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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
Ex-Governor Brown and the Vice.
Presidency.
Washington Time

"The rising tide upon which western
candidates base their assurance of victory
is leading New England to inquire: Is
she TO be altogether left out in the colds
We notice that little Rhody presents one
of her first citizens for Vice Presidential
honors, and New Englands' endorsement
of this claim could not be considered pre-
sumptious.
"Ex-Governnor ID. Russell Brown of
Rhode Island declares himself in the race
TO stay. While others seem to be modestly
waiting for the Office to be passed on a
silver plate, Governor Brown, with rug
ged self-respect. evidently is willing to
take his pie in hand.
"And.why not? He is fully equipped
by natural ability, acquired experience
in Legislative and executive duties, and
by long and honorable and successful
business career.
mckinley and Brown, or Allison and
Brown. Which?'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12

DAVID s. BAKER ct Wexford and
Rhode Island for a presidential can
didate on the Democratic ticketg Good
thing. Hurrah for Rhode lslandl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12

SENATOR GoRxAS viii not attend the
Chicago convention. Funeresl occasions
are not 10 bis line at the present time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
provid euoe Telegram

The name OF Brown is one honored in
this community. There have been Browns
and Browns, but let II be understood
here and now and henccforth forever
that the Browpest Brown of the whole
Brown lot is ID. Russell Brown.
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No. AtueDoro carohiele.

Rhode Island Republicans seem to &C.
tnally believe they are going 70 furnish
the candidate for Vice President on the
Republican ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
RED M EN-.

Great Chief Of Records. William r. Brown, u
Eddy street. Telephone ii2a
TAHoMA- Music Hall, 8S6 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12

Hon. Charles Lyman, Washington, ID.
e., ssys:
There is no one whoec nomination for
Vice Presidency would plenso me 50 much
as that OF ID. Russell Brown. i also.think
II would be judicious nomination to
make. II would excite nc antGRonisms
and wonld be cordially received every
where.n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

State Council Secretary, Charles W. Litten
1888 Westminster street..
GARFIELp-7H Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs

Grand Keeper OF Records and Seal, william
A. Wilson. Room 345. Butler Exchange
Telephone l055.
PYTHIAs-i93 Westminster street.
PRovIDENCE-North Main aud Flint streets.
AMkRIcA-A9 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
Browns A-Plenty-Whole Tribe Cen.
tering Here.
New York Advertiser.

tering Here.
New York Advertiser.
All the Browns in the country have
taken to politics. Word has neen passed
to the family the country over, and its
memb bers are hocking In droves to this
city. There are enough OF them here
now to form a convention of their own.
Principal among them is ID. Russell
Brown. Ex-Governor OF Rhode Island.
His platform is the Vice-Presidency and
sound money. 1t Is to rally about him
that all the other Browns are coming
from all the States in the Union. Ex-
Governor Brown o.Hcially LAUNCHED his
boom in historic Pawtucket on Tuesday
night, and Immediately brought it
around to this city. ~
1t was to elect Brown Governor OF
Kinley went to that State. The Ohioan
made his first speech in that campaign
at Pawtucket and at the same meeting
Brown nominated Mckinley for Presi-
dent. There may be coincidence in
that. He is temporarily at the Holland
House. II the Browns got together they
would fill Madison Square Garden. d..
Frank Brown, of Missouri, Ex-Governor
Borwn OF Kentucky, Senator Walter L..
Brown of Oneonta, Gideon Il. Brown OF
New Jersey, Allen NJ. Brown of Penn
sylvania and L. z. Brown, of Chicago,
are the advance guard.
Ex-Governor Bulkeley OF Connection
in an interview in the New York Trib-
une, June 3, says:
II only know one man whoeis aggres-
sively in the fight for the nomination for
Vice President, and who has said as much
and admitted thet he wanted u. That IN
Ex-Governor ID. Russell Brown of Rhode
Island. know that he is ip the race.
The N. Y. Recorder of June 8 says ID.
Russell Brown of Rhode Island is lot
only one Of the most popular men in
New Engiunu,, bat he Is a gentleman of
such fine abilities, such. elegance OF per-
son and of manner, as TO suggest a
natural fitness for the presiding officer
OF the United states senate Governor
Browns business enterprises have brought
him I'm close relationship with the mill
ing and factory interests OF the county,
and his annual attendance upon the ses-
sicns OF the Republican National League
conventions has famlliarized MIN with
active and representative Republicans
from every section OF cur union. lie
would be very strong aud favorite cam
didate. His views on financial matters
are perfectly sound and in line with all
Eastern and the best Western and South
ern thought.
Governor Brown is endeared To the
hearts of the women as we'll as to those
eof the men, for he has always been fore
most in raising the standard for all
work ing women, In according TO women
every opportunity for advancement in
thought and action.
"There IL not one OF the candidates bat
woulc bo pleased to have Governor Brown
as running mate. Mckinley, Allison,
Harrison--each and all consider him an
entirely satisfactory candidate. lie gJes
following anc tho pledged support OF
delegates from msny states"
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Den6ruf. ~ due to an enftehled state
ot the tkin. Esll's Hair Eenewer qui1k-
ems the rutritive function OF The skin.
bcslipg and prsventiog the formation Of
osndruH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
NoRrn cAEoLiNI CONFERENCE.
Bishop 4. w. Wilson Presides-A New
Church Paper Recommended.

KINSTON. y. G.. Dec. 0.-for the first
time in its history kinston is entertaining
an annual conference. The nfty-ninth
session of the North Carolina Conference
OF the NJ. f.. Church. South. convened hero
this morning, Bishop \. w. Wilson, Of
Baltimore, presiding.
Rev. ". l.. cunnlnBgim. OF wilmington,
was reelected secretary. The Bishop
conducted the devotional exercises. and
assisted by Keys. Yates. CUNNINGHAM,
Swiudcl, ana Willis, administered the
communion.
Tie nrst days session was devoted
principally 10 routine work. Nine preach
ers have died during the year, an UMPIRE
oedcntcd number, and appropriate memo
rial services VIII DO held perhaps next
Sunday afternoon.
Tho Town IS taking care OF the big crowd
OF delegates ana NlsilOfs ln magnificent
style.
The conference will perhaps continue
until next Monday. ana there are no
questions Of special Importance 10 come
before the session.
The presiding elders Of the nine dis
tricts were called and made their reports.
which were fairly gratifying, considering
the financial depression. ana Their several
characters were passed.
Reports from charges on four districts
were given and all the preachers passed
examination OF character
The Committee on Church Paper recon-
mended new organ, 10 be puDlish,d AT
Raleleh. with Rev. T. y. lvoy as editor.
The report was referred TO the Commit
tee on Books and Periodicals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10

zones. Here the disciples saw the risen
lord. here they were baptized with tho
Holy Ghost. and hero they began in the
temple itself 10 preach the glorious Gos-
pei OF the blessed God Jerusalem was
soon 10 ho destroyed. and the capital or
the Kingdom Of God was removed on
high.
Or. Kerr described the cities OF Pales-
tire and Syria. iu which the apostles hrSt
preached, and then travelled 10 Asia
Minor and the Islands OF the Ncditcrran-
can. Next he took up the cities OF East
ern Europe. beginning with Phillippi go
ing on 90 ThessalOnica. Athens. and
Cofinth. The speaker remarked that the
Great EvdnEcl was wisely planted IN
the cite. because cities always have ful-
ed and alwaye viii rule the world. The
great battles Of the truth in the coming
century will be fought ~ the cities. As so
the cities. 80 goes the world.
Tho closing part OF the lecture was n
description of St Tauls last days. his
journey to Rome. his labors IN
the eternal city. The mancriine pri-
son. his last earthly residence. was
portrayed at length, and wildly. as
horrld suhtorrancan dungeon, dripping
with tho black sweat Of death. Here Paul.
the AGED. the greatest of men. sat walt
ing the call of Him whom DE had loved
md served so long and for whom he re-
joiccd 10 die.
a sfcreopticon exhibition Of some % the
scenes described IN tho lecture was the
closing feature. Dr. Hoge made an ad-
dress expressing his high appreciation or
what be called tho magnificent discourse
Of Br. Kerr. and moved vote or thanks,
which was unanimously agreed 10 by tho
great audience and the occasion ended
with the boncdiction
Or Korr will BEGIN next Sunday night
his series OF Sunday night lectures on
"Ihc Life and Travels Of 81. Paul"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
AOKTH UmBEELaND COUNT
a Great Oyster Packing Concern in the
Hands OF "a Receiver.

HEATHSVILLE. VA. Dec. ESPECIAL
Northumberland Circuit Court which adj
iourned here last week. disposed OF a
good deal OF important business, Judge
4. X. b. Wright. of TappdhannOck pre-
siding In an able manner. Tie aialrs
OF q. r. Lewis * Co. who have been
doing large oyster and tomato canning
business at Lewlsetta, IN this county, were
placed I'm the hands Of {. Harding wal
ker and 4. :. Rice, a. receivers, appoint
ed hy the court. The business IS now
being conducted by the Lc"isettd Cam
ming and Transportation Company, cor
Icration recently chartered by the Cor
poratiOn Court of Alexandra.
IL is thought that matters can be so
arranged that the canning business VIII
continue uninterrupted. This Is quote a
large Industry They employ from 2Do
10 go hands and their payroll when
working on full time H. from 5000 10 So
OOO per week for labor and material.
Their canned goods are shipped % North
ern and Western. and even European
markets for sale.
They use from the 5000 20 500 bushels
OF oysters per day. This location. being
near the mouth Of the Potomac and at
the half way point OF the Chesapeake
Pay is the finest location for the purpose
on the Atlantic coast. II has sflen-
did harbor and plenty OF water. by Judi
cious management this can be made one
OF the largest and most profitable oyster
packing establishments IN the United
states.
Wheat crops are looking remarkably
well. and the price are now somewhat
encouraging the farmers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
Washington Boy Bandits.

FRONT ROYsL VA. December p
Two Washington youths-Walter Bussi-
MS aged twelve. and Robert Totten. aged
thirtoen-reached here last Thursday, the
latter having stolen $27. which his father
had laid away in a trunk. They had evil
IDENTIFY been reading blood and thunder
literature. as they were overheard plot
ing 10 KIN a young barber who Was
wearing two buttons that struck their
On Friday morning they went 10
pro,gn's livery stable and hired two nd
ir, horses. saying they only wanted 10
ride around town for an hour. Not re-
turning for several hours. the liveryman
started out 10 hunt them up, ana soon
di-coyefed they had gone on 10 Stras-
bf,ry ron miles from here. Brown tnon
fairerapled the chief OF Police at thar
riqcs 10 arrest the boys and hold them
'tufu ne could get there. Upon reaching
Sfrasburg he found they had sold both
horses with the saddles and brides. foi
$40 but as they had only spent nfteen
cents. they returned the balance, and
Brown got his horses.
Putting both the boys on one horse, ana
mounting the other himself. he was soon
back here. when the boys were put un-
der guard and their parents 'mmunicd -
"a with ON Monday evening friends
from Washington came up. and as
Brown would not enter charges against
the boys. they were discharged upon pay
ing ali expenses. They and their friends
all left for Washington on tho evening
train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
CIEVIL4ND WIN cOuL AGAIN.
The President Expected TO Hunt at Hog
I.land Again This Winter.

BLOXOM. VA. Dec. 9.-spociaL-lt IS
Thought that President Cleveland Will
agaln visit the Broadwater club. on Hog
Island. this winter The cunning at>this
time IS excellent In Hog Island BAY.
and IL is not likely that Mr. Cleveland
has forgotten the success That attended
his efforts while cunning during ms
former visits there.
Several mal-dO-s have been shot IN the
upper part or AccOmac county, Out as
vet no persons have been bitten.
one gentleman near TcmoeranceVllle.
Va. had horse bitten through the
nostrils by O supposed mad-dog. ana
the horse was killed before the symptoms
developed.
There are three candidates for the
office Of Superintendent of Public schools
of Accomac county. but DR.. John l..
Mapp. the present incumbent. has SO
faithfully and creditaby discharged his
duties az superintendent, that ms re
appointment Is beyond a doubt assured.
There are nearly nifty guests an the
Broadwator Club-House, on Hog Island.
They an pay a membership Tee OF nve
dollars 20 the Eastern-Shore Game Pro
tective Association: I'm addition 10 other
assessments Tor dues.
Invitations are out for a masquerade
marty at Bloxom, Va. on THURSDAY even
inc. Path instant. at the Town Hall Or.
w. " Kerna Lieutenant f. .. Holland.
and Wm J. Sturgis are on the Cimmit-
tee of Arrangements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10

Charles Mcbride 20 Hang for The Brutal
Murder Of Young Crawford.

STUART. VA, Dec. 9.-Spocial.-The
trial OF the case OF Charles Mcbride for
murder was conclu leo to-day by the yer
dict Of guilty OF murder in the iirst dc
gree. The prisoner was ably defended
bv John STABLES and T.. }. Harvey. OF
Patrick county. and Hon. =. II. Hcee'
Of Roanoke. Ihc COmmOnw edith = at
t0rney was assisted by Judge y. H.
Hairston. Of Henry. and Joseph Wag-
eenor Of this county. The trial lasted
for two weeks, ana aroused great Ca
The murder for which Charles Mcbride
was convicted was enc or the most blu-
Gal ever peruetratcd I'm this part OF the
state. on the "a OF January, 1896. a. H..
Crawford. q young man OF twenty-five
years. lett his home 90 Visit relatives Ten
or twelve miles distant. After two days
had ELAPSED without his return his
friends BEGAN to grow uneasy, ana Il
searching party Was organized which
secured the country for miles around
ON the 9Th cf January his body was
found four miles from home IN the cor
nor of "a fence. covered with leaves, and
~ ngled i'm the most horrible manner.
dis iugular vein was severed, there
pere seventeen stabs ana cuts on MS
body: his skull was crushed by power
ful blow from behind. and load or sh0t
had been fired through his head, anpa-
rentiy after life was extinct. Suspicion
al once pointed 10 the prisoner. and after
II very searching investigation enough
evidence was found 20 put him on trial az
the May term Of the County Court The
result was hung jury. ana the case
WAS continued I'm the NOvemher term.
The evidence Is an circumstantial, but
the verdict OF the jury meets the I'M
qualified approval OF the best people or
the community. His attorneys have ask
ed for "A suspension of sentence 20 allow
them 10 take an appeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Eichmond's Citi-
lcns md Olflcr NInffcr.


Mr.. l.. 7. Silcatos. Of 525 Denny street,
Fulton. who has been confined 10 his
bed since Saturday. is much worse
There will be a meeting of the Con-
fcdorate Memorial Literary Society
Tuesday. Dec. 18th. az u o'clock, al the
Museum.
suit was Instituted in the Law and
Eqity Court yesterday by Asa snyder
a. Co. against J. Is. Richardson, daIna-
gcs. $500.
The funeral Of Mrs. Evy Triplctt Hurx-
thai whose death was announced no Tho
Times took place from St Paurs church
Yesterday afternoon 40 2.S0 O'Clock.
Professor a. Mitchell Carroll. OF Rich
mond College viii lecture in the chapel
of tho institution at SD O'Clock sharp
ON the "Chisei Of fhiaids
Mr.. j.. W. Powell. Of 2sol east Grace
street. who has been partially paralized
for some Time would be glad to have his
old friends call to see him.
Professor G.. A. Thnow's orchestra fur
nishcd the music for the Richmond Ger
man on Monday night and not Professor
John Baseler's orchestra, as was stated
William Christian. the negro who cut
his wife and then disappeared from
Richmond. has probably been located in
Hampton. The woman is at the aims
house. and IS improving
BAY CITY. MICH. Dec 9.-Tho Michi-
gan Wooden Pipe Works, the salt BLOCK
and % small sawmill were totally De
strovcd bv an inccndlary IRE late last
night Total loss. $4,000, insurance, SiO,-
600.
Mr. T. r. Powell. treasurer OF Accomac
county. and Mr.. j. II. Hopkins deputy
treasurer of the same county, called upon
tbo Auditor Of Public Accounts al the
Library Building yesterday.
Mr. Ji,lius Straus. Of Richmond. supreme
president Of the B'nai Birth. preside. nj
the smoker" given Tuesday night by the
local order in Wellington. Hon simon
Wolf made an address and there were
other interesting features.
The smoker Of the city Far Associa-
tion 10 DE held tonight nj The common
wealth Club. promises 20 be a very enjoy
allie occasion. ms refreshments VIII be
served and several interes ting addresses
made a large attendance is anticipated.
Miss sally Wray, daughter Of Mr. 4. j.
Wrav Of $40 west Cary street. who was
badly burned while cleaning gloves with
gasoline last Friday. continues 10 suiIer
great pain She is getting along very well,
however. under the treatment OF Dr.
Moseley.
Cards are ont TOT the WliIl"t' ut MIS-
Matte b. Elicit a popular teacher OF
Springfield school 10 Rev. John T. Neif.
of Shenandoah Valley prominent
Scven-Day Adventist minister 10 take
place at the residence Of the brides
mother. Ms. +. ID. Elicit No. 220S east
Broad street on December POD, at 9
O'Clock a. NJ.
An entertainment will be given M Bel
vidore Hall tomorrow night by the No
Cahe Cleo Climb This entertainment Will
be thoroughly refined one and will cou-
slst Of singing. dancing instrumental
music. and many specialities which Will
Dee very entertaining. The best amateurs
have been selected FOR the parts a large
crowd rs expected and am evening of
rare enjoyment is promised those who at-
tend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10

4 Resiauranter to lie Prosecuted for
Having Partridges in Ills Possession.

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. 9.-SpeciaL-
Rev. J.. 4. Barker. who recently rendered
his RESIGNATION as pastor Of West-End
paptist church. i'm this city. 10 take ef-
feet on the 3lst instant. has been called
10 the pastorate of the Baptist church
of Ashland 10 IS not known whether or
not Mr.. Barker viii accept the call keN.
Mr. Barker will Dee succeeded by rev
W. $. Leake. Of Richmond as pastor OF
West-Eud church.
James Cappel. while excavating on the
Relt extension Of the Atlantic Coast
Line to-day. had his leg broke by "A
large quantity Of dirt falling on him.
Eugene. aged seven years. son OF Po-
Hcetuan Vaughan, was severely hurt
this afternoon by falling from - porch
a. the Anderson school. where he IS a
pupil.
ROYAL was to-day summoned 10 appear
before the Mayor tomorrow morning
10 answer for having In his possession
a lot OF Dartrldges which he was oifer-
ing for sale. Some OF the birds Mirse
had hanging out IN front OF his place
of business. Mr.. Morse says he + pre-
parcd 10 prove that the birds were not
killed In Virginia.
Mrs. Joseph Parrish. OF Atlanta, Ga.
who Is here on a visit. gave most
delightful whist party this afternoon
10 some OF her friends. The party took
Mace In the rarlors OF the Cafe Royal.
Among those present were Mrs. Charles
Cohen, Mrs. Myer Saal. Mrs Morris
MyarA AIRS. Emanuel Levy. Mrs. Henry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10
uOONSnINEES RdfDED.
The Tobacco Warohou.e Blown DOWN ~
the storm Being Rebuilt

the Nfti III lfih-
CHASE CITY. VA. Dec. Especial
few days since Deputy Collector j. y
Williams and Constable W. II. Saunders
roid,d a moonshine still near Propers-
VILE. six miles east Of Chase CITY ana
DESTROYED two stills and o quantity Oh
mash and low wine. The proprietor -,
capped but a negro man anu d. a''''''
white boy were arrested.
Hog killing is IN order now, Inc
heaviest Vet was one Of Mr.. Harrison
Afurray's. which weighed four hundred
and forty pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Geoehegan
celebrated their wooden wedding last
nicht with "a reception and supper More
than one hundred friends were present
and the occasion was indeed AN enjoy
allie one. The supper was most stump
tgous anu the presents many including
somo costly ones.
Mr.. J. p. Peasants one Of the propre-
TORS and local editor of The Chase CITY
Progress. has accepted a position in the
Government Printing Office ia Nashins-
ton. W..
Work of rebuilding the Planters Ware
house. which was blown down IN the
fi.. storm. was commenced yesterday.
me mousse lr ihh'i it''''" ' N'
warehouses now running are not ade-
Qulte 10 tho tobacco trade. Large
breaks have been held recently and buai-
moss b. frightening in al lines.
Tho splendid modern cottage which is
now being built for Nlr. II. Van De Nontcr
on upper Main street Will soon be occu-
pied hy bis family.
Many entertainments arc being ar
ranged for Christmas. This county is
we'll represented by students In the Viz
einia Polytechnic Institute at blacks
burg and the cadets home coming Christ
mas is looked for with great pleasure.
Rev. w w. ROYAL The new pastor OF
the Methodist church. has arrived and
taken charge. Ills people gave him a
n-l-n-u..rrrirr r...ufIln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-10

WEDDING Ar HAuPDES SYDNEY.
Miss Martha ID. McIlwaine becomes the
Bride of Nathan Frazier.
HAMPDEN.sIpNEY. ~. d.

HAMPDEN-SIDNEY. VA. Dec. 9.-Spe-
cial.-Tho college chapel was the scene
OF beautiful marriage ceremony this
morning at 1880 o'clock. Tho contract
ing parties were Miss Martha -. Nell
waine daughter OF President Mcllwaire.
Of the college, and Mr.. Nathaniel Fra
zier ~ Richmond Va. The ball was
beautifully decorated and lighted. ana
the entire service vas impressive IN the
extreme The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Or. Mcllwaine, the brides
father.
Tho ushers were Messrs. II. W. Smith,
Of Greensboro, y. c., +. w. Nenable,
OF Hampden- Sidney. Va. Professor Hen.
~ McIlwaine Hampden-Silney, Va, and
Richard Mcllwaine OF Norfolk, Va. The
groom was accompanied by his brother,
Or Powell Frazier of Washington, ID.
c. while the bride came DO on the arm
of her sister. Miss Annie Mcllwaine.
The wedding march. beautifully rem
dered hy Miss Belle Johnson. Of Farm
Vile. Va. added much 10 the attractive
ness Of the ceremony which VIII hnccr
long in the minds of all who were present
Immediately after the marriage The bri-
dal couple left Tor Farmville. where they
took the noon train for an extended
northern tour.