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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
GUARDIAN
WANTED FOR
]. ]. BANIGAN
Wife in Petition TO Cog:t Al.
Isgss Want Of Discretion
My Cause Family Troubls.

Mary Catherine Banigan filed petition
In the municipal court yesterday for the
appointment OF Or. James L. Sullivan or
home other suitable person as guardian
OF the estate OF John J. Banigan. her
husband. The petition was continued for
a hearing Jan 8. 1904
John j. Bangan is the eldest and only
surviving son of the late Joseph Bani-
gam the multi-millionaire rubber king.
who began manufacturing rubber boots
and shoes in Woonsocket. and who by
personal and surreptitious visit to the
rubber district of South America made a
coup OF the raw material market, which
made him immensely wealthy. and event.
ually the president of the great trust,
which controls the rubber manufacturing
business of America.
Mr.. Banigan had two sons. John j. and
William b., and two daughters. Mrs.
James T.. Sullivan and Mrs. William b.
McElroy the latter now a prominent resi-
dent of Baltimore. Mrs. Sullivan is on
the women's board OF management OF the
81. Louis Purchase exposition. William
B Banigan was commodore OF the Rhode
sland Yacht club, and died OF pneumonia
four years ago.
IAN HABITUAL DRUNkARD.'
John j. Banigan was placed in nominal
charge of the business OF the Banigan
estate. which was estimated at the time
OF Mr.. Banigan's death at close upon
excess OF 5000 000
IT was noticed some time ago that John
j. Banigan was apparently drinking
steadily. but not much attention was paid
to this. There must have been aggra-
waiting circumstances. otherwise the fam
lily would not have taken the step which
they felt constrained TO take yesterday
The petition asserts that John Joseph
Banigan is an habitual drunkard, and a
person who. from excessive drinking
gaming idleness and debauchery. and
from want OF discretion In the manage
ment OF his estate. is likely 10 cause him
self and family 10 want and to render
himself and his family chargeable."
Mr. Banigan's city house Is on Angel
street. While taxed for but s16.5s II Is
probably worth double that sum. The
100000 house which his father built and
willed TO him he Sold at marked sacri-
fee few months ago TO George W.
McElroy purchased the house from Mrs
Wales. and will occupy II i'm few
months; Mr.. Banigan is worth probably
50 Oo0 600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
AT C0LBURN'S "GYM."
Visitors Night Features Include Fans.
Dancing and Basket Ball Game.

A large number attended the regular
visitors night" at Colburn gyInpasium.
753 Westminster street. last evening to
witness the exhibition given by the
adults and the exciting basket ball con-
test.
The children's class also gave an ex-
hibition and drill with dumb-bells. and
mat exercises ended with the baby
polka"
club swinging and fancy dancing that
were very well executed. The closing
feature OF the evening was the basket
ball contest. Miss Shawcross' team won
against Miss Cooks team the score
standing S 10 s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
DECLARED A DIVIDEND
Panama Railroad Company to Pay Stock.
holders 5 Per Cent In January.

New York. Dec. IA. dividend Of Ave
per cent. payable on Jan. /. was declared
by the directors OF the Panama Railroad
company yesterday on the outstanding
&oco.00 OF capital stock. The last divi-
dend paid on oct. | was per cent. and
made the total for 1903 per cent. the
same as I'm 1902 In 1901 per cent was dis
tributed. while from 1894 TO 1900 nothing
was paid.
or the total capital stock s6.Soooo Is
owned by the Panama Canal company. IL
was stated today that the dividend did
not mean that the stock had been placed
upon an per cent basis, but that semi
annual dividend had been declared at
this time because enough money was In
the treasury 10 pay A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
rlA0IC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared By
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker. is9 fremont street. Boston
IL IL simple. safe and easily applied: con.
tains no lead poisons: use Il once and
you will never use any other BLANDINo
q BLANDING, 81 Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
A CLEAN REcoap

The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction 10 householders is SulPho
NAPTHoL. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because II can be utilized In mauy
ways as a perfect cleanser and purifier
BROWN BROS. CO.. 81 Esahsnae Place.
ted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
One Fare Plus $500 from Chicago Round
Trip Rate Via Chicago Great West
ern Railway.

To points In Old Mexico. New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas. Nebraska
and Colorado. Ample return limits Tick
cts on sale Dec. 18th. 1908; Jan. 5th and
18TH 1904. For further information APP
ply TO j. r. Elmer. G.. Z. A., Chicago. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

Pilcher--what In time do YOU patro-
nize the quick lunch for? You have
plenty OF time at your disposal
Gastric-I know; but II takes me all
the time I have TO digest one OF those
quick lunches.-Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

First Congregational, Beneht and Be
nevolent streets. Augustus NJ Lord min
ister-s s. a.sO: public worship. l0:i6.
vespers 400: Rev Charles r Dole Of
Boston VIII preach m and p m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
FOR AND AGAINST CRUM.
Charleston Collectorship Considered in
Senate Committee.

The nomination of Dr. w. D. Crum, a
colored man, to be collector Of the port Of
Charleston, s.. c.. was yesterday the sub
ject. of an hours hearing by the Senate
committee on commerce, before which the
nomination Is pending. Senator Tillman,
Mayor Smithe Of Charleston and Col. J. c.
Hemphill appeared in opposition to con-
firmation. They preferred charges to the
effect that Crum had sold out as dele
gate to the Minneapolis republican conven-
tion and in support of this charge read an
affidavit in which 1t was declared that he
had been sent to the convention as Harri-
son delegate, but had shifned to the support
Of Blaine, on the promise OF appointment
to the position Of postmaster.z
It was made quite plain, howeyer, that
the principal opposition was because of
Crum's coior and senatorzTil admitted
as much. He told the Committee that the
people of the south didz notT want their
Offices filled by negroes 'And, I" he said, 80
long as they are so hlIAd there will be
trouble; oil and water VIII not unite"
Ex-Governor p. B. s. Pfichbaek of Louisi-
ana and W nitfield McKi4lay, formerly of
South Carolina, both col0fed, appeared for
DR.. Crum. They declared that the charge
Of selling out at Minneapolis was unfounded
and eulogized Crum as ax1nan of education
and character.
The committee adjouynsh without consid-
ering or passing upon th3 Testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Power to Force Testimony
HAaERsTowN NEWS aR1sr.
Items Of Interest From Western Mary
land and Vicinity.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, January %, 1903.
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the
boatmen Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
was held in the knights of Pythias' Hall,
Sharpsburg. on Monday afternoon. The
object Of the meeting was to ask for an
advance in freight for hauling coal on the
canal. Heretofore the boatmen have gotten
so cents per ton from Cumberland to George
town. They ask for 81 to Georgetown and
SO cents to Williamsport. The boatmen not
only ask for this advance, but pledge them
selves not to move their boats or attempt
to haul coal until the advance Is made. The
boatmen point out to the company the ad-
vance in the price of coal and IN everything
they are compelled to purchase. A meeting
was also held in Goddards Hall, Williams
port, Tuesday night. About twenty-five
boatmen were present. Shippers are advis-
ing the boatmen to accept the terms or
come to some agreement with the syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23

as to the amount Of salary to be paid before
taking decided step in the matter.
Mr.. Gibbs, a representative of the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company. ar
rived here on Monday and has arranged for
many Improvements in the system, assuring
patrons and the public no delay. and allow
ing them to enjoy uninterrupted business
facilities.
The Elks in this city will distribute food
to the poor. Postal cards have been sent
out to worthy ones located by the police.
Each person receiving a card will be en-
titled to forty pounds of provisions. Instead
of holding their usual reception at New
Year the Elks decided to use the money
formerly expended in this way in dispens-
ing charity this winter.
The debt of st. Mary's Catholic Church,
this city. has been lifted. The late improve
ments cost the congregation about s. 600 in
addition to liberal donations
The sale Of fourteen head Of blooded
horses at the stable Of c. P. Smith &
Brother, this city, on Tuesday. attracted a
number Of horsemen. Woodrhist, trotter
with a record of 2.27A, was sold for $500 to
Wood. a two-year-old having a half-mile
record Of 1.16A, brought $175, and was pur-
chased by G. B. .McC. Wolf. Colts ranged
from $S5 to 800.
DR.. J. Mop. Scott, this city. sold his Edge
wood dairy farm. 200 acres, to Oscar Cor
derman for $4,000.
Capt George l.. Fisher Of Hagerstown has
gone to Rockville to recruit military COM
pany for the LIST Maryland Regiment, in
creasing the number Of companies in that
regiment to eleven.
The Chambersburg shoe factory has been
closed down because Of the inability to Sc
cure soft COAL AS result 125 employees
are out Of work.
Mrs. BERTHE Spade has returned to Wash
ington from visiting at Williamsport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Boyd's and Vicinity.
cial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Nd, January %, 1903.
Mr.. Julian B. Waters of Germantown has
been appointed justice of the peace for that
district by Governor John Walter Smith
He succeeds Justice Hickerson, who lately
resigned to move to Frederick county. JUS
tice Waters was appointed last week, but
did not receive his commission until this
week.
Howard Williams, colored man who
broke Jail at Hagerstown Saturday last,
was captured at Brunswick riding on
freight train by Detective Weber of the
Baltimore and Ohio service Wednesday
morning. Detective Weber was arresting a
number Of tramps, and ran across this man,
whom he soon identified, and yesterday
evening the Hagerstown authorities took
possession of the prisoner Williams had
sister living in Washington, and was en-
deavOring to get there when apprehended
by Weber.
The telegraph and signal department Of
the Baltimore and Ohio ran an inspection
train over this division today, inspecting all
the telegraph offices and telegraph instru-
ments therein, and also all signals on the
division. Mr.. Chas. Selden. superintendent
Of telegraph; Mr.. Mace of the general man
ayers office; Mr.. F. p. Patenall, superin-
tendent of signals; Mr. E. w. Day, chief
clerk to superintendent Of telegraph, and
number of others accompanied the in
spection party. which will go over the entire
system of road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
VERDICT IN GONZALES CASE.
Coroner's Jury Holds Jas. n. Tillman
Guilty of Murder.

A dispatch from Columbia S. c., last
night regarding the coroneEs verdict in the
death of Editor Gonzales says:
The verdict, found in less than five min
utes after the jury retired, was a plain
statement that 1.-The deceased, N. g. Con-
zales. came to his death from gunshot
wound inflicted by the hand of James H.
TiIlman on the 18th of January. 1908"
Senator Talbird was the most important
witness. The new matter In his testimony
was that he first saw Mr.. Gonzales, who
had approached within ten or fifteen feet,
and Tillman said, How are you, Mr.. Con-
zales?" The latter made no reply, but OBJ
liqued to the left to the inside Of the side
he was almost on line with Tillman and
himself Tillman said Il received your
message" and almost instantly fired. Tai
bird rushed to Gonzales and exclaimed
This must STOP" Gonzales said, Here /
am finish me- or something to that effect
Senator Browns testimony was substan-
TALLY what has already been published as
his statement He had turned to speak to
heard nothing save the report of the pistol
]. F. Sims swore that his attention was
first attracted by the report of the pistol
and that he heard at about the same time
He emphasized that the pistol shot FIRST
attracted his attention. Clerk Walker has
the custody of the pistols and the bullet
that passed through Mr.. Gonzales body
and they were exhibited.
Lamotte's testimony bore chiefly on Incl
dents occurring Immediately after the
shooting. when he went to Mr.. Gonzales
assistance. DIR. Knowlton read a technical
report of the result of the autopsy which
has been published substantially. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the shot was fired
at close range, and rather from the side
than from the front.
Tiliman has made no statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Evansville and Vicinity.

Special Correspondence OF Inc Evening star
EVANSVILLE, Nd, January %, 1893.
At a meeting of the orphans court Tues
day the following orders were passed: That
the last will and testament Of John F.
Sansbury, deceased. be admitted to pro-
bate and letters testamentary &ranted to
Sarah E. and Albert B. Sansbury; bond.
50, 600; William F. Beall and S. E. Berry are
appointed appraisers; that the final ac-
count of Mordecai Grimes, administrator of
H. w. Grimes. deceased. be passed; that
the accounts of T. Van Clagett administra-
tor of John Wesley, deceased, be passed;
that the first aud final account of Francis
Gasch guardian of Joseph H. Koch, be
passed.
The county commissioners have issued or
ders as follows: That John Lepper, Bla
densburg district, be granted rebate on
81, 500 for the years 1901-1302; that w b.
CLANCY be allowed to pay taxes on the
property Of j. CLANCY, in Kent district. for
the years 1S99-1900-19G1. canceling penal
ties and costs; that 500 be offered as a re-
ward for the apprehension of the person or
persons who killed Van Brownell of Bowie
district; that February Ii be set for the re-
vision of the pension list Of 1903.
The Farmers Club met at the residence
Of E. E. Berry, near Forestville, Wednas-
day. DR.. r. S. Hill read a letter from the
director Of the Maryland experiment sta
ton, asking that the club state what line
of experiments will be made this year in
the culture and curing of tobacco, Under
the appropriation from the state. Mr.. Ber-
ry read a paper In which he gave some
practical suggestions on the cultivation OF
tobacco. An animated and helpful discus
sion followed. A vote OF thanks was ex-
tended to Frank w. Hill: for his enterprise
in securing canning factory for the neigh
borhood, and he was urged to continue his
efforts in the direction Of progress.
Frederick Sasscer, school examiner, Wis
tied the schools here recently.
The colored teachers Of the county held
meeting recently at Brentwood.
The Confederate Veterans vii! meet this
evening Mt the Masonic Temple. An elab-
crate program has been prepared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
GAITHERSBURG NEWS.
The Wood-Finneyfrock Nuptials-New
Methodist Church-Personal.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Md, January %, 1903.
At the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Finneyfrock, who live near Redland, their
daughter, Miss Ada c. Finnewfrock, and Mr..
Ernest P. Wood were united in matrimony
Wednesday evening. few invited friends
witnessed the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. Henry P. West, pastor Of the
M. E. Church Of Laytonsville. The bride
was rendered a reception by her parents
after the wedding, and subsequently MI.
and Mrs. Wood took their departure for
their future home at Martinsburg, this
county.
The building committee Of which Mr.. B.
Frank DuvalI is the chairman, having in
charge the erection Of new church of the
Southern Methodist denomination at Ger
mantown village, has let the contract to Mr..
Joseph Stang Of Choppers, who was the
lowest bidder. The cornerstone of the
building and the foundations were complet-
ed some time ago, and it Is expected that
the contractor will now rush the structure
to early completion.
Profound regret is expressed here at the
news of the sudden death of Colonel Jacob
X. Upton in Washington, as announced IN
The Star. He had been resident OF
Gaithersburg for the past six or seven
years, spending the winters in that city.
His summer home here was the seat of
generous hospitality, and he was identified
with number Of local business interests.
Mr.. James E. Harvey, a prominent mer-
chant of Unity, has been confined to his
home by a serious illness for the past two
months, but is now reported to be much
improved.
A revival has been in progress at the
Trinity M. E. Church of Germantown for
several weeks. The pastor, Rev. Charles
F. Ely of Galthersburg has been assisted
by a humber of the ministers Of the Wash
ington churches, Rev. Alexander Bielaski,
pastor Of Ryland Chapel. delivering the
sermon tonight. Ten new members were
received into the church at the service
Sunday evening, and with other expected
accessions the membership Of the church
will be nearly doubled.
Messrs. William H. and McKendree r.
Fulks have gone to Baltimore where they
have business positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Kensington News.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON, Md, January o. 1903.
Mr.. Maurice E. Durham, who for the past
few months has been residing with his
brother-in-law. Mr.. E. ]. Hartshorn of this
place. has gone to Richmond, Va, to visit
his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Martin were
called to New York recently by the sud-
den illness Of Mrs. Martins mother, Mrs.
James T. Sweetman.
Mrs. John w. Whalen of Gaithersburg
Nd. has been the guest of her daughter
Mrs. George w. Hyatt.
Miss Ruth Epes. who for the past six
weeks has been i'll Of pneumonia, has re-
covered.
Miss Elizabeth Russell is visiting friends
in Washington.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Thomas is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Edward C. Fowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Presidential Nominations.

The President yesterday sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Collector of customs-George A. Curran
district of Passamaquoddy, Maine.
Assistant collector of customs-John Roth.
erham. at Jersey City, N. j., in the distric,
of New York.
Lee Fairbanks. register of land Office al
Del Norte, Col
Navy, civil engineers-Ernest H. Brown.
ell, Rhode Island; Ernest r. Gayier Mis-.
souri,; Paul l.. Reed.
First lieutenant in the marine corps-Sec.
ond Lieutenant Lee B. Purcell, and a mum.
Der of postmasters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
Legislative Bill Sent to Conference.

The legislative. executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill was sent to conference by
the Senate yesterday afternoon and Messrs.
Cullom, Warren and Cockrell named a.
conferees.
At 5:15 the Senate went into executive
session and. at 5:23 pm adjourned until
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23

Saving ones money by not
doing necessary advertising in
conducting business, is like saw
ing it by starving to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23

The municipality of Venice has voted a
further credit of $40 600. TO be devoted to
the restoration Of historic buildings.
total of 100000 will be spent to this end.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-04-24
ROBBED THE GRAVE. =

A startling incident is narrated by John
Oliver of Philadelphia, as folloWs,-l was
in awful condition. My skin was almost
yellow, eyes sunKen, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no appetite
growing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Then | was aC-
vised to use Electric Bitters-to my great
joy, the first bottle made decided i'm
Drovement continued their use for three
weeks, and am now well man. | know
they robbed the grave of another victim"
No one should fail to try them. Only soc.
guaranteed, at Johnson's Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-04-24

DIR. Miles Ne1vne has been successfully
tried in thousands OF cases OF nervous dlSor-
ders, but neverhas it made better record thar
when used in the reatment of fits or spasms.
Thousands of testimonials prove this and in
nearly every instance the writer has stated
that the fits ceased after the first dose of Ner.
vine was given. The statement is repeated
in the following:
Seven years ago my wife commenced
having spasms or fits and | called in my
home physician and he said she was para
iyzed. He rubbed her with salt water and
gave her calomel and she eventually got
some better, but in short time she had
another attack She was confined to her
bed for three months and the doctor could
not help her. She had fits frequently some
times very severe. Her hands would cramp
so we could not open them and she finally
got SO her jaws would become locked.
Finally | saw the doctor was doing her no
good and ordered bottle of Dr. Miles Re-
storative Nervine. She received SO much
benefit from the first bottle that got some
more. She has taken number Of bottles
but has never had fit since taking the first
Dose She also thinks very highly of DIR.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and is never
without them. If there is any way of MAX
ing this testimonial stronger do so because
of the good the DR.. Miles Restorative Nerv
inc did nv wife."-WM. Y. ALLEN, P. NJ,
Elkville, Miss.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart- Ind.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-04-24
RESULT OF THE CAUCUS.

IOILo - L. VI Il IL ~ ~ Il ~ ~ W.
AT the caucus Tuesday evening
a permanent organization was
made by e'ecting Hon. E. Emery
Johnson chairman and @. L. Blue.
secretary.
The object was stated and on
motion orc. B. Grout, nominations
were in order. Il. G. Kapizke
placed in nomination Or. X. M.
Ferguson, whose nomination was
seconds d by 9. W. Shaw. No 9th
er nominations being offered DR..
Ferguson was nominated by accla-
nation.
Five commissioners we're then
chosen by ballot, the one receiv-
ing the highest number each time
being declared the choice until five
were chosen.
@. I. Patch, r. e. Geyer, L. ?.
French, M N. Sugg and &. Leavitt
were the nominees for commission
ers. DR.. Ferguson was called on
after the meeting and responded,
accepting the nomination for May
or in a few we'll chosen remarks
The sense of the meeting was
taken by ballot as regards the
matter of allowing the commits
sioners to appropriate $4,000 for
advertising the town Of Southern
Pines the vote standing II for
and four against.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1903-04-24
NOTICE,
Tax Sale Of Lots and Personal Prop
erty.

| will sell at public auction for
cash to the lowest bidder at the
Mayors office in Southern Pines,
N. e.. on Monday, May 4, at 10
O'Clock. a. m. the following des-
cribed town lots and personal prop
erty, for taxes and costs due on
same to the town of Southern
Pines, n. O., for The year 1902:
NAME TAXES AND COSTS.
Alex Cameron, personal S 5.3S
J w Elliott lot "a blk P & 9 $50
NDHaslell lots 1918 blk Fig 2.45
EAJones lot 10 blk C&I I.4o
G. Mcqueen per. 1861
]BOder lots I-2 blk Dig 2.o4
JGPoler lot 70 blk D&2 1852
CWShaw 6 acres 1896
EJSmith lot II blk 1877 1852
CTWilliams lot Q blk Q&Io 10,
RLWhite lots 1916 blk HISS 2.S7
II. O. PARKER, Tax Collector.