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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14


not bear We favor such an enlarge
ment of the scope of tho interstate co m
merce law as will enable he commits
sion to protect individuals and comnu
mites from Determinations and tho
public from unjust and unfair IL auspor
tatinn rates.
We reatfirm and endorse the princi.
pies of the national Democratic plat
form. adopted in 1896 in Chicago, and
we reiterate the demand of that plat.
form for an American financial system
made By the American people for them.
selves which shall restore and maintain
a bi-inetalic price level and as part of
such system the Immediate restoration
OF the free and unlimited cnilagr of
silver and gold at tue present legal
ratio OF 6 to l without waiting for The
aid or consent of any other natinn.
We denouncc the currency Till enact
ed IN the last session of congress as a
step forward in the Republican policy
which aims 10 discredit The sovereign
right OF the national government to is
sue all money, whether coin or paper.
ana TO bestow upon national banks the
power to issue and control the volume
OF paper money for their own ben, fit.
A permanent national bank currency.
secured by government bonds must
have permanent debt to rest upon and
II the bank currency is to increase with
population and business the debt must
also increase. The Republican currency
scheme is the reform scheme COR fasteu-
ing upon the tax payers perpetual and
growing debt for the benefit of the
banks. We are opposed to this private
paper circulation ms money
,ut without legal tender qualities and
'emand tae retirement Of ihe national
'ank notes as fast as government pa,,er
b silver certificates can be substi,s.e.l
or them.
we FAVOR an amendment Ia ihp fed.
'rsl constitution providing for the
election OF United States senator's 4.
lirect vote of the people and we favor |
'lrect legislation wherever practieab,e
We are opposed to government, bv
we denonnce the black-lis,
nj favor arbitration as means of SET
ling disputes between corporations
nd their employees
In q he interest Of American labor
nd The nl,liftiug Of the worsiuy,nsu
) he corAeisis,,is Of The prosperity of
pun'ry, We recommend thar cong ress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
LARGELY ATTENDED.
Funeral Services Of Mrs. Anna P.
Martin Held YESTERDAY.
Was Prominent 10 Temperance and Mis-
slonay Work for Many Years.

Many persons prominent in philan-
thropic and educational work in this
state, were present yesterday at the
funeral of Mrs. Anna r. Martin, wife
OF George f. Martin. Mrs Mar,tdn was
honorary president OF the Providence
Women's Christian Temperance union,
and was widely known throughout hhe
state from her connection with that
body She was president for 16 years
and. at the time Prohibition was tried
In Rhode Island, was one OF the most
active workers. and much OF the sue.
cess OF the temperance cause was dug
TO her energetic efforts
Bes des being connected with all
works of reform, she was also active in
Methodist missionary work and did
much in charitable way for the citi-
zens of Providence.
The funeral services were conduct
ed ait o'clock by Rev. A. J. Coultas
OF the Trinity Union Nj. F.. church The
quartet of that church sang several Sc
lections. hterment occurred at Swan
Point cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
CRANSTON.

In the Eighth District court yesterday
before Clerk Henry Palmer. James Polk
of Auburn was tried for assault. The
case originated out of bicycle collision
i'm which Polk struck "A young boy resid-
ing i'm Auburn. Yesterday he admitted
sufficient evidence TO convict and was
sentenced to pay fine Of 500 and costs.
He appealed from the verdict and the
case Will be taken TO a higher court.
John Smith and Anna Hines. both resi-
dents OF Oaklawn, were united i'm the
bonds of matrimony at the Natick Catho-
lie church yesterday by the pastor of the
church. Mamie Hines was bridesmaid
and DIR. Ned Murphy was best man.
After the marriage ceremony had been
performed the couple returned to the
brides home in Oaklawn. where recep-
tion was held. They will reside on Gram
ston street i'm Providence.
Tomorrow evening the dancing class
at Meshanticut Park will held their final
assembly.
The Pocasset Fire Engine company will
attend the fair of the Gaspee company
i'm Infantry hall tomorrow evening I'm a
body
Arrangements arc being made for the
assembly which Is to be given next Cues
day evening i'm Infantry hall by the
pupils of Miss NJ. A. Donovan's dancing
classes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
CHANGE in DIVORCE 1
LAWS is DESIRED.
Petition of the Episcopal Convention
Before Senate--LegislatiOn Asked
for Promotion of Purity.

In the Senate yesterday was present.
ed a memorial from committee OF the
Rhode Island Episcopal State conven-
ton, together with an act amending
the divorce laws. providing that no dl-
vorce shall be granted for any cause
arising prior TO the residence OF the,pe-
titioner i'm this state which was not
a ground for divorce in the state where
the cause arose, and requiring a resi-
dence of two years instead OF one in
this state before a divorce can be OBJ
tanned. and also acts TO presyent the use
of obscene songs or stories in phJno-
graphs or obscene views by biograpns,
and providing a severe ptfialty for the
printing or distribution OF obscene
books or prints. The memorial is as
follows:
To the Honorable Members of the Cen
erai Assembly OF Rhode Island:
We. the undersigned members OF a
committee appointed by the Rhode ISL
and Episcopal state convention to memo-
rialize your honorable body for legisla-
tion upon the subject OF divorce and So
cial purity. beg leave To submit to you
] growth such amendments to the gen
eral laws OF the state as we desire most
humbly TO petition YOU 10 adopt
The amendments To the chapter entitled
"Of Divorce" make IL harder for per-
simJ outside of the state TO come into
the state to secure divorce and make il
more !..'obable that the guilty party in
any case where divorce is granted for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
MISS MANSFIELD AND Mr.. WILBUR
TO APPEAR AT KelTH'S NEXT WEEK

Gertrude Mansfield and Caryl Wilbur.
who will be seen in Color Blind" next
week at Keith's, have won most envi-
able success in vaudeville. They first
appeared at KeithS theatre last spring.
and have since played continuously in
leading theatres. The success attending
their efforts has been of quite unusual
calibre and has placed them firmly in
the ranks of the headliners.
Mr.. Wilbur established himself as
vaudeville favorite during his two sea-
sons with Lillian Burkhart. originating
the male roles in most of her popular
sketches. His earlier career had been
both varied and interesting. Born and
schooled i'm Washington. he went West
when young and had many wild ad-
ventures while prospecting and survey
ing i'm the Rockies. Then he turned
cowboy and later made an excellent
record with the Colorado militia, who
have some lively work now and then
when the miners or Indians acquire
differing opinions.
Turning to theatricals. Mr. Wilbur
played in stock companies i'm San Fran
cisco and Denver. toured i'm THE
ClemenceauN Case" Tangled Up" and
other plays. and at length became
stock star IN Brooklyn. where he re-
mained three years.
Miss Mansheld's experience has been
confined almost entirely TO vaudeville.
Her early years Mere spent In Boston.
where she developed a liking for the
Stage at an early age Being possessed
Of sweet. hexibleS and powerful so
pfano voice she began study with a
celebrated New York tearher anu soon
made her debut and won immediate
popularity. she has excellent taste In
the ail-importapt matter OF dress. and
her gowns are invariably commented
on favorably wherever she appears. Che
felt that she could act as well as sing.
and her work In the sketches produced
By herself and Mr.. Wilbur has proven
that she was not mistaken She has
good looks magnetism. grace and
happy faculty for winning her audience
from her first entrance on the stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
LORRAINE STRIKERS
REJECT PROPOSITION.
Vote Not to Accept Terms Offered by
Treasurer rlcColl Was Unani-
transformations at CrOmpton.

third week and is now likely to con-
tinue indefinitely. as II Is understood
that the company will endeavor to fill
the places OF those now on strike.
Aside from the weave room, the other
departments of the plant are running
as usual. How long IL will be possible
to continue with the weavers out Is a
matter of conjecture.
CONDITIONS AT CRoMPTON.
Half OF the so print cloth weavers
employed at the Crompton company's
mill quit work yesterday afternoon to
assist the striking velvet weavers In
enforcing their demands for an increase
in wages and the redress OF alleged
grievances This sympathetic strike
adds nearly 300 TO the number Of idle
looms. This strike follows the refusal Of
a second demand by the velvet weavers
for a satisfactory settlement.
The mill officers claim TO be flling
the places OF the strikers with new
hands and deserters from the strikers
ranks. Seven hundred OF the 100 looms
in the mill are now stopped and about
140 weavers out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
WAS DESPONDENT.
Capt. Nathan N. Russell Comm IS
Suicide by Shooting.
Was One Of The Last Surviving Members Of
Newport Marine Society.

Capt. Nathan NJ. Russell. 7S years OF
age, retired sea captain. committed
suicide in Newport last night by shoot
ing in the head. A revolver was used in
committing the act, and he died almost
Immediately. He had been captain on
the Morgan line and line of steamers
between Newport and WEXFORD, hav-
ing formerly commanded the Eolus.
Dependency from sickness is sup
posed To be the cause OF taking his
own life. He does not leave any family.
capt. Russell was one of the last
surviving members Of the Newport
MarUe Society. and had many friends
In Rhode Island. He had resided with
his sisters on Pope street, Newport, for
many years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
HAPPY WOMEN.
Plenty of Them in Providence,
And They Have Good
Reason For 1t.

wouldn't any woman be happy
After years OF backache suffering.
Days of misery. nights of unrest.
The distress OF urinary troubles,
She finds relief and cure?
No reason why any Providence
reader
Should suffer in the face OF evidence
bike this:
Mrs. Annie HanIey. restiing at IS
Marvin street. says: From the re-
cults obtained from course of the
treatment prescribed by Doan Kidney
Pills | can strongly recommend them
20 any one. While | was not seriously
troubled with Kidney complaint, my
back ached and / felt so lame and sore
that after doing any household work
] could not rest well nights. also had
attacks OF headaches AMI dizziness
which caused me a great ueal of an
dsoyance. One OF my friends. Mrs. Ho-
ban. told me about Doan's Kidney Pills
proving satisfactory in her case and I
decided to try them. one box was suf-
&c Ani 90 rcneve me OF backache and
p4.,s IN my head Up To- date there
has been no recurrence OF the trouble
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
nn dealers price 50 cents. Sent by
mail on receipt OF price Foster-Ml-
burn Co. Buffalo n. Y. sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name Dosns and take
no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
BRISTOL.

At a meeting last evening of United
Brothers lodge, l. o. o. F., the second
and third degrees were conferred on
one candidate.
The position OF second lieutenant OF
Company c. Second Regiment. has been
declared vacant owing to the failure of
Lieutenant Keane TO appear before the
board at Its last meeting. There was
evidently n mistake I'm the date OF the
order received by Lieutenant kesne. as
he went 10 Providence to appear before
the examining board. hut found no one
present to examine him.
THAT large stone barn belonging TO the
late James DeWolf Perry estate. situ-
ated upon the hanks of Silver Geek. has
been purchased by Mr.. Seth PAUL.
The Fourth OF July committee which
was to/have met last evening failed TO
materialize as several members are Ill
with the grip.
Mr Herbert q. Smith has accepted n
position In the engineers department on
the steamer Marjoria.
Captain job Terry OF Fall River has
contracted with the Bristol Yacht club
20 enlarge their pier bv extending A.
farther toward the channel
Mrs. Harriet ". V. smith. died yester-
dav at tho Hopeworth Sanitarium TN
.dertaker Brownell took charge Of the
BODY aud prepared II TO be sent to Paw
Yesterday Mrs. George w FASTER
brooks widow of George w. FDSter-
brooks. transferred tib store Nnd rHctts
of the estate on Hope street 60 Edward
G.. Easte-brOoks.
Contractor Spencer Rounds IL erecting
q derrick and gan on the town ,nier by
order OF the council for the purpose OF
diecharglng cargoes.
Tho crew OF the 1O-footer Mineola
owned by August Belmont. arrived here
lost cveninr ~ his steam Yacht Scout
They arc ali ENGLISH ssiiors and will he
commanded hy Captain Wringe. formerly
cprfain of she Shamrock
Tho f,ineral Of Gilbert W. Simmons
was held this forenoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
WARREN.

Steamer Lockwood. which has been
employed by II. c. Rowe & CO. in TAX
ing up oysters. left yesterday for New
Haven. where she will be used for sew
eral months for the same purpose.
The Warren Art club met this week
with Mrs. Nathan Goff on Main street.
Historical readings occupied the time.
David Kelly is erecting a cottage on
Union street. and Frank H. Kingsley
has nearly completed new house on
South Main street.
Special services were held yesterday
at st Marks church in observance OF
So Marks Day.
DR.. NJ. -. Bosworth and family have
removed to Bristol.
Rev. II. w. Watjen is i'm attendance
upon the Ecumenical conference in
New York this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison G.. Fay enter
tafned the class of '99 at their home on
Washington street last evening.
The Ladies A'd society of the Meth
odist church held supper in the
church parlors last evening. Am en-
tertainment was given during the even
ing.
The Baptist Sewing society celebrated
its fiftieth anniversary last evening In
the vestry of the Baptist church. Sup
per was served and later in the even
ing musical and literary exercises were
held.
Court Warren. Foresters OF America.
held a meeting in Odd Fellows hall
last evening.
The q. A. b. club will meet this
evening with Miss Maude Blanchard on
South Main street.
The road sweeper has been put 10
work on the streeb IN the compact part
cf the town. The horse roller is also
being used
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
REUNION OF VETERANS
OF ArlERICAN BAND.
They Enjoyed Banquet, Addresses
and Entertainment at Mrs.
Spink's Assembly Rooms.

The tenth annual reunion Of the Am
erican Brass Band Veteran Association
was held at Mrs. S. d. Spink's assem-
bly, rooms from TO IL o'clock last ev-
ening. Many will remember that this
association was organized In the year
1887 with Mr.. Samuel ID. Sphinx as it's
president which office he held until his
death.
He was succeeded by Mr.. A. c. White
of Pawtucket. whose death occurred
during the past year. The present in
cumbent in office is MrThomas Thorpe.
During the past year the associate
lost a number of prominent members
by death, these being ID. w. Reeves,
Mr.. A. G. White, Benjamin Kingsley.
Jabez C. knight, Albert c. Eddy and
Stephen @. Whittemore. With the pass
ing of the years many of the old vet
Grams of this once large association
have been gathered to their fathers so
that, today, but 80 OF the old organiza-
tion remain to tell the tale of former
glories.
Few Of the old number were gathered
around the festive board last evening
where once a year for the past decade
they have been wont TO meet. There
fore II was not strange that the joy of
meeting was not unmixed with pain as
old memories were revived >and old as
sociations renewed.
A number were present as guests of
the association among them being Rev.
Mr.. Webb OF Providence and Rev. Her
bert c. Dana. rector of the Church of
the Ascension, Auburn.
THE DINNER.
The dinner which was served at
half-past seven was most excellent
one. the menu being as follows: Soup.
chicken croquettes. French peas, loin OF
beef. with macaroni, puree OF potatoes,
sliced cucumbers. radishes, lettuce,
chicken salad. lobster salad. rolls, but
ter. pickles. olives, charlotte russo va
riety OF ice creams, sherbets, assorted
cake. coffee, tea and fruit.
Following the dinner, the president,
Mr.. Thomas Thorpe. introduced Rev.
Mr.. Webb. who spoke in a most inter-
esting vein. saying in beginning that
while he did not wish To say anything
10 make any one sad yet he did wish
10 talk over what had occurred since
the meeting OF year ago. A touching
reference was then made to the late
leader of the American Band and to Mr..
A. C. White. Tender reference was al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
BIG RAILWAY EQUIPMENT
DEAL NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION.

New York, April 26-One of the most
important railway equipment deals ever
consummated I'm this country is now
nearing completion. says the Journal of
Commerce. II. Bainslesce, the engineer
Commerce. II. Bainlesce, the engineer
ways, is now in this country for the pur-
pose OF studying the capacity OF AM
erican steel and bridge concerns with a
view to their producing material for a
projected railroad which will encircle the
borders OF Roumania. He Is compiling
figures SO that his government may ap-
propriate sum sufficient TO defray all
expenses relating TO the building ana
euuipping of the road. Ii ia thought that
$40. 900. 900 will about cover the expendi-
ture for the new road. which will be ovef,
1000 miles i'm length. II this project goes
through fully s6.0o0000 will be spent in
equipment and local parties are assured
that this sum will find its way 10 AM
erican manufacturers for the purchase of
rails. locomotives. cars, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
A N0NSUIT
Granted in Case Brought by
Peacock to Recover for
Services as Tutor.

A rather unusual suit was tried be-
fore Judge Douglas and a jury today.
1t was that OF Joseph l.. Peacock OF
Pawtucket against Hugh Linton of the
same city to recover s25 for services
as tutor i'm preparing Mr.. Lintons
youngest son TO take a college examina-
ton. Mr.. Linton claimed he was not
responsible for the debt. never having
hired Peacock hinton claimed
Peacock should have sued Mr.. Cole
who keeps private school in Pawtuck-
ct at whose request Mr.. Peacock began
teaching the Linton boy.
Joseph L. Peacock testified he was
engaged by the defendant in the sum-
mer of 1898 to teach his son. Had sent
three bills and never received payment.
Witness received a letter from the prin-
cipal of a'private school. a Mr.. Cole,
and went TO see Mr.. Linton, the defend
ant, at his place of bus ness. but did
not see that gentleman. Saw instead,
Mr.. Linton's Oldest son, and as a result
of the interview. began teaching. First.
witness taught young Linton two hours
day three days week, but later the
number of days a week was increased.
Mr.. Peacock said he sent the first bill
just after the son of defendant had
failed in examination. Other bills were
sent and once witness talked with Mr..
Linton, who said the failure OF young
Linton was not due o. his teacher and
a check would be sent
on cross-examination witness said
the defendant never hired him but he
went to see defendants son as a result
of the letter from Mr. Cole. The de-
fendant told witness that he must lock
TO Mr.. Cole for his money.
Judge Douglas granted non suit
Tillinghast was attorney for defend
ant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26

|, so made to Mr.. knight, Mr.. Eddy, Mr..
Whittemore and Mr.. Kingsley.
MR.. WEBB's REMARKS.
Continuing, Mr.. Webb urged the gos-
pei of mutual sympathy and helpful
ness, believing, he said, that these are
the elements needed most in our human
lives today. THE power OF the Holy
Spirit" said he, lis what is needed to-
day, more than money"
Mr.. Webb was followed by Mr.. Whit
ing who dwelt particularly upon the
changes the years had wrought in the
association.
Mr. whiting read also an original
poem which was remenscent OF by
gone days and was OF particular inter-
est to the members OF the organiza-
ton.
Rev. III. G. Dana, by request. read q
poem which was reminiscent OF by
Rodman on the return OF the old Amer
ican Brass Band from the front in the
Civil war. August 10, 1861.
The poem was entitled, Welcome to
the American Brass Band"
Mr. Dana made also some felicitous
remarks.
Comrade Ashael Smith then spoke
briefly on 1.-The Music of the Old Band" ="
The last speaker was Mr.. stephen
Sweet, an old veteran, who said that
30 years ago ne did two things which he
: had never regretted, viz: His marriage
and his joining the American Band.
A hearty vote OF thanks was then ten
dered to Mrs. Sphinx for the gratuitous
use of her rooms and for her many
manifold kindnesses shown the asso-
citation during the period of its exist
ence.
AL the close OF the speaking the fol-
lowing excellent program was rendered,
viz:
Ouickstep. Commercial Traveller"
II, Williams, Miss Myra l.. Davis, piano
and Veteran orchestra; graphophone;
reading. MRS. Smith Directs a Tramp
10 the poor House." Miss Louise s.
Moorey graphophone; baritone solo. air.
Driven from Home" $. r. Sweet;
graphophone piano solo, selected. MISS
Eleanor b. Sproat; graphophone; finale,
all join in singing America" good
night.
Special mention should be made Of
the instrumental solo by -.r. Sweet
who. though far onward coward life's
setting sun. proved that he had not
lost the vigor and musical sense which
characterized his work In the Amer
lean band of the long ago.
The committee who had in charge
this very delightful evening were as
follows:
Mr.. Thomas Thorpe. president; Will
liam McCabe. vice president: +. w.
Rounds secretary and treasurer; Mr.
Joshua Lothrop and Mr.. Gilbert II.
Ina.
Mrs. SPHINX Is an honorary member
OF the association, helping I'm the work
OF the same so far as possible, as did
her husband. Mr.. s. ID. Sphinx, during
his long connection with 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-26
SPEEDWAY PARADE.
Driving Association Votes 10 Hold
One Memorial Day.
Parade to Be Held al Roger Williams PaIk,
and viii Be a Big SUCCESS.

"A special meeting OF the Providence
Driving Association was held last eve-
ming. in the gymnasium OF the Provl-
dence Athletic club, and the result OF
the deliberation WIS that the members
voted to hold a speedway" parade
Wednesday. May 30. Decoration Day.
1t was also decided to hold the event
at Roger Williams park in absence of
speedway. A committee of arrange
ments was appointed, and outside OF a
general discussion of the subject there
was little business transacted at the
meeting.
During the meeting. the chairman.
Col. Isaac l.. Goff. announced that the
association had received an Invitation
to attend the annual speedway parade
of the Road Drivers Association OF
New York. on May 8.
After IL had been voted to hold the
parade on Decoration Day IL was unan-
imously voted not TO charge an. en-
trance fee 10 the parade, and that all
pleasure carriages should be allowed to
participate as well as horseback riders.
Entrance blanks will be issued by the
committee. and the entries compiled in
neat catalogue, giving the name of
each participant
1t was also voted TO have a banquet
on the evening after the parade, the
price per plate being limited at 81.
Members Will have the right to invite
guests not members OF the association.
"A committee OF arrangements for
the parade was appointed, and includes
the following members: Frank III.
Jackson. chairman; William B. Bani-
gan. Thomas Carpenter, William NJ.
Bush, Capt Walter r.. Hazard, Bur-
nah +. Perkins and Samuel f. Dar-
ling. The chair was authorized to fill
all vacancies that might occur.