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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-15
OLNEYVILLE
HAPPENINGS.
Changes Needed at the Chaffee
Street Station.
Explsd ng OIL St.ve Caus a Fire-Notss
From the Square.

The Chaffee street police station l.
known TO the police as the Reform
School" but IL has not been rightly
named. and it would be more in Keeping
II il were called "1he Forgotten Castle.
The accommodations inside are not any
where near what they should be, nor are
they on the outside. For instance there
Is patrol box within a few feet OF the
station. 30 near is IL, that no patrol
man who mas an CDruly prisoner ever
thinks of sending in call. for he can
land his prisoner in the station in much
less time that he can pull the box anu
wait for the wagon.
A box ut the corner Of Valley street nnd
Atwclls avenue would be very acceptable
TO the pntrolmen OF ths station, for II Il
one OF the worst corners in the district.
There are no lights of any sort. This is
the spot where Patrolman II. j. feeney
was SO badly handled by the McCurran
gang, and bad il not been for the assist.
ance OF fellow officer who happened
along IN citizens dress, he might have
Jared worse. IL an officer makes m ar
rest in this vicinity, he is sure 10 be as
sanltsd, and n patrol box would eliminate
any further risk and 10 does seem as III
the welfare of the patrolmen should be
taken into consideration and the
cost would re small TO remove
the boz near the station for at present 10
is of no use, and place it at the corner
mentioned.
There is matter of far greater impor-
tance than this and that is the location of
fire alarm boxes. The nearest one 10 the
station is at the corner uf Appleton and
Delaine streets and should person come
into the station and give IN alarm OF lire
lt would be three minutes before the fastest
runner in the station could reach the
above mentioned box. The next nearest
is at the corner Of Julian street and Man
ton avenue, and the next in front of Mr..
McNally's drug store. "A III OF the houses
in this vicinity are filled with mill help
and are in close quarters Many of the
houses arc three and four stories in height
and but one narrow flight of stairs to
accommodate all and by those who are
Interested it seems as If il We're
almost Ii case of murder TO allow this sort
of thing TO exist. Then again, many of
the houses during the day are in charge
of young member OF the family who
perhaps has number of young children
TO care for, while tho older men be s Of
the family are at work in the mil. and
should "A fire break out in one of these
houses IL would undoubtedly be- followed
with the loss Of one or moe lives. Nearly
every other police station In tho city has
n fire alarm near at hand and the mem
boIs OF no station are desirous Of having
il said that persons lost their lives In
building on fire in their respective dis
tricts According TO the statement Of
well known resident of this portion of
the city, tf ESQ matters should secure the
earnest attention of the CITY government
anu at once, before any thing happens
that will force them To do so and let it DO
a case of locking the barn before the
horse is stolen ;,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-15

N. S. AVER, aS2 sii 4 State ST., Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-15
Head Relief in 10 Minutes

news Catarrhal Powder gives almost
instant relief and permanently cures
satarTh. Hay Fever. Colds. Headache
sore Throat 1onsilitis aud Catarrhal
)eafness. one short pun Of the powder
clsHrs and cleauses the nasal passage. ~
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10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
Saved by a Statue.

Houdon, the most distinguished
sculptor of France in the eighteenth
century, who executed the statue of
Washington which now stands in the
state house at Richmond, Virginia, was
thrown into prison during the French
revolution. He was saved from the
guillotine by the tact of Barras, a men,
Der of the directory. The incident Is
told in the Gentlewoman: Madame
Houdon, in despair, went to Barras,
and with streaming eyes implored his
assistance. Barras shook his head; he
feared he could do nothing. Houdon
was a man of genius and therefore as
David, rival artist. was one of the
condemning judges, he feared there was
little chance for his salvation. Madame
Houdon refused to accept this opinion
as final, and used all the arts Of which
an astute French lady is capable. Bar
ras at last asked her if her husband
had any statue for sale at this time in
his studio. Madame replied that the
only finished statue at present in his
atelier was figure of ST. Scholastic,
holding scroll of manuscript in her
hand. On hearing this, the willy Barras
rang the bell and said to his answering
secretary, Monsieur Houdon has Just
completed a splendid statue of Phil
osophy Meditating on the Revolution
Haste and purchase this sublime work
OF art. and have it placed in the AS
sembly." Barras' orders were carried
out, with the result that not only was
the scusptor's life spared, but he re-
ceived more commissions for statues
than he was able to execute. On such
small issues did the lives of men hanS
In those tremendous times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08


will rise, how wild and dreary,
When the death-angel touches those
swift keys!
What loud lament and dismal Miserere
Will mingle with their awful SYM
phonies!
I hear even now the infinite fierce
chorus,
The cries of agony, the endless groan.
Which. through the ages that have
gone before us,
In long reverberations reach our own.
On helm and harness rings the Saxon
hammer
Through Cimbric forest roars the
Norseman's song,
And loud, amid the universal clamor,
Ger distant deserts sounds the Tar
tar gong.
I hear the Florentine. who from his
Wheels out his battle bell with dread
full din,
And Aztec priests upon their teocallis
Beat the wild war-drums made or
serpent's skin.
The tumult Of each sacked and burning
village;
The shout that every prayer for
mercy browns;
The soldiers revels in the midst OF pill
lage:
The wall of famine in beleaguered
towns;
The bursting shell, the gateway
wrenchd asunder
The rafting musketry, the clashing
blade;
And ever and anon, in tones OF thunder,
The diapason of the cannonade.
Is 1t, o man, with such discordant
noises
With such accused instruments as
these,
Thou drownest Natures sweet and
kindly voices,
And jarrest the celestial harmonies?
Were half the power. that fills the
world with terror.
Were half the wealth bestowed on
camps and courts,
Given to redeem the human mind from
error,
There were no need of arsenals nor
forts.
The warriors name would be name
abhorred!
And every nation. that should lift
again
ITS hand against brother. on its fore
Would wear for evermore the curse
of Cain!
Down the dark future, through long
generations,
The echoing sounds grow fainter and
then cease;
And like q bell. with solemn, sweet VI
brations,
hear once more the voice OF Christ
say "Peace!"
Peace! and no longer from its brazen
portals
The blast OF wars great organ shakes
the skies!
But beautiful as songs Of the immor-
tails,
The holy melodies of love arise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
Lafayette Kissed Her.

Mrs. Orson M. Taylor, whose funeral
was held this week, was principal in
a pleasant incident that occurred dur
ing the last visit of Gen. Lafayette to
this country, says the New York Her
aid. She died at the age of 81 years.
Mrs. Taylor, having lived through ex-
citing epochs of the nations history,
possessed great deal of interesting in
formation about men and affairs during
the thirty years ending with the close
of the civil war. Her most interesting
narrative, however. and the one she
took most pleasure in telling, related
to the occasion Of Gen. Lafayette's visit
to the United States in 1924. Mrs. Tay-
lor was Mary Ann White, daughter Of
Charles Calvert White, merchant in
GEORGETOWN, ID. G. She was s years old
when she was selected to present to
Gen. Lafayette bouquet as a token
from the residents OF Georgetown.
When the barouche in which the mar
uuis rode with his son and President
Monroe passed her little Miss White,
mounted on a step,handed flowers to
the nations distinguished guest, where
upon Gen. Lafayette, after accepting
the bouquet, bent over and kissed the
child in acknowledgment of the token.
Mrs. Taylor was the mother of James
e. Taylor, an artist who made many
pictures during the war. Mr.. Taylor
early in life, visited Georgetown and
sketched the surroundings of his moth
er's home. With these sketches and
from descriptions of the visit of Gen.
Lafayette given by witnesses he paint
ed the scene In which his mother took
a prominent part. The woman had
lived in this city since 1866, residing
with her son. She had been interested
in various charitable and society
works. She Is survived by two sons
and q daughter. The children are Jas.
e. Taylor, whose painting 1.-THE Battle
of Atlanta" and others are we'll known
to soldiers; Richard l.. Taylor of Ruth
erford, N. j., and Miss E. Augusta Tay-
lor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.
Prof. Bowman Instructor Of Natural Science in HaEle college Cured
Of Severe Illness by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physicians Failed.
From the Republican, Columbus, Ind

duties. / tried different physicians but with
no relief, and also used many different pro-
prietary medicines, spending almost hfty
dollars for these medicines alone. l then
succumbed TO siege of the grip in the
middle of winter, and was left in much
worse condition. Ny kidneys were fear
fully disordered, and my digestion became
very poor. / was indeed in a bad condition.
"A minister in conference learning of my
condition advised me to try DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. l had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded TO try 1t, as 1t
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, / procured three boxes of pills
and took them strictly according to direc-
tions. BY the time the last dose was taken
i was almost cured, and in better health
than / had been for years. / continued
using the pills awhile longer and was en-
tirely cured. / can cheerfully recommend
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People"
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful
story which was further endorsed by the
following affidavit.
HARTsvILLE, Ind, March 16, 1897.
/ affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case. X. 3. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of March, 1897.
LYMAN j. SCUppER, Notary Public.
STATE or INDIANA, SIS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes never in loose form, by the dozen
or hundred) at so cents box, or six boxes
for 81 80. and may be had of all druggists
or directly by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, n. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

cratic unpretentiousness. The execu-
tives Of the great American municipali-
ties present themselves before the pub
lie with the dignity Of quiet reticence.
Our state governors alone in American
public life swing out with n parade OF
unrealities. IL the governor Of state
were first of all a military officer, IL the
states were primarily armed camps in
stead of citizens in business, then the
military staff would have reasonable
ness. AS it is, this prancing and be-ti-
tied staff is both irrational and absurd.
The efficiency of these assistants of the
governor would be as great without uni
forms and unmeaning titles. The Dig
nifty OF the state executive needs no
bracing of foolish imitation OF for
eign court TO make it respected by the
people. The creation of fake generals
and colonies" by a governors pen,
hundreds Of them year, is rightly eX-
asperating to the honored men to whom
those titles belong by service and devo-
ton. That bronzed and keen soldier
OF Japan, Prince Yamagata, when he
visited US year ago, found these imi-
tation colonies and generals, who well
coined him for the state in their brave
uniforms. very amusing. They had new
er smelled powder; most Of them had
not even served as militiamen. What
is the use of them? They are ana
chronisms. Glitter does not harm. but
such unreality as the military stair
is out Of place in this day.-The Illus
trated American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
THE GRAIN-O LAW SUIT.

Rochester, N. Y, May 10, 1s97.-The
great $4,000 damage suit instituted by
a Michigan cereal company against the
Genesee Pure Food Company is at an
end. They settled 1t and took it out
of court for the ridiculously small sum
of $500, and, as practical result,
Grain-O is in greater demand than
ever The new plant, only just COM
pleted, is to be duplicated, so that not
only the old friends of the delicious
food drink, which completely takes the
place Of coffee, but the new friends it
is making every day can be supplied.
The beverage which the children, as
well Us the adult, may drink with ben
eft will be furnished in unlimited
quantities.
Suits may come and suits may go,
but Grain-O goes ON forever.-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
Our Busin essIike Militia.

One of the reflections awakened by
the Grant day mobilization was on the
businesslike character of the militia.
that the day of the ''picnic-soldier" was
past. Odd and fantastic uniforms were
present to some extent and gave pi-
quancy to the scene. But the fuss and
feathers were not anywhere near so
prominent feature as they would have
been dozen years ago. The nerveless
militia OF 1877, who surrendered to riot
ers, have no place in that body to-day.
A new spirit has taken possession of
the whole branch. The great armories
and their opportunities for fine drill,
the adoption of palmer uniforms, the
yearly encampments, the serious study
OF the requirements of real service have
all combined to develop in the militia
men an ambition to rival the regular in
usefulness. There is no reason why he
should not. 1t was reassuring to COM
pare the appearance and the marching
skill of these citizen troops with that of
the professionals. II they seemed
somewhat more self-conscious, their
alignment was in nowise inferior: in
many cases 1t was indeed superior to
that Of the regulars. They were clearly
a body of men who had taken up arms
in the serious spirit in which nowadays
all Americans take up the various
branches of skilled athletics, not for a
little fun but for the attainment of a
perfection of Skill-The IIlustratad
American.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
A Trumpeter's Courage.

During French campaign in Africa
many brave deeds were done, but none
Drawer, perhaps, than Trumpeter Escof-
fier's rescue of his captain. The Arabs
were pressing the cavalry of Captain
De Colt, and everything was in confus-
ion. when De Colts horse was killed
under him and the capture of the Of
ficer and the whole company seemed
inevitable. At that moment the trun,-
peter of the company leaped from his
horse and gave it to De Colt. saying:
Take him. Your life is necessary:
mine is useless. You can rally the men.
1t does not matter about my ncckw
De Colt mounted the horse, rallied the
company and continued the fight.
Trumpeter Escoffier was taken prison.
er. but the Arabs. who adc.-5 cz.rage.
had witnessed the scene, and appreciate
ing the nobility of the man, treated him
with generosity. His trumpet was a
source of great entertainment to his
captors, who used often to make him
give the signals of the various military
movements. One day Escoffier gave the
whole repertoire with great gusto fin.
ishing up with an extended flourish
What was that?" asked the Arab
chief.
"Ah! said EscofIler, "you will he,,
that soon. l hope. That is the sigma
for charge"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
The Lowest Rates Ever Made to an
Exposition in This Country.

The Exposition in commemoration of tho
hundredth anniversary of the admission OF
Tennessee into the Union is not local af-
fair by any means. II far surpasses in
extent Of buildings, beauty of grounds, in
teresting exhibits and number of both
foreign ard home attractions any exhibit
ton ever held in this country, with the
possible exception of the Columbian Of
1893. Located as it is or the main line of
Louisville &SNashv lille Railroad it is tho
direct line of travel between the North and
loss of but little time. The extremely low
rates that have been established make 1t
cheaper to go a little out of your way,
even, to take in this great show, while lite
own attractions will well repay special
visit. Write Mr.. c. p. Atmore, Genera
Passenger Agent, Louisville. Ky, for mai
ter concerning it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart.
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out OF corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for Csc in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
PEOPLE YOU SELDOM SEE.
The bald pianist.

The bald pianist.
The man who doesn't wish that the
eastern question had got its answer.
The child who has never said smart
thing.
The parent who never repeats it.
: The man who has read Shakespeare
right through.
The golfer who can do the round in
eighty and not say word about it to
anybody.
The woman who can play whist with
out parentheses.
The early riser who is not insuffera-
bly, proud of himself.
The late riser who Is not ditto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
STUB ENDS OF RELIGION.

Devotion is the first child of Faith.
Great people always have small enc
mics.
An old coat is usually found upon an
old drinker.
A jag Of whisky costs more than a
jag OF wood.
To be lion for a day would spoil
a sheep forever.
Habits are the ruts worn in a road
babitually travelled.
The secret Of secret is to know how
and when to fell It.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

Educational institutions of value I'm proportion
TO completeness of their equipment and the favor
able aspects of their environment. No institution in
the world gathered to itself such complete advan
tages In the way of equipment and educational ability
as the NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF Music In Bos.
TON Its pupils instructed thoroughly and with
as much I'm the beginning of their courses as 10
the highest grades that offered while the reputa
ton of Institution and the record made by its grad
yates home and abroad at all times guar
curriculum.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
There Is n Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-Olmadeo of pure grains,
that takes the places of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over 4
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cts. and % cts. per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
GRAINS OF GOLD.

They who clamor for their rights,
multiply their wrongs.
When liquor goes into the stomach,
love goes out Of the heart.
The true bone OF contention Is gen.
orally found on the free-lunch counter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
Fake Generals" and "Colonels. :.

AS the various governors rode by on
horseback in the Grant memorial day
parade, each in plain dress, but at
tended by brilliant military staff, the
question was natural. What is the Use
of all that? Why should the execu-
tive of the states of the union be or
ganized on the basis of sonorous titles
and gay uniforms? The national ex-
ecutive is simplicity itself in its demo-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

Prof. r. 8. Bowman, the able instructor
of natural science in the famous Hartsville,
Qnd.,) C5ilege, is well and favorably
known, not only as an educator, but also
as administer of the gospel, as for num-
Der of years he was pastor OF the United
Brethren church at Charlotte, Mich, be-
tore coming to Hartsvilie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
How Could She?

Flasherly-Such a joke! Kit talkei to a
wax figure for half an hour thinking it wal
Cholly Saphead.
Dasherly-How did she discover her mis-
take!
Flasherly-B you she didn't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
A Popular Resort.

Lake Park hotel at Lake Minnetonka, is
the most popular tourist resort in Mime
sofa. 1t is only half hours ride from
Minneapolis, and reached by frequent
trains The accommodations are in every
way of the best, and prices extremely
reasonable Good fishing, boating, yacht
ing and bathing. Hotel will open for the
season of 1897 on June oath. For further
particulars, and beautifully illustrated
pamphlet, address A. b. Cults, G. p q T.
A., NJ. & st. L. R. r., Minneapolis, Mimi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
An Abnormal Taste.

"Hello, old man, how are YOU"
"Wretched! Wretched I've had an at
tack of the grip and it's left me SO weak /
can hardly crawl"
What do you want to crawl fore Why
don't you walk"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

The editor of this paper advises his
readers that free package of Peruviana,
the best kidney and liver cure on earth, will
be delivered FREE to any sufferer, if writ
ten for promptly. PERUvIANA REMEDY Co.,
2S6 9th ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
A Had Habit.

"What makes Grimley's bald spot look
like a Typographical sketchI'
He Will scratch his head with a lead
mcneil -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
DAFT.

sour cook is crazy about bicycling"
'Does she ride muchw
"Ride2 She gets ON her wheel to hang
out the Washing"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08
George Was Shrewd.

Maud-Why has Lillian given up wear
ing rational costumel Did George objectl
Ethel-Oh. no; he said he approved of il,
because it would prevent her attracting
any other mans admiration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

A very little while and all will be
Ger with thee here. Man is to-day, and
tomorrow he is seen no more.-Thon-
as Kempis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

Toquit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor take No.
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men ST. ong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure
guaranteed. Bookletand sample free; add
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-08

Some time ago he had severe illness
which was cured almost miraculousiy. A
reporter hearing of this, interviewed him
regarding his experience. Prof. Bowman
was in the midst of his work when the re-
porter called, but he cheerfully gave him
hearing.
"a year ago last fall, y said the professor,
al broke down with nervous exhaustion,
andwa unable to properly attend to my