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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06
ANIMALS RIGHT TO WARNING.
They Are Entitled to Have the LOGON.
tive whistle Sounded.

i've nHlbIle
The old dispute as to whether ami
mails can be said to treason" has been
given practical Importance by recent
decision of the Iowa Supreme Court.
Graybill brought suit against the Chi
cago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
for killing stock at a crossing. 1t was
shown that the engineer had failed to
warn the animals by whistling. The
railway company contended that the
whistle signal required by law was
intended only for the protection of
human beings. The Court. however,
instructed the jury that animals were
also entitled to such warning, and
verdict was returned for the plaintiff.
This provision" said Judge Thor
nell, in the lower court, sis for the
safety of persons and animals near the
crossing and about to cross, to warn
them of the approach of the train, and
to enable them to avoid injury" The
railway company excepted to this in
struction. and appealed to the Supreme
Court. The Supreme Court sustained
the instruction, and in an opinion by
Justice Sherwin held that animals
have sufficient reasoning power to en-
able them to recognize the approach
of danger and take measures to avoid
1t.
The rule of evidence thus estab-
lished is evidently detrimental to the
railways, for it requires them to be
as careful in warning animals of the
approach of their trains as they have
been in warning men. 1t makes fail
ure to give the statutory warning be-
cause no human being now in danger
no longer excusable. The Iowa attor-
ney for the railway has filed an elab-
crate argument for rehearing, in
which he denies that animals possess
the faculties ascribed to them. He
admits that they may be frightened by
a locomotive whistle. He denies the
possibility of conveying by such means
information which the animals can
turn to account for their own safety.
No careful observer of the conduct
of animals will agree with the railway
company's contention. No one honored
with the friendship of an intelligent
dog doubts that the dog fears punish
ment. seeks reward, and is sensitive to
praise or ridlcule. That animals rec
ognize at least proXimate causes of
pleasant or unpleasant effects seems
pretty we'll established. They know
when, though not often why, their
masters are pleased or displeased.
They learn the consequences to them
selves of such pleasure or displeasure.
That they learn by experience to avoid
danger is unquestioned. That they may
be moved by sounds or gestures to re-
coil from a danger of whose nature
they are ignorant is tolerably clear.
There seems to be no reason why
animals habitually near railway
may not learn that a locomotive whis-
tie means danger. If they can so
learn, they are certainly entitled to
the protection given by such informa-
ton. Until their inability so to learn
is established they are at least entitled
to the benefit of the doubt. The Iowa
Supreme Courts ruling will be APP
proved by every friend of animals. The
ground it takes Is that toward which
science is steadily moving.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

Before many years the old Strand
will be among the forgotten landmarks
of old London. The latest pieces sin
gled out by the building wreckers in
cludes few shops adjoining Beaufort
buildings, a narrow side street leading
to the Savoy Theatre, at the rear end
of the Hotel Savoy. Between these
shops and the Hotel Savoy the work OF
demolition has already begun by clear
ing away an acre of ground. This
space will largely be used as a court
yard for the hotel, similar to that OF
the Hotel Cecil, with a wide opening
to the Strand, in place of the present
narrow entrance.
To overcome the difficulty of the
steep grade it is intended to arch over
the space between the street and the
hotel, which will result in sinking the
box office of the theatre almost com
pletely under ground. Access to 1t
will be had by elevators. 1t is not ex'
pected that these Improvements Will
be finished for two years at least
Chicago Record-Herald.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06
An Egg Cushion.

Eggs would seem to be the most I'M
satisfactory material in the world out
of which to make cushions, yet such is
the fad just now. The contents are
blown out of the shells, which when
hollow, are strung on wires crossed
with ribbons. Each egg is hand
painted, and the whole device is sup
ported on a cushion. Then it is hung
on the back of a chair, where, accord
ing to fashionable dicta, it is perfectly
safe, as truly elegant persons never
lean against a chair back, but sit
gracefully on the edge Of one corner of
the seat.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

That is the kind of preaching | like.
1t is well to have creeds and faith
in them; but creeds are at last the
work of men and are controverted and
hawked at by those who differ; but
when the Lord says, do justly, love
mercy and walk humbly with thy
God" Humble yourselves under the
mighty hand of God" Love the Lord
with all thy strength and thy neighbor
as myself" and Love is the fulfill
ing of the law" there is no need of
any better creed. Humility is one
of the chiefest cardinal virtues. A
man who is vain or conceited is close
akin to an idiot. The poet says, ooh,
why should the spirit of mortal be
proud" and the psalmist says, Lord,
what is man that Thou art mindful of
him?"
But | didn't start to preach SER
mon, although l could preach one If
l had a pulpit and congregation Of
young people. was Eliminating about
these blessings of a kind providence
because l had strawberry short cake
for dinner and felt grateful l have a
thousand plants that 1 planted, me,
myself, no niger in the woodpile. Last
year they did not fruit well and |
wrote to Mr.. Berckman about 1t, and
he said | must use ashes instead of
stable manure. So | seooped out
saucer-like space around every plant
and filled it with ashes, and this year
they are literally loaded and are Of
large size and fine quality. AS the
fellow said of the mosquitoes: They
are so large that many of them weigh
a pound. By the scale, twenty of them
weigh pound. l am proud of my sue
cess, but it does look like pity that
it should take a man seyenty-five
years to learn how to grow Strawber-
ries. Our flowers never were SO beau
tiful, and we have enough for a we'd
ding every week-and | wish they
were wanted. My wife actually praises
me almost every day, and it takes a
good deal to do me and she knows it.
l want some when l have worked so
hard to please her and the children.
l don't want to wait for epitaphs on
my tombstone and obituaries in the
newspapers. I had rather have some
praise right now in words that I can
understand. l want some of the flow
ers placed upon my grave and a rose
bush planted near, and they might
write on my tombstone:
He was man of words and deeds,
He kept his garden clean of weeds;
And when the weeds began to grow
He Stayed them with his garden hoe.
Bill Arp. in Atlanta Constitution.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

OF the seven expeditions which are
to engage in a race to the North Pole
the most interesting is that headed by
Captain KamDe, who will attempt to
realize the fancy of Jules Verne. Cap
tain Kampe is having built a subma-
rine boat which is to be ellipsoid in
form, and which is to be capable of
holding air enough to last fifteen per-
sons fifteen hours. The motive power
will be petroleum, of which $50 tons
craft will be able to travel fifty miles
under water, and the adventurer esti-
mates that there is no ice field greater
than five miles in width. 1t is his plan
to dive under the ice which surrounds
Spitzbergen and steer for the nearest
open water in the direction of the Pole.
The boat will be able to descend 100
feet while it is assumed that the ice
pack does not extend more than TWEEN
ty feet below the surface. Captain
Kampe is quite as confident of achiev
ing his purpose and returning safely
as were Andree and his companions,
who sailed away to the north one July
day never to come back. Even the
sanguine Kampe foresees the posi-
bility of being frozen in under the ice,
and to meet such an exigency he will
carry powerful explosives to blast a
way for his vessel.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

The Southerner in New York City is
one of the most interesting develop
ments of recent American life, yet
hardly realized by the country. Gath
ering force during the last decade, the
Southern youth has been going to New
York City until a conservative man
like Judge Augustus Van Wyck esti-
mates that this element numbers 300,-
600 within the natural confines of the
American metropolis.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

The 60 cotton spinning mills of Japan
are threatened with disaster. During
good times the money made was paid
out in dividends, and now that de-
preston has come they are unable 70
stem the tide.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-06

He was man of words and deeds,
He kept his garden clean of weeds !;
And when the weeds began to grow
He Stayed them with his garden hoe.
Bill Arp. in Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
ACU|NA[DO NOW AN
ADVOCATE OF PEACE.
Declares He is Sincere in His Desire
to End Guerilla Warfare in the
Philippine Islands.

Aguinaldo, whose bearing was cour-
tcous and dignihed. was dressed IN Nhlte'
looked well and altogether made an an ss rs
cellent impression. Legard9, VINO nas ni fe-
Gently returned from The United Slates'
was telling about the trip. M,
lie seemed Intensely Interested, snllllns
frequently and asking numerous ques-
tons he inquired particularly a. 10
what President Mckinley said ahd-~t. -.
ed anxious to know what was thousht
him I'm the United states.
He was rather reluctant 10 talk Tor
publication and considered every ques,
tlon carefully before answering lie salu
he was doing all he could TO assist in the
Modification Of the Philippines and eN-
pressed himself as surprised at What me
Americans had accomplished. Nhth ne
was first captured he went on 10 say. ne
WAS greatly astonished 10 nnd that a
majority OF the Filipinos entertained the
opinion that American sovereignty Was
preferable 10 independence, but now ne
was inclined 10 believe that way hlmse1.
FTe explained that since the dissolution
OF the nsurgent congress ana the us
claration of guerilla warfare the chlels
had operated TO all intents and purposes
independently. They recognized MIN az
mmander-in-chief. sending him reports
but for the last seven months communi-
cation had been difhcult and he had
been almost disconnected
II am now urging I'm the strongest
possible manner, said Agulnaluo. tia9
am insurgents should surrender ana
swear allegiance 10 the United States
He expressed the opinion that Iinio,
Lucban. MalVar and other representative
Insurgents will surrender as soon as they
come to understand the nature OF the
amnesty .offearcd them. lie said he hoped
that when the work OF paciilcauon was
completed and conditions were settled,
the prisoners In Guam would be released
After referring I'm grateful terms 10
the courteous trea tment accorded hlni
by the military authorities, he declared
his conviction that the civil government
which would follow pacihcation would
realize the highest hopes OF the Filipino
people.
When questioned regarding the report
that he would visit The United States,
he replied that he would like TO do so
but had made no plans as vet. placing
himself entirely az the disposal OF the
United States government
In concluding the Interview he OBJ
served Every word iR mS address to
my countrymen. the Filipinos. came from
my heart | hope the Americans believe
me thoroughly sincere In my efforts TO
secure peace and under American aus
pices 10 promote the welfare and pros
pcrity of the Philippines"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
HAD A BANQUET.
Anniversary Of U. 7. A. Was
Most fittingIy Celebrated.

The United Train OF Artillery celebra-
ted it's 126th anniversary at the armory
on Canal street. last evening. with a
banquet. and the attendance, as usual
was very large Among the guests of the
evening were Mai. Lester s. Hill, Col. c.
NJ. Van Slyck Lieut.. Col. Danforth.
Lieut. Col. Harrington. George J.. Greene
chief mastering officer of .Ahe G. A. r.
and Col. Daniel II. Ballou.
Col. Eccleston acted as toastmaster,
and after welcoming the guests and
speaking of his command he introduced
Col. Cyrus NJ. Van slyck. who seriously
impressed upon those present 10 devote
every moment OF time that they could to
drilling, thus raising the high standard
that the command had In the eyes or the
military world I'm years past In conclu-
sion he said that at present the company
numbered ~ members which is WITHIN
six of the number that IL allowed accord
ing TO the constitution OF the organlza-
ton.
Major Hill told of the number OF men
that this organization had in the civil
and i'm the late Spanish war aud told OF
the brave deeds being done by capt.
Patstone, "A former member of the COM
pany, I'm the Philippines at the present
time.
Col Daniel r. Ba.lou remarked that
the organization was charged with
trust that is of vital Importance 20 every
one of its members. that of maintaining
the name that il has held for l26 years.
He stated that IL would be an excellent
idea for the organization TO become
merged with the Rhode Island militia
and thus be supported by the state.
After other brief speeches, an enter
tainpent was furnished by Barry
Brothers. vocallsts; Fred Mack, mono
logist: William Short. vocalist, and Don.
Murray. pianist.
The committee of arrangements for
the anniversary were: Lieut.. Col. s. b.
Hunt chairman; Mai Il. l.. Virgins,
secretary: Lieut.. r. A. Greene, treasurer; !;
Lieut.. c. ID. Battey and Lieut.. w. 4. Ma
chon,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
ALL REELECTED.
Company E, F. |. l., Chose
lis Officers Last Evening,

The annual election Of Company r,
First Light Infantry. was held last even
ing, at the armory. and it was celebrated
by a supper and plenty of real fun.
The result of the election was that
Frank r. Olney was unanimously re-
elected as captain. Walter j. Comstock
was reelected as first lieutenant and
William Won Gottschalk. second lieuten-
ant. The balance OF the officers chosen
were as follows:
First sergeant. Walter j. Lewis; second
Samuel A. Rowland; third, Byron E.Dag-
gett; fourth. Charles B. Leonard; NTH.
George T.. Waite; first corporal, Lewis ID.
Gottschalk: second. Henry a. Barney:
third. Joseph n. G.. Liscomb; fourth.
George A. Manchester; fifth, George l..
Butts: sixth, Peter Pallas; secretary and
treasurer. ". A. Daniels.
A beefsteak supper then followed, at
which there were speechmaking and pres
entations. Walter J. Lewis and ". a.
Daniels being presented with solid gold
badges OF the f. l.. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
WARREN.

ST. Marks Parish club met in the
parish rooms last night and listened TO
an Care OF Teeth" \ large number
were present. This is the third os =,
number of lectures TO be given before the
club by prominent men.
Tobin Post, c. A. r.. met in G. A.. r.
hall on State street last night Routine
business was dispensed with.
tist church last night. The lesson was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Watjen
A meeting OF St Mary's Temperance
society was held Sunday afternoon In In
A branch OF the Gospel Army Mission
IL being held during this week I'm Bos-
worth ban on Baker street sman au-
dience was present last night.
George Gordon, who for number OF
years has been head clerk In j. III; Car
penter's grocery store has removed no ,'i, WIN
ed a position there as representative OF
the National Biscuit company.
The Baptist Sunday school during the
past year has contributed over SW Tor
benevolent purposes.
The new telephone building on Rail-
road avenue is rapidly nearing compile
tion.
The following letters arc advertised at
the Warren post office: Mrs. Ann Flem-
ing Joseph Davenport. j. n Grant. Mrs.
Hfram Langlois, Joseph BruneAu. Con-
rad Laurent. J. ~. Grant. Foreign. Joas
lgnacia dc Alene. -.
George Chaplin Of this town was visit
II f'mberhend In entertaining his
mother and sister from tsSyracuse.
Mrs. A NJ. Carpenter has returned from
"A visit to Uxhridge. Mass.
Mrs Mary Call an old snd resnscted
citizen OF the town. died SUNDAY Slter-
noon after a short illness. She had many
friends and was liked by everybody who
knew her.
William Richards and son of Pawuicket
were visiting Mr.. J. a. Miller Of this town
q few days ago.
The following ofhcrrs have been elect
eA -hp-tAe- lIa4N-Nanaa- society OF III.
Msry's church president. John VI. War
dick: Vice president. John NJ MalNN'
nn.ncial secretary and treasurer Thoma'
j. LOughrsn. recording secretarp; an
drew ~ Cavanaugh. The consutu,l1u
and bV-laws were adopted by the clup
After the reception a short address WIS
made by Father Murphy: The tollowlnk
are the advisory council annomteu "a
| Father Murphy. John r Conley. Josegr
| T. Wyiie, Charles =. Welch. Daniel !.
| Morrisey and Edward Ward. Tho mex
| regular meeting OF the club wall be ncie
on Sunday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
TO LABEL
THE DRAM
DRINKERS
Arkansas Legislature Proposes
to License Tipplsrs and Make
Than Wear a Badge.

Little Rock, Ark. April 23--The State
Senate of Arkansas, by vote of II to l.
has passed bin making u unlawful for
any person to drink any intoxicating Ii
quor as a beverage unless he shall have
first obtained license as dram-drnker.
The license fee Is fixed at S. per annum
and the penalty attached to violation OF
the law is SIS fine or Imprisonment for
thirty DAYS.
one of the strongest arguments ad-
vanced I'm favor OF the measure is that
it's enactment and enforcement would
compel almost every man In Arkansas
to contribute to the public revenue.
The bin is now in the house and a nght
is made on the ground that ~ Is obnox-
ious TO the better class OF drsm-drink-
ers In Arkansas because of its extremely
democratic and levelllug tendency The
poorest topper VIII be an practically the
same plane as the richest, the humblest
with the proudest, the hlackest with the
whitcst
While providing for regulation tin
tag OF the size OF an ordinary butterdish.
10 be furnished al public cost, the bill
permits all legally licensed dram drink
! ers TO wear as substitutes, badges de-
signed 60 meet the stations. means and
tastes of the wcarers on condition, how
ever. that every bpdge-wearer bears the
letters a.. -. -" uAcensed Dram
| Drnker)
There Is no provision IN the hill FOR the
relief OF the Arkansas man who finds
| himself IN a strange town without his
badge. He might borrow tag and one
man could stay outside while the other
was taking his drink. but the effect ~
| this would be demoraliziug "a the ancient
custom In Arkansas which makes 50 an
objectionable sin FAR = man To drink
| alone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23

Charles A. Wells was fined $50 and
costs an the Sixth District court today.
for selling impure milk.
James Rowley was fined SEQ and costs
by Judge Sweetlsnd today, for assaultng
his wife, Maggie Rowley The Rowleys
live at Dyerville, and last Saturday. when
drunk, the husband blackened his wife's
eye.
John Whltemans horse ran away on
Fountain street at 6:l5 last evening. and
on Exchange place collided with tip
cart, Whiteman was thrown out ana
sustained cut over one eye. one wheel
of his wagon was broken
Fred Anderson. wanted at Portland
Me, for the alleged theft OF horse, was
arrested here. yesterday. on the charge
OF being a fugitive from Justice and this
morning was delivered 10. and started
away with Portland officer.
Filipino Ciaccio lost a bunch Of bananas
from his wagon In the Fourth police pre-
cinct yesterday. and today. and I'm the
juvenile court Judge Sweetland placed
George Craighton, Frank Brown Harry
Brown. John Brown and Joseph Riley on
probation until Dec. Sd.
Judges Dubois and Blodgett held no
sessions OF their courts today until after
the funeral of former Mayor McGuinness.
Judge Blodgett at the close OF the ses-
sion yesterday. announced the fact of no
morning session and stated the above
reason. The example set by Judge Blod-
gett was followed today by Judge Du-
bois.
The jury that heard the testimony In
case OF Mary j. Reynolds VS.. 8. a. B.
Lederer company last evening brought in
a verdict in Judge Dubois court. II was
for the plaintiff and damages was fixed
at $3.50 Miss Reynolds was injured by
defective machine at the defendants
factory, losing the top OF one OF her
fingers +. +. owen was counsel for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
$84,5OO
NOTE IN
A BIBLE
Found After Eight Years, but
hsshitt Says Signature is
a Forgery,

wilkesbarre Pa, April 23--After eight
years a family Bible has given up its Sc
cret and now a suit for 81. 500 Is pend
ing against Ahrsm NeS5ltt. president of
the Second National Bank OF this city
and a millionaire.
In the Bible was found judgment
note for the above sum i'm favor OF
George Il. Richards. who died three DAYS
after IL was made. The note. which was
dated March ls. 1898 and indorsed TO
Richards wife. was signed with the name
of Abrsm Nesbitt. lie declares that 1t
is forgery.
Nesbitt and the late George z. Richards
were close friends and had many busi-
ness deals together Nesbitt frequently
loaned money TO Richards. who owned
much real estate and sometimes lacked
ready cash.
On the day the note was signed he
went into the office Of James L. Lena
han, his attorney, and remarked that he
had Strengthened out matters with Mr..
Nesbitt.
Four days afterward Richards was
killed by a train. His papers we're found
In many odd places-books, old drawers
and corners.
IL was expected his estate would
amount 20 100000 but Il did not. 1t was
found that Mr. Ncsbitt held title "a
many houses and stores supposed TO be
owned by Richards. II WAS presumed
Nesbitt had loaned TO Richards large
sums and taken the titles as security.
Five years ago he sold out the Eley
House. Richards largest property. al
sherif's sale and got $50 400 for a.
The widow. who was George r. Rich
ards second wife married again but
was soon divorced. aud L. now living al
D1nkinan refrN. she 10 Was who ioen
in the family Bible the judgment note
for N,5oo signed "Abram Neshitt" and
indorstd Pay to Alice Richards
Nffbit says the signature rs AZ out
and-o1t forgery. He declares he will
fight the case 10 the end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-23
OFF TO BUFFALO.
Gov. Gregory Will Attend Opan-
ing Of the Exposition.

Arrangements have been made so that
the governors OF the several states snail
be present at the Pan-American exposi-
ton when it is officially opened on We'd
nesday, May 1. one week from tomorrow
Gov. Gregory will. of course, go to Buf-
falo, and he will be accompanied by a
small official party. The big OCCASION
however. will come on Rhode Island day,
and at that time the party accompanying
the governor will he big one. This Will
occur on September 90 next.
The Rhode Island day celebration VIII
be in the hands OF the commissioners
from this state, and invitations will be
sent TO all the prominent public officials.