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The Press., 1896-08-20
The First Temperance Meeting in
 America,
BY FRANCES ROBERTS.

The first temperance meeting in all probability on this continent was held at the French mission of Sillery as early as 1648. The temperance question had long agitated the colony, not in regard to the colOnists, though here too, tn, re was great need of reform, but in regard to the Indians, who drank simply to get drunk The missionaries were in despair, and called council of all the tribes in the summer of 1648 at Sillery. After mass the drums were beaten and the Indians, freshly oiled and painted, bedecked with furs and feathers, followed by 8 band of musicians, screeching and yelling through their primitive reed instruments, gathered into ring at it's call.
 An Algonquin chief-a jealous convert of the Jesuits-in the full panoply of war, rose from his place and read a late edict of the governor imposing penalties on drunkenness. Then, in his own name and that of the other chiefs, he declared that all drunkards should be given 10 the French to punish. And the French did punish them! They led the culprit, after the daily sermon, to the door of the church, where kneeling on the pavement, partially stripped and holding the peni- tential torch in his hands, he underwent a vigorous whipping.
 Not only the drinkers but the dealers were punished. In Saral's time anyone engaged in such traffic was condemned to death, and two men were actually shot for selling brandy to the Indians. Great excitement shook the settlement. Most of the colonists were implicated. An ex. plosion followed. A woman had been i'm prisoned for the same cause, and a Jesuit moved by pity, begged the governor tc release her. The governor was beside himself with rage, and exclaimed angrily You and your priests were the first tC cry out against this trade, and now you want to save the traders from punish ment. l won't be the sport of your con. tradictiOns any longer. If it isn't a crime for this woman it shan't be a crime fol anybody" And he held to his word.
 There was now full license to liquor dealers. A violent reaction followed, anG brandy flowed like water. The ungodly drank to spite the priests and revenge them for the restraints that had practiceC so long. The priests saw their teachings despised, and their church threatened On the other hand, the sale of brandy was of great profit to the colony. If the Indi ans could not get it in Canada they haC only to go to the Dutch settlements or the Hudson. And Canada could not af ford to lose their alliance, so they re mained between two evils.
The Press., 1896-08-20
A SOLDIERS DIARY-A FRAG-
 MENT.

The following is from diary kept by George N. Champlin. member of the 18th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. It covers the entire year of 1884.
The Press., 1896-08-20

Legislation cannot make wrong right, nor really make 53 cents in silver worth $1.
The Press., 1896-08-20

The subject of this sketch, George Nel- son Champlin, was born March 28, 1842, in the town of Columbia, Conn.,, not far from Willimantic, at a little carding mill, on the Ten Mile River. He was the third son, of Christopher G., and Amanda A. Parker Champlin. His mother, a most estimable Christian woman, died Sept. 4, 1843, and his father April 18th, 1864. His father was a poor, honest, extremely in- dustrious aAd skillful mechanic, whose energies were often taxed to their utmost to provide for large and growing family. George, with other members of the fami- ly, was put at work as soon as he was old enough, that he might help to bear the burden of the family support. His edu- cation was limited to a few terms in the district county school, and the improve ment of his mind between working and sleeping hours. At the time the war of secession broke out he was getting to be something of politician. His interest in public affairs was awakened in the Free mont and Buchanan campaign of '56. Like his father, he was a democrat, and continued to be such until after his war experiences had changed his mind in rela- tion to some public questions.
 His father moved into Stafford and To- cated at Glynville July 1, 1857. When thelnext presidential campaign opened he I joined the Douglass wing of democracy and took an active part in the canvass He was good talker, and began to write some for the Hartford papers. When the war broke out he was working in the mill at Glynville, where he had been for some time. With thousands of others, he was instantly aroused at the turn affairs had taken. Nothing should stand in the way for the prese1 vation of the Union! He was ready fol the war at the outset, but the way did not open for his enlistment until the 2d of August, 1862, when, with his oldest brother, Andrew, who died in the war, Dec. 8, that same year, he offered himself to his country. August twelfth he was mustered into the service at Hart ford, in Go. I, 18th regiment of Connecti- cut volunteers. Sixteen days thereafter his regiment left for the seat of war. It was pushed ahead into the midst of the conflict, and, without much drill or expe- rience, took part in the great battle of ARtietam, September 17th. He came out of this all whole, as did his brother. He was taken prisoner April 2Oth, 1864, at Plymouth. N. C., and May 3d was march ed into the noted and notorious Ander- sonville prison, where he was kept until September 10th. After experiencing va- rious vicissitudes, he reached Stafford Springs, a paroled prisoner, the last day of December, 1864. His stay was pro- longed until after the spring election. which he took an earnest part in, and which went gloriously for the Union. April 10th he started for Annapolis, Md. and was lost in disaster on the Potomac River.
 Had he lived he would, without doubt have studied and prepared himself fo1 public life. Religiously he became an earnest Christian of the Methodist church. He kept the faith during the severe rxpe- riences of the war, and was ready to dc good as the opportunity came.
The Press., 1896-08-20

1t is our intention to print under this head, from week to week, items of interest from the old Stafford News Letter.
The Press., 1896-08-20
THE STATUS OF SILVER AS COIN,

Stafford. 2d, daughter to Lei cester Blirk; 1st, daughter to B. l. Fisk.
The Press., 1896-08-20

ELECTRIC BITTERs. s.-Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but per haps more generally needed when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alternative is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious levers. No medicine will act more surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malarial poison. Headache, h. digestion, Constipation, Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. soc. and $1.O0 pel bottle, at B. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1896-08-20
Number 21.
w. C. T. U. Is AbsaIOn Safe?
BY LANTA WILSON SMITH.

The mournful cry comes ringing down the ages And strikes chord in ev'ry tender heart; So full of love, so fraught with dread foreboding For AbsalOm, who bore traitors part No wicked deeds could dull that fond affection, One word of penitence would blot the past; But now too late. The father bows in sorrow, ''Would had died for theeW he cries, at last. The same sad vail to-day from fathers, mothers, Goes up to God when children go astray. How deep the prayer around deserted fresides |: My sons, my daughters-are they safe to-
 day7'
 Bnd when o'ertaken by the sins that lure them They sink beneath temptations raging sea, This is the cry that wells from fond hearts brok-
 en:
 Alas! would God that had died for theeW No child is safe that leaves the sweet home
 shelter,
 Each path is lined with Snares to lead astray The children reared in innocence and beauty Must face thousand tempting sins to-day. But there is One whose heart for sin was broken; To Him each tempted, wayward child may flee And find Counselor, a Guide, Refuge, A Saviour, and Friend. "He died for thee."
The Press., 1896-08-20

Mir. Natanael Mortonson, d well-known citizen of IshpHmtng, Mich., and editor Superior PusLrn, who, for a long time suffered from the most "xcruciattng pains of rheumatism, was cured, eight years ago, by taking Ayers Sarsaparilla, hay ing never felt twinge of it since.
The Press., 1896-08-20
mained between two evils.

It is beautiful saying from one of our poets, who, speaking of our birth, says ::
 "Every soul leaves port under sealed orders. We cannot know whither we are going or what we are to do until the time comes for breaking the seal" But I can tell you something more beautiful than this. Every regenerated soul sets out on it's voyage with an invisible Captain on board, who knows the nature of our seal ed orders from the outset, and who will shape our entire voyage accordingly, if we will only let him -Dr. 4. /. Gordon.
The Press., 1896-08-20

Horton and Tuesdell, 324. .75 K. Chamberlin, 147 % A. G. Champlin, 10000 |" Blodgett, 10000 H. c. Smith, 75.OO Amasa Norton, 91.3O 
 Total, $5, ,387. 72 Orders issued in accordance with vote of Sept. 26 1868: Amount paid to drafted men, $11, 10000 M, B. West and Asa Wiley,
 $1S.86 apiece, 36.72
 o. P. CHAMPLIN.
The Press., 1896-08-20

The plucky effort by Professor Andree to reach the North Pole in a balloon will be watched with intense interest by the people round the world. His starting point, Danish Island, is located near the line of the 8Oth parallel, and ther@fore is about 69O miles from the pole.
The Press., 1896-08-20
FOR SALE! CO2l and Lumber !

Shingle, Brick, Sheathing, Papers and Roofing Felts and Pitch Agents for the celebrated ''Neponset Roof ing" Fire Brick, Clay and Chimney Tile. "Roman Wall Plaster" ready mixed for use, and nice for repairs or patching, Have 100000 native pine boards, dry and ready for market, wholesale or retail, In the rough or worked to order. Steam mll at Skunkamug, near Holland Street. Can saw Chestnut or Oak to order Will buy Ash, Chestnut and Oak in Plank and Chestnut Ties. "A lot of Wire Cable and Platform Scale to sell-cheap.)
 W. E. DEMOND. Stafford Springs, Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
Large Attachment Made.

Lesser Bros, big clothing concern of 28
and 10 West Fourth street, New York City,
has made an assignment for the benefit OF its
creditors, and has sold its entire STOCK, about
$4,000 worth in all, to the Misft Clothing
Parlors of this city There are "a number of
the creditors of the concern, living in different
New York cities, who believe that this is not
right, and "a result the whole stock. which
has already been delivered in this city, was
attached yesterday ON writ for 5000.
The writ was issued by the Supreme Court
Of this State and was served yesterday after
noon by Deputy Sheriff Benjamin II. Child.
Henry Newman and others are the creditors
named in the writ of attachment.
The Misit Parlors have the stock and are
puzzled just now, what 60 do with it. The
creditors say that the Pawtucket concern has
no right 10 dispose Of the goods and the Misfit
people have consulted their attorney TO ascer-
tain what right the law gives them in the
matter. IL is believed that a satisfactory ar
rangement will be made between the credi-
tors and the local firm whereby the clothin-
may be sold -Pawtuckct Times Oct 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
Court Calendar for Monday.
Common Pleas Divisiou

iSommOu flehs Divhion-l
2156. Adelinc Eiendeau VS.. New York,
New Haven q Hartford Railroad. Attor-
neys-Page & Owen for plaintiff; +. s.
Arnold for defend
2iSl. stephen Wright vs. City of Woon-
socket. Attorneys. +. Goldsworthy
for plaintin; Walter /. Ballou for defend
ant.
1896. Robert Walker vs. j. W. and IL.
W. Rice. Attorneys. W. Hogan for
plaintiff; w. X. Perce for defendant.
1891. Sadie Farley VS.. James II. stsr-
ling. Attorneys Page q Owen for plain
tiff; A. B. Patton for defendant.
2l03. Edward Holland VS.. City Treas
urer of Providence. Attornevs--T. f.
Cosgrove for pliintin, Francis Colwell
for defendant.
1857. Victor Mcdonald VS.. Jsmes A.
Norcross ct al. Attorneys-R. w. Bur-
bank for plaintiff W. q. Rocker for
defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

New York. Nov. Mrs. Mary Louise
Vanderbilt. widow OF the lase William
ii. Vanderbilt, died yesterday at the
residence of her daughter. Mrs. Elliott
+. Shepard at Scarboro. The death Of
Mrs. Vanderbilt was unexpected, as she
was apparently in good health yester-
day morning. and the attack came with
out warning. Mrs. Vanderbilt was Miss
Mary Louise Kissam, daughter of a Re-
formed church minister of Albany. She
was married To William III. Vanderbilt
ir 1S4l. The children OF the marriage
were Cornelius. William Kissam, Fred
erick W.. George W.. Margaret Louisa.
Emily Thorn. Florence Adele and
Eliza c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

reporter OF The Times called at the Misnt
Parlors today I'm reference TO n report i'm Bos-
ton and New York that the creditors OF the
dcfunct firm of Lesser Bros. of New York
city had attached the personal estate OF said
firm now in the possession of the Niisfit Par
lors, this city, Mr.. Nathanson would shy
nothing only upon advice of his attorneys, but
admitted that the day before said Lesser
Bros. assigned he purchased their entire stool,
and had the goods packed and shipped at the
price asked the same day The garments are
now in his possession, but he will not offer
any Of the clothing for sale, only upon the ad
vice Of his lawyers. The value OF the stocl,
in dispute amounts TO about $1,000. Paw.
tucket Times. Oct. q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
MIsFIr PARLoRs ATTACHED.
Said to BE Involved in n Defunct Ne w
York Concern.

Said To BE Involved In n Defunct Ne w
York Concern.
II is rumored that the creditors Of Lesser
Bros, defunct wholesale clothing house of
New York, have placed attachment upon
the Misft Parlors, but no such attachment has
been recorded at the city hall.
From what can be ascertained. it appears
that the manager of the Pawtuclet branch of
the house bought bill of goods from Lesser
Bros a short time ago, and the day after the
sale was made Lesser Bros made an assign
ment with liabilities Of over $4,000. The
creditor'sf the defunct firm claim that be-
fore doing 80 they shipped almost their entire
stock TO the Misit Parlors OF this city, hence
the attachment. The latter firm has been
dong business in this city and Pawtucset for
many years, and the rumor that il was fnan-
cially embarrassed was great surprise TO the
business men of the city.-Providence Tcle-
gram, Oct 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
Creditors Wan, elton.

Tho creditors OF the bankrupt Arm OF Los
ser Bros. Of New York are i'm Pawtuckct
and say they are determined to get an
injunction restraining the Misft Parlors from
selling or Offering for sale any part of the
bankrupt stock Of Lesser Bros. This, how.
ever, requires bond OF at least $1,000 signed
10y local property owners. and as the crcdi.
tors reside in Rochester. NY. and New York
city, II u more than likely that the Misat
Parlors will succeed In establishing their
lawful right To offer the goods for sale.
The whole question involved H. whether
AN insolvcnt concern. as Lesser Bros. proved To
bc, has any legal right To sacrifice its mcr.
chaniisc Just before u assigns. The creditors
claim that the Misht Purlors got over O.OO
worth ~ clothing FOR les than sigO0 I'm cash
The Misht Pnrlors viii neither affirm nor
deny any Of thc.- statements They claim
that they bought these goods from what was
then n responsible and highly honorcd whole.
sale clo,hing irm and one of tho bCs. IN the
city of New lork.-pawtuclIct Times. oct a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
LOOKS LIKE COFFEE
But Made of Natures Pure Grains-A
Pure Food.

But MADE OF Natures l'ure Urains-h
Pure Food.
The ancient Germans were sturdy
race and history records that they were
great users OF grains in their daily food.
Persons who stick to plentiful diet of
grains, bread, meat and fruits are reason
ably sure TO keep well Much butter or
sweets should be avoided, AZ the starch
of the food is turned to sugar and finally
to fat. lea and coffee make themselves
felt with thousands OF Americans OF the
present day. They delay digestion, as
shown in the late experiments, and this
disorders which frequently come to old
and steady tea and coffee drinkers.
A new drink, called "Postum Cereal, T"
has lately been produced by q careful
preparation Of the grains, and IL pos
sesses the important elements of being
fac-simile I'm looks of the finest Mocha
coffee. has rich, pungent flavor and Is
easily digested by the weakest stomachs.
II Is nourishing food drink OF the most
perfect character and is quickly taken
into the system and into the circulation.
The makers claim that sit makes red
blood" and results justify the claim. 1t
is especially good for the production of a
a clear skin, through which the coursing
red blood can be seen Ia pink and ruddy
flashes, producing tnst charming COM
plexion so much admired in the thor
oughly healthy woman or man.
"Postum" can be used by the children
as well as the adults, and the chicke be-
come very fond of their "coffee." Being
composed of grains alone, 1t Is absolutely
pure and healthful, q natural food drink,
and is made by the Postum Cereal Co.,
LIm., OF Battle Creek, Mich.
There is but one genuine original Pos
tum Cereal coffee, with a multitude Of
imitstions offered as "just as good"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
How They Die.

The banker ''passes In his cheeks"
the cashier "goes to his last account, I"
the mugwump "joins the great major
ity," the cobbler "breathes his last, +"
tue saloonkeeper "seeks the spirit land. "
the gambler "shuiiies off," the sta tabIeman
"kicks the bucket" the spritualistic
medium "gives up the ghost" the
sccountsnt '~goss to bis long reckon
ing" but, according to the newspapers,
very few people simply die. e."-Browning,
King e. Co.'s illustrated Mouthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Safe In Remingt0n's Store at Green
vile Demolished.
Robbers Secured Nearly $700 and Made
Their Eseap:.

Two safe breakers visited Greenvills Thurs
day nisht entered the general store of iona
than :. RemioRton, hlsw his safe 70 atoms
secured between s6JO and 500 aud then came
toward the city.
The two men were seen by seversl milk men
along the road. hut when they reached Man
to, all trace OF them was lost.
The police officials OF Greenvillo are in the
city today in search OF them and they are In
possession Of "A good description OF the
robbers, ana they have requested Detective
Parker to assis, them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
HENRY NEWMAN a co. vs.. LESSER
BROTHERS.
A True Copy; Attest Served on the Mis-
Mt Psrlors. October 10. 1890. by Ben
jamin II. Child, Deputy sherin.
(Copy-Writ Of Attachmcnt.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVI
DENCE PLANTATIONS.

STATE OF Rhode ISLAND AND PRovI.
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
Providence So.
To the sheriffs of our several counties. or to
their deputies:
We command you 10 attach the goods and
chattels Of Lesser Bros, doing business in
New York city, and them in safe custody
keep; also the personal estate OF said Lesser
Bros. in the hands of Max Nathanson of the
dence and State of Rhode Island as trustee
OF said Lesser Bros. and also TO attach the
stock or shares in any banking association to
the value of five thousand dollars (SJO00.0D
and To summon the said Lesser Bros. TO
answer complaint of Henry Newman and
day being the 5th day of December, A. ID.
lsB IN the Common Pleas Division OF the
supreme Court, TO be holden at the court
house in Providence, within and for our
county OF Providence, in an action OF the case
Tor that the said defendants have not kept and
performed their promises and undertakings
10 the plaintiffs made, but the same have
broken as by declaration 20 be filed in court
Will be fully set forth; to the damage OF the
pinlntin as 20 they say. s5OOO.0O
Hereof fail not, and make true return OF
this writ with your doings thereon.
witness the Hon. Charles Matteson, Chief
Justlce OF our Supreme Court, at Providence,
this tenth day Of October, in the year 1895.
tSigned) GEORGE E. WEBSTER, Clerk.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROvI-
DENCE PLANTATIONS.
Providence Sc
In Providence, in said county, on this tenth
day OF October, A. ID. 1895. / have this day al
q clock and - minutes D. m. attached the
personal Estate OF the within named defend
ants I'm the hands OF in possession of Misht
farlors by leaving an attested copy of said
writ
BENJAMIN H. CHILD, Deputy sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

BostonIans Mt brooklyn.

Brooklyn. Nov. mayor Quincy Of
Boston, with his four park commission
ers. are the guests OF the city OF Brook
lyn today, and are inspecting Prospect
and Forest parks. They were met this
morning at the city hall by Mayor
Wurster. Landscape Superintendent
P'ttigrew and Deputy Park Commits
sioner Palmer. After the inspection,
Mayor Quincy. Mayor Wurster and Is
friends will be privately dincd at the
Union League clubhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

Norfolk. Nov. IA bottle was found
floating in the Elizabeth river. near
Hampton Roads yesterday. containing
the following note: AT Sea. Oct. 10. 90
We are OF Cope Hatteras, sinking fast
and no sign OF help and we cannot live
much longer Pray for us, and please
note the fndirg Of this note, SO our own
els may know our fate. Goodby. S. J.
Nelson, mate. schooner Carrie Landon."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
No. Too Crazy TO Get Away.

Middletown Conn, Nov. 7.-Three con.
victs escaped from heinsane retreat here
last night. They are John Gastignetti,
aged AZ. n life prisoner. who was SEN
fenced In 1Sss; Henry Peters. aged IS,
who was sentenced last February, for
seven years. for horse stealing, and
Patrick Hurley. aged 49, who was SEN
fenced I'm 1894 for three years, for bur
glary. There are no traces as TO the
method OF escape. but II Is believed that
a skeleton key was used.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07
New England Whist Tournament

Toe membe-s of the Nerragsnsett whist
Club are making arrangements for the tour
namcnt of the New England Lea9u-, that Is
TO be held at the club house Of the Providence
Athlntic Association on Wednesday and
rnursday OF next week. Mr. Walter II. Bar
iey, who 10 in charge OF the arrangements,
expects that about l0j players will b, present,
Ind that the tournament will bring out many
rl~ss c0nte Is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-07

Boston. Nov. T.-At the general head.
quarters OF the Christian Endeavor so.
ciety here Il Is announced that Chris
tian Endsavorers throughout she coun-
Try will observe Nov STA as a special
week OF prayer for Armenia. The So
c.etles in Great Britain and Australia
also have taken up the project with espe-
cinl enthusiasm. There are 1900. 600
Christian Endeavorers in the wor'A