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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-08-15
Glddness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
iCrts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness ire not due to any actual dis.
ease. but simply to n constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt.
ly removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, ana is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order to get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, thatycu have tho genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep.
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then Taxa.
tives or other remedies arc not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothe most slIillful
physicians, but if in need of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Sylrlpof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-08-15

whole way home, where she arrived
late for lunch. But she was in such a
state of bliss that none of the ques-
tionings or seedlings naturally show
cred upon her had the slightest effect,
and this sudden abnormal elevation of
spirits completely mystified the men,
bers of her family, who made futile
efforts to divine its cause.
On the day of the dinner party she was
more exuberant than ever land she was
dressed and waiting in the drawing
room half an hour before any body else,
listening eagerly for the front door
bell, and blushing every time she
heard footsteps on the stairs. When
Captain Tasting arrived, every body
was electrified to see the quiet. demure
Nettie rush forward all smiles, and
present him with beautiful carna.
tion, accompanied by tender look,
meant to speak volumes, that puzzled
the good Captain not q little. Her
behavior toward him throughout the
evening was altogether extraordinary,
and any one who did not know her
would have classed her as hardened
flirt. This was Captain Hastings
conclusion after time, and, though
it did not agree with his first impress.
sions, he could give no other inter.
probation to her forward demeanor to.
ward himself.
"Well." thought the Captain, ms he
drove back to barracks, "Inever made
a greater mistake than in thinking the
little Blake girl quiet, bread-and.
butter sort Of creature. By Jove,
what eyes she can make, and how she
did 20 onl And what would my Lily
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23

Out In wal:s walla County. washing gton. the
eame commissioners have distributed 2l00
ounces of strychine IN the hopes Of killing of
most Of the squirrels in that region. whore
there is q plague of them. A similar plague
was reported short time ago from Oregon.
where local oragDizaiion offered u reward
for the killing OF these too numerous squir-
reIs. II seems too bad that tho little fellows
cannot migrate east and give "Littls
.Rhody" a visit. Goodness knows, the supply
Of squirrels In this State IL considerably DO.
low tho demand. and n restocking OF the
woods In certain counties would 30 highly
appreciated by local sportsmen.
Speaking OF squirrels. somo oddly colored
ones are said TO have been taken near Bell
VILE, Ont. A black chap. mottled with num-
erous white spots, was killed by Hull Austin,
while another Nimrod secured a fox-colored
black squirrel.
Aisong the freak collection Of squirrels that
have been collected from time 10 time Is a
black one with red tail, and another with
large white spot on its breast and back.
There are two others that have also attracted
considerable attention. Both are rufus
brown on the under parts, while on the back
one Is pure white and the other a cream color.
(For Late Sporting Nows See Page 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The Ailsa won the race from Cannes to
Nice.
DIR. Theodore Heyl, U. s. ~, retired, is
dead.
Ex-Governor Holiday Of Virginia was
stricken by paralysis.
The yacht Defender. may be raced Ia
England next summer.
A loss of $1,000, coo was caused by fire in
the salt works ut Natrona, Pa.
Three men were injured in n collision
on New York elevated railroad.
A dynamite explosion in Elicott City,
Md. resulted in the death of two men.
The Yuruan incident has been separated
from the Venezuelan BOUNDARY dispute
Chief Engineer Allen of the Maine Cen
tral railroad was killed ut 1,ew!s.cn. Me.
Ground was broken today FOR tho new
100000 mill to be erected at Centrcyillc,
II. /.
William @. Judge, pr Mt Of tho
American 1heosophists' ton, Is
dead.
Edward A. Jarvis, an Il Cambridge
(Mass) youth, confessed to ng several
fires in Boston.
A hose wagon was wrecked and one
fireman fatally and four others badly in.
jured at Lynn, Mass.
Rev. p. James Lyons, the Roxbury
(Bostonl pastor who left his church and
family, Is in Eagan, 5. ID.
An unknown workingman, evidently
about 80 years old, was instantly killed by
a train at Dodgevlllc, Mass.
Major John G. Winder. ex.president OF
the Seaboard Air line, was stricken with
paralysis and died at Raleigh.
At Augusta. Me. a son, Walker Blaine,
was born to Mrs. Truxton Bcalc, daughter
OF the late Hon. James q. Blaine.
George H.. Watson, who disappeared
from his home in Cambridge Me. last fall
has been he d from in Lowell, Mass.
Alexand Mcdonald and n boy named
Willie Davis were killed in n flrcdamp
explosion In mine near West Newton.
Pa.
Mrs. Lucy l.. Dickory died at Bangor,
Me, aged 50 years. She was u grnndniccg
of General Israel Putnam OF Revolution.
airy fame.
Tho three mastcd schooner Anna Barker
has not yet been hauled OF the beach al
Belfast, Me. She Is badly wrenchcd, and
Is taking water fast.
Rev. Frank A. Warflcld. pastor OF the
Porter Congregational church, one Of the
most prosperous In Brockton, Mass. read
his resignation yesterday.
5. T. Barnes aged I'll, of Lowell, Mass,
shot and killed himself while suffering
from acute pain I'm the head, TO which he
had been subject for years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
NEWPORT NEWS.
An Accident Compelled The Withdrawal Of
Steamer General.

NEWPORT, r. l., March %. "A temper
ance movement was started yesterday in
st. Joseph's church, the pastor saying
that all misery and crime in the city was
traceable to rum. He incidentally re-
ferred 10 the policy shops and dives, say
ing they exist and would exist, and said
the word buncome applied to the police
force.
Steamer General OF tho Wexford lire,
met with an accident on Saturday, which
necessitated her wit ithdrawai from the line.
The shoe which holds the rudder post
dropped aud the strain on the rudder
bent the post so that the propeller struck
IL at each revolution. The General Will
be taken to Providence today, where she
will be docked and repairs made.
Quite number OF visitors went to
Sachusett point yesterday 10 see the
wreck of the brig Water Witch. All
wanted to carry OFF piece OF logwood,
but watchmen prevented them. The crew
OF the vessel left for Boston Saturday.
The article in Saturdays NEWS on the
industrial school was read with great In
terest and the demand for papers largely
exceeded the supply. Ii Is TO be hoped
that none OF the rumors is true.
1t was reported here Saturday that one
OF the Supreme Court Justices was coming
here TO naturalize several persons who
only await the final papers TO entitle them
to vote next month, but the court did not
come.
Joe Schneider, captain OF the Newport
base ball team of 1894, is TO be given a
trial as catcher of the local team this sea-
son.
Mr.. William p. Kelly OF st. Johnsbury,
VT, who Is to wed Miss Lillian Lee OF
this city, is visiting friends here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
Many Cyclists on the Road
Yesterday.
Preparations for the Trout
Season Now Near at Hand.
Pawtucket the champions of the
National Polo League.

Yesterday heraided in the bicycle season OF
1896, that IS, the outing season, as far as the
recreative class Of wheelmen and wheel
women are conceyned. 1t was a bright,
cheery day, with plenty Of sunshiny weather
and balmy air. and with the roads and drives
in fairly good condition. So 1t was but
natural that those who have kept their wheels
under cover during the severe winter months
were anxious to once again mount thoir silent
steeds and experience the exhilarating pleas
ure inspired by rapid motion over city drives
and country turnpikes. From appearances IL
somed as though all Providence was a-wheel.
for the byways and highways of the land OF
What Cheer was. literally speaking. teeming
with bicycle riders. All along Elmwood ave-
nue. during the afternoon there was a con-
slant stream Of wheelmen in groups OF twos
and threes taking a preliminary spin before
the century runs OF the year begin, and there
were wheelwomen, too. gownod in fitting CO.'S
tunes. About the prettiest costume seen yes
terday was brownish-gray whipped cord,
tailor-made suit. with skirt OF tho same
color that fell in fairly full folds Learly to
the ankle, and leggins TO match. Though
Providence wheelwomen are not as advanced
as their New York and Brooklyn sisters, as
far as the bloomerite fad goes. still there is
no mistake that in their more modest gowns
they are fully rs attractive, and possess an
indefnable charm that is gradually being
lost In this end Of the century new woman.
Apropos 20 cycling, there are very few Of
the laity that fully appreciate or realize the
importance OF wearing woolen garments. Too
much stress cannot be laid upon this point. A
suit Of wooden underwear absorbs the pers-
riration and prevents tho cold air or wind
striking the body while the pores are open.
Cotton does not possess this quality. IL does
not absorb tho perspiration, and consequently
one ia very apt TO catch cold. or course there
are people whose skin Is SO sensitive that il is
next to impossible to wear wool. IL would, IN
such cases, therefore, be foolish for them to
subject themselves TO the torture OF an irri-
tated skin, but at the same time they should
have their garments made with as much wool
in the mixture es possible. Another thin Y
the little discretion they show in the drink
ing of beverages while out for pleasure
spin. IL is the worst thing imaginable to
gulp down glass of cold water or Iced drink
when heated and thirsty from long run, yet
nine out Of every ten will do It, 7 his should
be condemned most strongly, as il is not only
a shock TO the nervous system, but ruins the
their throat, and rinse out their mouths with
water not too cold. and the desired effect viii
DO attained as quickly as though half dozen
glsssts CT seltzer lemonade or iced-beer had
been quatfed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
APPONAUO.

The town council held special meeting
Saturday afternoon and appointed the fol-
lowing democratic supervisors for the
coming election: District 1, Frank II.
Paine, Bernard +. Murray; district No. 2,
Felix III. Herman, James Brennan; dis
trict No. 3, Patrick Sullivan, William
Barry; district No. 4, Alfred Fisher, Sid
ney Mitchell.
Richard M. Bowen, Oscar f. Saunders,
Everett M. Shippee, Charles 4. Hill, and
Louis X. Potter were drawn as grand
jurors and Frank Cole, Eugene T.. Bax-
ter, Clarence o. Carpenter, Horace B.
Foster, James &. Fearney, Walter 3. Weed
en-. Frank III. Brown, Hutchison q. Gar
diner, Joseph o. Brown, and Richard
w. Howard as petit jurors.
The sale of the Quinby property for
non-payment of the ire district tax
which was to have occurred Saturday
noon was again adjourned by tax collec-
tor Jason Wood as the injunction which
Mr.. Quinby obtained has not yet been ar
gued In the courts by the lawyers and
consequently Mr.. Wood was obliged to
make another adjournment.
The spring run of fiatfish has COM
menced and few have been caught at
the "deep hole" and off the Buttonw oods.
The Town Council will hold its regular
session this afternoon and it is expected
that one of the numerous applicants will
be appointed to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Gardiner Il. Slocum
as overseer of the town farm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
CRANSTON.

II the political composition OF the at
mosphere continues TO increase In density
the suns rays will no longer be able to
penetrate 1t.
This force Is emanated not only during
old sol's traverse across the armament;
but even ia the still hours of the night
Yesterday was the pleasantest Sunday
Canston has been treated TO In long
time. The good condition OF the rosds
and the spring-like atmosphere were
allurements Of pleasure yielded to by
many owners of vehicles, carriages and
bicycles. Park avenue and Cranston
street were we'll pstronized.
Tonight, in town hall, the school COM
mittee viii hold a special meeting TO ar
range its slate for the financial town
melting II is anticipated that the com
mittee will vote to ask for S15, coo to build
a school mousse in Auburn; -15, coo for a
school building between Edgewood aud
Pawtuxet; 5000 or $4,000 for an addition
of two rooms to the Cranston school end
$500 or 5000 for an addition TO the
Knightsville school.
Mr. Thomas O'Dowd, the Crlntson
grocer, has sufficiently recovered from
an attack Of rheumatism TO be about.
Mr.. Edmund Moberg Is making exten-
sive improvements about his property Ia
West Arlington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
PhENIX.

The st. Johns Society met yesterday
afternoon and several new members were
admitted TO the organization. The matter
of making the society beneficial was dis
cussed, but no decision was arrived at and
was continued until some future meeting.
Miss Susie Tillinghast of Edgewood
was the guest of Mrs. William V. Slocum
yesterday.
The funeral Of Palma, the infant
daghter of Professor /. j. Samson, was
solemnized from the Church of Notre
Dame du Bon Conseil, yesterday, Rev.
Father Giguere officiating. The inter-
ment was in st. Joseph's Cemetery at
Riverpoint.
Mrs. Philip Pratte returned to her home
in Fall River Saturday, after visit with
Mrs. DIR. Petit.
The pupils o the public school are en-
ioying a vacation of two weeks.
Miss Emma j. Carr has resigned her po-
stion as teacher in the informed late de-
partment of the public school and on ac-
count of the decrease in the number of
pupils only four rooms instead OF five will
be reopeued at the beginning of the next
term.
Eva, the 6-year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. q. III. Wheelock, died at her
fathers residence on Ames street yester-
day morning after a short illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
TEACHERS. ASSOCIATION.

The regular meeting of the Warwick
Teachers Association was held at Paw
tuxet saturday. There was a large at
tendance. President S. A. Snow read let
ters from Superintendent A. II. Greene In
regard TO the adoption of uniform
course of study for the Warwick schools,
and requested the opinion of the teachers
in regard to the material needed by them
TO do the work.
In response TO the request of the super
intendent subjects for compositions by
the pupils were chosen. Those selected
were 1.-THE People OF China and Japan"
"History of WARWICK and "Make Hay
While the Sun Shines.' 1t was voted
that others be selected by the principals
of the different schools. After the reports
of the different committees had been read
the subject for discussion, "School Dis
cipline," was opened by Principal John
Il. Deering of Arctic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
RIVERPOINT.

The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tional Church Society occurs in the ves-
try of the church this evening.
BARLEY Gaffney is seriously i'll at his
home on Wakefield HILL
Herbert Lasalle of. Eastport, Me-, is the
guest of relatives in the lower village.
Henry Palmer returned TO his home in
Hope Valley this morning after a visi;
with III. 4. Andrews.
About thirty names have been secured
for the new lodge OF A. y. u. w nd the
lodge will bo Instituted in flanagan's
Hall Wednesday evening.
Temperance Hall was crowded with an
appreciative audience last evening which
listened with close attention TO the debate
between the members of the Cranston
Iyceum and the Young Mems Catholic AS
tociation of this place. The question
rejected for discussion was "Resolved,
That the,white people OF the South were
ustlfien I'm denying social and political
equality to the negro" and the speakers
on both sides had evidently spent consid-
cradle time in formulating their views.
james u. McNeilis and Patrick Shields
repcsented the local society I'm the affirm
alive, and John A. Hamilton and Henry
A. Bigbee the Crarstou Lyceum. rhe
Judges were James 4. Murphy OF Central
Tails, William 4. Barry Of Olneyvjlle and
Judge Eugene Il. Warner OF Anthony.
After quite long discussion the question
was decided In favor OF the visiting
society. During the evening there were
solos by William Hamill, Miss Mary Davis,
Patrick ii. Conroy. Miss Mary Cooney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Young Peoples Society of Christ
ian Endeavor of the United Congregation
al Church held missionary concert last
evening, when the following program
was rendered: Selection by an orchestra,
with Miss l.. May Bishop as pianist; re-
sponsive reading by pastor and congrega-
tion; singing, by primary class; vocal So
10, "If / We're Voice." by Miss Florence
Ormsbee; five reasons why we should be
interested in foreign missions, by Miss
Helen l.. Bliss vocal duet. "Savior,
Breathe an Evening Blessing" by Misses
Emma and Mrya Ray; reading" "What is
the Missionary spirit?" Miss Myra A.
platform, and as the different plans were
mentioned they were pointed out. Sing
ing, "There's Sunshine in My Soul" by
the Junior League; selection by the or
chestra: "a Sketch of Missionary Lite"
by Miss Rose ID. Bliss "Five Other Rea-
sons Why. We Should be Interested In
Foreign Missions" by Mr.. William III.
Oliver; reading, "The Pathway of Gold" >"
by Mrs. G. ID. Harp; singing, by congre-
cation; beDediction by pastor.
The missionary concert at the Haven
Nj. r.. Church last evening was well at
tended. The concert was under the charge
of the missionary society Of which Dr.
George f. Allison is president, but was
given by the Junior League, Mrs. Munroe
leader. The following Ia the program: /:
Singing. by the congregation; Scripture
reading, by pastor; singing, by school;
prayer, by pastor; anthem, by choir,
opening address, by Mr.. William T.. Farm
ham; singing, male chorus; exer-
cises, "Tbe Missionary Ship" by
members of the Junior League.
during which Miss Amy Shackleford and
Mildred Cherry sang solos; the exercises
represented different countries asking for
help; tenor solo, Mr.. James Oldham; read
ing, Mr. Harold Chase; soprano solo,
Miss Fannie y. Stacy; reading, Miss Mel
lie +. Munroe; vocal duet, Miss Daisy
and Mr.. James Oldham; singing by con-
gregation; reading, Mr.. Willie Baker;
singing by school; remarks, bv rector
singing by congregation; bencdictioD by
pastor.
Politics have not all died out yet, not
withstandiug that nomination papers have
been iiled by the good government club
for Councilmen and by the independents
for school committee. One of the candi-
dates for school committee has said that
he is going TO withdraw, and IL he does
there is a probability that Mr.. Farnham
will have no opponent
"A meeting under the auspices of the
Providence Woman's Suffrage League
will be held In the Haven M. T.. Church
"wednesday evening, March 20, at 3
o'clock. Rev. David Blanstein of Proyi-
dence viii be present and make an ad-
dress on the "Nomen OF Russia" Mrs.
Ellen NJ. Bolles will speak OF the women's
work In the West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
AUBURN.
Evangelist Mrs. Leger at the Baptist
Church.

Inurcns
At the Baptist Church Sunday morn
Ing, while the organist played the volun-
tary, the ushers looked in vain for vacant
seats. Mrs. Leger, Rev. w. q. Haskell and
the five deacons were on the platform.
After. Scripture reading and prayer cy
ciful, /" and the second and familiar sIn
Heavenly Love Abiding" Miss Rinquist,
soprano, leading the choir, the eyangc-
list began her sermon, the text being
found in ! Cor. 3-i3-14 Her subject,
"Ibe Losses and Gains OF the saved,h or
Heaven."A few plain truths were noted
as follows: Eternal life is never repre-
sented as reward. All shall be rewarded
in proportion as we do good or evil In
the world. for "If any mans work
abide he shall be saved,n and '.It any
mans work shall be burned, he shall
suffer loss but be saved as with fire.
Every one is said to have some kind of
religion. IL only on the right foundation,
no matter how you accept the Saviour,
whether you have the same form of con-
version as your pastor, or. deacon, fol
while some can tell the day and how
when new life is opened TO them others
do not realize it, for comparison, what
does 1t matter whether you jump or leap
from the shore TO an outbound steamer,
or walk upon the plank to it, so long as
you reach the end in safety. Take
the life OF Christ as an
example, and follow it faithfully, as He
tested by God, man, devil and saints ON
earth, but still came out glorious by Di-
vine help. Take your stand on the tried
stone, or solid rock, but do not put II of
too late, and be satisfied "to get to hea-
ven and sit on the back seat" BE ma
turs Christian, and not dwarf, for as a
mother looks upon dwarfed child with
sadness and pity SO God looks upon His
spiritual dwarfs not growing in His like
ness or doing His will, but remaining
still. Do not look to the world tor COM
fort and satisfaction but go to Him who
is the Bread of Life. Build your charac-
ter and hopes on works like gold, silver
and precious stones. not on wood, hay
stubble, etc, which perishes quickly.
"Build it weii, whate'er you do;
Build IL straight aud strong and true:
Build 10 clear and high and broad;
build il for the eye OF God"
At the final dav all will receive gifts,
and some especial prizes. Honor will be
shown those who have done their best,
for our lives will be seen and compared
by Others. IL our lives have been nothing
but leaves; mere empty profession, we
cannot expect high place in the king
dom. After many Illustrations and solid
truths the evangelist closed with the fol-
lowing verse.
"we are building in sorrow or 10Y,
A temple the world may not see
Which time cannot mar nor Destroy
We build for Eternity.
Every thought we have had,
1t some little place has filed.
Every deed we have done, good or h0d,
Is a stone in the temple we build.
"Every word that SO lightly falls.
Giving some heart 10Y or pain,
Will shine in our temple walls,
Or ever its beauty stain.
"Are you building for God alonef
Are yon building in faith and lovet
A temple the Father will own,
In the city Of light above"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23

and Hugh Corrigan, q violin solo by
James Lamb and readings by Miss Matte
Briggs.
Miss Nellie O'Brien of Providence Is the
guest of Miss Nellie McCaughey.
A horse attached TO carryall belong
ing to William IA. Smith fell on Birch
Hill yesterday afternoon, breaking the
carriage. The driver returned TO the
stable, and after securing another carriage
resumed his drive TO Providence.
Active Hose Co. No. 3, held q special
meeting yesterday afternoon and decided
to hold ball on the 18th OF next month.
Resolutions were passed in regard TO the
death of Miss Julia Burdick, daughter OF
assistant engineer Burdick OF the depart
ment 80 ~