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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
DEATH NOTICES.

DUFFY - In this city, Sth inst, Lucy L.
wife of John Duffy, and daughter OF the
late ,leremiah and Angelne Harringto
aged "a years.
Funeral services Saturday, the 10th inst
ut III "A. M, from the residence of Ambrose
Colyin, Hope. II. l. Relatives and friends ara
invited 10 attend
FITzPATRICK--In this city, on the sth inst.
Genevieve, daughter of Edward and Mary
FITZPATRICK, aged years, months and
days.
FANNING-In this city, or the Sth inst.
Patrick Tanning.
MALONE--In this city, 9TH inst, Katie Ma.
lone, daughter OF Richard and Bridget
Malone, aged 10 years.
Funeral from her parents residence, IS
Eagle street. Saturday, 10th inst, at 8 80
a. m Relatives and friends are invited to
attend.
PAL LMER-In this city, on the Sth inst.
Rachel L. Palmer aged 20 years.
SMITH-In this city, the sth inst. Elizabeth.
wife OF James Il. Smith, aged 90 years.
Funeral services Sunday, rhe llth inst. at
II a. m. from the NJ. T.. Church, Lilac street.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
STONE-In Howard, X. L., sth inst, Ellen
NJ, wife of Richmond j. Stone.
SHEDD-In Union Village 7th inst, Julia
a. Shedd wife of j. Herbert Shedd and
daughter OF the late Thomas Clark cf
Ma ne, agei GO Years.
Funeral &C her lare residence Saturday. at
lo'elock. Burial private.
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Closing Remarks.

Original verses in tribute were read bv
Mrs. Lev. B. Darling, of 226 Dean street.
and Charles W. Jenckes Esq, and the
meeting closed with remarks by MIR.
1harlcs =. Carpenter who had known Mr..
Howland ever since he was a t,ucher i'm
the Unlversalist Sunday school sixty years
ago He referred To the long life OF use.
iulness and public service closed by the
death of Henry A. Rowland and. TO illus
trate his energy and determination to do
things right, alluded TO the good he had
accomplished as trustee of the Refon,,
School for ten years, as a friend of tbe
colored men In the days of slavery and as
a member of the city School Committee.
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Memorial services for the late Horny A.
Rowland, who died March % woro held
yesterday afternoon by the Rhode Island
veteran Citizens Historical Association
at Its regular meeting in the Mathewson
Street Methodist Church They were
largely attended by the members OF the
organization of which the deceased had
Deen charter member and by many Of
tho friends and acquaintances with whom
nc mao oecn associated for many years.
In the absence Of President Frcde,jc
Denison the meeting was conducted bv
Dr. heuben A. Guild, who also contrib
utcd 60 the culogistic character Of the
occasion by many pleasant "reminiscences
9i his personal relations with Mr. How.
land.
The principal address of the afternoon
Mas delivered by Secretary Daniel A.
Cook. lt was as follows:
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His Excellcncy the Governor has re.
ceiyed from the Supreme Court an answer
10 his queries regarding the moral and
legal right Of the State House Commission
to build the State House, and tho reply is
OF a nature to make the governor feel as
II he had been interviewing the hind legs
of a mule. Naturally, His Excellcncy
selected the most obscure newspaper i'm
town for the first publication of the reply,
which Is 20 the effect that the state
House has unlimited power TO go ahead
according TO the plans though Of course
tho people must vote the money necessary
as they have already done first install.
ment
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We may only conjecture the beneflccnt
effect to the city of Providence had
Colonel Goddard at an earlier age
awakened to the same lofty sense of
public duty that seems now TO inspire
him. Why didn't ho start in at or about
tho period, say, when DIR. Garvin first
began to bestir himselfp We wonder how
Colonel Goddard has been able to hold
his peace for so many years and calmly
stand around and let things go to the
dogs so.
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Evidently we are again to have a gov
ernor Of whom everybody will speak cor
daily. Already the Democratic Boston
Globe remarks: "Thc new governor, 10 {
of Rhode Island, Elisha Dyer, is socially
on the very top round and is the type of a
true American gentleman. Even the lone
fisherman whom he defeated admits that
,he little State might have done worse
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Who Can Help Out This Inquirer?

Will someone kindly give me answers to
the following questions before April l2:
Whom did Emerson call the master OF
Elegancey"
VINO was the Hero Of the Larontee?p
Name OF statesman who after leaving
cabinet, declined an advantageous offer
from foreign financier, saying: "A
man who has had the direction of the
finances OF his country so long ms / have.
should not die rich. They are ali
American characters. INQUIRER.
April Z, 1897.
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According to the report, the health
authorities gave walking papers TO the
"divine healer" under the law which
denies permission to practice medicine
without O diploma. But from all we
hear, the practice of medicine was the
last thing that the "divine healer" en-
gagged in. What with the Board of Alder
men planning TO abolish the picturesque
sandwich man, DIR. Swarts abating divine
healers and the Goo-Goos taking them.
selves seriously thero is precious little
fun 20 be had around this town these days.
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We welcome our esteemed twin con-
tcmporaries The Providence Journal and
Bulletin 10 tho fraternity Of the Asso-
ciotcd Press The full advantage Of the ser.
vice 81 which The News has been able.
uf'dcr IL 0o.ycar franchise 10 give SIS
patrons for the past three years. with
IT, new aryioc the Journal and Bulletin
Will b. eiesaied to a lessl in competition
with The Nc~s for the news OF TIE world
and we shall thus bc unable IN tho future
60 record 50 mary tcicgruphic "scoops''
on our Contemporaries rs we have in the
past W. shall continue. we presume IN
lead onr contemporaries in the lcid Of
local news a. heretofore.
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With reference TO the Goo-Goos the
problem for the consideration of the Re-
publican leaders is how TO fetch back the
wandering lambs TO the fold. There are
a good many of them, for sure.
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FRIDAY, APRIL Q, 1897.

We nearly forgot to note that the Hon.
Sam Allen Is subject 60 congratulations,
having been favorably struck by tho
uprising in East Greenwich.
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Block Island mixed things worse thar
the city of Providence ON election day.
1t voted for the Republican gubernatorial
ticket the Democratic Assembly ticket and
for "no liccnse.'
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friends-"How gently God breaks IL 10 us
before our hair Is silvered one-half our
friends are ON the other side." Two months
since we gathered in this place, and during
the hour which was spent here tender and
rowing words were spoken of Henry W.
oreehe' VINO had been for many years identi-
neo win this association and was quite gen.
eraiiy known in the community in which he
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Newport, April Z.
Providence, April s. 1897.

| Providence, April g. 1897.
| Mr.. Daniel A. Cook.
Dear Sir-Au unexpected absence from the
city has interfered with my purpose TO write
you word with reference TO our late friend.
| Mr.. Rowland.
My acquaintance with Mr.. Rowland began
in 1854, when became teacher in the high
school As member of the school commit.
tee he was often visitor at the office of the
superintendent, and 1t was not long after my
arrival I'm the city that met him there. /
found him s'mpathetis friend and wise
counsellor, always interested in whatever
promised to be for the best good Of the school
In those days pupils were admitted to the
high school upon an examination which was
heli at the high school building. All the can.
q da' O. from the seve al grammar schools were
assembled there and tested upon a set of uni
form questions Sometimes not little gen.
erous rivalry existed between the different
schools, and Mr.. Rowland was always on the
alert to see how the Elm street school sustain.
cd itself. While he recognized his responsible
ties for the work of the whole system, he felt
that the schools OF his own ward were hi,
special charge and he spared no pains or per.
sonal effort TO keep them up TO the highest
point Of efficiency.
ID
mittee who could always be counted upon TO
be present at the regular term examinations.
The room 10 which he was assigned was sure
of ut least one visitor, and he was always
welcome. He was an appreciative listener.
and both teacher and pupils felt encouraged
by his preseice
Mr.. Howland impressed me as man who
made duty of public service ana stroye to
fu it txstt 10.
Office OF school committee appealed 10 him
with the greatest force, and 10 its discharge
he g~s~ the best of his thought and energies.
Such man is true public benefactor. and |
am sure that this city will not willingly lot
die the memories Of his faithful life.
Deeply regretting that business appoint.
ment for this afternoon will prevent ine from
Joining with you in the exercises OF the day.
am, Very truly yours,
THOMAS b. STOCKwELL,
Commissioner.
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A good many things are past and gone
with election day, but we are confident
that the Bright and Consummate Flower.
figure of speech of the only Bob Burbank,
will live long after the daisies nod over
tho political reposing place of Goo Gooism
translated
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successful business depends largely
upon intelligent buying and selling. The
News great Self Educator Feature will
furnish many useful suggestion TO the
seheeF boy business woman or business
man. see large announcement elsewhere
in this paper.
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Tributes ty L tier.
The following letters were read

Daniel A. Cook, Esq. Secretary:
Dear Sir-I regret very much that n session
OF the Board of Aldermen will prevent my at
tendance at the meeting of your association
In the afternoon Of the sth inst, especially as
IT Is to be tho occasion of a memorial address
OF the late Henry A. Rowland. 1t is but a
few months ago that met MIR. Rowland after
the lapse OF many years, and called his atten.
tion to the fact that had first seen him years
ago when, as member Of the sch 7ol commit.
tee, he visited the school which attended as
a boy. He had the same kindly word and
smile for which he was so agreeably remem
bered by the pupils OF our schools, and his in
terest and pride in the schools seemed 70
grow stronger each year. Our city has lost
in the demise of Henry A. Rowland, a most
worthy and exemplary citizen.
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Proyidonce. Anril s. lsa1

Daniel A. Cook, Esq. Secretary. etc.
My Dear sir-It isa pleasure 20 speak Of
Henry A. Rowland. lie was n man Of such
measure that he was large enough Tor all to
see in him grand manhood. Blood tells"
was tree In him rs IN most men. lie was Of
good stock. The Howlands hnve been among
The b'st fruits Of the New England planting.
The Mayfowcr brought the first II the name
and The family virility has survived the com.
pleS influences II ten generations. The Prov.
idence Howiands have bccn true 10 the
family genius and their influence in1 city and
state has been strong, intelligent and pa,ri.
otic.
have known Mr. Rowland since INV college
days In Brown University. about 1850. lie
was then and continued for many years after
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very truly yours,
EDWIN ID. McGUINNESS
Providence, April Z.

Daniel A. Cook, ESQ.,.
Dear sir-It was my good fortune to be an
intimate acquaintance of Henry A. Rowland,
from my boyhood until the time OF his death.
Few of his acguaintances, II any, knew him
bettcr. At times resided near him, and for
many years in the ward he represented in
the legislature, common council and school
committee, which places he honoret, as well
as Others Of private nature
He was high.toned, honorable gentleman.
lovcr Of justice and n hater Of wrong. He
passed his long life in doing good and making
himself useful as a citizen He lived TO make
tho world better for his living. which. In NV
Judgment, Is not only good example for
othors to follow, but the best obituary that
they can leave. Respectfully yours
IL. O. CLARK
Providence Anrl z 1907
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Providence. r. L.

Providence, r. l., April 4, 1897
Daniel a. Cook, Secretary, Veteran Cltizons'
Historical Association:
Dear sir-l thank you for an invitation to
be present at a meeting of your association to
be held next Thursday afternoon 10 do honor
TO the memory Of our lamcnted friend and
follow.ctizen. Henry A. Howiapd. IL is 81
years since bscome acquainted with Mr..
Rowland, and since that time have enjoyed
his acquaintance and friendshir. He needs
no such Offering as we can give. He led, ss
think, u life and oxemplihed virtues that dig.
Nifty and ennoble manhood. We may benefit
ourselves by recalling his virtues and imitat-
ing his example. Fearing that may not be
able 70 be with you on the occasion referred
to, se;zs tho occasion 10 express NV pro.
found respect for the memory Of our lament.
ell frisna. Henry A. Howlani.
Truly yours.
AMOS PERRY.
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"Sleep sweet

Sleep sweet
within this quiet room,
y thou whoe'er thou art,
And let
no mournful
yesterdays
Disturb thy peaceful heart.
Nor lot tomorrow
scare thy rest
With dreams of coming i'll;
Thy Maker il thy changeless
friend
His love surrounds thee still.
Forget thyself
and all the world;
Put out each fcverish light
The stars are watching overhead,
Sleep sweet,
Good night! Good niChtr'
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hands closed his eyes in death, but at no
iime was there any evidence that no knew
MS younger friends. for whom he had so
oiten opened his doors with all willingness
Tor MN 10 enter Some of you were present
at inc funeral but many one who held Mr.
H'wland In high estoem farried at home that
their places might be filed by the near of
kin or those blund by tho strong ties of
friendship which reached back scores OF
years.
The demonstrations OF respect and love
shown the departed brother by all classes in
the community were very marked and mourn.
fully gratifying TO relatives and friends IL
was evident that he was thought worthy Of
being thouQht Of" 1t is quite gafo 10 saw
that owing 10 the leisure which has belonged
Ia the secretary and 20 common feeling of
fellowship in many things. he has been more
often in Mr. Howland's home during the past
few years than all the other members of the
as ociation. The sense OF personal loss
which belongs to the secretary will remain
for many day.
And now, friends, one and all, il only re.
mains for you and me to say in all loving
tenderness. Farewell, friend and brother:
beloved. farewell for little while" Shall
II not be for you my friends, shall il not be
for me TO meet him once again meath fsirer
and brighter skies than this, where no words
shall be needed TO assuage the griefs of any
parting hour? But even IL we bid him fare
well, we will not think Of him as being very
far away, rather as one who has been Jour
ncying with you and me, and being Just n little
In advance has the sooner reached that wnv.
side inn where toll ceases and rest begins.
and having been weary from his long journey
OF more than four score and ten years has
been shown to the guest chamber, upon
whose walls he has read:
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Good night Good nightl"

We will think of our brother as one to whom
his last rood night has been said, as one also
who has said q last good night to you and to N
and all that is left for us, kind friends. is to
gather up with loving tenderness whatever
of sweet influences there are that cluster
around his lite and see that with them we
mould our own lives into more noble and
generous sacrifice for those that may bo
about us so that when the hour comes which
awaits as all, when 10 shall be for your pastor
or mine to stand between tho living and the
dead, God grant that there may be no mental
reservation while he repeats as he thinks of
the life that has just gone out, blessed are
they that do His commandments, that they
may have right to the tree of life and NAV
enter in through the gates into the city."
And l heard voice from heaven saying
unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea. saith
the Spirit, that they may rest from their
labors: and their works do follow them"
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AMOS PERRY.


IHWNuUHtIf AUfII q IcJIs
Dat lei A. Cook:
Today we assemble to show our respcct
for, and to draw lesson from. the life and
death of such an one, one who has gone hence
not unexpectedly, but In the ripvness OF
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THE SOCIETY GIRL.

She should have the tact Of q Dip
lomat.
She must know how to talk to bash
full men, and listen to conceited ones.
She should know how to dance, and
be able to smile when an awkward
partner steps on her frock.
She sheuld play coed hand at
cards.
She should know how to dress we'll
enough, and never to oveidress.
She should know how to ride a
wheel, to swim, to play tennis and to
row.
She should know how to sing negro
melodies Or play banjo, or do some
speciality to pass away dull hour.
She should know enough never to
discuss politics or religion or to brag
of her own ancestry.
She should know how to cook In a
chafag dish, or over a camp fire.
She should know enough good sense
not to complain of every hardship.
She should. unless her father is q
millionaire, be fnancier enough to
make ST. do the wnlk Of 50.
And yet the society girl is accused
of being idle.
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NO 81.

necessarily follow.
once inquired nf those runaways
Why he did so. | SAID You are
never punished, y0n are well cared
for. von are one of the best Iaborers
on the plantation, and vet without any
cause you will runaway" His answer !:
We'll master | can't help it | lust
must go. | don't want to 60, vet I
cannot resist suppose somebody
'voudous' me-"
Much has been said and written
about blood hounds kept for tracing
these runaways. There were ordina-
ry hounds kept for that purpose, but
not blood hounds. Some oyerseers
Kept two or three for their own use,
bu. there was occasionally some men
who kept pack to hnnt runaways for
the money that they would receive for
Their Infamous wnik.
say INFAMOUS because no man had
any respect for such men or such oc-
enpations. whist the very owners who
sometimes employed them did it with
the same feeling that IL dude would
experience in handling pitch
| remember fellow who had his
headquarters in Thibodaux 10 the
early .'Fiftles." His name was Cayen-
dish. He kept a pack of hounds. He
found little sympathy amnng the peo-
pie IN this vicinity but on one night
"a lot of young men thought that they
would give him a testimonial. They
hunted him up, took him above town
IN front of the old sa wmill, where they
found pile Of shingles, a goodly
number Of whicl, were used on i part
OF his naked body. AS it was held over
an empty barrel. He was then put ia
a skiff and told to cross over BAYOU
Lafourche and bid Thibodaux an i'm
mediate aud everlasting farewell.
which he most empIlatically did.
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THE SPINNIG WHEEL
BIZ ERNEST NEAL. LYTTON.
1896.

1896.
Beside her wheel my lady sits and
spins the livelong day.
The drifted wool her fairy touch like
magic melts away.
Certes, she is passing fair-fairer than
verse may tell;
She winds the skein about my hands,
and round my heart spell.
The sunbeams dancing in her eyes
dare me kiss to steal
From gentle Miss Dorothy beside her
spinning wheel.
1896.
Scorching down the boulevard.
Chewing gum and pedaling hard.
Ting lingl Almost knock me fiat.
Dizzy tie, Fedora hat,
Scarlet bloomers. 'Tis picture
Makes my very senses reel.
What was that7 ask. O merely
Dot astride her spinning wheel.
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CONSTIPATION
should not be regarded as a trifiing ailmont-
In fact, nature demands the utmost regularity
OF the bowels, and any deviation IRON, this
demand paves the way often to serious dam
ger ii lis quite as necessary TO remove impure
accGmulations from the bowels as ii is 10 .-4t
or sleep. and no health can be expected whore
a costive habit OF body prevails.
SICK HEADACHE:
This distressing affiiction occurs most fra-
quently. The disturbance of the stomach
arising from the i!nperfectiS dgested con-
tents, causes severe pain in the head.
accompanied with disagreeahle nausea, and
this constitutes what is popularity known as
Sick Headache, for the relief CT w.iic.i take
simmons Liver Regulator.
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FIFTY YEARS AGO.
1S46-DECEMBER--1S96.
BY S. T. GRIsAMoRE.

No. 40.
To see slaves work in the fields was
revelation and a novelty to me.
hid never witnessed much work by
gangs of !aborers, especially where
women and men were mixed together.
To watch them cutting sugar cane,
loading it into carts and wagon and
dumping it down by the cane carriers
at the sugar house was novel scene
to me. The slaves both in the fields
and in the sugar house seemed to enjoy
their toll, especially when the wealth.
was good.
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A WIFE WORTH HAVING.

A Barton county, Vermont, farmer
has wife who ia the envy of the
whole community and is certainly a
priceless treasure. From one barrel
of flour she made last year $50 pies Of
all kinds-tivs chicken pies, ninety
apple dumplings, eighty-six loaves OF
bread, 1000 hiscnits, 100 dozen dough-
nuts, eleven jelly rolls. couple of
gross of ginger snaps. 400 "cookles,"
800 pancakes and six dozen "gems.r
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DRArSAeE COMMISSIONERS.

DRAINAGE COMMISSIONERS.
dat No. l-Thos. Beary, o. Anthement
I'd 3. q. Mire.
DIST. No. a.-Thos. Barker, Oscar Antne-
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hst No.I-L. !. Trosclair. j. l.. Leblanc
II, Tcmassi.