Newport Mercury from Newport, Rhode Island • Page 1

Jhe Mercury. Recent Deaths. THEAlfiRCURYPUIJUSHlNQCO. JOHNP.SANEiORN. Editor.

ls: A It. J. THK XKWI'OUT WHS csiuli 1 i JimMTO'iUiiilis now tn Us one and forty-second year. It Is'tlieoM. CKt In Hiii Union, and, wliti Ic-ss limn half 11 iloM-n oxi-eptlons eldest prlntctl In Hie KntfUrii liiMgiuigc, 31 Is Inryc quarto ivctkly of forly-elglit columns fllldl wllh Interest rert'lliiK-friUorliil, iStute, JtHiilniul general neivf, jnlsccl- liuiy mid vnlualiJc fiirmftV mid houslialil ile- Kf-iti-hlns fit ninny households in this itml oilier stntos, the mulled Aimvt, given 10 very viihml-lc to biibi- iir-ss men.

11 your In mlviiiire. si UK to coptc-a In wniptiers 0 Ksaru lonles can nhnivti 1-eoUiilnwt iU tljeolHi-tofwibllc-ailon initliit I tie viirloiis In Hie city. KpCfiniPii i-ot-lert sent free-, imil terms ulveii by tlic publisher. General Assembly. Societies Occupying Mercury Hall.

l.onot: S. li 0. I 1 4olm A Warden; James II. GixUlJi Kecrelary; nit-els 1st evening In cucli month. I I I I I I I A I I Julius MclJlelhm.

Secretary; incols 2ml ninl 4tli cveiiliiysofcueh moiitli. UKUWOUU ijarxiK, N'o. II, K. of I 1 Albert C. CluultKHmie, Dnil.

iol I'. Jlull, Keeper of Itci-ords mill meet every evening. A I Diri.liox No. U. 11.

1C. Sir ulgtil Captain Clinrlt Keconicr; iiicelslHrsI Krlcbiy evciilnt In each tnontli. Cairn Election. 'Lection Day in Newport passed oil very quietly. It is Newport's cxclu aivc holiday, so of course it had to observed with appropriate setting fakirs, lings and lire crackers, but th liirge parades and other features of th last few years were conspicuously nl sent.

The day was a quiet one. Th weather was all that could be desirei however, and the jicoplc passed th day as pleased them best. There wcr sailing parties, excursions into tl country, the day was gcucrall passed pleasantly. The evening wa enhanced by three alarms of lire wliic gave the people a chance to sec the ei gines rim. Governor Dyer came down froi Providence by boat -Monday nftcrnoi and was met at the wharf by the Xci port Naval and Xewport A tillery and escorted to the Aquidneck, which as usual was the headquarters of the governor and many of (he members of the general assembly.

There was a large crowd on the street lo see the brief parade. In the evening the Xew- jtort Band played on tlie lawn of the Aquidncck and Governor Dyer held an informal reception within. Tuesday morning the Xewport Artillery and the Xewport Naval He- serves marched to the Aquidncek and escorted tlie governor's party to tlie State House.wlicrc a brief session of the general ussemljly was held, adjournment being soon taken to two o'clock. After Ihe announcement of tlie election of Governor Gregory mid the state oRI- cers, tlie parade again formed and escorted the new olliccrs and members of the legislature over the route of march ending at the Aquidueck. The only military companies in line were the Newport Artillery and Xewjxirt Naval Jleservcs, beaded by.

the Xewport Hand, and Colonel Herbert Bliss was in command of the line. The gun squad of the Newport Aitillery Company tired the usual salutes upon -the announcement of the election of the new governor. Thu Newport County and til? Newport Busmen -Men's Association kept lumso i tlie day, as diti several smaller clubs and many private families. The members of the legislature as usual brongtit their famiites, many of whom were domiciled in the hospitable private residences of Xew- port's citizens. William Lovie Tilley.

William i.ovieTilley died at his residence last Monday morning a long illness. About a year and a half ago lie biillercd a paralytic stroke anil uce then had been confined lo his condition steadily growing orseand finally culminating in cath. Mr. Tilley was at one time one Ihe hc.sl known residents of the city, 'e was descended from an old Xew- ort family, being a ran of tlie late homaH S. Tilley who was for many ears slierin" of county.

Karly life he went to California and rc- lulncd there for several.vears. During ic civil war he served in tlie pay de- artmeut and lifter its close became a icinberof Chars. 1C. I.awton Post, G'. i.

of tins city. lie was also neniber of Rhode Island Lodge and Encampment, I. 0. 0. I 1 nd has held ollice in both bodies, lie vasal one time deputyshcrlll'mid Had ilso occupied the oflicc of probate He was three times married.

A vidow'and four children survive him, Thomas Percy, mid Lnura G. Tilley of this city and 1 Mrs. J. Oscar 1'eck- inmof Middletown. Bernard J.

Benson. Mr. Hcrnaid J. Benson died at liis iioine on Hholc Island avenue last Sat urday, following an illness of considerable duration. He had been in the employ of the Fail Itiver Line of steamers for 27 years, being, at the time of liib death, chief engineer.

He was highly regarded by his superiors in'the service and was known as a careful, reliable man. He leaves many inthnate friends in this city. He was a mcnilicr of St Paul's Lodge, No. 14, A. K.

A. M. Washington Commandery.No. K.T. and Newport Chapter, No.

2, K. A. He was also a member of the Ijitwrence Club. He leaves widow and three sons. Funeral services were held.from lute residence Tuesday moiiiiug, Her Henry Morgan Stone olliciating.

Tli services were largely attended, St Paul's Lodge attending in a body Prominent ollicers of the Fall Hive Line were present and the fellow oil! ccrs of the deceased from the Plyinoutl attended. Floral tributes were man, and elaborate. Recent Wedding- King-Chace. A very quiet but extremely prett wedding took place at KiumaniK Church, Anacostia, D. on Wcdiic lay, May 23, at 11 a.

when TosephT. King, ton of Mrs. Carrie King, of Washington, 1). wa iu marriage to Miss Elizabct W. daughter of -Mr.

and Mrs. Albert H. Chace, who were formerly residents of Newport. Tlie ceremony, that of the Episcopal faith, was performed by Rev. Mr.

Davenport. Tlie bride, who is an exceedingly pretty attractive younglady.lookcd charming in a traveling suit of brown, wearing a pale blue silk waist, with a large hat of black, trimmed with black and pale blue tips. Miss Marie M. Sparks, of Washington, was maid of honor. The bride was given away by Mr.

George Sherman, of this city, who also performed the duties of best man. Owing to illness in the bride's family, ttie bridal parly was driven to the home of the groom's mother, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. As the bridal parly entered the house, the bridal march from Lohengrin was played. Tlie rooms, at the home of Ihe groom were elaborate and beautifully decorated with plants and cul After the breakfast was over and congratulations had been extended to tlie newly wedded ample, they departed fur Philadelphia oii-iheir wedding trip and will at homo to their many friends and ac- q.iaiulam'es after June the 1st, at their future home, 1-53 Street, S. Washington, D.

C. The presents were numerous and beautiful, including quite a sum of money from different Considerable Important Business Transacted at the May Session in this City. Tlie general assembly was for the year on Tucsilay, after tlie ictlr- Ing governor hail to tin nte house by local militia. Tlie nite was ealU'd to order by Governor yer, and after the calling of the roll le oatli i i ers. Kugene Warner was re-elect- 1 clerk of the bcniitc and Secretary of tate Dennett administered the oath, layer was od'ercd by Rev.

Bincry 11. irter. The resignation of Hou.Cliinles fatteson as chiefjusticeof the Supreme ourt was read, and accepted in a rcso- itlon expressive of appreciation of his ble services of twenty-live years, and sheriir of Providence oinity to present him i his chair mi desk in Ihe court house. The report Captain (Jeo. 11.

Webb awarding the 'K claim against the national gov- rnment was received. Governor Gregry announced the appointment of i (embers, of his stall'. Tlie house wasjcalled lo order by Mr. ihellieldjSenior member from Newjioit, tlie oath was administered to the nembers. Mr.

Holden was re-elected and Messrs. Lee and Mowry vere re-elected reading and recording clerks- respectively. Prayer was oll'er- ed by Rev. Thomas E. Chandler.

A resolution was then adopted inviting he senate to join tlie house in grand committee. Several new acts were in- among them one to issue aonds to provide S700.000 for the completion of the new state house. Thesen- ile joined the house in grand committee and an adjournment was taken to 2 o'clock. After the recess, tlie committee appointed to count the votes reported, and th? usual proclamation was nia.dc from the balcony of the state house. Secretary of Stale Dennett administered the oath to Governor Gregory, who then assumed the duties of presiding otlicer, amid applause.

The oath WHS then administered to the other general ollicers. The name of John H. Stiuess placed in nomination for chief justice of the supreme court by Senator Freeman aiul seconded by Mr. lilodgett. The election was unanimous.

After the two branches separated, the house as called to order and Speaker Holden announced tlie appointment of the members of the committee on judiciary, among whom is Col. John I Wetherell of this city. Three rela- i to the municipal government of the city of Pawtuckel were introduced and referred to committee. At the session of thegcneralassenibly Representative William P. Clarke, arts.

Representative P. .1. Murphy--Rules and orders; joint commltlce on engrossed bills; joint committee on real estate. Memorial John 11. Crosby-- Jhaiities and collections; i committee on rules and orders.

fj, Carr of Jamestown-Elections; joint committees on ai-coimts and claims, and on real estate. Represvntative J. J. Watson, Jamestown--Corporations; joint committees on executive Iconiiiiunications, and on engrossed acts. Senator James U.

Chase 'of Middlet i a i fisheries. Representative Charles H. Ward of Middletown--Joint committee on counts and claims. Senator ElhrlJge I.Slrxldardof Poils- niouth--Fisheries; special legislation. Representative Henry C.

A of Portsmouth--Joint committee on pnli- lic health, and real estate. Senator Christopher K. ChainpUn of New Shoreham--Corporations, chairman: joint committee on public health. Representative Hay Ci. Lewis of Xew Slioiebnm--Corporations.

Senator--John U. Hifks ofTiverlon-- On engrossed acts, lldiu-alion, chair- i i i a i committee-. Representative George R. Lawton of Tiverton--CorjKirations; i committee on priming. Senator Daniel i of Little Compton--'Elections; lisheries.

Representative George T. Howard of Little Compton--Fisheries; on joint committee on real estate. On Thursday tlie resolution authorizing the submission to the voters of a proposition to issue in bonds for the completion of the new state house passed both branches of the legis- The act establishing a police commission for the city of Xewport was reported by the judiciary committee of inc. house, some amendments having been made to tlie original bill. Chairman Blodgett spoke in explanation of the bill, saying that a public hearing had been held, at which leading citizens were present who lojk i terest in the proceedings.

The city council has taken no action cither for or against it. The limit of service of the mcnjbrrs has been changed so a one should expire iu January, 1001, one in 100land one in 1900. The members are liot confined to I his business aloue. -Mr. lilodgett thought it would be a safe net to try and would probably overcome some abuses.

-Mr. Crosby spoke briefly, saying that on principle lie was to the bill but that he would support it if lie thought it was presented in good faith. He presented as an amendment a number of names of representative citizens from whom tlie should be made. Mr. Sliellield and Mr.

Rice of Pawtuckct spoke briefly. Dr. (Jar- Powerful Oration by Cbaplain W. G. Cassard, U.

S.N. Memorial Day was observed in this city with appropriate exercises on Monday. In the morning, the details from A. Imposts decorated the various soldiers' graves in the city and on the island, the total number S'ii. The school children furnished many 'llowcrs for the purposes of decoration and ninny special pieces were sent to Lawton Hall where the ladles of the Women's Relief Corps' were liept busy arranging them.

The line was formed for the street parade In the afternoo.i on Broadway. The line was made as indicated week. The battalion of apprentices from the training station under the command of Lieutenant Reid consisted of six companies. The boys apjeared in white duck utiifoims and created a very favorable impression. The procession formed on Broadway and moved to tlie soldiers' and sailors' monument, which was decorated.

Services were then held in the First Presbyterian which over the prescribed route to the Island Cemetery where iheGrand Army services were held in the soldiers'andsailors' lot, conducted by Commander John T. Delano. Tlie line marched to tlie soldiers' and sailors' monument where the parade was dismissed. At the' 1 services in the Presbyterian Church Commander John T. Delano of Charles E.

Lawtou Post presided. The church was filled. After a selection by tlie choir, tlie Chaplain of the Day, Rev. Geo. Whitelield Mead.ofler- cd prayer and the choir rendered "Praise ye Ihe Father." Lincoln's Gettysburg address, was read by Master Forreat Emerson liuchauan, after which the choir rendered "The Red, White and Blue," Miss Mae Titus having the solo part.

Adjutant Charles E. Clarke of Lawton Post read the roll of honor of veterans of the late war who had died during the year, rendered "Our Braves, Win. G. Cassud of the 1 delivered the oration. The singing of tlie'Tlattlc Hymn of the Republic," by llic congregation, and the benediction, completed the exercises.

Chaplain Cassard's address was as follows: mn-t'le, wjio nrc- i-tlll I uniltho tlorlo.is IJU-OMI. All liOnor lo lite 1 ol'tl! ll lyo 10 U- lo wlici liiive ilculs gn-M. llul mn-ly i I i A of llic Koj-uljIK- l- of j.iescnl-ilay liillli and i-oii'hK-l. The vcltran or ll.e A the living i unil IhlH i not i i i i In Your veteran his 111 A rrjinriule i I'n-vltk-nttnl ftf a i ti of I i i i l.ll.l.y Vonr illi'l Inn- i MiiiiJ for Hie-? limn of i-omitrv, 11 love ui iil.iiHtifi us a i of liny luitloji, liout-vir olil unil hoiioTiible; love i I.e^oH of our I i i unit illop of lilfKKl i i i i lr.fl mile ol IrcHilre. ll.ui'l In liiintl svii i tovc of a In ll.e i prff- ent iincl i i or ll.o I'liluM sinlc-i.

To U-lillif our i a i i Ie--lnil-llc To i-lur the- work u-liU'li you iLtc-u uf'l ijLLVe ilone, lo I tjic Cioil from Ihe i i felf un tcon(K-liisl i i i a Tralior. I lo nol In The- of 11 Inn I vct.lnre llio Thai ure anil lo govern nul only our till mi ntlillllonal conllnenl or I t-hunlil nei'cr-Ily uri-e. The jin-l uf our ronnlry rt-j- the conn. Try eijiiipiiienl, iht- fnluifc iiiuni- fc-tly sliiinls for ffreiiT of i-oti- Hitsl, ivrTnluly in llie ilomuin of inonils. U'e uiucT 10 exeniplffy we jiulHl for Ihe of to dishonor unil IxTriu- ttri? fuTure.

Hill ti feu" yfars have since real IjHltnllons nuirc-he-1 TIjroiJBli Uiiic anil foiiifiil nnrt won Ihe bullies mcaol Uje freeiiom of the slave i i E-ftnhllFb- menT ofAn'tTk-a's nnltons. biiualions are anil tulTLc-y hnve plu-hul tlielr Tfnls on "fume's elcrinil ground" anil the dc-nr ling for vrlik-ll thcv fought loveil aud lionorel nil Ttie more IT Uars tlie Slain of tliv-il licfense. Sleep on, lierolc dentl; nay, llveoa, vklorl- ous Jarah (Jafdner's oTlhiU TieiU'C lony wnr. The tiiimerous resilni; pln on Wednesday Admiral Fnrquhar of the North Atlantic Squadron paid the legislature a visit and, aflcr making a few remarks, invited the members to visit his flagship Xew York in the liar- tor. Governor Gregory 'announced the ilipoinlinent of the sidenath commission, the member from Xewpoi being George R.

Lawton of Tiverton for three years. A resolution intro duced to IhcScnate by Mr. Ilorton, to raise a second story to the armory of the Newport Artillery Company was referred to the committee on finance, and a resolution appropriating for repairs lo tlie state hoine was by the senate. In the house a resolution to submit 10 the a bond of $700,000 for the new state house was ordered recommitted. J)r.

Garvin's projwscd'amend- ments to the constitution were referred to the coniiniteeon special legislation. In grand committee, Governor Gie- gory presiding, tlie following olliccrs were elected: hii-li lonyanil merous resilni; plnces oflij'e vlslleii hy your conimdrs Tell of many 1-nllle, us of Ih2 fever wlili-h sl.iIK-Ti ahio.1,1 in lime of liar. We have Ihecxi'iTeineals ami I i i inltTniiTionnl feel Thai we liuve been in ILcsc dnys In the probate court on Monday last the will of Sarah E. -Gardner was filed, and to her executor, Lewis L. Simmons, siie left her household fur- i and wearing apparel, to be divided at lie saw fit among those 'who cared for her in; her last illness, anyi residue to be givLMi to the Children's Home.

The balance of her estate, estimated at from The choir 1 to f.50,000, Is left to the "Rhode and Chaplain I Island Society for the Prevention of training station i Cruelty to Animals," in trust. The income is to be devoted to the purjxjses for which the society was incorporated, Lewis L. S-iinmons. was named for her executor without bomls. The will was made December and the witnesses were Francis B.

Peckham and Alexander X. Barker. TheA'omig Men's Clirislian Asswia- lion kept house its new quarters on Mary street on 'Lection Day, rc- fnvlimeuts being served bv ihe ladies Wollle Auxiliary. In the The sessions of the Xaval War College begin today. This year will witness a departure fiom tlie course of former years in that prominent.

army ollicers will assist in the work. The Oiedute for yesterday and today was as follows: Friday, June 1st, thconi- Providcnco, was Supre.neCourl-Xcwpc.rt countv.Chas. cers in attendance report; thcoflicers, pres( llt wi K- Harvey; Providence county, Her- tilliwf 1 rr-Mii ojilnotnt, At the close of the tecrot w.iri; i Grand Hiiih I'riej-t in bclialf of tlie Pleasant Occasion. At (he regular meeting of the Xew- port Itoyal An hCuapterhcld Thursday evening, M. K.

Grand High Priest Hor- i Associate Justice of the Court--John T. Idodgett of Providence. Stntc Auditor--Charles C. Gray of Providence. Members of State Hoard of Educa- K.Thompson of Newport, Frank Hill of Hopkinton.

Commissioner of Sinking Fund--01- ney Arnold of Pawtuekct. Inspector of Scythe Stones-- William H. Comstockof Lincoln. Inspector of lieef and Pork--James R. Chase of Middletown.

Inspector of Cables--Samuel U. Hoxsie of Charlestown. Inspcx'tor of Lime--Herbert Harris of Lincoln. Sheriffs--Xcwiwrt county, James Anthony: Providence county, Hunter C. White: Kent county, Amasa Spracuc; Washington conntv, Kdwaril G.

Cnudall; county, Philo Caily. Clerks of Apjiellate Division of the vin ofCuinljcrlaud thought tlie principle of the bill was all wrrtng and outlined a plan which he considered better. Mr. Murphy favored a for two weeks. He thought tlr.it tlie terni iif office of members was too long.

Mr. Shefticld spoke in support rt county of the bill. He said that public sentiment demanded a change in jollce matters unit that relief could only come from the governor. Ue further explained the bill briefly. The amendment offered by Mr.

Crosby was rejected and Dr. fjarviu's motion to recommit was lost. 1'hc bill was passed by the house and communicated to the senate, where Messrs. Horlon and Freeman spoke in support ilnd Mr. Cliamplin against it.

The bill wa? passed by the senate in concurrence and became a law to take ellein June 1. The house passed the Pawluckct po- lii-e bill, taking from tlie mayor the control of the force. The cliartcr of the Vasco de (Jama society was amended. The suburban railroad act was passed by the senate, as was the act directing Ihe method for bridging theiScekonkby the Xew York, Xew Haven and Hartford Railroad. The Newport Police bill, i Jj'? 0 ivhieli was passed by the General As- hut 1 think Intollk-ctit mPn are afterucon Ihcre an athletic i-ouEest rcttiJy to coni-cde wlilioHt i i liule at nrins a-j-ain not nil I on Hie gronii(U the winners being as eomjKire.il, t-onntnly far rt TAA Ki i i fw con- ollox IW Irtt O.ish-- 1st, VMM lain ii which James.

Hurt. II. C. AlLro, rnnnhic I fiul, ijtiniiy i-onlllrt you men oftlie of to me to i. frlenienlf of ronmnllc fuel, of of asiHd In allied von laenfonshT so grantlly, shoulder 10 shoulder uiTh your under llje covtrlel or by lov ft tvl such limes LisTlils tbat Ihe palriot liasinctlnalion wellnsopjiotlr.iiiivTo look UT.Kn Ibe r-anorania learn ihelr In Ibe of Mar iT not nl- unys easy lo see Hie and phins of tiaTlons; in of Ihe American fail lo noTe Tlieonlerly ntiilTio woh.ierfnl nnfolrtir-s of whii'h In hi l-cniCTimnl iichlevejiient i-learly Kars The of llic ItivlnfraiUliorsiiip.

In Tlie plan wesee "Tlml Goil which ever lives One 1:0,1, one IHW. one And one far-03Milvine event. To which ihe wholecrfallon moves." I America Is nmnlfislly ihe exi-onenl of llfHirly. FirT. Hlieilv for "ThL'c are nnil of oncliT free'nnd and from lo Vorklown i The I ruckle for nnTlonrtl fritdoin AmliThen Ihe slrnc'jle The folonic-.

of high jump--lit. F.rr.cst Greene, 2nd, H. C. Albro, hop, step and jiimp-- 1st, Kzra James, 2nd, H. C.

Albro, putting the Samuel I. Xew- ton, '2nd, Ezra pole vault -Itt, H. C. Albro, i'ld, Ed. James.

The case of Walter tor, vs. Charles Warren Lippitt, et suit to recover damages for tlie death of Franklin C. Pierce, who WHS killed at the Lippitt residence in this city, was given a brief hearing in the appellate division of the supreme court In Providence this week. Plaintiff was allowed to amend the motion heard and the case was set for further hearing nilciity In Hi? Thenlre of Its nr.il.-v free n.i11in lo Ihe us, nn.l deadly eiferlls rv man! IT live hnlf fa'ciinil I i-i tf, I semblv on Thurydav, has IAVII 1 mnphctl. Ihe rial uns nn.l innln- fnUy explained these columns, from from Canada loTlie iillf Ihire ml lefl so i a i loMt.ir lhelndre these columns, authorises the Governor to In committees.

Saturday, Jims 2nd, lOiW a. the Opening Address by the Assistant of Navy: Reception by the Assiftant Scxretaiy of the Tlu eclipse of Monday morning wn; seen at intervals in this city, when the clouds broke for a few seconds at a time. No smoked glass was required lo WK as the clouds made a very vtlVvlnal The cat boat raiH! under i oflhe Xewport Vachl Club, which was sohcdnicd for Monday, has been post- mini nxiay niiii "ii, I-v o'cUx'k. Grand Chapter presented to M. (inind High Priest Hon.

Robert S. Franklin, Past Grand High Priest's jewel, to which Companion Franklin In very appropriate The jewel of solid gold and train S. Ufalsdell; Wadiiugton counlv, William HetWrt Caswell. Clerks of Common Picas Division of Supreme Court--Newport county, Charles I-'. Harvey; Providence county, George K.

Webster; ItrMnl county, Henry M. Tlionipson; Washington Wllli.im HcrK'rl I comity, Henry A. Thomas. Theapp.iintmontstocomniilteeswere is a very handsome piece of workman- announced. The mcmbcrx from New- Tlie jewel Inlendcil for Past port county were as follows: Grand High 1'rkvt Sai.Uir.i ha, ScnaM! J.

Horlon of Newport' i l-ccn presented owing to hi i Militia, chairmnti: joint stamling mitlce on executive ctxinuunloations. 1 ill le prei-ented at later nicctniif. Armored cruiser Xew York. Admir- Kcproscntalivc P. Slicrtlchl, loiii-hillon, chairman: rnlcsaiid of three one to hold otlicc till January next, one to July 1A01 and one lo July lOOrt; tlifce CiMiiniissioncrs are to receive a salary of KiOO a ycnr each, with clerk at $oOO a year.

This will grant all licenses of every description, all others. They will appoint and control the police force and regulate its TMtr- n.to llsro on July s. pay. Ihcy will be rcsponsiole for the i cnforccniciit of the laws regulating the ln vwlr of intoxicating liijuors ami the gr.intinf; of licenses for the sale of the same. The chief of police will un- der Ihe dintrol of this'commission and subject to removal by trie board at 1 pleasure.

In short under this act the Ixxird becomes practically the govern- ing body of the city. The mayor is de- privcd of what few honors he did Mts. a a Hudson, of has her Interest in the Si-ou piop- ctty, 0:1 IVlilois to A H. of oily. The vUte 1- now a livcrv stable.

nn.l "niriTThe dishonor of v-lvll slavery. A xvnr, t-ul an nr.Fj'cnVnMy crcaT Ihe funnies or i of a i F.xcclsior Lodge, 1. O. O. will I again try the Providence trip on June I when the posliwued anniversary I i-elebralion of the Odd Fellows of the I state will be held.

Kain was the cause 1 of the pottpoiKiueul of the original celebration. A special Uwt has l-ccn chartercil for Ihe excnrrion by Hxcel- Lodge. Mr. S. S.

Vars haii'llod the riblons in the carriage that conveyed Governor Gregory in the parade on Tuesday. It was the -Ulli lime that the veteran of the whip lias oonveyetl a new governor on his Inaugural riilc. Aniiouiiccnient has been made the part week of the ciigHgvment of Miss S. Clark, daughter of Mr. and i i rtom IheUvon of elvil nMlf- I Mrs.

George Craw foul Uaik, of New llN-rry. "nor.c lo nor I of him Rfral.l." Imvc simply 1 ork, to Mr. HerbCIt li. i i SOU 01 0 11 1 I the late Richar.1 M. Hunt.

I.angley, son Mr. and Mrs. Rowland S. Langlcy, ntile I to out, after having been to weeks by illness. 1 or Into S.ITI- i Ar.ilour to nirhl i lcn fonml i lib home for some thlncs.

t'lrst--A To llio-t holccp in i yo a -nho owe oiir unitf i TJ rninn un- The memorial serviotv iimlcr the TV, sv'onil--Tlir done. First Presbyterian chinch last piccsof the local G. A. R. nt the of five i i i A llilr.b of cur crrnt ml in our I nn.l tlil'Tiioro toon of the v.inirv.

hi 1clv for the Ii of thorisn Smulny evening largely Msny of ihe nicnil-cns of the gcucml assembly were nt ihc i day evening nnl wcte lavish ui their Hev. Byron Gunner, of this cily, pave an in New lleilfonl on Fnilav cvcnir.c the Bethel A. M. K. ixiTl ii nil lev for vxas, an? in I ho luir ihe il! tvam next vear.

M. hs on the but.