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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
HUSBAND
IN FEAR
OF LIFE
Then Body Was Sent Home
From Wards Island a Mass
Of Bruises.

New York. Dec 2s-The body OF John
Melder. aged forty-five, laborer' VINO
for a year and half has been confined
In the Manhattan State Hospital Tor 'he
Insane on Wards island. was taken
Yesterday 10 his former home at No 1928
First avenue. Last night. one OF the
children. John Melder Jr.. went to the
coroner's Office and asked for an inves-
tigation. He said there were many
bruises on the body and decomposition
was far advanced although his father
was reported TO have died on Sunday
morning.
The Melder family are very poor and
1--we on the second floor front or the
house The widow and the five chill
dren were found there last night, and
the body was laid out in one OF the rooms
On the right thigh was black and
blue spot: on the hip was an ABRASION
On the calf OF the left leg there were
two bruises. On the neck below the
Adams apple" was a big bruise. Above
the fifth rib. on the right side. was an
other bruise, and the rib yielded TO
slight pressure. as II IL were loose. on
the back were. two or three other
bruises. and there was one on the top OF
the head.
Mrs. Melder said that on Sunday some
one from the hospital informed her that
her husband had died OF pneumonia at
five o'clock that morning. She had not
known that he was Ill. but last evening
she received a notice signed by DR.. A.
E. Macdonald. superintendent of the
hospital. dated and postmarl<ed Dec. 10
that her husband was critically Ill
When the body was brought home and
the bruises discovered the widow says
she recalled the stories her husband had
told her when she visited him at the
hospital. and she told her son to go to
the coroners office and ask that an in
vestigation be made.
Mrs. Melder said that once when she
visited her husband one OF his ears was
swollen. He told her that one OF the
keepers had struck him. On another
occasion one OF his eyes was blackened
This, he said, was also done by a keeper
Two weeks ago. Mrs. Melder said. she
visited him and found his body drawn
up on one side in peculiar manner.
and he complained OF his chest He said
that keeper had knocked him down
and jumped on him.
You'll never see me alive again."
Mrs. Melder said he told her. They'll
kill me-"
The woman said that most of the time
her husband was apparently quite sane.
Even when he had what she called a
bad SPELL he was not violent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
The GOVERNOR AGREED
lunaie With Big knife Convinced Nshras.
ka's Executive Of Many Things.

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. 23--Clayton s. Deel-
Or. an escaped insane inmate OF the Grand
Island Soldiers Home. armed with huge
paper knife. succeeded in getting into
Gov. Mickey's private office yesterday
Brandishing his weapon. he declared that
Senator Dietrich. now under indictment
for bribery. was innocent and compelled
the governor TO express the same view.
Gov. Mickey was agreeing TO every
thing the insane man declared when the
Capitol employees rushed I'm and over
powered him and took him away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE, WAR
REM AND BRISTOL BRANCH.

Attention r. called 10 the changes In
train service between Providence Cox
PoinD, Warren. Bristol and Fall River
via the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad. commencing Monday. De-
cember 2sth. next Under the new ar
rangement several express trains have
been added I'm each direction. and the
time Of trains between Providence and
Fall River has been shortened Ave min
utes. Time tables showing the new
schedules may be obtained at ticket Of
fees OF the company In advance OF the
change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
CONDENSED HMrs to HOLIDAY SHOPPERS


CHANT ER's, 900 Westminster street
This comparatively new store Is carry
ing a complete line of ladies' tailor
made suits. walking skirts. petficoats.
rain coats. little misses coats and
feather boas for old and young These
are useful and really necessary pres
ents. so take advantage OF the stock
they carry.
JOSEPH M. MANN PIANO CO., BAT
Westminster street.-This Is certainly
the place to buy your pianos. II you
contemplate making present Of piano
at this season take tour OF inspection
OF their large warsrooms at the above
address. Their prices will interest you.
HALL q LYON Coat these well known
stores will be found n large assortment
OF useful holiday gifts that will be just
the thing to remember your friends
with. Prices arc variable and you may
receive the prettiest Of articles from
25 cents 10 s2.26. and 30 on.
THE r. e. 6ALlOU CO., corner Eddy
and Weybosset streets.-FNull line OF
shoes-anything IN this line. They are
useful presents. II can't be denied.
When you are buying In this line go
and look over the stock that is in this
store.
r. L. ROSE CO., 66-70 weybosset street
The name OF Rose stands for the best
Be sure you have Il on that bottle Of
wine or box OF cigars you intend to buy.
Many fine presents in the fancy grocery
department.
EMERSON, THE JEWELER.-This store
Is at the corner of Westminster and
Franklin streets. The gift buyer will
find almost anything in the line Of Jew
elry here. also other useful gifts. Prices
are decidedly attractive.
Z. q. BRADY q CO. Store at 400 wast-
minis ster.--~Complete line OF mems suit
ings and they will make you up a nobby
suit at most reasonable price. They
know how TO ft--both in price and In
the build of the clothes.
BRYANT a sTRATToN. 357 Westminster
street.-What's better gift than a
course In a business college. It's some
thing thai the youngsters of today
should have. II you have this idea In
mind stop In at Bryant e. Stratton's
and have a talk with them and at the
same time look over their school.
DODGE & cAMFIELD. Butler Exchange.
Wholesale dealers in wines and
liquors.
FRANK BROTHERS, III South Main
street-wines and liquors. = See their
special holiday offer.
JOHN THE sHoEMAN, sos -3o5 West
minister street (opp. Grace church,
Largest line OF slippers In city; rubber
boots. arctics. leggins. Christmas tree
ornaments, pictures and picture books.
Don't forget the doll worth $1.00 and
you get II for 4sc. See the grab box.
&c a grab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
6. s. DAMMERS.

Is now offering a 14-kt gold nned
frame warranted 20 years, regular price
81. for the small amount Of 81. This in
ciides examination by a specialist and
expert frame filters service. absolutely
free.
This is his Christmas offer. and those
who need anything I'm the above line
would do we'll 60 pay visit 10 his store
at lee Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
o'ooRMAN COMPANY.

o'ooRMAN COMPANY, THE BIG
STORE, Westminster and Union
Streets. weybosset and Eddy Streets
One of the largest department stores In
the city where the holiday shopper
may find everything useful and or
namental. Best OF quality and prices
within everyone's reach The most
sincere service. on the second floor OF
the Weybosset street side is Toyland.
which will surely repay anyone visit
there. It's the home of Santa Claus
and there the miniature minstrels may
be seen: also a representation OF Gus
ter's great fight. A day can te spent
In this large emporium and the shopper
be well pleased and have diversion
I'm the stress OF the pressing holiday
purchasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

THE J. q. BARNABY CO., the "Barnaby
Corner corner of Dorrance and West
minister streets.--Here viii be found a
complete line OF mems. ladies'. misses
and boys outfits veritable Mecca
for useful holiday gifts. Right in the
main shopping district and easy of ac-
cess
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

TiLoEN-THUReER CO., Corner West
minister and MathUson streets
Largest store OF It's kind In the city OF
Providence or state OF Rhode Island.
Sole representatives for Gorham silver.
In this store is a really wonderful array
OF all that is beautiful In the line Of
tewelry, silverware, pictures marbles,
etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

PEroW,s MILLINERY STORE, locate,
at S97 westminst ter.-Making a specia
anti Christmas mark down sale. Grea
bargains In hats. boas. plumes ant
muffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
THE JOHN NJ. DEAN CO., at 1885, 7s

THE JOHN NJ. DEAN CO., at -7e5
Westminster street--Tnis commodious
store contains everything that appeals
10 the buyer--furniture. carpets.
crockery or clothing either on a cash
or credit basis The choicest OF holi-
day gifts of sensible nature. one
piano given away every week during
December. A coupon with every $500
worth OF goods purchased
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

PROVIDENCE ART AND WALL PAPER
STORE, 732 Westminster street.--Now
onerfng TO shoppers a half price sale
on imported and domestic oil paintings
and other studies. Frames ready and
made to order
ALERT y. DAVIS, ail Union street
Books. Bibles Of all sizes. prayer books
and hymnals dictionaries, ink stands.
diaries. calendars and Christmas cards.
This store In nlled with the most at
tractive novelties.
CHERRY a WEB6's, z76 Westminster
street-Most complete line of ladies'
tailor made suits. cloaks. Jackets, shirt
waists. boas. etc. Most reasonable
prices and II has been demonstrated
that the most sincere consideration Is
given to the patrons.
JOYCE BROTHERS 4 CO., corner Green
and Westminster streets.--Cash or
credit basis. Full assortment OF mems
women's and children's complete out
fts at prices that are within sveryone's
reach OF purse.
MENDENHALL's. 141 Mathewson street
Beautiful display Of paintings. etch-
ings. water colors. works in OIL any
making appropriate holiday gift.
MacNAIR's, Florist. sa2 weybossst street.
Flowers and green's Of all descriptions.
Reasonable prices.
MAcuLLAR PARKER CO., 1855 westmin-
ster strcet.-Full and complete line OF
mems and boys outfits. Beautiful dis
play Of suits. Ready made and custom
department.
HARsoN's, 1876 Westminster street
Mems and boys hats and furnishings.
The shoe department has the famous
Walk-over shoe
Eddy streets.-Millinery. cloaks and
suits. Full and complete lines. Lowest
prices.
ARNOLD & MAINE, s3-101 weybosset
street.-This well known establishment
is unusually well prepared to accom-
modate the Christmas crowds. Fancy
groceries, Christmas candy. turkeys,
poultry, fruits. nuts, etc
, J. g.. a s. N. KNOWLES, 81 sabin street.
Anything In sverware. Opportunity 10
obtain sterling silverware direct at the
factory and at factory prices.
| THE NJ. ooETTING CO., 45e- tsi West
/ Minister street.--Sofa pillows and pillow
tops make beautiful Xmas gifts Full
assortment here Other holiday novel
ties.
PEToW's MILLINERY STORE, located
at S97 Westmins ter-Making a special
anti Christmas mark down sale. Great
bargains In hats. boas. plumes and
muffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

AT FOSTERS, the Christmas Corner.
corner Dorrance and Weybosset streets.
Everything in the jewelry line TO be
found here-diamonds. rings Of all de-
scriptions. cuff buttons. clocks. table
ware. etc, etc. Lowest prices and full
value.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

THE NJ. ooETTiNc CO., 45s- -4si West.
minister street.-sofa pillows and pillow
tops make beautiful Xmas gifts Full
assortment here. Other holiday novel
ties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

oREooRYs BOOK STORE, 1ls Union
street.-The largest book store N Provi-
dence. in fact in Rhode Island. All
kinds Of books for the young. middle
aged and elderly. Pay Gregorys a
visit when you are buying your gift
books. IL is worth your while
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

r. L. ROSE CO., ss-7o weybosset street
The name OF Rose stands for the best
Be sure you have IL on that bottle OF
wine or box OF cigars you intend to buy
Many nne presents in the fancy grocery
department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

Blx5Y SILVER CO.. 1877 Mathewson
street.-Beautiful things In silverware
jewelry, umbrellas. canes. watches. cut
glass and art novelties. making a spec
ialty OF attractive holiday gifts from rs
cents TO $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

cHAs. S. BUSH CO.. weybosset and
Page streets.-Photo albums. calendars.
cameras. Everything in the photo
graphing line II you're thinking of
making a Christmas present OF a camera
see their stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
Bank Cashier
WANTED.
National Bank

Just organising, in prosperous New
England town, desires a competent cash
Ter and manager. one who will take ten
TO twenty thousand OF the capital stock
and make the town his home. Address
Box Pas Providence News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

J. g.. a. s. NJ. KNOWLES, 81 sabin street
Anything in silverware. Opportunity "a
obtain sterling silverware direct at the
factory and at factory prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

ARNOLD & MAINE, s3-101 weybosse
street.-This well known establishment
is unusually well prepared TO accom-.
modate the Christmas crowds. Fancy
groceries. Christmas candy. turkeys
poultry, fruits. nuts. etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

ALERT y. DAVIS. ai1 Union street
Books. Bibles of all sizes. prayer books
and hymnals. dictionaries. Ink stands.
diaries calendars and Christmas cards.
This store In nlled with the most at
tractive novelties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

PROVIDENCE ART AND WALL PAPER
STORE, 7S2 Westminster street.--Now
Offering TO shoppers a half price sale
on imported and domestic oil paintings
and other studies. Frames ready and
made to order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

JOHN THE sHoEMAN, sos-so5 West
minister street (opp. Grace church,
Largest line OF slippers In city; rubber
boots. arctics. leggins. Christmas tree
ornaments. pictures and picture books.
Don't forget the doll worth $1.00 and
you get II for 4sc. See the grab box.
&c a grab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

O'HEEFE'S, corner Westminster and
Eddy streets.-Millinery cloaks and
suits. Full and complete lines. Lowest
prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

THE r. e. 6AILou CO., corner Eddy
and Weybosset streets.-Full line OF
shoes-anythin IN this line. They are
useful presents. II can't be denied
When you are buying In this line go
and look over the stock that Is In this
store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

CHERRY a WEB5's. .7S Westminster
street-Most complete line Of ladies'
tailor made suits. cloaks. jackets. shirt
waists. boas. etc. Most reasonable
prices and II has been demonstrated
that the most sincere considera tion Is
given to the patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

HARSON'S, 1876 Westminster street
Mems and boys hats and furnishings.
The shoe department has the famous
Walk over shoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

MAcuLLAR PARKER CO., 1855 westmin,
ster street.-Full and complete line o
mems and boys outfits Beautiful dis
play Of suits. Ready made and custom
department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
EMERSON, THE JEwELER.-This ste

e. q. BRADY q CO. Store at 400 wast-
minster.--Complete line OF mems suit
ings and they will make you up a nobby
suit at most reasonable price. They
know how TO fit-both In price and In
the build OF the clothes.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
CHRIST AND NEWSPAPERS.

"a majority of the people Of the
United States y are believers in the
Bible, and the story of the cross.
Jesus Christ is theirlpractical saviour,
and unto him they look for salvation.
While this is true there are many men
and women who never consider the
question and who from year to year
never open the Bible and read therein
of the wonderful promises. AS much
as we regret it there are men every
day who are going down to the re-
gions where there is no water,'' says
the Meridian Star
"Why should not the newspapers of
today hold forth helping hand to
these, and do it without any effort or
without practically any cost 2 In the
United States there are published
22,2S5 daily papers and 10, 104 week
lies. Now in the Bible there are
said to be something less than 1900
chapters. Suppose these daily papers
every day were to each publish one
chapter of the Bible, there would be
distributed to the rs, 900, 900 of people
the Bible twice each day, for the
morning and afternoon papers are
about equally distributed. Then
suppose the weekly papers followed
the same plan, the Bible would be
published and delivered to the people
each week ten times. Think what it
would mean if the Bible was distrib-
uted in this way. The people swonld
have it to read, the poor 'and the rich
alike, and besides it would be option
al.
The daily papers, at least the big
ones are adopting this theory at least
in one particular. Pick up most any
Mondays issue of city paper and
you will find printed therein many
of the sermons, given to men who
did not attend church. This is a
help, but the distribution of the Bible
would be more so. Of course it would
not do to add to this publication any
suggestions or attempt to make it a
sermon. Simply print the chapter
the same as any other news, and let
the public read or not as it pleases.
Indifference oftentimes takes we'll,
and many a man would read the
chapter who would not open the a
Bible for anything.'
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Board met Monday morning with
all members and officers present.
Ordered that clerk avde1tise for
sealed bids up to II ~. first Monday
in July for building a bridge across
Richiand, near Plain, according to
plans and specifications now on file in
the chancery clerks Office.
Ordered that clerk advertise for
sealed bids up to II m. on first Mon
day in July for building bridge across
Hog Greek, according to plans and
specifications now on file in the chan
Gerry clerks office.
Ordered that clerk advertise for
sealed bids up to 10 m. on the first
Monday in July for building bridge
across Pelahatchie creek on Brandon
and Fannin road, according to plans
and specifications now on file in
chancery clerks office.
Ordered that Supt. Cook be au-
thorized to lease the 10Th section,
township 6, range 4, for a term of ten
years, commencing from the first day
of January, 1904, by private con-
tract, said Cook to make report of
his actions in the premises to this
board
Ordered that the swg of neg and
eh Of swq nwq of section 80 township
4, 1ange east, belonging to J. B.
Welch, be added to the stock law dis
trict granted on petition of J. 9. Grain
ct al at a former meeting of this
board
Ordered that the contract for build
ing two bridges one across Hominy
creek, near j. B. LoHther's and one
across Mountain Greek, be awarded to
r. M. and F. O. Laird, they being
the lowest and best bidders, for the
sum of $22.
Ordered that the contract for build.
ing bridge across French creek be
awarded to S. v. Steen, he being
the lowest and best bidder for the
sum of $66.50
Ordered that J. F. Jordan, member
this board from district No. 4, be au-
thorized to apprentice MaIiah Wood
ark, minor child whose parents are
unknown.
Ordered by the board that upon the
payment of $l0l into the county treas
ury the president of this board be au-
thoIized to convey by deed to the Sage
Land and improvement company the
land described as follows The nh of
swq section 16, township 3, range 4,
less Is acres off corner nwq OF swq,
also less 4 acres off ne corner of neq
swq and the nwq neg section l6, town.
ship 3, range 5, all lying in this coun-
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
GEORGE ROBINSON.

By authority The News presents
the name of George Robinson, of
Clarksburg, as a candidate for super
visors from beat 4, subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic party. Mr..
Robinson bears the reputation of being
an honest, ightforward man, and he
has consented to run by solicitations
of friends who firmly believe that he
would make an impartial, painstaking
and just official. If elected, Mr..
Robinson promises to discharge his
duties to the best of his knowledge
and ability.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
AN ASPIRANT FOR SHERIFF.
WITHDRAWS.

Pelahatchie, Miss, June 8, 19O3.-
To the voters of Rankin Ecounty: With
reluctance, state to you that unfore-
seen business troubles compell me to
remain at home, therefore ] am un-
able to make the canvass, hence l
Withdraw from tile race.
Words are inadequate to express my
gratitude to those who have manifest
ed SO much interest IN my behalf, it
has been the goal Of my ambition to
make the race; yet the book of fato is
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04

sealed. Trusting the man who may
be chosen will serve the people to the
best interest of all tho county.
Very respectfully,
p. M. OLIVER.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04

Nothing equal to PRICkLY ASH
BlTTERS for removing that sluggish
bilious feeling, so common in hot weather.
It creates strength, vigor, appetite and
cheerful sp rits.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04

Good appetite and cheerfuness follows
the use of PRlCKLY ASH BITTERS.
II purlftles the blood, liver and boWlels
and makes life worth living.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
BRIDGE NOTICE

Scaled bids will be receive at the Chancery
Clerks office up to 12 o'clock noon first Monday
in'July 1903. for building bridge across II OF
Greek near Eubanks according to specifications
now on lie In this office The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
G. W. WHITE, Clerk.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
CA ASTORIA -
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
'''' af MmNZzzZzw
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery
Clerks office up to 12 O'Clock noon first Monday
in July. 1903 for building q bridge
across Rtchland Creek, near plain
according 10 specifications now on file in
reject any or all bids
G. W. WHITE, Clerk.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
BRIDGE NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery
Clerk ONCE up to IL O'Clock noon first Monday
hatchie Creek Oh Brandon and Fannin road. ac
cording to specifications now on file in this
office. The board reserves the right to reject
any are all bids.
G. w. WHITE, Clerk.
The Brandon news., 1903-06-04
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
BEAT s.
w. M. CORLEY
B. A. CLARK
w. O. ABERCROMBIE
ROBT. l.. CHAPMAN
BEAT NO. l.
P. H. WEIMER
JNO. F. WILLIAMS
BEAT NO, A.
DALLAS RAGSDALE
BEAT NO. 2
w. w. ROBSON
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