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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
The widespread interest in the coming

The widespread interest in the comiug
inaugural ceremonies at Washington gives
timeline's ana vslue to the article entitle
"Ninety-seven Years In the White
HOUSE," wnich forms the leading fasture
Of Frank IesIie's Popul,r Mon.bIy for
Merch. Ii is written by Joanna r..
Nicholls,a and is profussl7 illustrated with
portraits and interior views reproduced
fcom new photographs. linen there Is a
vigorous description Of the great Lincoln
Inauguration, by Hon. A. Uaksy Hall.
who vas participant In the ceremonies.
This is illustrated with a reproduction of
a sketch of the Inauguration made at tho
time, and picture of soma of ths cos.
tunes worn at the Inaug1rition ball.
There are many other interesting aud
important articles in tnis her, and
some clever stories and poems. "vsfs,r
College" is described in splendioly
written paper by Blanche A.Jonss; Fred.
erick A. Obsr writes of "some Natives Of
North Africa" which include thc Arabs.
Berbers, Toureys and Moors; there 4, the
con luding paper OF Edmund JENNINGS
Of General Robert Il. Lse; "a Tboussnn
Mile, TIP the Amazon" IL enterisininyIy
Described by Florence y. Biker: Com-
missioner Blechenden tells OF life In In
dia; the city of st. Louis comes In for
an apprecistive paper by Charles Thomas
Logan; ana there IL some illustrated stage
gossip, young folks depart mcnt, talks
about new poogs,and many other things.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

When we saw trolley conductor throw
ssnnfui Of sand on the door ~ his car
where passenger had spit we felt con.
hdeut that be would have rubbed the fel.
lows nose in the place and saved bis SAND
IL the Law had only permitted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Pest Bsnighers.

Mice will not infcst rantrics where
pieces OF gum camphor arc laid ebout. and
croton bugs Gcc from shelves strcwn with
the coarse salt used to freeze ice crr.srri
The ctInphor shcnid 10 uscd only al night,
and AZ cans ara boxes holding catables
should le carefully covered. ms otherwise
Its pungcnt, penetrating smell will affect
cereals. crackers and other foods
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

II Is now clear why Uncle Russell Sage
dion't want to go to the Bradley Martin
bal. His brother. who Is old and poor.
Happened to want fifty dollars badly and
Russell Ioined II to him. The mortgage
has just been filed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

a iexss farmer whose calf swallowed q
roii ~ presnbscxs hss been emsnerstet
bs ths Tressury department, the calf hsy
inc teen killed end the wsd Of green
beIne is such sssps |. II mike Il DDS.
sibic to discover tto denomination Of the
bills qevsrrss. Dut the f'rmer lore, the
calf
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oldest t'ractiring physIcinu,

Randolph, Mass. Feb. 25.-Dr. Emery
A. Allen, the oldest practicing physician
in this state. observed the S0th ami
Nersary Of his birth last evening by
giving a banquet TO 10 old frien Is, the
Oldest OF whom was So and the young
est IL. DIR. Allen came to this town
from Vermont in 1916 and has been
practiclng at his profession here ever
sinca
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Better order extra copies OF tomorro w's
News. When you see 1t. you will surely
want some to send to olu-time neir hbors
who are so unfortunate ss to be dwelling
out of the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Very likely good many Of the .Cleve-
lana sppointees who have been brought
In under the protection OF the civil SER
vice rules are nightly glad they WON'T
bsve to psss sn examination to keep their
ON ces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Poor Cuba has reason to feel II misfor-
tune that she 10 lying under the lee of
the great Republic OF the United States
instead of hardly the little kingdom OF
(,rp ,ee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

When Brother Needy advises bis hearers
to seek salvation ss Bryan sought the
White House be ought to bear In mind
that after oil Bryan didn't reach the
White House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

If Utah esteems the late Brig ham Young
ss it's most eminent citize, and SO wants
his statoe in the Capitol 80 much the
worse for Utah. II should try again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
KNIGHTS or pYTniAs

Grand Keeper Of Records and Seal. william
=. wilson. Room saS. Butler Exchange.
ENTERPRISE - b. 7. Hall. 7s~ wes,minstss
ST. JoHS's-io3 Westminster street.
oRirSTAL LoDok-sJl Mssim. .nster streel
dknMAhN - iSermsn) - seccnd and fourth
Tpursdays. 2l0 Nestminger street
LAFAYErTE-tFrencbl-e Wsstminstsr st.
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poprer.

The esteemed editor Of our Prohibition
contemporary thewesterly Tribune would
make an excellent governor for these
plantations, but, be 1t said. there arc
others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

II gives fellow quite a feeling of relief
these days to reach home after dark with
out having been asked to hold up his
hands at the smiling mouth Of q shiny
poprer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

The nsturSi loss Of hair. either by dis
ease or the ace OF The hsir itself, may be
repienisbed with q heavy growth by
Bsl's Hair Renswer.
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AMERICAN MECHANICS.

state Council Secretary, Charles w. Iattsn
633 Westminster strea
LIScoLN--Go Westminster street.
WooNAsouATUCKET-Mnu avenue
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SECRET SOCIETIES,
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Rscretary. W. II. T. Mosisy. N wsy-
bosset street. Telephone 5oz
OLIVE BRANcH--Odd Fellows Hall, W Wey
oosset street.
FaIENDLv CKIoN-ess Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

II appears to be as much as your life is
worth to carry Uncle SANS naturalization
papers to Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Women who object 90 consult for nainfui
Irregularities, crainps and heada rhcs peculiar
10 tho sex. relieved ~ once without danger
Wy Apioiinc Chapotoant send sp e.. O
Eox 2si, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

The baby name 10 Mary, after all. or
course, Mary, after its mother, and Har-
rison for its father.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

6sUrge of Greece rs not 6reek, but be-
ing in Athens be just naturally does as
the Athenians do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

There are doubtless many Democrats
who would like TO be Governor OF Rhode
leland, but precious few who want TO
try to be this ) car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Ksns's city is getting into line. 1t is
considering an ordinance forbidding ex-
pectoration in church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Canton, Ohio. may perhaps be psrdoned
II it Is trifie jeslous of Carson City,
Nevada.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
RED M EN-.

Great Chief OF Records. william n. Brown, q
Eddy street. Telephone ilsa
PzrrAcoSsErr - Eddy street and Potter's
avenue
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MARRIED..

DEAN-WALKER-I this city, Feb %, by
Kcv r. =, tUfu, Arthur Dean and Kate
Walker, both of this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Turkey, like Urish Heep, Is very 'um BILE.
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PROVIDENCE GAS COMPANY.

The annual rcciing nf the stockho,lars u
the Providence Gas Company wili ilo held ne
ne Uiiirc Of the company in ruar a. provf.
dencc Washington l,uiiLing. ~ Snrkcf g0usrc.
on Monday, March l. uruximu af L. o'rl,,ri.
ruon. for the election u nine Drccts,rs are
Tor the transncilnn 0f am other business sf
the Company A. y. SLATER
Sscrcthrv.
Proy.dcrcc, X. l., Fcb. Il, 1857. i.f-lCt
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THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1897.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
PORT NOnFoLK NOTES.

Powell & Steel, Of the Port Norfolk
manufacturing company, have driven
three pipes In search Of water, and have
connected them all together, and now
they have good supply Of wafer Til, =
say: their business must go ahead
Miss Bessie Cook, OF Port Norfolk,
returned home from All eX:cY1ei trim
TO her parents at Branchvil!c
Nhe fiscal year commences to-day in
the Government, State and county, and
IL times do not get any better now you
can sing the old song OF hard times. -
MI Minor, president Of the electric
railway, has lined off for another build
ing for his road TO be used for more
machinery or to put new cars in
What blessing as we'll as q comfort.
II would be If the electric line Of Port
Norfolk would build some kind of q
house or shelter for the poor passengers
that have to wait at each end Of the
line for the cars In warm weather like
this 1t 10 dreadful for the people to have
TO stand in the hot sunshine for from
10 10 80 minutes to wait for the cars.
II you do not believe 1t just try it for
once.
Fishing at Port Norfolk now is fine
sport A lady Of Portsmouth, well
known to many OF Portsmouth's society
people came down here one day last
week with her husband and others.
Enough she never caught Il fish before.
she went off with fine bunch Of her
own catching
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Marriage Asccnscs for June.

The following licenses were issued this
month In the Hastings Court:
White-John D. Thayer to Anita *.
Brown. Clarence Pegram James to
Rosa Lee Markham, Robert j.. Most
man to Theresa Fussenick.
The following ,narriege licenses have
been Issued during the month Of June
in Norfolk county:
Whftes-Clinton Ross Caskey to
Grace Gordon Morgan, Robert Lee Wal
ton to Maud Della Henley. Morris
Banks to Bessie Catsell, Peter Macon
Martin to Ruby Hardy, Henry Clinton
Bradford to Lula May Britt, Jesse ?.
Downing to Ida Mae Arundel, Brant-
ley Alexander Jones to Addie " Prince
William T. j. Patterson to Annie Bryan,
Augustus Burgess to Euphermia Mid
gett, Samuel Waterman Hamburg to
Indiana Hodges, John McCreighton to
Myrtle Stryker. William Lockwood Will
liams to Hattie Badger, Willie James
Wicks to Marietta Murden. William w.
Jones to Charlotte A Forehand Napo-
leon Hewitt to Mary A. Forehand, Will
liam Fl. Camp to Arintha G. Hartman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
FrillR OF Ensllinn.

"Louisene," a kind or popltuette ,s
among the new and popular materials
and 1t comes in very small checks of
various colors.
A pretty chemsette vest for foulard
and baregc gowns IS made Of white
mouSsellne de sole. striped across with
little frills Of narrow cream lace headed
ny one row Of narrow black velvet rib
bon.
eros grain silk Is revived again for
oreSsy gowns worn by matronly women.
The. special fea ture OF the SUNNI er
shoulder cape Is the short full effect
"htch gives 1t the appearance OF an
extended neck ruff. Transparent mate
rials, such as grenadine, moussellnc de
sole. batfSte and net, accordion plated
very full flourish In these garments, and
Jet and buttcr-colored lace figures large
~ In the trimming. The zouavc Jacket
style or garment With the full cape
sleeves, ranks with the cape as good
style. but 1t is not SO useful owing to
the Inconvenience OF putting it on and
taking II off -
Skirts fiounced from the hem to the
waist. with rutties shaped SO that they
require no gathers and edged with mar
row cream lace, are decidedly the lat st
fancy. and are especially effective In
glace silk.
The new black cloth jackets are trim
med with white lace applique.
- 'eShaH o'cS CilIlS nat nat Il SAILOR
Drlm OF Panama straw and Tam-o'-
Shanter crown or accordion-plaited can
vas and is trimmed with band Of black
velvet, Il rOSctte Of turquoise blue sa tin.
and two black uuills.
The wise woman will not waste her
substance on q sun-plaited skirt If she
would be up to date two months later
FOR report says this variety of skirt is
rapidly going out Of fashion
Black China Grape is very popular for
summer morning costumes. and while
the real Is very expensive, the imita ton
Is reasonable in price and looks almost
as well.
a novel idea, carried out at an English
wedding. is procession Of eight little
bridesmaids. following the bride, eacl,
one wearing q Victorian bonnet made Of
rose tWlgs lined with silk Of the pre-
Vailing color in the dress, and carrying
crooks entwlned with ribbons and flow.
ers.
Red. which is such q popular color
TINS season, needs great care in making
selection as it is either very becom.
ING or very vulgar, as II harmonizes OF
IS discordant element in Its effect on
the woman who wears it,
For evening dress young girls wear
Wreaths OF flowers in their hair which
is arranged high Oh the head FORGET
me-nots are very pretty and a narrow
wreath of green leaves is often very be-
coming.
Tiny sea shells are the latest decora.
tlon on some of the new gallons and
emproiderles with beads. silver and gold
threads, and narrow ribbons so much
employed in the seasons trimmings
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
E2(1ER USNUC) y I'll II EMS
Asuindlcr Arrested.

some time ago q !colored woman
named Sarah Smith made Application for
q pension. A negro man named Squires
learned Of it and told her that he would
see that she got It for s25. The woman
promised to raise the amount, but failed.
tuesday Squires called to see her again
and asked for. the $25. The woman did
not have it, but went with Squires to
an attorney. Yesterday he went to the
woman's house and told her that if she
did not pay him the money he would
lock her up as q fraud and charge her
with attempting to- SPINDLE the Govern
ment. The woman told him to wait and
she would make another effort to get
the money. She went to Justice Rut.
ter. explained the case to him and asked
the loan Of the money The Justice
told her the man was a fraud and to
swear out warrant for his arrest This
she did. Constable Anderson went
back with the woman and arrested
Squlres. who has several aliases. On
arriving at the Justices office It was
learned that ne same man had swim
died q number Of people out Of money
in the same way. The Justice COM
mitted him to jail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
BUILDING Permits.

During the month ending yesterday
City Surveyor Bascom Sykes has giver
lines for the following new buildings:
Pythian Hall association-Three-
story stone and brick building, north
west corner County and Court streets
Mrs. Annie G. Smith-Double two
story frame on the south side Of High
between Washington and Dinwiddit
streets.
Thomas Colding-SingIe two-stor,
frame on the east side of Green, nea,
Glasgow street
Mrs. Emma Thompson-Single two
story frame at the southwest corner OF
County and Green streets
Thomas f. Rowe-Single two-stor,
frame on the west side Of Armstrong
near North street.
Augustus Brown--Single two-stor,
frame on the south side Of Randolph
street, near Third street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
I'm BERKELEY

A little child of Mr.. X. r. Humnh
ries died yesterday at their residence in
Montalant. 1t was about months old
lnterment will be in Magnolia Cemetery
this afternoon
y pretty little home marriage took
place last night at the home Of Mr.. j
A. Murden, on Middleton street. The
contracting parties were his oldest
daughter, Miss Mary Eta, to Mr.. w. ].
Wicks. OF Norfolk. a few invited guests
performed by Rev. NJ. w. Butler, Of
Main Street Christian church. They will
make their home in Norfolk CITY
\ POSTER PARTY.
The young ladies Of the Girls Society
OF Berkeley Avenue Baptist church.
known as the "Phlosophical' branch
OF said society. in contradiction TO the
historical branch. will give q Poster
Party at the residence OF Miss Laura
$3.50 O'Clock. A very interesting and in
structive programme. consisting Of the
best talent OF Berkeley, has been ar
ranged, as wollows:
Vocal Solo ............ Mrs. G. G. Martin
Instrumental Solo -. Prof. C. T.. Herd
Recitation ........ Miss Sophia Williams
Vocal Solo ........ Mrs. John Foreman
Violin Solo ........ DR.. G. w. Wallace
The most charming feature Of the en-
+.
G. Darling Parker. Jr. It is the first
time Mr. Parker has consented to sing
to Berkeley. audience A rare treat Is
in store for those who attend
The young ladies of the Methodist
Sunday school continued their lawn
party last evening. A large crowd
gathered again on the grounds OF the
Berkeley Military Institute campus and
they were very successful In raising
their organ fund.
Miss NJ. Estelle Freeney, Of Suffolk.
is visiting Miss Lousia Ferebee, on
Berkeley avenue.
The Christian Church Sunday school
that picniced at Buck Roe Beach yes
terday returned In the evening filed
with the merriment of the day After
the refreshments OF the morning were
served they had q praise service
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Excursion 10 soillers, Home.

o-morrow Grimes Battery will give
an excursion to Soldiers Home to help
raise funds. The State does not allow
them any money for powder or horses,
and when the boys parade OF fire a
salute they have to go down In their
pockets for the money. "A number of
them have been out OF employment and
cannot afford to spend money only when
absolutely compelled to do so. They
ara giving this excursion in hope OF
getting some money in the treasury. If
you cannot go buy & ticket and help
that much and you will do 8. good deed
The men are ever ready to do duty when
called upon. Help them all you can.
See advertisement Of schedule. etc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Some Late New Things.

for the purpose OF regulating the heal
IN furnaces and boilers g. H.'thernos-
tat Is formed OF two U-shaped metal
springs. with two ends Of the springs
brought together and fastened SO as to
expand ana contract as the temperature
varies.
A new device for use on street cars
Is a trolley finder. which is formed OF
two spring arms lying parallel with the
pole when the wheel IS on the wire and
springing out automatically to cat CHI on
me wire as soon as the wheel slips
ofr.a
For the purpose Of ascertaining the
size and shape OF horses hoofs without
the necessity Of placing the shoe on
the hoof a newly designed measuring
apparatus is fitted with a metal band,
to be shaped to the hoof and clalnped in
position.
Measuring Syringes are now being
paced on the market, consisting OF q
glass plunger inside q graduating tube
the plunGer being drawn out after the
nozzle is inserted in the liquid to be
used until the desired quantity is shown
on the scale.
new burglaralarm consists Of n
star attached 10 rod in the centre.
with wires running from the points 10
the doors and windows Of the building.
the pulling of one Of the wires turning
SAiS A''i dllu lilS ElutOma tic
alarm mechanism.
To deadcn tn noise MADE by strikip .
OF the keys on the roller or platen Of
q typewriter Il new roller is made of q
tube Of rubber filled with fibre core.
which softens the blow of the key and at
the same time gives Il strong SUFFICE
on the roller to make a plain impress
sion.
In a new device to sharpen the kniye.
OF moving machines without removing
them from the cutter bar an emery
wheel Is attached TO n rod at the back
Of the bar to slide along to the differ
ent teeth In turn. power being applied
by belt or gear on the axle Of the
machine.
Ball-bearings are to be used in a re-
volEing chair recently patented, the
balls resting in a cup around the screw
which raises and lowers the chair. and
the cone can be clamped on the screw
so 1t will revolve without moving up or
down, the device being also applicable
to piano stools
To assist dentists in taking plaster
impressions OF gums for making false
teeth Il shallow wooden cup is mad.
with short handle, the plaster being
mixed and placed in the cup and then
pressed against the gums and left to
harden, when II can be used in FORMING
the dental plate.
y handy device for florists to use in
spraying plants has an atomizer ct
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
semitic Jail ns a DerauIter

w. I. Turner. treasurer OF Little
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
church at West Norfolk, is charged with
defalcation Of church funds. He was ar
rested yesterday at the instance Of the
board Of trustees. composed Of John
Kennedy, J. S. Mann and Martin Ever
EFT. charged with, misrepresentation Of
S36 Of the church funds which came
into his hands as treasurer and have not
been accounted for. The trustees heard
reports from outside sources which led
them to suspect that everything was
not as 1T should be in the handling Of
the church funds. Several attempts to
get settlement with the treasurer
failed before they procured a warrant
for his arrest. Turner had q hearing
before Justice ]. B. Owens and fail
Ing to account for the $36 missing from
the treasury, he was held for the grand
jury The sentence was suspended,
however, the request Of the trustees,
who will not prosecute Turner IL he
can restore the amount OF his defalca-
ton
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-01
Onions.

Ono Of the healthist vegetables. II no,
tho healthbest ono grown. Is the onion.
as literally as they should. Boiled onions nIo
VIII ward ofr many OF the diseases to to
principal objection to the promiscous use
Of this vegetable is that tho odor exhalcd
a sofS easing Is offsnsXe cup Of strong
this effect Although for q, day OF. SO ar,
disagreea ble odor. yet after this time it
will be much sweeter than before.
III. ESr a Group onion pouitices arc used
out Of draughts. and a sudden chill avoid
ed The poulttces are made by warming
the onions In goose oil until soft, then put
hot MS they can be borne Unless in very
cT6up yields readily to the onions. This.
althourh an old fashioned remedy, Is q
good one. as any mother who has brought
Onions are excellent blood purifiers, and
humors are very eflcacious. They arc
good for the complexion, and II friend who
tributes 1t to tho liberal use Of onions as
u food. ~ nm
PEOPLE suffering from nervous troubles
tables freoueptly either cooked or raw.
When troubled with bad cough, II a raw
onion is eaten the phlegm Will loosen al
with very little effort A raw onion is
made much more pnla table, If, when cat
Ing. Il little salt or pepper IS used as a
seasoning, Those troubled with wukeful-
ness may insure good nights rest, often,
II lust before retiring they eat raw on
ton. - -. 49, =
There are few aches to which children
are subject as hard to bear us painful
as earache. One of the best remedies we
kno" IS to take out the heart of an onion
&c red onion is the best if one can DO had,
although lacking this kind any other can
pc used3 and roast il. When soft. so II Gun
Z" handled without MASKING, put It on
The effected ear as hot rs 1t can be borne
Unless the cause Is deeper than ordinarily
the patn Will cease In n worry short timc
and Will not return.
a cough syrup. in which onions form an
important part. Is made by taking one
Gun or vinegar. one cup Of mola sseS and
one-half cup OF cut up onions. Put on
the stove and simmer about half M hour
Or until the onions are soft Then remove
and strain. Take tenspoonful of this
frequently. when troubled with Il cough
and unless very deep seated. tho cough
will not last long.