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Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01
SPRING AND
SUMNER CLOTHING

ever offered on the market, consisting OF
Covert Cloths, Ssrges, Clay Diagonals, Chev-
lots. Cassimeres, etc., at fabulously low
prices. Call and convince yourselves that
we are selling the greatest bargains In the
Clothing trade at the present time has been
offered for many years past. Being manu-
facturers of Clothing for halfa century and
always cash buyers, we are enabled through
our experience and manner of conducting
business to offer greater inducements to
purchasers than any other house in the
trade. Our specialties, viz:
500 Mems Suits. ASSOC. sold elsewhere
at 5000.
800 Mems Suits at $1,000 sold elsewhere
at $500.
500 Mems Suits at $1,000. sold elsewhere
500 Mems Suits at $500. sold elsewhere
800 Boys Suits at $3.50, sold elsewhere
at $500.
300 Boys Suits at $500, sold elsewhere
at $12.00. :,
$50 Children's Suits at $1.50 $500 sold
elsewhere at double prices.
1000 Pair of Pants at $1.00 to $500.
Bargains in every department too num-
erous to mention.
Our Custom Department is filed with
selections Of Foreign and Domestic goods
from which we will make suits of the very
fastest styles Ut $40 to $50.
Samples sent on application and esti-
mates cheerfully given.
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arore Money rn olreulatlon.

II there was any actual relation be.
tween the quantity Of money In circula-
tion and national prosperity, We would
now be ON a food tide For more than
q twelyemonth now the amount Of non-
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sECRET socIETIEs.

5EChEI SUClE11ESs
Middletown Council, No. 2, Jr. o. u. A. M.
Meets every Monday night in McWhorters
Hall at o'clock.
first Tuesday OF each month In Town Hall.
Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 8, L 0. O. T.
Meets every Thursday night In McWhorters
Damon Lodge, No. Il, z. of P. Meets every
Wednesday night in McWhor2er's Hall at
So'clock.
Major John Jones Post, No. %, g. A. R.
Meets every Friday night In Reynolds Build
ing at o'clock
Welcome Conclave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In K.
Union Lodge, No. 8, A. A.o.U. W., meets every
ID and 4th Tuesday night In McWhorter's
Lord Delaware Circle, No. 16, Brotherhood
of the Union. Meets LIST and Sd Friday, Mo
Whorter's Hall at 8 p. m.
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We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de-
signs, independent of all other
dealers, as it costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs, which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
on application and visits made
to the country upon notihca-
ton.
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The baltimore weekly sun

The Weekly SUN Publishers all the News
OF each week, giving complete accounts Of
all events Of interest throughout the world.
AS an Agricultural paper The Weekly SUN Is
unsurpassed. 1t is edited by writers Of prac-
tical experience, who knows what farming
means and what farmers want in an agricul.
tural journal. It contains regular reports Of
the work Of the Agricultural experiment
stations throughout the country, Of the pro-
ceedings Of farmers clubs and institutes, and
the discussion Of new methods and ideas In
agriculture. Its Markets Reports, Poulty
Department and Veterinary column are parti-
cularly valuable to country readers. Every
issue contains Stories, Poems, Household
and Puzzles Columns, variety ofinteresting
and instructive selected matter and others
features, which make 1t o welcome visitor In
city and country homes alike.
One dollar a year. inducements to getters-
up Of clubs for the Weekly SUN. Both the
Daily and Weekly Sun mailed free of post
age in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Payments invariably In advance. Address
AS. .ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
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The Happy Man--I tell ynn, old fellow,
a man.does MT know what real happiness Is
until he is married. Cynical Friend Then
he finds that 1t consistsin being single.
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population, show barely sIS per capita.
or 20 per cent Of the former. Including
savings banks and loan and trust com
panies the ratio is materially reduced,
the south showing only 7 per cent Of the
amount given for New England. An
alyzing the, items given In the last col
umn, as stated in the oomptroller's Ia
BILE, 1t is found that the states and ter
ritories representing 20 per cent Of the
population have less than SS per cent Of
the entire banking power, estimated at
S8, TOO, 600, 900. Maurice L. Muhleman
in New York Herald.
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BANKS.

Peoples National Bank.-President, G. W,
w Naudain Cashier, Geo. ID. Kelley; Teller.
w. G. Lockwood. Bank Building on East
Main Street.
Citizens National Bank.-President, Joseph
Darlington. Bank Building on South Broad
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-01

Seventy million people know Hoods 6ar.
laparilIa puriies the blood. strengthens the
system and gives good health.
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DIAMOND
Condition POWDER
Prepared only at YAUGHAN'S Pharmacy,
West Main Street Middlefnwn

Prepared only at VAUGHAN'S Pharmacy,
West Main Street, Middletown.
is put up with the greatest care and is be-
lieved to be an effectual remedy against dis
ease 1t purifes the blood, Increases the ap-
petite, promotes digestion, regulates the
bowels, kidneys and liver. Cures distemper,
coughs and cold Prevents epizootic, muir
rain, plague, cholera, and all contagious
diseases. Kills bots and worms Removes
humor, roughness of the skin and hair and
restores health to the system.
THE DIAMOND CONDITION POWDERS
are highly recommended by those who have
used them. You cannot afford not TO try
them.
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The great disparity between the
banking facilities is seen at glance.
The six New England states, with an
estimated population llse8) Of 6.aQQ.s
900, possess nearly ese per capita; the
le southern states With %. O00. 600
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Our Wof11an's
.....CoIumn

FORE the new
woman appeared
upon the scene
Of action, girls
were rigidly
taught the good
Old-fash
principle of tidi-
ness. "Neatnesso
hardly expresses
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rliddletown Directory.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

President--G. w. W. Naudain; Secretary,
w. 8. Letherbury; 8. 8. Holten, Charles 81.
Howell, Geo. v. Peverley.
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Volunteer Hose Company, meets drst Fri
day night Of each month In Hose House.
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rnc-sa.,nr the volume of the Cure,

Capital-By dividing this one dollar
it becomes two, which makes more
money. / pay you these two dollars for
wages, you see
Labor-But when I go to buy bread
find them only worth one, SO don't
see it.-From Robinson Crusoe's Mon
ey," by David A. Wells.
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A lawyer In Butler, Mo-, has baptized
his twin sons Gold and Silver.
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Confidence Makes Gold Plentiful.

Confidence Makes Gold Plentiful.
The gold standard does not restrict Us
to the use Of gold. Our country, like
every other gold standard country, uses
vast amounts Of silver ooncurrently
with gold
There Is no shortage Of gold. Its pro-
duction is steadily increasing. When
confidence prevails, there Is no lack OF
gold for currency or any other purposes.
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MIDDLEToWN. DEL, MAY /, 1897.
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The wage Earner's Interest.

The Wage Farmers Interest.
Appreciation Of the dollar in which
wages are paid and consequent lower
prices are constantly and certainly to
the advantage Of the wage Garner. De-
probation Of the dollar and consequent
higher prices are always and certainly
to his damage.
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There seems to be nothing startling, at Ieass
nothing alarming, in the strange hand which
comes from the other side. 1t comes from the
darkness it is true but perhaps the lady San
account for it, after the surprise is past. The
door is closed and there does notappear 10 be
sufficient shield for hiding. Whence ther
comes the hand? Perhaps the reader canex.
plain 1t.
Similar surprises inbusiness are shown every
day. A citizen of Middletown made He'll
day purchase in the city, carried it for houls
at great Inconvenience, returned home to find
the indentical article at the same price on I'm.
tables of local dealer. That was an annoy
ing surprise.
One of the real and constant surprises to IA.
people of Middletown is the very low prize,
maintained by Mrs. Thos. Massey on all liz e.
of jewerley, watches, clocks, siIverware, Gu
glass, &C. 1t should not be; it is simple enough
it's In the buying-and the selection. There,s
much in selecting. If you have present L.
make, or purchase for self in Mrs. Massey,
line, comparison of prices and quality {
goods with any other is invited, especially
city prices. Repairing speciality.
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The Cosmopolitan Magazine, edited by JOHN
: BRIssKN WALKER, wishes TO add quarter
cf million to its clientele, already the larg.-
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BY any periodical In the world
IT rs PREPARED TO PAY HAND
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one reliable man or woman in every
town, village, country district, or
manufacturing establishment In every
state. All that Ia required of any
one is reliability, earnestness ana
work No matter on what other
work you are engaged, It win pay
you to examine into this offer.
Apply. stating position, capability, and refer.
saess, 70 THE COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE,
Irvington-on-the Hudson, New York.
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VAUGHAN'S Pharmacy,
The trade supplied atliberal discount
Read These Testimonials

ScoTT's LIVERY STABLES, May Ist, 1895.
Having used Yaughan's Diamond Condition
Powders in my livery, / can heartily endorse
them as giving me entire satisfaction as
Of Roughness of the Skin and Hair.
L. G. SCOTT.
MIDDLaTowN, DEL, May Q. 1895
can truly say of Vaughan.s. Diamond
best Horse Powders that ever used Having
thoroughly tested them on my horses found
they produced the desired results for which
they are so highly recommended.
CORTLAND f. CROCKETT.
MIDDLErowN, DEL, Apr. 1896.
DEAR SIR:-Having used your Condition
Powders found them good for all kinds Of
stock. would advise everyone to use them.
G. r. MANLovE.
MIDDLETowN, DEL, Apr. Is, 1895.
have tried your Powders and find them
superior to anything have ever used.
FRANK PIERCE.
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I5c a Package,
Two Packages for &c., for the present TO In
troduce them. They are equal TO the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
From Neig hboring Towns.

tions from the "Divina Comedia "
At meeting of the school committee
this week. The salaries of the teachers Of
the evening school were fixed at 81. 30 per
night for the principal. and 81 for the
assistant. The monthly report of Truant
Officer Saillant was presented. A repre-
sentative of the east district was present
and reported that the majority Of the resi-
dents desired the school kept here i'm
the district in preference TO the removal
Of the pupils TO the school Of the compact
part of the town. No action on the sub.
ject was taken by the committee. The
schc ol will bs kept open for the present.
Tho Fragment Circle of the Kings
Daughters held its annual meeting Tues
day evening at their rooms en- South
Water street when the following officers
were elected President, Mrs. Fred A.
Bliss; vice president Miss Mary Barton;
treasurer, Mrs. William Childs; secretary,
Miss Mabel Maxwell; visiting committee,
Ms Child, Miss Barney, Miss Andrews;
work committee, Mrs. Collamore, Mrs.
Barton, Mrs. Sandus. Entertainment
committee Miss Annie Smith, Miss
Mary Barton, Mrs. Sanford White;
decorating comm lite. Airs. Brown, Mrs.
Child, Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Hoar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
BRISTOL.
Orders for the Byfieli Rubber Company.
Effects of the Storm.

Mr.. Smith, president and treasurer of
the Byfield Rubber company was in town
yesterday visiting the works. lie had
just arrived from the west and has
brought a number Of orders for footwear
and bicycle tires. A large invoice Of shoe
lasts arrived yesterday. The dynamo has
arrived and has been set up. and Will
enable the company to run nights when
necessary.
Fletcher and family with large retinue
of servants will take n suits OF rooms at
thu DeWolf Inn, commencing January /,
for the winter.
. The Hydraulion Engine and Hose COM
pany held special meeting last evening
at their hall on State street.
Captain George 4. Gladding owner of
the fast cstboat Razzle Dazzle, while fish
ing off the south end of Prudence Island
caught graphing that was covered with
barnacles ii has been presented to the
Memorial building to be placed in the
curio collection. Fiom its appearance it
has been lying on tha bottom long time.
Th3 heavy gale OF last night blew
down several fences about town and also
an old building on Metacom avenue.
AT the meeting of the Bristol 1rottipg
Park Association Mr. Charles II. Whedon
was added to the board of governors, and
Alexander Fales was added to tho track
committee. Mr. Frank II. Burlington has
been awarded the contract for grading the
track under the supervision Of the chair
man of the track committee, Mr.. William
II. Thayer.
Mr. James Farley of Bristol, who Is at
work in Maiden, Mass, will be married
in that city TO Miss Minnie Dorothy of
Maiden on Tuesday, Nov. 90
Mr.. George Haight left here last even
ing for New York where he will meet his
sister, who is on her wav from South
ampton to make him visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. NJ. kortright who
have been guests ut Redcrest upon Pap
poosequa, have returned home To Sara
toga, n. y.
The stone crusher will be put in opera
tion tomorrow morning and the work on
the repairing of the road will be COM
menced.
The schooner Lizzie Wells. which was
at anchor m the bay. came near going
ashore ON Hog Island, having dragged
her anchor across Middle Ground shoals,
where she fetched up, her anchor catch
ing a rock.
Work was resumed upon the Bristol
Trotting pnrk this morning Contractor
Builn1tcn will commence with his teams
and men grading the track.
Quite a number of employees went to
WORK at the Byfeld Rubber works this
morning for the first time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
BITTER AGAINST FUENTES.
Prospcro Morales Leader of Guate.
malan Revolt Talks

San Diego Cal, Nov. 10.-The steamer
Albion which has arrived here from Mex
leo ports had rs passenger from San
Benito To Salina Cruz, Prospero Morales,
the leader of the revolG in Guatemala
Morales talked very freely among the
other passengers about events in Guate-
mala. lie was very bitter against Fuentes.
elf the traitor Fuentes had not been on
Mex xican territory" SAID Morales, "the
soldiers woEld have shot him down like a
dog. lie smuggled himself aboard q
Pacific Mail steamer for san Erancisco.
II he returns to the country he has be-
trayed the soil will be stained for the last
time with his blood. 1t is no time to
parley with traitors. think he realizes
this and will not return.
The Albion's 4 passengers say that the
distinguished Guatemalan carried n large
amount Of gold anu patrouized the poker
game very literally during the day he
was with them on the steamer. Morales
was accompanied by Colonel Lima and
several other officers in the revolutionary
army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
EAST PROVIDENCE.
Will Celebrate It's 25lh Anniversary.
Noes About Town.

Reliance Lodge, No. %, /. o. o. f., held a
regular meeting last evening in Odd Fellows
hall a large number OF brothers were IN
attendance. The first degree was conferred
upon three candidates. The twenty fifth an
niversary OF tho organization of the lodge Is
fast approaching, and it is the intention OF
the members TO celebrate the event IL "a very
elaborate manner II Is proposed 10 begin
the arrangements far enough in advance OF
the occasion 10 insure the proper carrying out
Of the appropriate program that will be ar
ranged by the committee Although the
SILVER wedding" is year distant, still IL
was made the subject of last evenings discus
sion, and resulted in the election OF the FOL
lowing committee, who will no doubt arrange
tho details in fitting manner: Past Grands
Edwin b. Lincoln. Benjamin Z. Pierce and
Herbert Il. Perkins. Noble Grand A. Everett
Griswoli and Brother f. Fred Gottschalk.
Buckin Post No. 20 held its regular meet
ing last evening in Grand Army hall. Com
mander McTwiggan was unayoidably absent
and the meeting was in charge OF Senior wee
Commander Augustus ID. Wilmarth. A large
amount OF routine business was transacted,
after which an hour was enjoyed in the rela'
tion OF army stories.
Mr. Henry Dodd is erecting large barn
near his residence ON Henry street
Miss Louise Cowper is visiting friends in
Swansea, Mass.
Mrs. Walter +. Ide of Grove avenue is en-
joying a few weeks vacation among the
terkshire hills Of Massachusetts.
Work is being rapidly pushed forward in
the operating room of the Union Telephone
and Telegraph Company in this town, and 1t
Is expected TO have the line in working order
in about a week.
The high wind last night played the dick
ems with the electric lights, and the town was
obliged TO depend on the moon for illumina
tion good part OF the time.
Last evening about thirty five menbers of
the Watchemoket Fire Company, under the
command Of Foreman John J. Mullen, visited
Knightsville and attended the fair of Pocasset
Engine Company Of that place. The boys
were royalty entertained. They made the
journey via the electric cars and returned
shortly after midnight much pleased with
their excursion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
WARREN.
w rren Athl tic Club Elects Officers
School Commiile Meets.

SSn0Ol COmmlIe meets.
Nlr. William Gordon, Jr., Of Dover, y.
H., was in town this week calling on
friends.
Miss Alice Collins, at one time the so
prapo soloist ut the Baptist Church. has
Just returned from an extended European
trip and is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ;.
Thayer.
Town Treasurer Charles W. Greene,
who has been visiting friends In Mans
field, Mass, has returned.
Tho Warren Athletic Club has elected
the following officers President, Fpd
A. Bliss. vice president, Michael ".
O'NcilI; treasurer. .Ior'miah Gon. sccre-
tary. Gilbert Church, lr. Fred A. Bliss,
john McDonough and Michael W.
O'Nelll were chosen committee to pur-
chase supplies aud furnishings for the
club The club now numbers o.
AZ ArmOry hail Thursday evening the
Warren Dramatic Club will present the
play. Old Virginia.
Inc Warren Ar club met this week
with Miss A lice Carr on south Water
street. Several of the members read .elco
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
CRANSTON.
Would-b. Burglars Frightened Away.
Personal and Other Notes.

Mr.. Rcuten Wilbur Of Cranston played
the part OF a detective last nixht, and
frightened awav two burglars who were
about TO Try To enter the homs OF Dr.
Simmons on Cranston street.
The young men were noticed scaling
the fence in the rear Of the Simmons
house. They stole toward the house under
the large grape arbor. and were about 90
begin operations when Mr.. Wilbur put
in an appearance. BY jumping fences the
frightened robbers eyaded their pursuer
and disappeared down the n. L. track TO.
ward Knightsville.
Mrs Annie Til!inghast has removed
RON Pawtuxet TO her new home In West
Arlington.
Contractor Ouimette is adding two
tory addition To ;he Egan block on Gram
non street
MIR samuel Taylor Of West Arlington.
Is confined To his home ly illness.
Much sickness prevails IN aud about
Crnnston just now. lenvy colds caused
by tho sudden changes in the weather
are the ailments Of most Of those who are
afflicted
Many OF the good looking elderly gen
tleincn Of transton aud knighisville are
entered for The cake walk TO b. given NJ
~ rccssset Fair tonight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
WANSkUCk.
d fective Chimney Causes Fire Som
Villag. Notes.


4 defective chimney caused fire in the
Hotel klondike in Geneva yesterday, and but
for the efficient work of the pail brigade
which is the only fire apparatus of any con
sequence in North Providence, the building
would have been consumed. The fire started
in the saloon OF Frank Murray about 1888
o'clock yesterday morning, and had gained
considerable Roadway before the inmates had
any idea there was even stove in the house
Mr. Murray was the first to locate the fire,
and called for assistance from his neighbors
near by. Francis Gallagher who owns a
saloon noxt door, was the first TO respond,
and he was soon followed by Ethan Niles a
farmer, and number of loungers Mr..
Niles assumed command and ordered George
Murphy TO take charge of the pump, which
is in the rear Of the hotel. George worked
with will for half an hour, filing the pals
as fast as he could, while the rest Of the men
threw ths water on the fire. which was burn
ing fercoly IN the ceiling and rapidly consum-
ing the back of the bar. In twenty minutes
the fire was under control, and in thirty
minutes the fire was put out. Mr. Murray
estimates mis- loss at about 500. Fully IN
sured
A horse attached TO an express wagon be.
longing to Fred Long of Veazie street ran
away yesterday afternoon, and after smashing
the team by coming in contact with various
telephone poles on River avenue, was finally
stopped by citizen. Mr.. Long says the dam
age to his team will amount 10 So
Luke Hanley of Douglas avenue, chef for
the past three seasons on the yacht Fedelma.
has accepted position nt the waui egan
House. Norwich, Conn.
James Conway, who suffered n slight frac-
| ture of the slyl few weeks ago, is now on
| "a fair road to recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10

RoYal Blue Line p,t sunaliv conducted nine
daY tour lcaVc- TUESDAY, Nuvemhet ~ Three
aud sue. half dbYs iu Washington ~ the Riggs
House lnciuding itiu 10 Mount Vernon. one
day at old J., int Comfort, four hours AZ
Philndrlphia and dav at New York az the
Broadway Central. with privilege 80 longer
stay " desired. 80 covers every expense.
Christmas holiday tour Deccmhvr 18th, 10
Washington, Mount Vernon, Pmladelnhia aud
New York. nine davs 80. Tours 20 Washing
ton. florids and alIfurnia in January, leh.
ruatv. Msrth. Apr.l and NAV. ~cnd for Illus
traiel itinerarr io :. j -immoiis, n. L. A.
2lt Washington street, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
Mcdonald Fined.

George Mcdonald, who was indicted FOR an
assault with dangerous weapon on Gertie
Mayo, was this morning sentenced by Judge
Wilbur to pay a fine of s25 and costs. McDon-
aid threw lighted lamp at Miss Mayo, and
today his plea was nolo contendere, by nd
vice of his counsel John NJ. Brennan. The
latter informed the court that 1t was case
of jealousy, ana Mcdonald claims he was par
italy intoxicated at the time he threw the
lamp at Miss Mayo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10
DESERTED HIS
SWEETHEART.
TAYLOR FOrsook Miss Burns on
Wedding Day.
She Killed Herself, and Now Taylor
Has Done the Same.

Cynthiana, KY, Nov. l0.-Two weeks
ago Lynn Taylor came to Cincinnati, in
stead OF appearing at the side of Miss
Maria Burns on the evening he was to
make her his bride. The mortified and
heart broken girl took the matter so seri-
ously as to prefer death by suicide TO
facing life afterward. Yesterday Lynn
Taylor committed suicide from rcmorse.
adopting the same method as did Miss
Burns, hanging.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10

Ntop That ITead toId Ia To Minutes -
lor 10 will develop intp chronic cstarrh
De AgneW IS Catarrhal Powder stops cold
in The heat ia ~ minutes and relieves
most nrutr and deep seated catafrh after
one application. Cures quickly and ycr.
manently. Il have uSd Dr Apnaw =
Catarrhal Powder with best results. it
u n great rcmrdv, anI | never cease
recommending " John r. Dsli, pauld.
ing. q. Suld hy blandinS 4 Banding
IS ard y Ncybussct GCo. 4. CIailin ~ Co.
~ TO - 20. Main. Hall ~ Lyon. -i5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-10

The commission on the revision 'of the
state constitution met yesterday afternoon
In the library room at the state house. =