the Federals In charge Of Gen.
Butler were knocking for admittance,
finally concluded that the best thing to
do under the circumstances wns to
evacuate, and by this action turn the
city over to the tender mercles Of the
opposing forces.
Gov. Hoard was among the Fcdernls
who constituted the troops Of the great
and only Butler, and when this general.
with his soldiers, marched into the city
Gov. Hoard marched with him. Il was
then that the Governor-he wis not
then Governor his first I'm.
prcsslons Of city which ut that time
had achieved greatness among the com.
mercial centers Of the country. These
Impressions have never died In his
memory.
"Why," said Gov. Hoard, II was one
OF the most surprised men In the whole
world. had heard Of fairy lands in
which the rivers ran wine and the hills
were made Of great Jumps Of sugar,
but ! had never conceived of city
whose streets were knee deep In sweet
ness. Yet this was just the case when
we entered New Orleans. absolutely
waded ankle deep In sugar. ana that
In the streets alOng the river. While
the affair has become matter OF his.
tory, I shall never forget the sight.
You see, the fact Of the blockade Of the
port had caused vast quantity Of the
products Of the South. chiefly sugar
ana cotton. to pile up In the city. ana
the inability Of Its owners to ship the
stun resulted In the warehouses being
filled TO overlooking. When. Gen. Low.
ell realized thut he must give up the
fight and leave the city he determined
to render II impossible for the Union
soldiers to make use Of the accumull
tion Of stores. To this end he gave or.
ders for Its destruction. and hundreds
Of hOgsheads Of new sugar We're vlo.
lated and their contents cast into the
streets just like NO much sand. 1t was
useless commodity for the time being.
and great masses Of the stuff were piled
up where the destruction occurred.
When We marched Into the section of
the city where the sugar had been stor-
cd we literally waded In sugar. never
saw such waste In all my life In this
respect. while all along the levee front
were the evidences OF the burning of
the cotton which had been stored there
waiting for an opportunity for shipment
to Europe. New Orleans Tlmes.Deni-
Ocrnt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18
A FOXY Plaglarist

1t IL not often that public speakers
with reputation own to the value Of
their delivery, but q certain popular
preacher once found It very useful.
Some wicked members Of his congrega-
ton pressed him to publish his SER
mons, which they had good reason to
believe were plagiarised from other
divines. But he was even more aware
Of 1t than they were. mo-" he said.
u win not do that, for II ] publish
them they would lose 20 much In man.
ner."
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18
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CURIOUS MUSHROOM.
\ Tropical Plant Called the Lady will
the Veil,

One OF the most curious formations
of tropical vegetation IL the Dictyo'
ph0ra, u sort Of mushroom, which,
while not poisonous, II not edible. on
account Of Its disagreeable smell. This
plant In very rare. ana IL found ex-
clusiveiy In the tropical zone. The cut
shows specimen grown In the Cam
Groom, IN Equatorial Africa. The Lady
with the Veil appears ut first as a
small egg-shaped mushroom; the stem
then grows to height Of from Ave to
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18
LADY WITH THE. VEIL.

seven inches, raising the first growth
to the height. Afterwards the top turns
to a hat.shaped, greenish and spongy
structure. beneath which the white
net of dbers grow downward. The top
Of 1t has a strong. disagreeable smell.
which makes the plant noticeable for
quite O distance.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18

Every woman has certain look with
which she thinks she can sQuelch .
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-18

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YASa e. Louis - New Ovleans. go. inolsa6ln1
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vcAOkg
vec further information address
JOHN BIRD, Agent
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05

The expressions made by the promi-
nent delegates in attendance at the In
dianapolis democratic convention, that
Mckinley can carry their respective
states, in connection with their apparent
satisfaction with the situation, is prob
ably the greatest anomoly ever present
ed in American politics, and yet it may
not be said to be in the least surprising,
under existing circumstances, that such
feeling exists. 1t it with them fight
for the defeat of Bryan and free silver
without a shadow of hope of the election
Of the man they nominate, and in the
event of their carrying one or moro
states, it is fairly safe to conclude that
their presidential electors in such states
will cast the vote for Mckinley. 1t is
absurd to suppose that in the event of
Mckinley requiring the vote of such
states to insure his election, that the
electors would not avail themselves OF
the opportunity offered to attain the
paramount object for which the conven-
ton was called. 1t is not by any means
improbable that such course has been
already agreed upon, and that it will be
faithfully carried out there are good and
valid reasons to believe.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
A Reservation Mystery,

A late Chamberlain, s. D., special to
the Minneapolis Tribune says: Last
April two Mexicans, who claimed to
have come direct from Arizona, located
IN an obscure spot near the head of Sage
creek in the bad lands west of here. AS
they did not engage in farming or stock
raising, the principal industries of that
region, much curiosity was aroused as
to their occupation and mode of obtain
ing livelihood. 1t afterwards deyel-
oped that they were engaged in manu-
featuring, by process known only to
themselves, a curious sort of beverage
out of the common cactus. They found,
it is claimed, q ready market for their
product among the Indians on the Pine
Ridge reservation, and, of course. kept
the matter as quiet as possible. But a
few cowboys in that vicinity soon dis
covered their location, and haye since
been accustomed to make frequent
visits to the place. Word now reaches
here that few days ago, when one OF
the cowboys made his accustomed visit,
he discovered that the cabin Of the
Mexicans had been burned and the
men had disappeared. AS they were
known to have had quite a sum Of
money about them, it is believed by
stockmen in that region that they have
been murdered, and their cabin and
contents burned to destroy evidences OF
tho crime. An investigation will prob.
ably be made"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
A Passing Craze.

The passing Of the silver craze is be-
ing noted all over the county. not ex-
cepting South Dakota, where if the most
authentic reports are to be credited it is
especially marked. In Sioux Falls, the
most populous city in the state which
has been declared to be the great storm
center of the free silver movement, the
craze has practically subsidized. A free
silver club haYing few weeks ago o
membership of 500, is now very nearly
extinct, more than one third ofits mem-
bers having withdrawn from the organ
ization and joined the Mckinley clubs,
whose aggregate membership is rapidly
approaching the 1000 mark. The pops,
who few weeks ago, claimed the city
by majority of 500, now concede that
Mckinley will carry it by 200, and the re
publicans claim a majority 1850. In the
second weld which is the home of Petit
grew and Palmer, just half of the voters
have joined the Mckinley club, and the
republicans have good reason to expect
that they will carry the ward by the
largest majority it eyer gave.
In the country the situation is equally
encouraging. AT Hartford " hich short
time ago was claimed to be solid for the
pops, a majority of twenty are now
wearing the Mckinley button. In Val
ley Springs 90 have joined the Mckinley
club out of possible 10.
At Dell Rapids where the total vote
two years ago was l6S, there are now 2OC
enrolled in the Mckinley club, and in
Red Rock township, out of IS votes, only
5 are for Bryan. While it is fact that
indications pointed strongly to large
majority for Bryan in the county short
time ago, it is now confidently believed
that Mckinley will carr it by the u.s.
ual old time majority.
The change of sentiment so notable in
Minnehaha county is apparent in al
counties. and that republican success
will be the pleasing result tnere is nc
onger valid reason upon which tc
base shadow of doubt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
Vermont Speaks.

At the state election in Vermont on
Tuesday, overwhelming republican
gains are shown. Grout, republican
candidate for governor, was elected by
a majority which breaks all past records
according to the latest reports. His
majority in the state, 1t is believed, will
reach 10000, which shows a republican
gain over the vote of 1892 of more than
10000. The indications show that out
of PA members of the lower house of
the state legislature there will be only
II democrats, and the senate will be
composed entirely of republicans.
The result of the election in Vermont
may be accepted as reliable straw,
showing quite conclusively the way the
political wind is blowing down east.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05

Old Man Smith. Of the Keystone
Miner, thus facetiously comments in his
last weeks issue upon the checkered
experience of the CHRONICLE upon the
sea of Southern Hills journalism during
the sixteen years embraced in its history:
"The CUSTER CHRONICLE has passed its
sixteenth birthday, and entered upon
its seventeenth volume. The CHRONICLE
has shared in and recorded all the ups
and downs-mostly downs-of the
Southern Hills history, has passed
through famine and been tried by fire,
and is still in the watch tower ready to
herald the good time coming, which is
sure to come next year." Only those
who have tried to steer a craft through
the rocks which often break into foam
the shallow waters of Southern Hills
newspaper patronage, can have any idea
of the patience, perseverance and
profanity crowded into that sixteen
years. Here's to Sam and Joe, "may
you live long und brosber"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
Fusion Ticket.

The pops and democrats of Lawrence
county held their conventions at Spear
fish on Saturday last, where fusion
ticket was nominated. The democrats
were allowed to name the candidates
for the following offices: States attor-
ney, register of deeds, treasurer, auditor.
coroner and surveyor.
The following ticket was nominated ::
State senator, j. B. Fairbank, of Dead
wood: for representatives, Robert H..
Lilly, A. III. Oleson and Henry Court I;
sheriff, Matt Plunkett, of Terrayille !;
treasurer, John Wilson. of Deadwood /;
register of deeds, Thos. III. Russell, of
Deadwood; county Judge, w A. Rine-
hart, of Lead; states attorney, John R.
Wilson, of Deadwood; clerk Of the
courts, Louis Garfield, of Galena; au-
ditor, j. B. Welch, of Lead superin-
tendent of schools, Kate NJ. Kemper, of
Spearfish assessor, Brad Wood, OF
Central; surveyor, Frank s. Peck, Of
Deadwood coroner, James Whitehead;
for county commissioner, r. B. Stuart,
Of Lead.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
Indianapolis convention.

The national convention of the sound
money democrats convened at Indiana
polls on Wednesday. The convention
was called to order at 1927 p. m. by
Senator Palmer, who created no little
applause by the statement that he had
the honor to preside for time over the
only national democratic convention for
1896.
A call Of the roll Of states showed the
presence Of S55 delegates representing
Al states. Governor Flower, of New
York, was chosen as temporary chair.
man who addressed the convention
after which recess was taken until 4
o'clock.
The convention reconvened at 4
o'clock, appointed the various commit
tees and adjourned until 10 o'clock
Thursday morning. since which time,
up to the hour of going to press, no fur
ther advices haye been received.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
Labor Day Proclamation.

EXECUTIVE CHAMBRR, PIERRE, South
Dakota, August 6 In conformity with
the provisions of an act of congress, ap
proved June 2S, a. ID. 1894. designating
the first Monday of September "cele.
brated and known as labor's holiday
as legal, public holiday.
|, Charles II. Sheldon, governor of the
State of South Dakota, do hereby ap
point Monday, the seventh day of Sep
tember next, legal holiday throughout
this state, and ask at the hands of our
people its faithful observance.
mo people in the union feel a deeper
heartier sympathy with ali the hopes
and aspirations of labor, than the peo
pie of our state. None recognize more
fully than we the just claims of the men
who labor with their hands. AL
thoughtful men are willing to aid by al
the means in their power IN trying tC
secure to honest intelligent labor the
full reward to which it is entitled. The
comforts and luxuries which we enjoy
are the products of human hands di
rected by human skill. Let us all OBJ
serve this day by uniting heartily with
those who are supposed to be especially
interested, in doing all which lies in oul
power TO build up and ennoble tn,
character of American working men.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and caused the grea
seal of the state to be affixed at Pierre
the capital, this fourth day of August
A. ID. 1896
[Seal.] CHARLES II. SHELDON.
By the Governor -
THOMAS THoRsoN, Secretary Of State.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-09-05
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A GALL.
For Free Silver Senatorial Convention
at Hot Springs, Sept. 2lst.

For Free Silver Senatorial Convention
at Hot Springs, Sept. 3lst.
To the free silver voters of the Al st
Senatorial District composed of the
counties of Fall River and Custer, by
virtue Of the Temporary Senatorial
committee.
Notice is hereby given, that the Sem
atorial Convention in said District shall
be held at the Court House in Hot
Springs, S. d., on the 2lst day of Sep
tember, 1896, at 2 o'clock p. m., for the
purpose Of placing in nomination can
didate to represent said district in the
Senate Of the State Of South Dako and
for the transaction of such other bust.
ness as may properly come before said
convention.
The committee recommends that the
basis Of representation be as follows
Twenty-one delegates for each of the
counties composing the 4lst Senatorial
district, being one delegate, as near as
may be from each precinct and ward
within the two counties, said delegates
to be elected by the county conventions
of Fall River county on the 10Th of Sept
and of Custer county on Sept 18th, 1896
BY order of committee.
THos. ii. Wells, A. L. SPRAGUE,
Secretary. Chairman