davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22

Too many Peop,e Daily with cstsrr,
II strikes one like a thunderclsp dev@io,.
with a rap'dity that no other disease
does. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder IL
the radical quick safe and pleasant cnre
that the disease demands Use the means
prevent Its deep-seating and vea-e ~
distress. Don't daily wi'h Catarrh
Agrew's gives relief In 10 minutes 10.
Sold by w III. Meek 20 Camp street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rns
NEWS

lc per word FIRST insertion; &c. repeat:
Iwk &c. per word; 2wks. &c. per word;
swks. 7c. per word limo. Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22

ing. Ralph Delmors. Lou Middleton.
Joseph Whiting. Ida Greeley -Smit&s. and
others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22

continued from page Eight
party because IL has made the gold stand.
ard irrevocable.
UNDER THE TARIFF.
The Democratic party has always been
tne party OF free trade and the action
or the Democratic candidate governor ,n
asking for the removal of duties ON
Massachusetts manufactures Is logical
conscientious and courageous. The Re.
publican party on he contrary. believes
In protection. The best market I'm the
world Is the United States. IL has been
developed by the Republican partv
Further, although the Democratic parfv
abolished every foreign market gained
by the diplomacy Of James G.. Blaine. bv
utilizing concessions on needless duties
Tor reciprocity treaties. the Republican
party has started to- re-establish that
system, and wherever a foreign market
can he gained without serious damage 10
our own, we propose to have Il.
The United States today a not only
the greatest Industrial nation I'm tho
world. but her exports. 81. AIS. III. .25 in the
last fiscal year show her 20 be the first
exporting nation In the world. This has
been accomplished by the Republican
party In spite OF nelrly 20 years OF op-
position TO protection and " years OF
1p position 10 real reciprocity, as dIstin-
81 suished from free trade. by the Demo
cratic party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22

Stern Parent--Now. Georgie. ia like 10
put In a whole day without once scoldfng
or punishing you.
Georgie-vell. you have my conscnt.--
Baltimore American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN the
NEWS.

ic yer word first insertion i4c repeat;
iwk. &c. per word 2wks. SC. per word:
3wks 7c per word: limo. Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22
PARTY oF ACTION.

Our antagonists claim that their party
is for the 'peop.e' against corporate
wealth. Yet every Democrat but four in
the house of representatives opposed an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22
PANAMA QUESTION.

Touching on the Panama AFFAIR Mr..
Brown said that II the attorney OF the
Panama Canal Co. In Wall street and sew
eral Democratic senators should tell what
they know there would be no difficulty
In seeing who was at the bottom OF the
revolution I'm Panama. President Roose-
Welt only acted In proner manner TO
Keep open a passage way between two
great oceans. Thirty great nations have
recognized the Republic OF Panama and
as all had representatives at Washington.
who bad access TO the files OF the state
department they would not have acted SO
mao there been any doubt as 20 the posi-
ton OF the president in the matter
He also spoke OF the need OF a shin sub
sidY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-22
ENTHUSIASM AT The
REPUBLICAN CUBS DINNER,

Continued from page Eight.
party because IL has made the gold stand
ard irrevocable.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
To Assist in Reception and Enter.
tainment of the State Teachers
Association.

A large number of members of the
vsriOus committees appointed to
assist in the reception and entertain
ment of the State Teachers AssOcia.
ton, which meets here Dec. 1928,
met at the court house Monday after.
noon by request of the chairman, DR..
Stephens. who called them together
principally to outline the duties OF
each committee. Prof. Caldwell being
present was invited to make a talk
which he did in his usual haprs man
ner and exactly appropriate to the
occasion. The following are the full
committees:
Reception Committee .-HOn. T. l..
DeClouet, chairman: Judge Julian
MOutOn, Mr.. Aurelien Olivier, Judge
G.. DebaillOn. Hon. OvertOn Cade.
DR.. A. o. Clark. Hon. j. Gilbert St.
Julian, Mr.. Crow Girard, Mr.. VIM.
Clegg. Mr.. NJ. Billeaud Jr, Col. G. A.
BreauX. Rev. J. d. Harper. DR.. j. =.
Francez, DR.. w. w. LESLEY, DR.. II.
o. Young, J. o. BrOussard.
Ways and Me2ns.-C. d. Gallery,
chairman: G.. o. MOutOn, b. N.
Corona, L. A. BrOussard, J. G.
Nickerson. E. G. VOORHEES,, J. A.
Roy, VIM. Campbell, Pierre Landry,
A. Judice, o. Begneaud, DR.. A. r.
Trahan.
Board Lodging and Entertainment.
DR.. N. p. Moss, chairman: DR.. J.
A. Martin, Prof. E. F. Gayle, Supt.
L. j. Alleman. Felix Sales, 7. NJ.
BiOSsat.
Committee Local Transportation
L. Lacoste: chairman: F. V. MOutOn,
j. J. MOutOn, o. B. Hopkins, A. +.
MoutOn, Andre Martin, J. r. DOmen-
geaux.
Excursion to Salt Mine.-Dr. F. f.
Girard. chairman: F. f. Davis, DR..
F. j. Mayer, G. G. Mallard, c. w.
Owen, DR.. F. r. TOlsOn.
Music.-PrOf. F. SOntag. chairman:
P. VOORHEES,, Mrs. F. V. MOutOn,
Miss Lucille RevillOn, Miss Leah
Gladu.
Advertising and Printing.-PrOf.
r. G. Greig, chairman: Jerome MOu-
ton, Prof. E. F. Gayle, w. A. Le-
ROsen, L. w. Mayer, w. j. Avery.
Social Entertainment and Refresh
ments.-Mrs. F. E. Davis, chairman:
Mr.. S. r. ParkersOn, Leo Judice,
Miss NJ. c. Riis, Mrs. p. d. Beraud,
Mrs. F. Demanade, Mr.. A. A. Nor
gan. Jr., DR.. G. A. Martin.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02
hall0w Zen PARTY

Monday night Miss Edith
Trahan entertained a number of
her friends at the charming
country home of her parents Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Trahan near La
fayette, at a Halloween Party.
The house was appropriately dec
GRATED with evergreens moss and
golden rod, and in the corners
and round about and in the ward
were scary jack O'lanterns, while
popping up from unexpected
places were ghostly forms in
cleaning white to startle the
unwary. Here and there hidden
about were artificial snakes too.
to make the timid SILVER and feel
the awesomeness of fateful Hal.
lowe'en. Much mirth and mer-
rlment were provoked as new
arrivals encountered the fear.
some things provided, but after
AL had arrived lively games were
started and a jolly time enjoyed.
Near midnight a dainty supper
was served on a table uniouelv
and appropriately decorated.
AT each plate pretty souvenirs of
the night were placed, which all
VIII preserve as a reminder of a.
happy Halloween.
Those present were: Misses
Mable Dauterive, AiAee Mouton,
aattye Shannon, Cora Desbrest.
kuby Scranton, Julia and Challie
Iolson, May Bailey, Philomene
Doncet. Maxim Beraud, Mar
garet Ruger, Meme Melancon.
viola Young, Laurence Camp.
bell, and Genveive .Mouton:
Messrs. Frank Broussard. Chas'
Debaillon, F. E. Nusz John
Odonohoe, T. K. Lewis. Thos.
Debaillon, George Debaillon.
Yr. John Tolson, Fred VOORHEES,.
Pothier VOORHEES,, George Harris.
Middlemas, Willie Montgomery.
henry Young. A. Marshall, Dr..
=. J. Lacour and DR.. d. P.
Beeler.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02
The Best Liniment.

''Chamberlain's Pain Balm is cOn-
siderec the best linimcnt on the
MARKET" write Post L. Bliss, OF
Georgia, VT. No other liniment will
heal a cut or bruise SO promptly. No
other affords such quick relief from
rheumatic pains. No other is so
valuable for deep seated pains like
lame back and pains in the chest.
Give this liniment a trial and YOU
will w wish to be without it. Sold
by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

r. Jay Lacy complimented The Ad-
vertiser with a box of Louisiana
oranges raised by him at his Mount
Hope nursery, near Washington.
The oranges are very fine favored and
very juicy. He will be in Lafayette
tomorrow and will have a lot of the
for sale.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

DON'T BE SHY ABOUT
TELLING US you're looking for
the place where you can buy to
best advantage. People are
doing that every day. Denbo &
Nicholson Co., Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02
Seed Oats.

Kansas Red Rust Proof seed
Oats at Magnolia Mills. Ring up
phone IS and they will deliver
your order promptly to any
part of town.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

To Appear at Falk's Opera.House
This Season.

The following attractions have
been secured by Manager Meyer
for Falk's Opera House and will
appear on the dates given, unless
circumstances arise to cause a
change of date.
Nov. 4, Daily Everhart Co.
Nov. II, George Klimt's At
traction.
Nov. IA, JOS. Shipman's At
traction.
Nov. 20, Last Rose of Summer.
Nov. q, The Convict's Daugh-
ter.
Nov. 80, A DEVILS Lane.
Dec. ~, Ruble Theatrical Co.
Dec. 8, The Little Homestead.
Dec. II, Gordon's Minstrels.
Dec. 20, George Spruceby.
Dec. "a, Fabio-R Romano Co.
Dec. 30, Christie Bros. Min
strels.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

AS an advertising scheme.
Harris Business College, Jack
son. Miss, is Offering a few
scholarships at a BIG bargain.
Write them.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

Air. soil and water TEEN with mil
lions of microbes. These wicked
little creatures which we cannot see
without Il m%iscrOcOpe, small Is the!
are. it is a well-knOwn fact that they
cause most of the diseases OF WHICH
mankind is heir to. They have not
vet discovered the variety, however,
that can live in Antiseptic Mul-en-Ol.
Keep it in your house, and protect
yourself. 1t is inexpensive, it Is
clearly. good for a scratch on u
baby's finger, or the most dangerous
barbed wire cut on any OF the farm
animals. At all druggist, or write
Finlay. Dicks & Co., Ltd, e
Orleans.
Have you ever used Antisert'"
Mul-en-ol for sprains or burns!
Have O ever used it ut all! If not.
YOU have over looked one OF the
greatest preparations of modern times:
a thorough antiseptic with the greatest
properties of any other pre-
paratiOn offered to the public today.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02

Grain. hay and feed stuffs at
Magnolia Mills. Prompt deliv.
cry. Phone IS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-11-02
Died.

Died.
Miss Marie Christine DeClouet
died Saturday morning at 7:25
o'clock at the residence of her
brother. Maj. P. L. DeClouet.
Funeral services were held a,
St Johns Catholic church,
Sunday at II a. m. The remains
were taken to st. Martinville for
interment.
Died at his residence in this
parish Monday, Oct. 81, at 3a. m.
Victor Mauduit. aged 63 years.
Burial took place in the Catholic
cemetery in Lafayette at 5. D. m.
the same day.
Mr.. Mauduit was born in
Normandie, but has resided in
this parish for twenty years.
He leaves : wife and two children.
y. 3. corsets. all styles, at
HA~-- $500
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16


Congressman Spsrkman OF FIorids.
Writes from Tampa, Florida: ~ can in.
dorse Peruna as first rate tonic and a
very effective cure for catarrh."-S. M
Sparkman.
Congressman Brewer Of Alabama.
Writes: II have used one bottle of Pc.
runa for lassitude. recommend it."-
Willis Brewer, Haynesville, Ala.
4. S. Senator Gear of Iowa,
Writes from Burlington, Ia: "Peruna
| can recommend to all as a very good
tonic. John II. Gear.
Congressman CYIberson OF Texas,
Writes: ~ can recommend Peruna as
one of the very best of tonics.n-D. B.
Culberson, Jefferson, Texas.
Congressman Livingston from Georgia,
Writes: 81 take pleasure in joining with
General Wheeler, Congressman Brewer
and others in recommending Peruna as
an excellent tonic and catarrh cure. -
l.. l. Livingston, Kings, Ga.
Congressman Clark OF Missouri
Says: ~ can recommend your Peruna
as good, substantial tonic and as one Of
the bestremedies for catarrhal troubles
-Jnhn r. Clark
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16
Excursions 10 Omaha, Sunday,
luna I9.

Special train for Omaha will leave
Lincoln via Rock Island System at
$40 a. m. Sunday, June 49,
returning, will leave Omaha at
Gas p. m.
Round TIP rate, $1.25.
lou can sptnd Sunday in Omaha
10 excellent advantage-a Krug Park,
CORTLAND Beach. Lake Manawa. Han
sam Park, or at the new Riverside
Park.
All these resorts are high grade In
every way cool. resttul. orderly.
Get tickets at tie hotk Island depot
aud So Win the crowd.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

reformer Col. ]. S. Feltcr, OF Spring
field. III.
lie Is In point OF location, natural
ability, experience and loyalty TO pop
ulist principles one OF the very best
qualified men In the peoples party TO
NIL this high Office. lie lis demonstrate
Ing al this time his superior quall1ca-
tons and fitness as a party manager
and man Of large Affairs In tho quiet
and unostentatlous manner la which
he Is successfully meeung aud per-
forming the work 81 completing ar
rankemcnts for the holding OF the ma
tonal convention In his homo town,
Tho nations birthday. the place u.in-
coins tomb, tho eFlss In the llfe nl
tho peoples party are eycnta and Cir
cunlalanccs which combine Ia call out
the eclonel's natural ability az am
executive official, and the ease and
patient manner with which he Ia &C.
eompllshlng The stupendoua taaA "a ap.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16
SO Members Of Congress Send Letters Of Endorsement
TO the Inventor Of the Great Catarrh Remedy Peruna

Congressman Li00ey from North Carolina.
Writes: "My secretary had as bad Z
case of catarrh as / ever saw, and since
he has taken one bottle of Peruna he
seems like a different man" -Romulut
z. Linney, Taylorsville, N. G.
Congressman Ogden from Louisiana.
Writes: g can concientiously recon-
mend your Peruna."-H. w. Ogden,
Benton, La.
Congressman Smith from Illinois,
Writes from Murphysboro, ILL.,: - have
taken one bottle Of Peruna for my ca
tarrh and feel very much benefited."-
Geo. w. Smith.
Congressman MeekisoD from Ohio,
Says: II have used several bottles of
Peruna and feel greatly benefited there
by from my catarrh of the head."-
David Meekison, Napoleon, o.
Congressman DGnneH from Minnesota,
Writes from Owatowna, Mimi: "Your
Psruna has been used by myself and
friends not only as a cure for catarrh but
also as an admirable tonic for physical
recuperation."
Congressman Thompson ofKenfucky,
Writes: "Besides being one of the very
best tonics Peruna is a good, substantial
catarrh remedy."-Phil. B. Thompson.
Senator Tharsfon ofNebraska,
Writes from Omaha, Neb.: "Peruna
entirely relieved me of very irritating
cough."-J. M. Thurston.
Congressman Worfhirgton from Nevada,
Writes: ~ have taken one bottle of
Peruna and and it has benefited me inn
mensely."-H. G. Worthington.
Congressman Bankhesd from Alabama,
Writes: "Your Peruna is one of the best
medicines / ever tried.n-J. FL. Bank
head, Fayette, Ala.
Congressman Powers from Vermont,
Writes from Morrisville VT: ~ can
recommend Peruna as an excellent
family remedy.'-H. Henry Powers.
Senator Sullivan from Mississippi
Writes from Oxford, Miss: ~ take
pleasure in recommending your great
national catarrh cure, Peruna, as the best
have ever tried. Nv. v. Sullivan,
Congressman Shower 0fMicbigan.
Writes from Port Austin, Mich. 81 have
found Peruna very efficient and speedy
remedy for persistent and annoying
G. Shower.
Senator McEnery of Louisiana,
Writes: "Peruna is an excellent tonic. |
! have used it sufficiently to say that !
believe it to be all that you claim for it,
IS. D. McEnery, New Orleans, La.
Congressman Browniow Of Tennessee
Writes: Il have taken three bottles of
Peruna and feel satisfied that am now |
almost, If not permanently, cured of ca
tarrh of the stomach.n-W. p. Brown
low, Joncsboro, Tenn.
Senator Mallory of Florida,
Writes from Pensacola, Fla: al have
used your excellent remedy, Peruna, and
have recommended it-both as a tonic and
safe catarrh emedy."-Stephen r.
Mallory.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

preeiated and will be substantially rec
ogniked by the populist delegates when
they shall have assembled in national
convention to enjoy the benefits and
eonseniencea OF his labors.
III aa has boon predicted, that tho
coming Springfield convention prom
iscs 90 ontrank and uutnumber IN at
tendance and Influence the great
Omaha convention Of iSa2, II will be
largely due 10 the efforts Of Colonel
Fcllcr, bath with hls pen IN the coli
umus az the Nebraska Independent
and In the Missouri World and In the
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

Grant-R. l. O'Nealy, Lamont;
Judge H. H. Rogers, Pond Creek.
Cleveland-John S. Allan, Norman:
L. P. Parker, Norman; John keck,
Moore.
Greer-J. w. Berry, Mangum.
Woods. C. Renfrew.
Editor Allan of The Peoples Voice,
Norman, said in his issue of June 10:
THE attendance at the convention
was not large, but the old time spirit
OF populism was present and from ey-
cry county the delegates brought the
encouraging news that the cause of
populisln was taking on new life and
vigor and when the congressional
convention meets in Oklahoma City
on July 26 to nominate peoples par
ty candidate for delegate TO congress
the old parties In Oklahoma will know
TO certainty that populism In Okla
homa rs not dead, or even sickly."
And Mr.. Craig. In transmitting n re-
port OF the convention. said: Our
cry is, ON to Springfield. We will be
represented by some OF the ablcst pop-
nlists In Oklahoma"
And still they come. On To Spring.
field!
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16
Senator Butler of South csro,ins,

Senator Butler of South Carolina.
u. s. Senator M. G. Butler writes: III
can recommend Peruna for dyspepsia
and stomach trouble.n-M. G. Butler,
Edgfield, s. C.
Congressman Brookshjre ofI0diana,
Says: "From what my friends say Pc
runa is good tonic and safe catarrh
."-E.V. Brookshire, Charlottesville,
Ind.
Congressman Doviner of West Virginia,
Writes from Wheeling, w. Va: =" join
with my colleagues in the House of Rep
resentatives in recommending your ex-
cellent remedy."-B. b. Dovinger.
Congressman Br0derick ofkansas,
Writes from Holton, Kas.: 81 have taken
Two bottles of Peruna and find it to be
an excellent remedy for cold and throat
ble."-Case Broderick.
Congressman Yoder of Ohio,
Writes: 81 only used Peruna for a short
time and am thoroughly satisfied as to
its merits."-S. s. Yoder, Lima, O.
Congressman Mahon of Pennsyivania,
Writes from Chambers burg, Pa: 81
commend Peruna as a substantial tonic.n
-Thad M. Mahon.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16
FURNITURE STORE FOR SALE.

For Sale--First class furniture stock
OF heavy goods In good country
where land sells for $50 to SIS an
acre; invoice from $4,000 to $500.
Complete undertaking outfit In con-
nection. For name and address Of
owner inquire Of The independent
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

Congressman Pelham Of Virrinia.
Writes from Bancroft, Va: "My sister.
in-law has teen using Peruna for about
one week for catarrh of the throat and il
manifestly improved."- Pelham.
Congressman Burnett ofALabama,
Writes: 81 cheerfully recommend Peru
ma as a very good catarrh remedy and .
good, substantial tonic" John l.. Bur.
nett, Gadsden, Ala.
Congressman B0fki3 Of Kansas,
Writes from Holton, Kas.: "Peruna has
given me almost complete relief from
catarrh of the stomach and constipa-
TONI. d. Botkin.
Congressman White of North c.co,,o..
Writes from Tarboro, NC: ~ find Pc
runa to be an excellent remedy for the
grip and catarrh. l have used it in NV
family."-G. H. White.
Congressman WILDER OF New York,
In letter from Oneonta. N. Y, saws:
II am fully convinced that Peruna is all
you claim for it."-David +. WILDER.
Congressman DUNCAN of Ohio,
Writes from Jackson, o.: 81 recommend
Peruna to anyone in need of an invigor-
ating tonic."-Irvine DUNCAN.
Congressman Barham from California,
Writes from Santa Rosa, Cal. ~ used
your Peruna and can cheerfully recon-
mend it."-J. A. Barham.
ConSressman Deweese from ind,sns.
Writes: "Peruna should be in every
household."-John /. Deweese.
Congressman Turner from Kansas,
Writes: "Peruna is certainly cure for
j. Turner.
Other members of Congress who en-
iorse Peruna, are.
Ex-U. S. Senator, B. F. Rice, of Okla
Roma.
Congressman Fred. S. Goodrich. af
Florida.
Congressman Harry Skinner, Of
Worth Carolina.
Ex-COngressman L. p. Feafhersf0ne.
" Beaumont, Texas.
Congressman J. H. HuIing, of West
iirginia.
Congressman D. L. Russell, of North
carolina.
Congressman Spencer Blackburn
4 North Carolina.
Congressman Turner 0fNcw York.
Congressman Cuiberson, OF Texas.
Congressman Num-. of Tennessee.
Congressman Fitzpatrick, from Ken.
uCky.
Congressman Purman, from Florida.
Congressman Haziefon, Wisconsin.
Congressman Barfine. from Nevada.
u. S. Senator Call. of Florida.
For free book address tho Pcruna
ledicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-16

COL J. s. FELTER FOR CHAIRMAN.
Editor Independent: Next 10 maxi
ing the platform and nominating can
dldates for president and vice proal-
dent, VIII be the selection by the ma
tlonal convention ~ capable and ex-
perleneed man for the important posi-
ton ot chairman OF the national ex-
ccutiye committee.
No better and srucr popuiIst c0~'r
be placed AZ the head or the party'a
executive committee than that able.
experienced and consistent popullst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-03
PRACTICALLY WORTHLESS,
Opinions as Heard Regarding the
Steamer Grand Republic.

New York. Aug An inspector who.
yesterday, made a partial eXaminatio 1
of the excursion steamer Grand Repub-
lie. today. told the federal commission.
which is investigating the Gen. Slocum
disaster that the life saving and fire
fighting apparatus on the Grand Re-
public is practically worthless. This
steamer is a sister ship to the Gen.
Slocum. which burned i'm the East river
several weeks ago. with loss of near
ly a thousand lives. She is owned by
the KnickerbOcker Steamboat Co.,
which also owned the SloCum. Several
of the COmpany's officers are now under
Indictment by the federal grand jury
on a charge of manslaughter and crimi-
nal negligence as a result of alleged
failure to provide adequate fire fight
ing and life saving apparatus for the
burned steamer
The Inspector who examined the
Grand Republic. told the commission
that neither the captain nor crew
knew what to do when fire drill was
ordered: that some Of the hose burst
WIN subjected to water pressure; that
large percentage of the life prcserv-
ers were worthless. some Of them hav-
ing been manufactured as long ago as
1877: that the life boats were provided
with broken oars. one was badly rot
ted and another had broken rudder;
that one of the life-rafts had no row :
locks and that on some of the RATS
what appeared to be rivets upon closer
inspection proved to be only false
heads, the parts being soldered.