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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
D0INGS At BROWN.
Rev. Or. MacKay breaches at Vesper Ser
vices Notes From the University.

Dr. Donald Sage Mckay. a graduate of
Glasgow university. In the class of S5,
New York city. was the preacher at ves-
per service yesterday afternoon. He chose
as his text these three words from I'd
Timothy LIZ. II am persuaded He
These words are found very often In
Paul's .epistles; They form the keynote
conviction which Is the dominant note in
his character Where Is the man of con-
viction today2 Many people laugh at
such men. The man OF compromise Is
"Conviction is the touch of conscience,
The man OF conviction knows his path
OF duty. He is persuaded in his own
mind and goes straight ahead. In any
strong character we find strong convic-
tion and today I'm our American life.
whe ther business or professional. 80 is the
man OF conviction who wields an influence
over the people. Conviction sometimes
errs. Tt is very often warped. but the
man without conviction is absolutely use
less TO society.
What is conviction? II is often CON
fused with inclination. but inclination is
conviction with all the grit left out OF IT,
Lots OF people will tell YOU that they have
strong nkes and dislikes. and therefore
pose as strong characters; say they
are weak characters. They are mere
creatures OF inclination.
Prejudice is often mistaken for con-
vlction. but prejudice is the mere rags
OF an old belief 1t is conviction in the
thing often mistaken for conviction. but
this reflects the superficial Judgments OF
the mind, while conviction goes deep
down. Men often have opinions on mail,
subjects and convictions on none. Neither
is conviction bigotry. man OF con-
viction must be tolerant He realizes
that the truth Is broad. We must have
righteous tolerance and not unprincipled
toleration. A great many people today
profess tolerati tion. when the real renson
for II is that they have no backbone
Universal intolerance is like ~ swordflsh
all backbone. Universal tolerance is like
q tellynsh. no backbone.
Conviction from the Intellectual
standpoint is knowledge born out OF tN-
perience. Experience teaches fools but
II graduates saints. There are two FUN
damental spiritual convictions. The first
Is the conviction OF a personal sin. This
can only come through personal expe-
rience. IL II the lack OF the proper sense
OF sin that is one OF the chief troubles
in our American life OF today. great
deal OF the popular literature today con-
ceals and cloaks sin and helps tow n Us
a depreciation OF character by just go
practical standpoint. IL ls conscience en-
thr6ned on duty The labor problems
will be solved when conscience is made
supreme The most trivial duty becomes
glorined through conscience.
"The highest spiritual aspect IL the de-
votion TO person. Paul was attached a.
Christ Himself N is this devotion 10
the personal Christ that Is essential TO
strong conviction In the spiritual life
What think you OF Christi Can you say,
4 arm pcrsuadedg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
PROOF OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

The Number OF Policies in force greater than that of
any other Company in America and greater than that of all
the Regular Life Insurance Companies put together ess one
and can only be appreciated by comparison 1t is greater
number than the COMBINED POPULATION of Con-
necticut, Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island, Della
ware Florida Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming,
Utah, Alaska, Arizona New Mexico District Of Columbia
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Hawaii to CITIES it
is as many the population Of Greater New York,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and St. Louis combined
This Company has more premiunl-p paying business
in force in the United States than any other Company
and for each of the last 10 years has had more Nev
assurances accepted and issued than any other Company
in the World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
CAPTURED FIREBUG.
Rhode Island Sheriff Arrests Arson Flend
ON MARYLAND Soil.

Sheriff Wilco xof Washington county
land soil. Only a few nights ago while
stopping at the Stockton house. Stock
ton, Nd, he was awakened by the smell
OF smoke. and upon investigation Il was
found that the premises ..ad been set
on fire. The blaze had not gained se-
rios hallway and was easily extin-
gulshed The natives were at loss to
find the perpetrator OF the deed. Sheriff
Wilcox, however had not been idle. and
he soon discovered footprints OF a man
near where the fire had been set. which
upon being followed led to hut in
habited by a negro OF bad repute known
as "Squeeler,@ and who mad left the
tavern during the evening in a rage be-
cause liquor was refused him.
Suspicion AT once was fastened upon
"Squeeler." and Sheriff Wilcox kept
guard over him until local officer could
be found Then a warrant was issued
and at the same time the justice OF the
peace appointed Sheriff Wilcox a special
officer for the occasion. The sheriff
found the man n rather tough customer,
and he was forced to use twisters before
he could bring him to subsection.
'Squeeler" Il now I'm Jail awaiting
trial on the charge OF arson.
Sheriff Wilcox also states I'm the letter
Just received AZ his home. Kingston Hill
he found Councilman Gould OF Peacedaie
and Mr.. Palmer OF Wakefield IN fine
form and the two will, before returning
home, enjoy a weeks sport at the shoot
ing grounds at stockton. Md
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
HOSPITAL SUNDAY.
ROYAL BLUE LINE

Washington trips are scheduled 10 leave
Boston Feb. 2Gth. March llth-25th. April
sth-22d May 6th $500 covers all ex-
penses for seven days trip Except sup
per on Fall River Iine): FIVE days in
Washington at first class hotels visit at
Philadelphia longer stop-over az Wash
ington. Baltimore Philadelphia and New
York n desired.
FLORIDA-March 7th- $3.50 includes
all expenses going with stop In Washing
ton. good 10 return until May sst.
Drop postal for illustrated booklet
ana guide 10 Washington To JOS " Tag
CART. n E =. A.. $50 Washington street.
Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
PHILIP BENNETT LOST.

Jacksonville Fla, Feb. lS.-Phillp Ben
nett OF Providence. r. l.. II missing and
supposed 20 he In this city some where ill
". NJ. Bennett OF Providence. r. T.. his
uncle arrived here from Clearwater. Fla.
last night IN response 10 teleErams from
the Young mans father in Providence.
- wing that his son was here 49, No trace
has been found % the missing Young man
The names. Philip Bennett and n. NJ.
Bennett. do not appear In the local dl-
rectory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18

cause their pipes are frozen. and as a re-
suit they cannot secure water. One local
laundryman has his share OF trouble as
his pipes are frozen clear out TO the wa
ter main I'm the street. and the agent Of
the company cannot help him any, his
plea being that the ground is frozen so
hard as TO make digging almost impos-
sble.
The primary caucus OF the Republican
party IL 10 be held at the district court
room next Monday evening for the nomi-
nation of the council TO represent the
town for the ensuing year. The Demo
Gratis will hold their caucus Tuesday
night TO nominate their party leaders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
A CLEAN REcoan

The liquid which has given suprems
satisfaction TO householders IL SuLPHo
NAPTHoL. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because II can be utilized In mauy
WAYS as a perfect cleanser and purifier.
BROWN EROS. CO.. 81 Esehsnas Place.
ted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18

sea food The tides have been right for
washing up the CLAIMS on the beach. and
all kinds OF vehicles have been brought
into use IN carrying them off.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
SIGNIFICANT FACTS

This Companys PoLcy-ciaims paid in 1908
averaged in number for each minute and third
of each business day of hours each, and amount
$4,000 a minute the year through.
THE DAILY AVERAGE OF THE COMPANYS
BUSINESS DURING 1903 WAS:
$50 per day in Number of Claims Paid
6,207 per day in Number of Policies Issued
$1,3O3, $4,000 per day in New Insurance Written
$06,6S2. .76 per day in Payments to Policy-holders
and addition to Reserve.
$63, Sails per day in Increase of Assets
Income in 1908. .S49, ,9S7, ,8O4.11
Gain over 1902. Observation-Disclosures. 6,561 ,62O.5O
Asset increase in 1908. 16, 475, ,4O2.81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18

Augustus S. Knight, M. D., w. S. Manners, ND,
Medical Director. Asst. Medical Director.
e. M. Holden, M. D.,
Asst. Medical Director.
I. j. Cahen, Manager Ordinary Department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-18
DIRECTORS:

John r. Hegeman, Silas B. butcher,
Thomas l. James, John M Crane,
Edward c. Wallace, Joseph p. Knapp,
Haley Fske, George H. CASTOR,
Stewart L. Woodford, Benjamin DEF. Curtss,
Frank II. Major, John A. Mccall,
James M. Craig, George B. Woodward,
Samuel S. Beard, John r. Hegeman, Jr.,
Thomas G. Ritch.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

She's very studious," said one wom-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

Whenever a thief who is dressed 9th
erwise than in rags falls into the pc
lice net there are chronicled the adyen-
lures Of gentleman burglar"
Such a being is, Of course, impossi
BILE. He is gliterary creation, like the
"Invisible Man." the Frankenstein
monster. Kipling's Mowgli and the rest
of the crew Of prodigies that dwell
within book covers.
AS a character In fiction the gentle
man burglar could be made plausible
and picturesque, for when we get into
the realm Of fancy there Is an implied
contract that the reader shall accept
the authors premises and not bother
about possibilities.
A burglar is just a thief-about the
meanest Of thieves.
To a man endowed with qualities Of
refinement and consideration Of 9th
ers and honor-which are the attri
butes Of gentleman-burglary or Other
theft Is impossible. The pride Of such
a man, his regard for his own opinion
of himself, would prevent his sneak
ing into another mans house and tax
ing his plate or his wife's jewelrS
Then 1t must be remembered that the
burglar is prepared to do murder
accomplish his robberies, and the idc
Of a gentleman committing murder fo-
gain Is too inconsistent even for ic
ton.
A gentleman burglar is a contra
diction Of terms, like brave coward
or tall pygmy He may be better
dressed or his booty may be larger thal
that Of most burglars, but when 1t IL
all summed up he is a thief-just
plain thief-with the moral code ane
impulses of a pickpocket or a care
swindler or any other predatory crca
ture whose natural home is a prisc'
and whose deserved and fitting ri
ment is a suit Of stripes.-New York
American.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

We Americans are in the habit of as
1uding to our English brethren as slow
Extensively conservative" and averse to
making changes of any kind. But IN
manv respects they show much more
nerve than the progressive Yankees" In
taking hold of hard problems. In the
matter Of regulating common carriers, a
matter of vital interest to the farmers,
they are far ahead of us. Look over the
borner, for instance, at the Canadians.
The Canadian government have taken
sweeping control Of the railroads. They
have railway commission of three MEM
bsrs, to whom is delegated very extern
sive powers to make and revise rates,
remedy abuses as against individuals and
places and generally prevent extortlon
and discrimination. Our Interstate Com
merce Commission is tame and inefficient
by comparison. And there is another
difference. When the English makes a
law it is enforced. Their courts allow no
"monkey business" Rich and poor
powerful and weak, the mighty railroad
magnate, the trust promoter and all the
other would-be oppressors of the people
are made to ''toe the mark.
Every man ought to use his material to
better advantage than by making fool
Of himself.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
THE JAPANESE.

Ali things considered, Japan is one of
the most wonderful nations of to-day.
Fifty-one years ago, wheu the shotgun
ruled the country and the Japanese were
as exclusive, barbarous and unprogres-
sive as the Chinese of to-day. The mail
ed fist of civilization knocked at the gates
of the Land of the Rising Sun. The
mailed fist was that of Uncle Sam, and
his agent was Commodore Perry, brother
( of the hero of Lake Erie. He demanded
that the ports Of Japan be opened to the
trade of the world, and as his demand
was backed by the thunder of many can
non it was granted. The Mississippi, one
of Perry's ships, was the first steamship
the Japanese had ever seen, but almost
Immediately they began the formation of
steam navy, and within seven year
after Perry s visit they navigated steamer
Of their own construction across the Pa
ci6c. The value of steam navigation was
but one of many things the Japanese
speedily learned from the foreigners they
had so long excluded. The nation had
slept for thousands Of years, but had
awakened at the boom of Perry's guns.
It overthrow the shotgun and made its
rnikado ruler in fact instead Of in name
only. Its thinking men began with al
most feverish tenacity to absorb the learn
ing Of modern times, and in half cen
tury they have made their island empire
first-class world power,-The American
Press.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
The road to prosperity nowadays is
full of ruts and wash-outs.
The Sedan Chair.

The sedan chair is named after Sc
dan, the town where it was first used.
The earliest mention of it in England
occurs in 1881. Early in the following
century the Duke Of Buckingham
caused much indignation by its use in
London. People were exasperated at
that nobleman employing his fellow
men to take the place Of horses to car
ry him. Prince Charles brought from
Spain in 1923 three curiously wrought
sedans, two Of which he gave to the
Duke of Buckingham. A few weeks
after their introduction Massinger pro-
duced his play, "The Bondman," and
in it he thus adverts to the ladies':
For their pomp and care being borne
In triumph on mems shoulders
The reference is doubtless to Buck
ingham's sedan, which was borne like
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS England"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
what They Wanted.

To explain why his trip had proved
so poor, commercial traveller once
wrote a long account of how the
weather had affected business in the
territory in which he had Travelled. In
due time he received this reply from
his firm: 1--WE get our weather reports
from Washington. Don't send us any
more. What we want is ORDERS"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
FnvorahIv Struck.

"Papa, have-haye you seen Harold
since you told him he was too poor to
think of-of marrying meY
eyes. 1 ran across him at the club
last evening. We got into converse
ton, and he struck me-er'-
"Struck you! Oh. papaw
Struck me as quite an agreeable
young man. l understand his uncle
has left him ,OOO."-Kansas City
Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
Behind Her Back.

"She's very studious," said one wom-
an.
eyes," answered the other.
"And doesn't seem to care for Cos
siping in the least"
"Oh, don't know about that" an
swered the other with a smile; "she
merely prefers to talk about Helen Of
Troy and Romeo and Juliet to paying
attention to what is going on in her
own neighborhood" Washington Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
Els Mnrk In the World.

81 reckon Josh III make his mark in
the world one of these days." said the
fond mother.
''AIebbe he WILL" answered Farmer
Corntossel, "but l can't help wishin'
could git him to take hold of hoe an
put few dints into it by way Of prac-
tice." Washington Star.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
The Prize Winner.

Naggeby How did the contest in OPP
timism result last tight?
Waggsby-G aggster won the prize by
laughing most heartily at one Of his
own jokes.-Baltimor American.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

When a young man talks about the
business Of "our firm in a pitch of
voice that can be heard from one end
of a street car to the other it is a sure
sign that his wages have been raised
to Sc a week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
Versatile.

Hobson-How is your brother doing
at college?
Dobson-Fine. He's singing first
tenor and playing second base.-Indi-
annapolis Journal
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

The car of Russia and the mikado of
Japan were brought together and became
close friends under dramatic circum-
stances years ago. At that time Nicholas,
then the czarowitz, was travelling in Japan
and was wounded by the sword Of a
would-be assassin. While he lay suffer-
ing on board Russian war vessel he was
visited by the mikado who made per-
sonal apology for the harm done such a
distinguished visitor by Japanese sub
ject.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
A "REMINISCENCES.

On reading the war news OF to-day we
stop and think of the past. In 1854 the
great car of Russia, Nicholas l, declared
war against Turkey, if he had succeeded
in conquering Turkey the other nations
would have been in danger. So England,
France, Italy and Sardinia became allied
to Turkey, and we remember we'll the
terrible suffering of the allied armies in
Crimea, where they died by hundreds in
the trenches. 1t was a severe struggle,
and took those countries long time to
conquer Russia. The hard fought battles
of the Alma, Inkermann and BaiacIava,
where the brilliant charge of the Light
Brigade was made; the storming of the
Malakoff by the French, and the Redan
by the English, and other battles, till fin
ally they drove the Russians back into
Sebastopol Today nation of little fell
lows at that time almost unknown, are
putting the Russians to their trumps and
we have no doubt will whip them. These
Japs are truly wonderful people.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

Blobbs-"H Have you ever had any ex
perience with train robbers on your
travels"
Slobbs-t' swell, I've stacked up against
a good many Pullman car porters."
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19

He is richest who is content with the
least for content is the wealth of ma
ture.--Socrates,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-19
Miss Jennie Ford

Desires to nk her friends and patrons in Lee County for
their very liberal patronage, and would inform them that she
has just received fresh supply of
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29
MOUND CITY.

Sept e. 1905.

Thos. Higgins and wife arrived
home ig3m the Louisiana Purchase C.,
position yesterday
Married. in Mound City on Sept. 20
1904. by Judge T.. r. Eastorday. Nj.
Chester 4. Arthur Mitchell io Miss
Pauline Weissker, both Of Mound City.
o. L. Bartlett and wife and daugh-
ter. Miss Lurlene. who have enjoyed =
two weeks trip to the far west. re-
turned home today. All refresh 81
reereated and beaming with good
healtli
J. Simpson Dobbins aud his niece.
Mrs. Mary Brown. Of Olympia. ets.s
Of Washington. arrived IN tina city to-
day and are being pleasantly cniei-
tanned by T s. Snider and family. MI.
Dobbins is Mrs Snider's brother ana
Mrs. Brown Is her niece.
Commodore Vim. Neadsfine Is home
from the big fair.
". H. Leidigh and his better-half
OF Meridian. drove to the county seat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

tbhfiN
Q. a. McCrackcn AMI wife and MR..
Edwin w McCleland, who have spont
a week in looking at the attractions
in ST. Louis, arrived home today
Mrs. S:easala. Uncle Joe's better.
hall. Of Cairo. in company with o
Young lady friend. drove 20 our city
This afternoon.
Tho Tomato crop Is king. The roa1,
ID oyCry direction are full of wagon
bearing the product from the fields
10 the canning lactory-each yehicl
carrying from twenty 20 fo-ty-nve
bushels. One is inclined to surmise
that the canned goods OF this variety
viii come some cheaper this winter,
but there's Tho bloatod trust.
There have bccn hundreds and hun
drcds of gallons e paint spread ln
Mound City this summer. and not r.
single brushful of il won't auliee Tho
unfortunate fcauae Of the hour,
painting qucstipn rs hist The building
which need paini awfully bad mover
set drop, while those which look
like they don't need il much get u
Frightening up every little white.
The lalc ! w Johnson LETT his Wild
ow life Insurance amounting To 81 .2Uu
Miss Fannie Schuler OF Cleveland.
O.. who is The geust of her cousin.
Mrs. l.. c. Perks. has concluded to eX
tend her yisi; for three weeks yet
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29

W. II. Harrison. Cleveland. Miss
writes. Aug. Is. 1902: Il want TO say
a word Of praise for Billiards. Snow
Imminent ] stepped ON a nail. which
caused the cords in my leg to con
tract and an sbeccs8 20 riee in ms
knee. and the dorter told me that I
would have afif leg. go one Jag !
sent r. y Lords drug -iore tvho ir
now IN Denver. colot lie recon
mended a hottie If snow Iiniment.
got a SOC size. and u cured my leg
n IL the best Eminent in the world
AbscssHca. with few exception. are
indicative Of constipation or debility
They NAV. however. result from blows
or from foreign bodies. introduced in
to the skin OF flesh. sneh as splinter.
th0rns. etc. SOLD By SChuh Drug Co.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29

SHOOTING
KlNK HEAD FARMER LIVING
NEAR CLIFTON, Ky. AND HIS
WIFE ANC BABY SHOT
FROM hmBUsH-HUs-
BAND WILL piE

clinton Ky sept zs-Abou. &
O'Clock this evening. while Rink Head
q prominent farmer. with his wife and
baby. were standing On the beck p9rcn
of their home about four miles eaet
of town. they were shot from an.
bush. Heal was fa ally wounded. and
his wife and baby shot. bHi not seri-
ously The cowarIly deed is upposeG
To- have been done by parties living Boz
the neighho-ho0d. as Head had had
some slight trouble recently wifh par
ties living near by Eight Or zen shots
we're fired FROM pisols and shotgun
Eberia Heury Hamlet and a large
us g haze gone 20 the scene RI Tee
frcgble The affair has rorkeJ uF
ceneiderahls e1cit -ment among the
citizens here. and trouble may follow.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29
Grand Millinery and Fall Opening
Today and Tomorrow

display ofFrench Pattern
millinery Novelties ecipsing all
Mrs. Hickey an expert millinery artist from the East, has
full charge of Millinery Department and guM be plasedto
meet all our friends and patrons.
Our display in all different departments 1DM be simply
gorgeoas LADIES' qvearg apparel such Coaks, Suits,
Waists and Skirts qvM be shozm bezuaderllg Uariet.
Our Dress Goods Notions, Hosiery, Furnishing Goods and
other departments nil be oDe1oqving nth this seaonss
est and most noUel Creations And ne qvM be aposon to
offer inducements eDery department beyond the reach of
competition
KAUFMAN BROS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-29

COMMITTEE.
COUNTY CONVENTION NAMED
NEW CENTRAL COMMITTEE
MEN--WALTER "a. WOOD !,
CHAIRMAN.

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