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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Preparations For the N Xt Int irrational
Convention.

IuuVNuisOus
The Christian Endeavor Societies of this
state are already beginning TO discuss
tiOn which will b. hell at Nashville,
Tenn, from July to H. At the state
convention to be held next II ontn the
matter will be discussed ut some length.
The musical feature Of the convention
will be male chorus of 1900 voices. The
attendance at these conventions is so large
that special accomm odstions for meetings
have to be msde. Besides the halls ut
Nashville there will be large tents erected
capable Of holding 10, 600 persons. It is
said that there will be 10, QUO convention
fisgs used.
The work of preparing for the conven-
tion is even thus early, being pushed rap.
idly III der the following conn itiee Ira
Landrith, chairman; j.. ID. Bianton. v.
G., local excursion; B. u. Alexander,
secretary; Peyton Robertson, entertain
ment; j. u. kust reception; M. h.
Pitcher, halls; T.. :. McFadder, ushers
Joel Cheek, registra ton: W. j. Noell
press; Mrs. NJ. 4. Doris, ceoorations:
Erskine Reed, music, Edgar Jones hnarcs
Il. A. Reynolds, pulpit supuiy. Many
thousands will bo In attendance, and
great preparation is required.
The program committee have announced
that among thos, who have accept Il n
place on the program are Rev. George &.
Lorlmer, ID. d., OF Boston; RRv. J Will
Lur Chapman, ID. d., Phils dsiI h a; Prin-
opal Booker 4. Washington. iussegee,
Ala. Rev. "A. q. Dixon, D. ID. Brook
lyn. n. Y. Rev. James 1. Vance, tho
pastor of the first Presbyterian Church.
Nash, ille, will deliver one Of the addresses
of welcnmp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Maria Hill Claims She Received One on a
Trolley Car.

AZ Maria Hill was getting on an electric car
on Westminster street about n week ago she
received what she thinks was an electric
shock. She was on her way to her home at SO
vinton street. As she stepped on the car she
felt shock run through Ler trat seemed to
hold her in a wise. She succecded in reaching
a seat and on reaching vinton street she was
assisted home by policeman. She seemed
quite IN and was sent Co the hospital, but no
bodily injury was found ON her.
Sire l. much more comfortable now, but IL
still very nervous. The police reported tho
case 20 Tho company. yesterday, and Manager
Potter says that ~ j. improbable thai tue
woman received shock, rs the step 90 the car
a. covered with rubber. and tins IN turn is
over wood. IL might be possible 10 receive a
shock from the hanol- 10 the car N the car
happenei 90 be standing on n rail covered
with uirt 80 part Of the car would become q
charged through the currents not being prop.
erly grounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14

the work Of tearing it down. IL will
soon Ss no moro.
Crime slum bersd and criminals took
rest during the last As hours Being a
policeman was a snap under tho oiroum-
tanc es, for there was only one arrest
throughout the length and breadth Of the
city during Sunday and Monday morning.
The single exception was . boy ramed
Joseph Selby who was guilty of throwing
snow balls on Academy avenue, and he
vas fined 81 and costs in the police court
this morning. Complaints had come
from that quarter and n policeman had
been detailed. to see who was guilty OF
such breach of the general tranquility
Of the city. Joseph was blind to his own
interests and shyea the ball when the
"peeler" was looking. No one was ar
rested for being drunk during this wave
of good bshsvior ana the pages Of the re-
ports from five of the ssven police stations
were blank this morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
ST. JOHN DENOUNCED.
Ex-PrOhibitiOn Governor of Kansas
Is Now In Disgrace.
Signed Petition Asking That n Drug
gist BE Allowed to Sell Liquor.

Olaths, kas., Feb. 14.--At q meeting
of his fellow citizens held in this city,
John p. st. John, tho ex Prohibition
governor was roundly denounced for
signing a whiskyipetition. Governor st.
John endeav ored to defend himself, but
was questioned SO sharply that be was
compelled to retreat under fire. The
demonstration which followed was one of
the liveliest ever witnessed In Olathe.
Th-ss local druggists had filed petit
tlons with the probate judge aking for
permission 10 sell liquor. The law re-
quires the signature of 20 men and like
mum ber OF women of the ward In which
the drug store Is to locate. One of the
druggists secured Governor st. John To
sign his petition. This stirred up the
W. &. Il. U.. and a mass meeting was
called Senator Pnrr the first speaker,
called upon Governor St John TO explain
why he, SO prom inent ana able Lender
and temperance advocate, had. after SO
many years OF prohibition in this city,
signed the first petition to permit ths
selling OF whisky.
Mr.. 81. Johns explanation was that hc
wanted liquor sold legally by tho drug
gists. In an instant the house was in an
uproar and heated questions were thrust
upon the prohibition champion from
every quarter of the house. The ques-
tions finally came so thick and fast that
no answers could be given, and the ex-
governor retired.
Judge Hinoman delivered heated
speech, declaring that upon such ques-
tions the W. &. 4. L. has always been
right and at this timo he would follow
under their leadershi,t in preference ia
following the "inexcusable course Of
ST. John. At this utterance n veritarle
storm Of applause broke forth. Others
emphatically protested against the action
of st. John.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Lincoln Disturbed at Har-
riSCn'S Landing.
SO SAYS GEN. WALLACE.
Thought Mcclellan Would Lay Down
Arms to Gen Lee.
STORY LONG KEPT FROM PUBLIC

Lebanon. Ind, Feb. l4-At President
Lincoln's birthday celebration Saturday
night Gen. Lew Wallace. during his ad-
dress referred to the lark days of the
war when Gen. Mcclellan had been driven
back to Harrison Landing by Gen. Lee.
At this time Wallace said: II was near
Washington and went there with "a party
to see the President. / noticed tbat Mr.
Lincoln's face was unusually sad. /
thought he Yves sick and was solioitous
l kindly asked him il hs was unwell but
he said no, hs was well enough but ttat
he was anxiously awaiting fer the time 10
arrive " hen boat woul1 art for Har-
rison's Landing that re wanted to 90 and
persuade Gen. Mcclellan not TO surrender
the army TO Gen. Lee. 7"
Wallace said be had never told this story
before except privately to friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
A NEW ELECTRIC PLANT.
Contract Made For One For Boston
Electric Light Co.

Bostop, Feb. 1.-The Boston Electric
Light Company has concluded contract
with the General Electric Company for
the equipment for the great generating e
station now In course OF erection. The
amount is said to be in the neigh borhood
Of sz00, 600.
Up TO the PRESENT the Boston Electric
Light Company has operat, d n number ef
stations throughout Boston. Two Of
these, however. have recently been aban.
doncd TO make way for the new railroad
stations now being built, and the COM
psny has decided To consolidate all the
small stations into one mammoth gener-
atlng plant 30 be erected In South Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Salvation Army.

Adjutant Fyrer. the merry box agent
for New England. who has lately come
from California. lsd the services OF the
Salvation Army Corps, No. I. Sunday.
lie Was formerly n lawyer and 10 a
powerful speaker Ia the evening he
sroks on "Ihe Result Of Rejecting the
n lv Ghost" Tns hall was iillsd to its
M most capacity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Dramatic Entertainm ent.

A dramatic entertainment was given last
Friday evening in Mount Hope Hall by the
Daughters Of Liberty Social Club under the
auspices 81 Garield Council. q. ". A. N. A
very large crowd was IN attsndanco and 10 vas
hoth a social and financial success 1he rro-
nell's new sen. ational drama. "Evangeline's
Husband" which was produced with credit to
the author and actors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Carpet Mill Shut Down In Part.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. .ii.-A part of
the plant Of tho Hartford Carpet Com.
rany at Thomrsonville has been closed
frr an indstnite period. More than 200
hands are affected An unsatisfactory do
mand Is saiu 10 bo the cause OF the shut
down. A portion OF tie west1eld Plats
Compsnv's factory at 1homI sonville has
algn olosAd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
WORLDS Record Broken.

Trinidsd, Col. Fob. ii.-Riolsrd
Powers, member Of the Trinidad Hins
Club st TIE regular weekly ssuot of the
club. broke the woflds reoorJ Tor target
shooting OF h8no. .Du yards distant
Powers n1ede n ,,ors II 80 cut OF tossi-
bis iN. the worlds ~ cord being 20, held
BY some man In the Last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Rolling NILS Burned.

Hamilton. Ont, Feb 1.-THE Ontario
rolling mills we're partially destroyed by
fire last night, loss sbout s35, coo. pnr.
italy covered u insurance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
COLLATERAL INHERITANCES.
Tho Iowa state Law Taxing Them De-
clared TO L. Unconstitutional

clared to L. Unconstitutional
Council Bluffs Ia.. Feb. li.-Ths state
law taxing collateral inheritances has
been decided by Judge 1hornsll OF the
district court TO be unconstitutional
The law was passed ut the last session Of
the Legislature, becoming effective oct
last and provides for 5 per cent tax
1he law was attached on the ground
that it was in condensation of the 14th
amendment 20 tbs constitution of the
Uuiftd states. in thar it took property
without due yrt cess Of Inv. An appeal
will be taken by the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
Two Weeks Overdue.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. IL. The steam
ing schooner Edith is now nearly two
weeks overdue from tho Alaska halibut
banks, and fears are entertained that she
has met with q disaster Of SONS sort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14

PROVIDENCE oPERf HOUSE = Themes
". Keene in "Richelieu.'
gHITh's OPERA HOUSE Robert b. Man
. tell in "A secret Warrant"
OLYMPIC THEATRE : veriscops pictures
and Weber q Fields Olympia Company
WFsTNINsTKR THEATRE : Rose sydsll's
Iondon Bellies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
DR.. KaySer De d.

Leipslg, Feb. 1I-Dr. KAyser. the
former chief OF the colonial departns snt
OF the German foreign Office, died here
Yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
The WEATHER.
1brsatening Tonight; Probably 70"
Tomorrow With 8. w. Winds.

Washington, Feb. A.-For hsssaonu-
estts Rhode Island and Connecticut
Thrsssening weather tonight; probably
fair Tuesday; southerly to soushwestsriy
WindA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-14
NEWSLETS.

Il m AZ be prosperity's lacking,
And clouds looming black in the blue,
But whatever | miss
Ghere are children TO kiss
And shelter thank Heaven-and you'll
Il may he the rainbow has faded.
And tire flowers are faint for the dew.
Sut sweet thought is this
There are lips for my kiss
And q shelter thank Heaven-and you'll
II may be the music is dying.
That we reap in the rose-gardens the rue,
But life TO my heart
Nothing sweet can impart
As the kiss of the children and youl
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL FRIDAY. NOVEMBER !. 1898

the, warships. IN port, the Renown and
e c9sa1 mere s ixen orders this morning
thing was cleared from the decks Of fy boi +
vessels. - 49,.
The warships are now provisioned for
iong voyage. provided with extra am
was completed, last night, and. TO-DAY.
their decks present a warlike appea RI nee
II = NJ 81 Pelican took on four mines.
Nus ms morning. ber orders to proceed TO
it is said, to more pressing needs in other
quarters. Never since 1855 have the nren-
arations for war been so elaborate. The
ordnance department has been busy all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
MARcHAND At CAIRO.
Looks Thin and Worried, But Says His Expedi.
ton Is All Right.

Carlo, Nov. 3.-Major Marchand, the
commander of the French expedition at
Fashoda, arrived here at o'clock this
evening. He was met at the railroad
station by the French officials and res
idents. The explorer looked thin and
worried.
Only two Senehalez soldiers accom-
panied Major Marchand, whose future
movements depend upon the instruc-
tions which Captain Baratier brings
him, tomorrow.
At the French agency it was formally
announced that no one would be per-
mitted to interview the French officer,
as M. Delcasse, the French minister of
foreign affairs, and the Marquis of
Salisbury must be the first to receive
all news which may contribute to the
harmony of the two countries
The major reports that he left all his
companions in good health and he adds
that they had abundant provisions and
plentiful supply of ammunition.
The French commander expressed
himself as being much gratified at the
kindness shown him by the British Off
GERS during his journey to this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
SUNKEN SPANISH WARSRlPS.
Private Firms Are Now TO Be Given a Chance
to Raise Them.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Secretary Long
said, today. that the government would
take no further steps to raise the rest
of the Spanish warships destroyed by
Admiral Schley'st fleet off the coast .,
Santiago but that the department
would receive propositions to that end
from any private firm that cared to UNI
dertake the work.
He added that this determination
was based upon the report of the board
of construction which recently had q
consultation on the subject with Naval
Constructor Hobson, who was person
ally supervising the wrecking opera
tons.
The existing contrast with the Mer-
itt-Chapman Co. will be abrogated
and operations entirely suspended On
the Colon and other vessels pending
the consideration of propositions from
private firms independent Of the gT-
ernment.
II is understood there are two conf
panies willing to undertake the work
a. their own risk. one a Swedish COM
pany and the other a company on the
Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
THEY ARE THROUGH.
Several Of the Local Store Keepers Have All
They Want Of Trading Stamps.

There is small prospect that many of
the Waterville merchants will renew
their contracts with the trading stamp
agents. Several of the Watervillc mer-
chants have been seen lately who ac-
knowledge that they have had all they
want of the plan.
Frank Redington of the firm of Reding-
ton Bros, man who is considered one
of the most level-headed business men in
the State, said, yesterday. that he had
all he wanted of the scheme. He was
drawn into it against his own judgment,
and now that the time is near when the
contract is to expire, he will rot renew 1t.
In discussing the matter he said that
the scheme IS worked most by those peo-
pie wishing something for nothing. They
do not realize that the expense of the
trading stamp scheme is reckoned In
with the cost of the goods and for that
reason the purchaser is 50 much out,
since he does not get his moneys worth
with what he purchases by the stamps,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
ENGLAND BUYING COAL.
She Proposes TO Be Prepared for Trouble
Whenever 1t Comes.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ga morning paper
published the following: The probability
of war between England and France re-
ceived fresh impetus, yesterday, by the
action of England. who purchased u
large amount of American coal, for i'm
mediate delivery at her West Indian ma
val stations.
In response to hurried cablegrams from
London, ship brokers' engaged in the
West India trade spent the greater part
of yesterday searching for tonnage suit
able to transport the coal from Philadel-
phia and Newport News to points where
it will be most convenient for English
war craft to fill their bunkers. Sailing
vessels. from 1900 to 1000 tons carrying
capacity, are particularly in demand.
The first shipments are to be sent to
Kingston. to be followed by vessels for
Bermuda, ST. Lucia and Demerara. which
are the principal ports in the West In
dies subject to Great Britain. 1t is also
proposed to discharge a part of the pur-
chase at st. Thomas, a Danish island,
where hulhs will be used
1t was reported. yesterday, that two
British warships had been ordered here
to undergo slight repairs, which under
ordinary circumstances would have been
made at either Halifax or the Bermuda
Islands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
IS It A TRIFLE2
That Common Trouble, Acid oysper-
STA Or Sour Stomach.
nav Recognized as a Cause Of Ser, AZ. ME.
ease.

ACID dyspepsia, commor,v o,uaa
~ ;na;'-a or sour stomach, is a form
~ a., .,iuisestion resulting from fermenta-
.ioi OF the food. The stomach being
.oo weak to promptly digest II the food
remains .e suntilfermentation begins fi,lino
.he stomach with gas and b;ttar
aouf' burning taste in the month is
oi.ei present This condition soon no.
coiies chronic and being an every DIV
occurrence Is given but little attention.
go. eause dyspepsia is not immediately
la.ai' many people do nothing for the
trouble. ioi 'h's
"itnin recent period a remedy has
peeil discovered prepared solely to cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles TT is
nnoMh as stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.
anu Is now becoming rapidly used and
prescribed as radical cure for every
form of dyspepsia.
stuart dyspepsia Tablets have been
p'aceo before the public and are sold
NY urugglsts everywhere at so cents
per package. 1t is prepared by the
stuart Chemical Co.. Marshall. Mich.
anu whiie 1t promptly and effectual,y
restores a vigorous digestion, at the
same time Is perfectly harmless and
VIII not lnjure the most delicate
stomach, but on the contrary bv giving
perfect digestion strengthens the
stomach. improves the appetite ana
makes life worth living.
SEND for free book on Stomach
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
WOOD INSTEAD OF MARBLE
Marked the Resting Place Of Alderman Gill;
mans 0yercoat Near the Cemetery.

A fortunate find by Deputy Woodbury.
and Officer Simpson and a cold bluff on
the part of City Marshal Call, was re-
sponsible for the recovery of Alderman
c. w. Gilman's overcoat, which was
stolen, Wednesday afternoon, by Thomas
Libby.
Alderman Gilman was not feeling we'll
Wednesday, and while trying to get few
moments rest in his private office, Libby
entered, inquired for Nathaniel Meader
and went out When Alderman Gilman
was ready to go home, he looked for his
hat and coat, but not being able to find
the coat, came to the conclusion that 1t
had been taken for joke. AS the over
coat was not returned, the joke seemed
to become serious.
During Wednesday night, while making
their rounds Officers Woodbury. and
Simpson ran across Libby sleeping in ii
pig pen near the Bay View. They hauled
the man out and carried him to the sta
ton in spite of his reluctance to leave
his new home, having spent four nights
there. Officer Simpson remembered hav-
ing seen new overcoat on the man and
accused him of stealing it. He stoutly
denied the theft until later during the
night, when, as Deputy Woodbury. was in
the station while making his rounds, the
man made a complete confession. He
said he stole the coat while drunk.
Deputy Woodbury., seeing he had the
inside track, made memorandum of the
confession, and City Marshal Call, fol-
lowing up the matter, took the fellow TO
the place where he said he had put the
overcoat. After a long jaunt, the city
marshal was taken to the old trotting
park, now used as cemetery, and there,
instead of marble slab. was a pine
stick, marking the place where Alderman
Gilmans overcoat rested in peace. An
other overcoat belonging to David Kerlin
and stolen from Vigues boarding house,
rested beside the first coat.
Libby was brought before Judge Shaw
and was fined. Being unable to pay, he
was sent to Jail for so days for stealing
Alderman Giimans coat and 80 days for
stealing the second coat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-04
Foot Ball Talk.

The Colby football men are loud In
their praise of the manner in which they
were entertained in Portland. Wednesday,
when they played the Portland Athletic
Club. Besides being given the freedom
of the club rooms, the visitors were en-
tertained in the evening at the theatre.
1t is not at all probable that there will
be any changes in the team as the result
of the Portland game. The lineup will be
practically the same as 1t was before,
with Allen behind the line. While the
Colby men do not expect to win, a des
perate struggle will be made to hold the
Bates team down to a small score. The
Colby team will make the struggle of the
season, so that one of the hottest games
on the local gridiron will be played.
Paul WentZ who has been coaching
the Colby team for three weeks, will re-
turn to his studies at the University of
Pennsylvania, tonight. Since he has been
in this city he has done wonders for the
team, doing everything possible to make
the team one of the best in the State. If
there is any failure it is through no
fault of his. While he has beeli in this
city he has made no end of friends. Per-
sonally he is a man who would make
friends anywhere, and friends who will
stand by him.
The Coburn Classical Institute and
High school teams will play, Saturday
morning, on the Colby campus. This is
looked on as one of the fighting games of
the season. There is every prospect that
there will be a goodnatured rivalry all
through the game, with an unusually
large attendance.
Hebron has been trying to arrange a
game with the High school team, but on
account of that teams paying no atten-
ton to the High schools request for
game earlier in the season, it is doubtful
If a game is arranged.
According to the papers in the western
part of the State, the High school team
has accepted Thornton's offer for game
in Saco, later in the season, possibly
Thanksgiving.
The Hebron team has game scheduled
with the Institute in this city, a week
from SATURDAY. forenoon.