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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

THOSE who think that vital statistics
show thesacred institution OF the family
to be reclining and degenersting ought
to read Mr.. Michael O.. Mulhall's paper
in The North American Review and re-
assure themselves.
Mr.. Mulhall points out some curious
facts in connection with birth and death
rates and marriage. Ii is undoubtedly
true that the birth rate of all civilized
nations is declining. Since 1871 it has
fallen in Europe from an average of 80. s
to the I, 900 to 80. almost per cent.
At the same tine marriage rates have
fallen u per cent. The only countries
in which they are not inclined heavily
are Belgium and Italy, at once perhaps
the most and the least prosperous ma
tons Of Europe.
Now, with both the birth and the
marriage rates falling off heavily, it
seems reasonable to suppose that the
population of Europe was declining. on
the contrary, the figures show that, in
MIR. Mulhall's words, 1.-THE natural in
crease of population has proceeded with
greater rapidity since 1850 than ever
before How can this lie eXplainedg
The reason is the lowered death rate of
the nations. This has fallen so much
that although the actual number of
births has decreased the death rate has
decreased So much more that the actual
average Of birth over death is larger
than il ever was before. There are two
reasons for this, which Mr.. Mulhall
does not stop to point out one is bet
ter sanitation among the civilized
peoples of to-day. The other reason is
obviously the decrease Of war in Europe.
For 25 years there has been no war to
speak Of mail Euroie.
The writer tells us there are certain
uuvarying laws in the kingdom of vital
statistics. One is that the more mar
rlages there are the smaller viii lie the
average number of children to the mar
riage-that is 10 say, when marriages
are comparatively few, there viii he
born to the couples that dowed higher
average number of children than when
the marriage rate is high. AS illustra-
ton, we find that while the marriage
rate of Belgium is the highest in Eu-
rope the average number Of children
bonn to each marriage has SenSibly in
creased since 1880 in every country of
Europe except only Belgium. 1t seems
somehow that there are just so many
children TO be born, whether the mar.
riage rate be high or low. In seasons
Of great agricultural depression the mar
riage rate in rural districts falls lowest,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

MANY now believe that the nominee
of The st Louis convention will he de-
pendent upon the result of the contest
ed seats from the Southern states. 1t
j. said that every southern state will
send two delegations, both claiming to
he regular.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

SENATOR Gray, Of Del, puts his OPP
position to the Nicaragua canal subsidy
upon the high democratic ground OF its
being undemocratic and un-American
for the National government to give
subsidies.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

SENATOR PETER must have become a
victim Of the drink habit, 81 he never
woald have said that the democratic
Presidential ticket would not carry
more than one southern state.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

Nh. Whitelaw Reid will do well 10
have those New York republicans VINO
are trying to get the IS ticket,-llar-
rison and Morton nominated. BeliJa-
min Harrison is very slick politician
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

CoNGEEss would better get all the
public attention it can before the base
bali season opens; it will be divided then
the public attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

PHYSICIANS endorse P. L. L. as splen-
did combination and prescribe it with
great satisfaction for the cure of all
forms of Primary, Secondary and Tes-
tiary syphilis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13
GladneSS Comes

NxTith better understanding of the
w transient nature Of tisc many phys
zeal ills. which vanish before proper Ct
forts-gentlc cfforts-pleasant efforts
RIGHTLY directed There is comfort IN
tie knowledge. that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to amy actual dis
ease. but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. .Syrupo of Figs. prompt
Iy removes That is why IL Is the only
remedy with millions Of families. and Is
everywhere esteemed 50 highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due 10 the fact. that lis the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
ORGANS on winch IL acts. IL i therefore
ali important I'm order 10 get IFS BENG
fetal effects. To note when you par
chase. that YOU have the genuine artl-
Gle. which is manufactured 10y the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment OF good health.
and the system is regular, laXatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease. one
NAV be commended to the most slSilltnl
physicians. but if ia need of laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-03-13

Tux war 81 Cuba has largely decreas-
ed the supply Of tobacco, out more
Havana cigars are sold than ever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
TOO HEAVY.
Charge Used by
Safe Breakers.
Wrecked Store They We're
Trying to Rob.
Heavy Plate Glass. Windows
We're Blown Out.
Fell With Heavy Crash on Sidewalk
and Aroused People.
Fell With Heavy Crash on Sidewalk
and Aroused People.
Craftsmen Were Frightened by the
Noise and Succeeded in Escaping.

DANvERs, Mass, Dec. IA heavy ex-
rlosion here this morning led to an in
vestigaiion and it was found that the big
safe in the store OF William Levy & Son
had been wrecked and the windows
blown out of the store. The work was
evidently done by professional robbers,
but there is practically no clue for the
police to work upon. The store was en-
tered, II is thought, at about 3 O'Clock
and the explosion occurred half an hour
later. The safe door had been drilled In
several places and the holes were FLIED
with giant powder. The robbers evil
IDENTIFY did not count on the possibility
OF blowing out the big store windows
when they placed such heavy charges in
the safe door. The eoncussion, however
shattered the great panes of plate glass
and the fragments fell In heaps upon the
sidewalk. The noise was heard for a con-
sidera ble distance and the police hastencd
to the spot but the robbers bad disap-
peared. large quantity of boots and
shoes are missing, out as far ss known,
no money was secured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Skull Fractured, and He Wa,
Picked Up Dead.
shocking Fatality at Miller Street
Bridge, Pawtucket.
Unknown Man Killed and Parts OF I;.a
Body Strewn Along the Tracks.

Thomas Mccormick, a section hand oo
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, was struck by a iocomoiivs,
while walking the tracks near Chsl :
stone avenue bridge at 7.s5 O'Clock T.. =
morning and instantly killed.
lie was going 10 his work and thcre
If something strange about the acciden
Mccormick had the reputation of beipu
careful fellow, bat 1t is supposed 10
got confused and stepped on to ia,
wrong track. The.locomotive that struc
him was In charge OF Engineer Franz.
Fuller and Fireman Frank Work.
A number OF freight cars had been le,:
up at the Branch avenue yard and I .
locomotive had run down the track 10
just beiow the Gladstone avenue brirr
ana had been switched on to the ri u
track for a. run to Horizons grove. Tai
are number of switches betwee, tn
Crms street and the Gladstone avcn.
bridges and Mccormick must have H..
juoged the track the engine was on ~.
though the engineer did everything ps
sible to stop his Locomotives, he did nc,
succeen until 1t was too late TO save tbs
unfortunate man.
The police of the Second station wsrs
notified of the accident and officers ,;i,.
foil and Nye went TO the scene Of the
Unfortunate occursnce and remained there
until the arrival OF Medical Examiuss
DR.. jay Perkins. The latter viewed tine
body and after a superficial examination
delivered it over to undertaken Mccarthy
and an autopsy was held later In the day.
The examination - lde by DR.. Perkins
before he gave the bsdy to the under
taker, showed thar the right elbow had
been badly crushed, the skull fractured
and that there.were a number of cuts
about the head ana neck.
Mccormick was about 20 years of age.
unmarried and resided on America street.
He worked for section boss George Baksr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Dispute Over DraperieS.i

The suit Of the American Loan Com
pany against Charles Ii. Bradley, in
which no jury trial was claimed, was
heard by the Appellate Court today. The
plaintiffs sued in trover and con version
for the recovery OF s933.32 worth OF
property. The defendant denies that the
property claimed was ever mortgsged to
the plaintiffs, but that it was the prop
erty of Mrs. Charles ii. Bradley. The
goods in dispute consist of drsperies and
house furnishings.
Van Slyck & Mumford Tor the plain
tiffs, and Wilson & Jenckes for the de-
fendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Only a Bundle Of Rags.

Yesterday afternoon silver polish
peddlsr called at the home OF Mrs. Cori-
son, 81 Bellevue avenue, and persuaded
her to purchase box Of his preparation.
She gave him 81 bill, which he said he
could not change, but would leave her
bis bundle as security. He went to a
nearby store, and got the till changed,
but up to 0 o'clock this morning he had
not returned the monev to Mrs. Corlson,
so she took the liberty OF opening the
bundle. She found that all that 1t con-
tained was lot OF old rags, which had
been used by the peddler In demonstrst-
ing the virtues OF his goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Battle Between McClureS
and ShaddenS.
Men Stabbed Many Times and
Others Badly Bitten.
Bad Blood Was Engendered by a
Remark About Young Girl.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia, Dec. g. Two
familits in Crescent township met in
battle array yesterday, the second en-
counter within a week. The results are
thus chronicled: Elijah Mcclure, stab
bed five times; Dave Mcclure, three
fingers chewed ;nto mince meat; Orville
Mcclure, nose broken; James ShaddeD,
stabbed twice, one wound several inches
In length; Orin Shsdden, cut in face
badly; Arthur Shsdden, cut about head
and a portion OF his lower lip bitten out.
The fight began between James shad-
den and Eliza Mcclure, both old settlers
and neighbors for a generation. Tue
trouble originated last summer between
sons of the neighbors and grew out of an
ungallant remark made by one OF the
Mcclure boys about a young woman 10
whom Arthur shaddon was paying his
addresses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY.
The Once Wealthy Mr.. Wood Now
a Prisoner in a Cell.
His Downfall Caused by His Infatua-
tion for n Woman.

NEW YORK, Dec. g. William G.Wood,
90 years old, who was a popular and
wealthy man, happily married aud en-
joying a large inherited fortune when he
met Mary Kellard, eight years ago, WAS
locked up in police hesdarters last night
on a charge Of forging the name of his
wife, Mrs. Virgins Wood, to two promis-
sorry notes for $1,000 each. Two indict-
mems were found against Wood yesterday
by the grand jury. and he was arrested
on bench warrant last night. The story
OF Woods downfall is palmetto one
His infatuation for Miss Kellard caused
his separation from his wife, and after
that his money began to 60 rapidly. 1t
is estimated that since his acquaintance
with Miss Kellard he has spent $3.50, 600
much ofwhich was used for expenses in
Cured by her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
A BIG INCREASE.
Jury Awards the SHADES $43,25O
for Property Taken.
Washington Street Commission Allowed
Them Only S2o.Ss2.

The jury that for over week heard
evidence as to the damage done the Slade
properfy-by the widening of Washing
ton street. after about two hours delib-
Grafton today brought in verdict in
creasing the amount. the city mnst pay
from 1852 to s43,2 The former sum
was the award maze Dy the commission
ers, and 1t Of course carried interest. Tho
interest on the jury's award since June,
1894, when the land was taken, is
s6.S14.5O, making the total sum the ap-
pellants, George Paul Slade and Ruthven
V.Sade, will receive sac, 564.50. The latter
placed the damage done to their property
at $50, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
TOY FACTORY GUTTED.
Plant Of Hood & Rice Manufacturing
Co. Practically Destroyed.
Fire Broke Out Early This Morniag.
Loss VIII BE $4,000.

The enamel shop of the Hood & Rice
Manufacturing Company OF Pswtucket,
the largest toy manufa cturers in the
State. was gutted by fire at o'clock this
moorning, the cause OF the fire being an
overhested oven. The shop was OF wood,
1Oox75 feet and two stories high. The
walls remain standing. The loss was rot
less than $4,000, not insured. 1t was
only by great effort that the firemen saved
the other buildings of the plant, as the
water froze as fast as it fell and tn
whole plant was highly com bustibls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
GROUND TO PIECES.
Fragments of an Unknow ms Body
Strewn for Half a Mile.
Was Probably Struck by Train Neau
Miller Street, Pawtucket.

An unknown man was killed BY some
train passing through Pawtucket last
night near the Miller street railway
bridge. The remains were not discovered
until this morning and trains had
passed over them ell night
Portions of the body and clothing
were found along the track for half q
mile. From what remains Medical Ex
aminer French believes that the victim
was short and thick set and bet wssn 20
and 80 years OF age. His clothing would
indicate that he was q iaboring man,
yet one hand, found whole, was uncsl-
loused and before the accident had svi-
IDENTIFY been clean
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Tlnware Under the Doorstep.

Early yesterday morning man called
at the home of John Hight, 80 Broad
street. and asked Mrs. Hight IL he could
leave Few articles under the steps OF her
front door. He was given the desired
permission. lie said he would call for
them later. This morning Mr.. Hight In
formed the police Of the incident, and
they went to the house and found al
most sssufficient amount OF new tinwsre
to start store. IL was taken to the
knight Street Station In an express
wagon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Two Appellate Court Decisions.

Rescripts in the following cases were handed
down late yesterday afternoon:
George h. Webster ct al OK VS. John L. wiggin
ct al. The court holds that Dartmouth Col.
lego is entitled to interest from the expira.
ton Of one year after the death OF DIR. wiggin
John t. Wood vs. What Cheer Lodge No
aS, Cons Of 80. George. The exceptions are
overruled, the court holding that the plaintiff
did not exhaust the rem cdies provided by the
bylaws OF the defendant society, as the law
requires him TO do before bringing suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
STRYCHNINE In GRAVY.
II Had Been Put There for Purpose
Of Killing Rats.
Five Persons Made jill by Partaxing of
It-Threo May Die.

HARVARD, Ills, Dec. 2.-william and
Patrick Barry, farmers residing six miles
south of this city, in the absence of their
mother decided to cook -four In gravy
They found a saucer that contained -four
and used it,not knowing that strychpins
had been mixed with it by their mother
TO kill rats. Two hired men and a
nephew Joined them at dinner. Shortly
afterwards all were taken violently III
and II Is probable that thres Of -ths-avo
will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
After a Rough Passage.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 2-The new steel twin
screw steam yacht varuna, owned by Mr..
Eugene Higgins, arrived this morning from
Greenock after very rough passage. The
varuna was built on the Clyde by AZ J. Ing
liss from designs by q. l.. Watson. She il
schooner riggsd and has two pole masts
with small yard On the foremsst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02

Before the District Court This Morn
ing-Thornton Pleads Not Guilty.

There were but two cases in the Sixth Dis
trict Court this morning, the most important
being that of Gabriel Thornton, who was ar.
rested yesterday afternoon by Detectives
Parker and Cannon on charge of stealing
lumber from II. A. Grimwood. He pleaded
not guilty and was held until Tuesday for
trial.
The other case was that against Jacob Mil
Ter, who pleaded guilty to being a sturdy beg
gar and was sent 10 the State farm for six
nOnths
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Verdict for the Defendant.

The jury in tho case OF william Ainsloe,
VS.. Earl Carpenter a. Son,
this afternoon brought in verdict for the
defendant. The plaintiffs 4year-old son,
who, so far ~ the evidence went, was in
charge Of small girl. was run over and
killed by an ice cart driven by an employe NJ
the defendant II. 8. Arnold was attorney
for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
Foretopmast Carried Away.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Dec. 2.-Ths
British schooner Jerory Of Carson, Captain
Bailey, arrived here today with the loss Of
her foretopmast in heavy gale which struck
the vessel when between Block Island and
Gay Head. The schooner is bound from Ho.
boken, n. j., 10 81. John,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02

wAsHISoroH, ID. c., Dec. 2.-Ths sol.
lowing pension changes resulting from
the Issue ON Nov. 10 are annoupes6.
Rhode Island Original widow (spsciaI
Nov. 12,) Mary Simpson, Providence.
Maggie p West, RsovilsnoA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
Annual Meeting of Providence & Spring.
field Railroad.

At the annual meeting of the Provi.
dence and Springfield Railway company
today the following board of directors
was elected:
r. ii. Peckham, Jr., William Linkham.
A. L. ssyles. W. w. Douglas, Charles Y.
Clark, Stephen o. Metcalf, Walter A.
Read, W. II. Pope, George W. Cobbs.
At subsequent meeting of the direc-
tors william Linkhsm was elected pres,.
dent and William II. Pope treasurer ana
secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-02

Bryant a stratton Busipess College and
shorthand Schoel begins December \
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The Matinee Club.

The numerous social clubs of the city contribute in no small degree to the pleasures of OUT society people, and none of them more so than does that popular social organization known as the Matinee Club, which is composed of a number of the most popular ladies in Pine Bluff. On last Wednesday afternoon the mem bers of this club were guests of that accomplished and aimal Ie hostess, Mrs. Chas. A. Bloom. Progressive euchre was the chief amusement and the games were unusually spirited and greatly enjoyed. After the usual number If games had been played the guests were invited to the lovely dining room, which for this occasion had been beautifully decorated, and there they were in- vited to partake of sumptuous feast that had been prepared in their honor by the thoughtful hostess. Mrs. Bloom has no peer as an enter tainer and guests at her home are always sure of spending q delightful time. This meeting will long be re- membered as one of the most pleasant in the history of the Matinee Club.
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Leap Year Club.

The Leap Year Club was pleas antly and delightfully."- entertained by Miss Nellie Hicks at the home of her sister, Mrs, Will Riley, last Fri day evening. The guests were en- tertalned with cards, and visitors prize was offered to the best player among the visitors, which was won by Miss Noodle Johnson. After the conclusion of the game refreshments were served to the delectation of all present.
 Those present were as follows:
 Misses May Hudson, Minnie York, Carrie Lash, Nellie Hicks, Ella Gal- braith. Lena Preston. Noodle John- son, Lillian Atkinson. Mrs. Maud Stanley.
 Msssrs. Will Toney, J. Nj. Ander- son, F. M Roane, w. F. Coleman, Tom McEwen, E. D. Russell. Drs. J ]. Easley, Thompson, Searles, MT. Jeff Hicks and MT. and Mrs. Will Riley.
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Masters Safe.

Notice IS hereby given that under and by vir- tue of the decree Of the United States circuit Court for the Western Division of the East ern District of Arkansas entered at the 0c- tober term thereof, 1895, in Il certain case therein in chancery pending, wherein Nor man K. Thompson is plaintiff, and Louis Al themer and others are defendants, the un- dersigned Master in Chancery, directed to execute said decree, will proceed
 On Saturday, May 9th, 1896,
 at the hour of 12 o'clock noon, at the front door of the Jefferson county court house at Pine Blun Arkansas, to offer for sale at public ontcry to the highest bidder the foi- lowing described real estate:
 The sw l4 of the ne Ii and the tfl n R Of the sw L containing s7 and e2-lO0 acres; and the SC h of Sec. No. IS; township No south of range No west; and the W Inf of the ne Ii Of Sec No Is, township No. south of range No. west; and the SC Ii of the se T of Sec. No. 2l, and tine sw Ii Of the sw l4 an4 the .a Of the 1a of the se 4 Of sw, Il and the ne l4 Of the SC | of Sec No. p; and the $ E of the nv b and the 1a Of the sw 14 of Sec. No 2Ji and the # of the T or Sec NO 2o, and the {. Il ne part of the ne qr of the nh l'5 being all that Part enclosed by fence and containing thirty acres more or less, n Sec; No, a 2', ana township No. B. south of range No, west, aud the W fri half of the ne CT containing 70 acres and the fri n half Of Ihs ny qr,eon- tain1uV 76 and 33-100 acres: all in Sec No. 1, and the fri Il half of the ne or of See. No. Z containing 73 and 39-100 acres, all in town shin No. z south Of range NO. 6 west, and inc SC ar of Sec No. 34, township No. south of range No 9 west, and Inc SC qr Of the ne or of Sec No 2, and the ne qr of the ne qr of See. No. ,, in township No. south of range No west of the 9th princi- nal meridian, containing in all l436 and 54- foo acres more or less, and the fri half of the nv qr of Sec. No. 3i. township No souih of range .Jo. west, containing Ss and 27-lOO acres, and the east thirty acres of the SC CT of the sw qr of See. No g, and the SC or of the nv qr and ten acres ln ihe ne or or closed by fence in Sec. No %7 township No. 3 south of range No, s, West of the hth meridian, containing in aii i6o and27 iOO acres more or less, all in 1t iRerson Coun-
 Terms of Sale; Upon credit of three months, bond with approved security to be given for the purchase money
 CHARLES c WATERS. 4 w5w Master in Chancery,
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Commissioners Sale.
4 8 Wow.

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of decree rendered by the Jefferson Chancery Court on the goth day of March, I896 wherein Kate s. Garreston is plaintlf, and Nose Crawford is defendant, which decree now appears in the Chancery Court record book pages 586 and 567. |, the under signed as the commissioner or the court in said case, will on
 Tuesday, the 9th day of May. 1896, at the front door of the court house at Pine Bluff. Ark, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, sell ul pdi'lic auction to the highest bidder the following described real estate lying and being in Jefferson County, Ark, towit: The Ii half Of the sw qr of sec P township s, ranee w. together with all Improvements and appurtenances thereto belonging
 Terms of sale. Upon a credit of three months purchaser will be required to give note with approved personal security and a lein will be retained upon the land for the payment of the purchase money
 JOHN W. CRAWFORD,
 40 w3w Commissioner.