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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
RECEPTION AND LECTURE.
Mrs. Coclsugh Talks About Hudson Bay CounlTJ
al Manual Training School.

There was a large attendance at the
reception and lecture given last even
ing at the Manual Training school un-
der the auspices of the classes OF the
third and fourth year. The lecturer
was Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh and
the subject was the territory in which
the Hudson Bay company carries on
it's operations. The lecture was illus
trated by numerous stereopticon views
OF nature calculated 10 heighten the
interest in the address. and at the same
time faithfully picture the scenes de-
scribed by the lecturer. The customs
OF the people, the nature of the coun-
try which the Hudson Bay company
has penetrated, the beautiful scenery.
the rivers with their many falls and
rapids, the canoe rides with accom-
panying dangers in shooting the rapids
OF some almost unknown stream, the
trading, the animals OF the country, all
were Interestingly described in the lee
ture. which was of about an hours
length.
After the lecture the rooms In the
school building were inspected and
friends of teachers and pupils were
given an opportunity to see what the
school is doing and 10 get good idea
Of the scope of its work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION.
Executive Committee Of Board Of Trade Recon-
msnds Petition 10 The Assembly.

The executive council of the Provi-
dence Board of Trade has passed res
olution recommending that the board
present a petition TO the GeneralAssem-
bly, asking for the repeal of section 4,
chapter A, OF the general laws. This
section has TO do with the granting TO
towns and cities the right of exempting
manufacturing concerns from taxation.
The president was authorized TO APP
point a committee TO draft resolutions
petitioning the legislature TO change
the present law in regard 10 residence
i'm the city of Providence. 1t was sug-
gested that the period be so extended
as TO require personal properly holders
to HIVE say ten months outside the city
i'm order TO establish a residence else
where. Ii was stated that personal
property amounting TO about $l5,O0O,00C
had moved out of the city in the last
three years and the change in the ex-
listing law is recommended so that the
city may receive the benefit from the
tax on personal property.
resolution was also adopted per-
hitting the president. at his discretion.
to allow local auctioneers TO sell stocks
and bonds in the rooms OF the Board of
Trade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
A new STEAMER.
The Facriis 10 Be Added 10 Fleet Of Provl-
deucs, Fell Rsr and Newport Steamboat Co.

The Providence. Fail River and New
port Steamboat company has recently
purchased the steamer Favorite for the
excursion traffic on Narragansett bay,
and she is certainly one OF the most
valuable additions to the already hand
some fleet of the company. The Fa-
vorite is practically a new boat and
she is $50 feet long. 80 feet wide and
draws six feet of water. In the waters
OF the bay she carries 1100 passengers.
when going outside $50.
The Favorite Is equipped with triple
expansion engines. and Is allowed to
carry $50 pounds steam pressure. Her
upper saloon. beautifully finished in
birds eye maple. IS luxuriously fur
nished with fine wicker and rattan easy
chairs. and carpetted with heavy mo-
quette. She is lighted with electricity
There are 225 incandescents arranged at
advantageous points. The dining sa-
loon for the officers Is on the main
deck. The boat will have speed OF
1874 miles an hour. The Favorite will
arrive here early IN June. and will un-
doubtedly be favorite on the line.
The company,is doing a large amount
OF work on its many steamers. and ev-
cry boat will be in spick and span con-
dition for the opening OF the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
0ffccrs Elected al lhs Sevenh Annual Session Of
The State Council.

At tbs seventh annual session Of the
state council, Order United American
Mechanics, yesterday afternoon, the
following officers were elected: Junior
ex-state councillor, O. C. Barrows OF
Vigilant council. rs. of Providence;
state councillor. John A. Lindell of Pro-
vidence council. 10, OF Providence; state
vice councillor, Frank f. Littlefield OF
Garfield council, 13. of Providence;
state council secretary, Charles w.
Littell OF Narragansett council, 2, OF
Providence; state council inductor. Dr.
George G. Soule of What Cheer council,
Q, of Wexford; state examiner. Well
ington l.. Lewis of Washington coun-
ell. 15 of Johnston: state council, pro-
tector. Walter NJ. Comstock OF Commo-
dore Perry council. 10. Of Pawtucket;
national representatives, Harry j..
Brown OF Garfield council, IL, of Prov
idence: state council. trustee for three
years. Henry ID. Goff of Lincoln coun-
ell, IL. of Providence; state council
trustee for one year. William G.. Fales
OF Ironside council. 4. of Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
WEDDING AT AUBURN.
MagiaIsns Elizabeth Gardner Married 10 Louis
Charles Newman in Ascension Church.

very pretty wedding took place at
the Church of the Ascension, Auburn,
last evening, when Magdalene Eliza
beth Gardner, daughter of Capt. and
Mrs. George A. Sphinx. was united in
marriage with Louis Charles Newman
OF this city. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Henry Bassett. rector
of the Church of the Epiphany.
The church was prettily decorated,
candles and flowers being freely used.
At 1880 o'clock the bridal party en-
tered, to the music OF the Wedding
march from Lonengrin, beng lea Dy
four usners, horatlo Bellows, CharleS
nun, Irving Law and George Parks,
who foiiowed by the maid OF honor,
Mlss Ethel Newman, sister OF the
groom the bridesmaid, MISS Emnli.
Church. and the BRIDE on the arm or
her father. AT the cnancel the bride
was met by the groom and his best
man, j. r.. ID. Jones, and the betrothaI
service was at once performed by Rev.
Dr. Sears of Brown University.
The bride was gowned in pearl whit
satin over white silk, cut en- train, ana
having a tight-fitting waist. About
her shoulders she wore a Spanish lace
and at the waist a fringe sash tied
In front with orange blossoms and
white carnations. Her long tulle bridal
veil, which reached To the edge or her
train, was caught back at the top with
orange blossoms and white cxnations.
The gowns OF the maid of honor and
the bridesmaid differed only In color.
The maid of honor wore white organdie
over lavender and carried bunch Of
In dor ha o.
maid wore white organdie over pink
and carried bunch of pink sweet peas.
Each wore tulle wells TO the waist,
caught back at the head with feathers.
The marriage ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Henry Bassett, the godfath-
er of the bride, and he was assisted by
Rev. Herbert Dana, rector of the
Church of the Ascension.
The reception, which was held at the
home of the brides father, No. 1886
Elmwood avenue was a most happy
event. Capt and Mrs. Sphinx Mr.. and
Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Charles Newman,
mother of the groom: Miss Ethel New
man and Miss Emma Church received
the guests in the spacious drawing
room, which was decorated for the oc-
casion with palms, ferns and potted
plants Other parts OF the house were
decorated in lavender and pink, potted
plants and cut flowers forming the
background. During the reception mu-
sic was furnished by the Talma Ladies'
orchestra. and refreshments We're
served by Caterer Gelb
At 1:10 o'clock this morning, Mr. and
Mrs. Newman left for New York, and
after quite an extended tour they will
return to Providence and reside at the
home presented 60 them by the brides
parents, where they will be at home to
their friends after September II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
A SOLDIER WOUNDED.
Shot BY Officer o. lhs DAY, Who Vas erdsaorng
10 Suppress a Disturbance.

Augusta. Ga, April 26.--Whlle sever
al intoxicated soldiers OF the Second
Illinois regiment were attempting to set
fire to some small wooden sheds about
midnight last night a fght occurred.
when Lieut.. John Mayeski, as officer OF
the day, tried to- disperse them. The
soldiers resisted Mayeski and started
TO grapple with him. Mayeski. think
ing his life In danger. drew his revolver
and fired. Private James l.. Gilliand.
whose home Is In Ripley, o.. fell with
"A bullet In his left breast. Gilliand did
not have a hand In the fight and was
trying TO put out the blaze The shoot
ing brought out Col. Moulton and other
officers. who soon restored order. a full
investigation will be made OF the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
BASEBALL SEASON.
lis Opening viii Be Slgnaled by Parade and BY
Band Concerts.

The opening OF the Eastern League
championship season will occur on Sat
urday. April 20. There will be the GUS
tomary parade. etc. The Syracuse team
will be serenaded from IL to 1890 by
Reeves American Band at the Nara
gansett Hotel The parade Will start
at 1880 over the following route: Wey-
hossett. Market square, North Main
Steeple. Canal. Westminster. Cathe-
dral square, High. Weybossett 90 Mar.
ragansett Hotel and then To Adelaide
Park.
There will be ~ concert by the band
from TO $3.50 at the grounds and Moy.
or Baker will start the game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
HIS SUIT REJECTED
BY MISS GODDARD.
Herr Won BredOW Wanted to Flake
the Providence HeireSS His Bride,
but Proposal Was Refused.

marriages. still more strongly op-
posed TO them is DIR. Won Holleben, the
German ambassador.
Won Bredow, after great deal or
trouble, Anally succeeded in gaining the
permission of his sovereign and the am
bassador TO marry an American girl.
but when the young lady was asked she
refused.
Young Bredow, he Is only 22 offered
his hand TO Miss Madeline Goddard OF
Providence. and because she rejected
him he is leaving the country and the
diplomatic service. Bredow's father Is
said to be enormously wealthy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Fall Proved Fatal.

Little Rock, Ark, April 26.-James
Austin Henry thirty-third degree. ac-
tive member OF the supreme circuit for
the Eastern jurisdiction for the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite Of Free Ma
sonry and Inspector general OF that rite
fell downstairs at the Masonic temple
yesterday and died shortly afterwards
from his INJURIES
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
ARBOR DAY.
Generous Offer Of Msor Dska and Nj. Shepard
viii MAKE lis Observance possb'e.

Mayor Baker and Nr. John Shepard.
Jr., have sent word TO Superintendent
of Schools Tarbell that they are willing
To defray the expenses OF the Arbor
Day celebration. This offer will make
II possible for the schools to have the
celebration as I'm former years. A hand
OF music will be furnished, the exercises
will take place at the park and all OF
the schools Of the city Will be repre-
seated. This news has been received
with great pleasure by the pupils.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Peace Treaiy Sent 10 Spain.

Paris, April 26.-The secretary of the
French embassy at Washington, NJ.
Thibeau, arrived here yesterday and
handed the treaty OF peace to the Span
ish ambassador, Senor Leon y Castillo,
who Immediately sent IL to Spain by
the first secretary of the Spanish lega-
tion here, the Marquis de Novalies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Car Companies Combine.

Knoxville April 26-It has been an
nounced here that the Lenoir City Car
works of Lenoir City, Tenn; Ellit Car
company. and Memphis Car works have
consolidated under the name of the
Southern Car and Foundry company.
The new company is capitalized at
s.. 900 000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Washington. April 26.-Herr Won
Bredow. one Of the junior attaches of
the German embassy, yesterday sent
out his T.. II. c. cards and today will
sail for Germany.
Back OF this simple statement is a
love romance, in which figures a New
England girl.
Under the German regulations no Of
ficer. military, naval or diplomatic, may
marry a foreigner without the emper-
or's permission.
The emperor does not encourage alien
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
N 6 w SLETS S

One day a friendship died:
No wrong was done;
IL simply ceased to be
Beneath the sun.
Two bent above the grave.
With idle tears,
And slowly went apart
In doubt and fears.
one day a friendship new
To one was born;
That ancient grief became
a thing outworn.
Say what we will. the child
Upon the breast
Consoles us for the one
In dreamless rest.
Ida Ahlborn Weeks, in the Century.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Budapest. April 2s.--About three hun
dred houses OF the town OF Gutz In the
Kombon district. have been burned.
The charred remains of seven women
and four children have been recovered
from the ruins and II is feared there
are more victims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Emil Rosenburg was fined $40 and
costs in the sixth district court today
for "scorching" on Francis street, this
morning. Emil was late getting to
worl<4ind was riding his wheel at a
very high rate of speed when Patrol
men Case and Butts gathered him in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
MOLOERS MEET.
Discusses Situation Resulting From
Recent Demands.
Eighteen Employss Of R. D. Mason & Co
on Strike For Increase Of Wages.

The iron molders held another meet
ing last evening. and a committee was
appointed TO confer with the represen-
tatives OF the International union, who
are in the, city to take charge OF the
matter; the action OF the foundrymen
in, discharging PresidsSt Donnelly and
Secretary O'Neil was considered and
the general situation and attitude of
the foundrymen were discussed. The
meeting lasted little over two hours
and was taken up mostly with the ad-
mission Of new members. The senti-
ment finally prevailed that II would be
better TO take no action in regard TO
the discharged men until the present
difficulty was settled, in order that the
foundrymen might have no cause for
the complaint that the union officers
were stirring up trouble for them.
president Roche. who came
from Worcester. said after the meet
ing that he would call on the foundry
men. but refused to make any further
statement as TO the line of action he
would pursue. He admitted that the
International union would allow the
men to go out in case the foundrymen
were not ready TO submit May /. The
answer of the foundrymen on Friday
will determine the next step or the
molders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
THE WEATHER


washington. April 26.-Fair except
probably showers near the coast to-
night Thursday fair winds mostly
westerly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
AMUsEMeNTs TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-Kel-
lar
KEITHs NEW THEATRE-continu
Gus performance.
OLYMPIC-"Finniga AGO."
WESTMINSTER-R and Barton's
Big Gaiety company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Yesterday afternoon rs employees of
the drying department of II. ID. Mason
& Co.'S mill, Pawtucket, left work be-
cause OF the indecision of Mr.. Mason as
to the increase In wages asked for.
committee of the employees waited upon
Mr.. Mason, and as result OF the con-
ference advised that those affected
should cease work until their demand
is acceded 10. Those employed in this
department now receive So per week,
and the new schedule calls for an In
crease of 10 per cent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-15
Saturday, May 6, 1899,

and continuing on each succeeding day
until said snles are completed. all the
property upon which taxes are now due
10 the State OF Louisiana and parish Of
st. Tammany. to enforce the collection
OF taxes assessed in the year 1898,
tr gether with the interest thereon from
tbs :s1st day OF December of said year:
at rate of two per cent per month until
paid and all costs. The names Of said
Delinquent tax debtors, the amount Of
taxes aue by each on the assessment Of
said year. and the property sasesaed to
each to be offered for sale. Is - follows:
Antoine Benjamin. twenty acres and
imp. bounded east by William Neai.
sou.E by Jones 4 Pickett as'd one hun
drrd live dolls, 8 s5
Adam Felix. l65 5G-lfO acrss. " OF
u . ! and fri n " / SEQ %, ip9 8. sr IA ..
as'd two hunssed thirty-one dolls. 80 80
Brown les. los acres and imp. asst
two hundred eighty 1--WE dolls, 81 %
Bsnpets Matthew. eighty acres and
imp In SEQ 81. tp ), s 10 e. at one hun
drei dolls, 81 IS
HahaM Luke. scveLtv-ono acres amt
imp in lot l. SEQ -. Up 1, . 10 .. ast
two hundred twenty-six dolls, @6 65
HaLAm AIRS Clara, eight:-ons acres
md imp. v Of n " SEQ IL. Up 5, ~
{. as't one bundled dolls $ IS.
Bszker john 4. $40 ACRES and imp.
hounde' north by Thomas fitzgerald.
east By Walter Taylor and vest By John
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-15

"A word to the wise Is sufficient
and . word from the wise should be
sufficient, but you ask, WHO are the
wise? Those who know. The Of.
repeated experience Of trustworthy
persons may be taken for knowledge
Mr. ". NJ. Terry says Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy gives better
satisfaction than any other in the
market. He has been in the drug
business 1t Elkton, KY, for twels e
wears has sold hundrede u bottles
Of this remedy and nearly Ill other
cough medicines manufactured,
which shows concluslvely that
Chamberlain's is the most salts
factory to the people. and is the
best.
For Sale by v. 81. Frederick,
G ovington. and &. B. Paine
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-15
Succession of r. T. Mcdonald.
Sixteenth Judicial District conrt o.
Louisiana, in aud for the Parish ot
st. Tam many.

By virtue OF an order or sale from
the honorable tile aforesaid court ana t.
me directed. bearing date Alrii ],
1899
wiz proceed to sell at public auction.
at the door of the courthouse in the
town Of Covinuton. Parish of st Tam
msn-, La, on SATURDAY. May l3,
1899, between legal sale hours. tho fol-
lowing described property to wit:
LIST Sixty-seyen acres Of land, stu
ated in said parish OF St. Tammany,
being lot No. 5, the south half OF the
northwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter, and the north half OF the south
west quarter of the southwest quarter
OF section 20, township 6, south OF
range IL east, being the property ac-
ouired by said II. T. Mcdonald from G..
B. Lawrason.
end. A certain tract of land situated
in the said parish of St. Tammany, be-
ing part Of section 81, township 6,
south of range IL east, containing
about 33S 4 47-l00 acres, bounded on
the north and east by Bogue Falia
River, and on the west by the Lee Ferry
Road. together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, being the
same property acquired by said X. T.
Mcdonald from the succession OF
Adam Thompson.
Terr4s or sale cash, with the benefit
or appn,isemelt.
JOHN j. STRoBLE. Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-15

Sixteenth judicial Uf6trlct CoIIt OF
Louisiana. in and for the Parish Of
st. Ta:nmany.
BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED:
that on this the 2Uth day Of March in
the year OF orr Lord one thousand eight
hundred ana ninety nine, being the day
fixed therefor by law, !, Il. u. Warren,
..lerk Of the Sixteeath Judicial District
court aud ex-Ufiicio Jury Gem NJ iSsioner
fos tie Parish OF st. rammany, having
previously summoned in writing NIL
ton Burns, Ed. Brewster, ]. l.. Phillips,
A Frederick and W. J. Maytield, Jury
Commissioners, and w. 4. tarker and
G.. Il. Dutsch, free holders a.d citizeAs
uf said Parish as witnesses, to appear on
this day; and W. J. May field. Milton
Burns, Ed. Brewster, j. l.. Phillips and
ALolph Frederick, Jury Commissioners.
having appeared in my Office in the
Courthouse, in the town OF Coviugton.
the place designated BY me, did proceed
18th the Jury commissioners in the
presence of the witnesses aforesaid, to
examine the General Vepirs List and
strike iherefrom the names Of all per-
sons who have served as grand and
I sular Jurors since the previous draw
ing or the general venire as, we'll rs all
those persons Who hav. died, removed
from the parish or otherwise di:quali-
led. and to remove fro,l tue General
Venire Box the slIps containing the names
ot the persons SO stricken from the list:
time to complete said list and draw jury,
We. the Jury Commissioners. hot havin 2
adjourned until Tuesday, March 81, at
. O'Clock A. NJ.
We. the said Jury Commissioners,
aforesaid, in the presence of the afore-
said witnesses, then supplemented the
General venire list ty adding tuereto
the pames of a. many qualified jurors
as was required to make three hundred,
and by adding to the ballots IN the
General Venire Box, on separate slips
u paper, the names OF the persons 90
added to the list. We then did select
from the said supplemented list the
names Of twenty (2U) persons, Ms far
rs possible from different pats Of
tie parish. which persons good
and true men, and did in the pres snce
Of the other Juicy Commissioners and
the Aforesaid witnesses, place theis
names. written by me, Clerk. on separate
slips Of paper, in IN envelope sealed
and endorsed BY lac, Clerk, ~ List Of
GRIND JurorS "A follows to- wit:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-04-15
NOTICE TO MORTGAGE
CREDITORS.
TAX GoLLKcrR's OfYIcE,
Parrish Of St<Tsrimuny,

fcaiL0t0r. La, April l. 1899
In conformity with section So, act s.,
Of 1898, notice il hereby given to all
parties holding mortgages upon real
estate located In the Parish Of St. Tam
many, La, ON which the taxes for the
year 1898 hare not been paid, that will
begin the sale Of same at the Court
house door, In the Town Of Covingtou,
La, on SATURDAY, May 6, 1899, at IL
O'Clock ~. and that q number Of
pieces Of property 80 delinquent are
now being advertised In this newspa-
per, In conformity with the law. pepara-
tory to such sale. The attention Of
mortgage creditors II especially called
70 these advertisements Of tax sales,
and they are warned 10 take such steps
prior to the sale - may be necessary 10
protect their rights.
J. J. STROBLE,
Sheriff dad Er-n6icio Tar tolleetor..