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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Officers of Y. M. {. A.

The following officers for 1897 were elected
at last nights annual meeting of the Y. NJ. c.
A.: President, Frederic II. Fuller; first vice
president. Frederick W. Hnrtwell; second
vice-president, William ii. Waite; recording
secretary, Walter S Reynolds; treasurer.
Ollys A. Jilson; auditor, William H. Scott;
directors for three years, George X. McAus.
Ian, Henry A. Fiheld, James S. Kenyon, Pres
ton III. Gardner and William G. Burwell. DIR.
Forrest G.. Eddy was elected director for
two years. to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF Charles f. Hancock. Dudley
Bucks dramatic legend, Don Munio," will
be given in Association hall toni-ht by promi'
nent local talent and chorus of 80 voices.
Professor Doaly OF Brown University will
speak before the Lyceum tomorrow evening
on the Duties and Responsibilities of Mayors
in American Cities" The talk will be fol-
lowed by debate on the question of extend
ing the powers OF the mayor. The public is
invited TO both lecture and debate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Unitarian Club.

The Unitarian Club held its final meeting
for the season at the Trocadero last night. 1t
was ladies night" ami there was a large
number present to listen to the following
after Inner addresses; 'Unitariarism in
England by Rev. James DeNormandie Of
Boston; "Unitarianism in Hungary" by Rsv
William II. Lyon, ID. D., Of Brooklinc; uni
tariansm in the United States" by Rev.
Samuel y. stewart of Lynn. President John
J. jerks introduced the speakers and iesolu-
tions of eulogy were passed upon the late
William B. Dart, one OF the charter memt ers
Of the club and a member of ths Westminster
Unitarian Church. Music for the evening was
furnished by Mr.. Walter j. Towne, Mr. Will
liam X Lane, Mrs. Vaughan and Mrs. Stone.
the quartet fro the First Unitarian Church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
BELIEVE HER LOST.
Ship Samaria, From Seattle for San
Francisco, Long Overdue.
Encountered Terrific Gale and Is
Thought to Have Gone Down.

San Francisco, April l3-The general
opinion in shipping circles is that some
direful calamity has befallen the Ameri-
can ship Samaria % days ont from
Seattle for San Francisco. coal laden.
Several captains who started from Seattle
that the Samaria is at the bottom Of the
sea. The master, Captain McRae had
on board his wife and two children. The
other vessel which started in company
with the Samaria, made the trip in eleven
or twelve days. IL is known that several
days after the Samaria sailed she was
caught in severe gale which Captain
Ry der, of the Elwell declares was the worst
he ever encountered. The Samara was
built in 1876 and IL is said she was under
the disadvantage of huge side boards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Reception for Mayor Strauss.

Major Strauss of the Rho o Island Cavalry
and Mrs. Strauss celebrated their silver wed
ding anniversary yesterday, aud last evening
there was reception in their honor at tho
synagogue, corner Of Friendship aud Foster
streets There were many costly gifts from
individuals and the Hebrew societies, and
congratuatory remarks were made by Leopold
Hartman, representing the ngiegation Sons
OF Israel and David; Leopold Dimond of Prov
idence Lodge, Free Sons, l. O. ;. r. NJ. Ros
endale of Udatora Lodge, Sons of Benjamin,
Newport. Il. l.. Il. Robinson OF .PawtuclSe,,
for hsggai Lodge, l. @. b. b. Mrs. &. Misc
for the Ladies' Auxiliary, and Mrs. l..
Dimond OF Mon'efore Lodge, Ladies' Hebrew
Benevolent Association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
The Davis Park Purchase.

From the committee on finance came
the report relative TO the purchase OF land
in addition 10 Davis Park authorized by
resolution No. 363, approved sept 4, 1870,
and the report was in oppoSitl ON TO max
ing the proposed purchase for the reason
that the title TO the land is not satisiac-
tory 10 the municipal law department..
The report was accompanied by an opin-
ion of the city solicitor 10 the effect
that there are three mortgages on portions
of all the five lots.
The committee on finance asked 20 be
relieved from further consideration OF the
matter.
Mr. Tanner asked that it be laid over
until the next meeting and that the city
solicitor be asked TO be present at that
time and give "A more complete eXplana-
tiOn.
The assistant city solicitor was present
last night and at the request of Mr.. Stur-
ges he addressed the council
He said that the old mortgages could
be attended To without any trouble but
that the real trouble Is with lot 22d
westerly of the stream. On this lot there
are two mortgages of recent date and the
city solicitor would not care to take the
resi- olsibility of certifying the title of 1t.
Upon motion of Mr.. Angel the com
mittec on finance was discharged from
further consideration of the matter and
IL was referred to the committee on or
dinnncps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
To Improve III: Fire Alarm.

Chairman Angel presented the report
OF the committee on iiro departments
recommending "a resolution Co apply 10 the
General Assembly for authority to hirc
s25 go to purchase the Gamcwell ccntfai
boxes for the public schools.
The report said that the aggregate attend
anco of school children each day ls about
-, 900 and that greater precautions shouid
be taken to provide for their protection
and rescue i'm case of fire. To do this the
report went on To say that the establish
mont OF the Central Office system for iire
alarms should be established in this city
as the present system has outliveu lts use
fulness so far as Providence Is concerned
Tho cost Of such "A system together with
that Of so additional boxes Tor school
houses, is estimated at So, COO Tho reso-
mtion, which accompanied the report 10
ask for legislative authority TO hire the
required amount, was passed upon recon-
incubation of the committee which was
emphasized by an interesting explanation
of the proposed system by Mr. Angell ana
Mr. Burdick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

Mrs. Francis j. Barnes, national score
tary of the W. G. T. L., was entertained
last evening by the members of the local
organization at the Mathewson street tea
rooms.
tie committee and Miss Pierce and Miss
atkins ana Messrs. Livingstone, Peacock,
SCribnor and Hopkins of the Brown Uni
versity Prohibition Club, received with
Mrs. Barnes.
There was music 10y the college societies
and readings Ivy Mr. W. j. Lord. followed
10y short address from Mrs. Barnes ON
the progress OF the temperance work In
New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Quarantine Against Cattle.

Springfield, Ill, April - --Govcrnor
Tanner has issued u proclamation upon
the recommendation of the state live stock
commission. scheduling the territory
described by the secretary Of agriculture
of the United States against the Texas or
splcnic fever and prohibiting cattle there
being shipped into this stntc bctwccn Feb
~ and Doc. l8 each year i'm accordance
with the regulations of the state live stock
commission. Tfo regulations of tho ter
ritory prescribed arc about the same as
published for lsRi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Appropriation for Schools
Cut to 100000.
Movement to Introduce Boston
Fire Alarm System.
Union Railroad Tax TO BE Fixed by
Board Of Arbitration.

The common council was in session for
three hours yesterday.
A joint convention was ordered for
April 10, to elect an arbitrator on the
Union Railroad Company tax rate.
The first step was taken toward substi-
tuting "A modern fire alarm for tho present
system.
A compromise was made with the alder
men relative TO borrowing money Tor
schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Bicyclists Meet.

The Rhodc Island Wheclnen held their
monthly meeting last night aud made
arrangements for the repetition of their
minstrel show
George ". Millnrd was elected third
club representative o. tbo state division
OF tho League Of American Mhcclmcn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Legislation Relative 10 Fe IS.

From the committee on ordinances
came report upon resolution 10 apply
to the General Assembly for legislation
relative TO fixing fees for licenses To cer-
tain officers.
The report stated the object of the reso-
luton was to increase the revenue of the
city and referred particularly to auc-
tioneers. The accompanying resolution,
was passed in occurrence with the board
of aldermen upon recommendation OF the
committee.
Under suspension of rule II Chairman
Whiteley of the highway committee pro-
sented resolution directing the COM
missioner Of public works To build the
following streets: Oregon, Chambers,
Osborne, Westfield, Whitney, Lyman,
Ruggles, Ontario and Hampden streets
and Grand avenue. The resolution was
passed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Rhode Island Pensions.

Washington, -. G.. April ~ Tho fol.
lowing pension changes. resulting from
The issue ~ Mnrrh 80. are announced.
hhwie Original. Frank Molten.
Prov lucnrr. increase George Miner
PrUVidtn,c. Original Wudows. etc, +,
Minor Vl Jerome Weaver, Pawtuckct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

seventy second quarterly report OF the
sinking fund commissioners
n Upon recommendation of the committee
ON claims resolutions 60 pay William IL.
Wing $3.50 as compensation for damages
and 90 remit the tax of si1. 20, erroseously
assessed against Henry A. tenner, ad-
ministrator, were passed.
William +. Worch and Bridget Fanna-
han, petitioners for remission of tax, were
given lcayo to withdraw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

When "a cold Is contracted. cure ~ nj once
One Minute Cough Cure viii set you ON the
road 20 recovery ir minute. 1t will cure
pneumonia. bronchitis. Group and all forms
Of lung and throat troubles.
Joscuh ~ Johnston's Pharmacy. $50 west
minister street: Motzger's Pharmacy, 20
North Main street; Alfrei's Pharmacy, sli
Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

The progressive ideas and wonderful suc-
cess of Munyon's System of Treatment have
converted nine tenths of TIE people of Provi.
dence TO his new methods. Thousands OF
mothers are reading Munyon's Guide to
Health" and curing oil the ailments Of tho
family with Munyon's Remedies. The Mum
yon Offices are crowded daily with obstinate
and complicated cases, seeking tho advice OF
Muny on's Free Doctors. Physicians OF all
schools come for consultation and bring pa
tients for treatment. They are astouuded TO
see the wonderful cures that are made by
Munyon's harmless and rational methols, af
ter the patient has been dosed for years in the
oidfashioned way. Every case receives per-
sonal attention, even If the services of the
whole staff of Munyon doctors are required.
There Is absolutely no charge for the fullest
medical examination or advice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

Brush the hair daily through TO the
scalp and occasionally apply hnlls Iiar
Remover. and luxuriant hcad Of hair
will bc maintained OF "a natural hue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

I'm explanation Of the unusual proceed
ing Mrs. smith said her husband received
the dog ms present when it was a puppy
thirteen years ago. Ho was n black Irish
setter, unusually intelligent ana "a great
pct of her husbands. When he died four
wears ago the dogs grief was great and
this, Of course, endearod him still further
TO Mrs. smith. She said she had no idea
of erecting monument To the memory Of
the dog bat she was anxious 20 bury him
where he would not he disturbed. She
obtained permission from the cemetery
authorities 10 bury him in her lot. She
denied the story that her husband had
set apart by his will sum To be used for
the maintenance of the dog, and she also
denied the story that her costly residence
was built for the canine. Mr.. Smith was
brother of Congressman Marcus A. Smith
of Arizona, and was we'll known in the
trotting horse world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Open all Day and Evening.
POI WASHINGTON ST.
Anthony Prize Winners.

Miss Maudc q. Miller and Mr.. William
III. Ballou were the winners of the An
thony medals at the contest at tho Man
ual Training High school yesterday after
noon.
The awards were made by Rev. NJ. 8.
Kaufman. Mrs. John q. Austin and Mrs
Courtiand Gilmore. The program of the
exerciscs.wis 'The Demands of the Twen-
tieth Century upon the Youth Of Today, I"
William III. Ballou; "Tho Characters of
AS You Like It, Miss Maude o.
Miller; Tho Ideal Woman" Mary X.
Mott; singing. "A Spring Song" chorus
"The Demands of the Twentieth Con-
tury upon the Youth of Today" Alfred
If. Rickets: "The Ideal Woman. Carrie
L. Mclaughlin; violin solo, member of
the graduating class; Ideal Manhood. ="
Alice l.. Ward; selection, Manual Train
ing orchestra; 1.-The Importance of
Mechanical Inventions, Linda NJ
Lowell; song. Morning Invitation. 4"
chorus; selection, Manual Training orches-
tru.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

fobody ,cct havs Teuraic'> Get DE-. nIiiee
PaAL P.lkS slou orugzistA 'Oas cent ocooS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

Mrs. Jane Smith, widow of samuel NJ.
smith was the chief mourner recently
over the second dog 10 be buried In the
Lexington cemetery, at Lexington, ky.
several years ago the late Robert Stone, "a
wealthy citizen of Lexington, buried "a
dog I'm his family lot and erected monu-
mcnt over its grave. Mrs. smith, fearing
that her beautiful new home on East
Main stresS might pass into other hands,
decided 10 bury her dog Frank at the foot
of her husbands 5 grave. Undertaken Mil
ward made coffin for the dog, anu IL was
taken i'm a carriage 20 the cemetery The
grave digger buried it, and put the sod
back carefully over the spot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
MUNYON
CURING
HUNDREDS
Crowds Of the Sick and Suffering
Thronging His Offices In
Providence.
NO DOCTORS BILLS
Medical Atte ntion and Advice Free - Sum
light to All Who Apply.
NO EXPERIMENTS
Munyon's Remedies and His Scientific
system Of Treatment Prove Their Value
by Scores OF Known Cures.
| NO POISONOUS DRUGS
| But . Separate, Sure and Simple Cure for
| Every Disease With Which Mankind 10
Afflicted.
WHATS YOUR TROUBLE

Come to 40, Washington Street, Consult
the Munvon Doctors Without Any Expense
Whatever, and Learn the Plain Cause and
Simple Remedy. Even Diseases Usually
Regs rded as ineurabie Weld to Munyon'.
Methods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

40 Gems 10 Cents. DIR. Agnew's Liver
Pills cure all troubles arising from torpor
of the liver. Ensy and quick-Banish
sick Hcadachc-purify the blood and
eradicate all impurities from the system.
The demand is big The pills are little
casy to take pleasant results, no pain.
30 in vial. 10 cents. sold by Il. L.
Iothrop. - Wcstmiuster; Blanding a.
Blanding. ~ and - Wcybosset; George
h. Clailin ~ Co, 90 Co az 80. Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
NO DOCTORS BILLS
Medical Atte ntion and Advice Free - Sum
light to All Who Apply.
NO EXPERIMENTS

Munyon's Remedies and His Scientific
system Of Treatment Prove Their Va ~ G
by Scores OF known Cures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Case of IL Years. Standing Cured.

Mrs. Pauline Mute, No. Washington court
Providence. Il. l.. says: ~ was a great
sufferer with rheumatism for over Is years
Had tried many doctors and number OF
remedies warranted TO cure this disease, but
they all failed to help me. It only require
one bottle of Munyon's Rheumatism Cure tc
relieve me OF all my pains and aches. / hav,
no hesitancy in recommending this great
remedy TO rheumatism sufferers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
RHEUMATISM CONQUERED.
Munyon's Treatment Cures This Dreaded
Affiiction Which Battles SO Many
Old school Doctors.

Even Rheumatism Of long standing, which
permeates the whole system and often
battles all the attempts OF old school methods
TO drive IL out with poisonous doses OF pot
ash, colchicum and sslicyhc acid. yields TO
the gentle but powerful system of treatment
SO successfully established by Professor Mum
yon. H,re are two notable cases of Provi-
dence reoplo who have been cured OF i,heuma-
tism, and IL you want more proof, call or
write, and we will give you the names of
those in your neighborhood who have had
similar experiences:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

where the exposures varied from ~ to q
minutes, no harm was done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Arbitration R:comm .nde q.

Mr.. Sturges presented the report of the
joint special committee appointed to con-
fer with the Union Railroad COMPANY
relative to the rate of special tax under
the franchise act.
Ii was in sub stance as follows:
Honorable Nelson W. Aldrich the presi-
dent of the company, appeared before the
committee on Feb. IL and March l6, hut
after an elaborate discussion of the case
the committee and president of the rail-
road company were unable tn arrive at
any agreement as to the rate Of tax which
should be paid for the second period of
five years, beginning Oh tic first day Of
July next.
Your committee were convinced from
the developments at these hearings. and
from the returns already made under the
Franchise act, that the Union Railroad
Company should pay the city the full
amount allowed Ivy the act, viz. : 5 per cent.
and resolution was adopted stating that
it was the sense Of the committee that 5
per cent upon the gross earnings should he
paid 10 the city by the railroad company.
In the course of their inquiry into this
question your committee We're led TO hc-
love that the Union Railroad Company
was not giving the city the full returns of
percentage on its gross earnings, Co which
tho city Is entitled under the Franchise
net, and was not complying with the pro-
visions Of said Franchise act i'm the compu-
tation of said gross earnings. Your COM
mittcc, therefore, recommend that "A special
committee be created TO inquire into this
matter and report thereon.
.-llnving been unable To agree with the
Union Railroad Company as TO the
amount of special tax which said com
pany should pay to tho city, your com
mittce recommend that inmcd late ac-
tion be taken by tho city council. an.
pointing an arbitrator under tho terms
of said Franchise act which provides that
upon the failure of the city and the rail
rucd company TO agree as To the rate of
special tax. three DISTINGUISHED persons
snail be- chosen, one by the city council
OF said city, I'm joint convention, one hy
The SAID corporation or party, and the
third by the two so chosen, who shall
determine the rate which shall bo lust 10
he pnid and paid during the said period
ot hvc years succeeding their appoint.
mcnt.
Respectfully submitted.
EDWIN ID. McGUINNESS.
Mayor and Chairman.
Accompanying the report was a rcsolu.
tlon inviting the mayor and hoard of
aldermen tO not the council I'm joint con-
vention on April ig for tue purpose of
choosing one arbitrator who shall act
with two others the second to I've chosen
nv the railroad company and the third by
the iirst twu, in determining the rate OF
taN 90 lupsid for The next five years.
The resolution WIS passed.
Chairman rturgcs presented tho
monthly report Of the finance committee
relative to registered bonds aud also the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
NO POISONOUS DRUGS

But . Separate, Sure and Simple Cure for
Every Disease With Which Mankind 10
Afflicted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
DYSPEPSIA and LIVER CoMPLAINT

Dyspepsia is one great national disease
There aic very few people entirely free from
some form OF this distressing and dangerous
malady. III everybody knew how easily and
quickly il is cured by Munyon's Remedies the
disease ould entirely disappear from the
American medical category. Read what one
of yonr own tow wnsWomen says:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
ONE VIAL DID THE WORK.

Mrs. william II. Smith, IS wondell street,
Providence. X. l., says: Il suffered for six
months with d very severe attack of rheuma-
tisn in both hanus and wrists. The pains
were very severe and the doctors did not
seem able tu give me relief. / secured one
wal Of Munyon's Rheumatism Cure. which
Immediately relieved me and completely cured
me. l cheerfully recommend Tins remedy"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
DESPAIR GAVE WAY TO JOY.

Mrs. Mary Hatch, No. GlS N. Main St..
Providence, II. L., says: II was great suffer-
or from most distressing form of dyspeps "A
and liver complaint, with all the terrible
symptoms Of those disease' was weak and
entirely run down. and had become discour-
aged As 1 had tried number OF the best
pnysicans in Providence and hnd taseu ali
kinds of patent medicines without relief, l
became discouraged and thought there was
no help for me- Ii was with little faith that
began using Munyon's Dyspepsia and Liver
Cures, but the results were beynod my expec-
tat1ons one vial each OF these wonderful
remedies have made me a cured woman, and
| cannot praise them too much"
EMINENT SPECIALISTS AT YOUR
SERVICE.
This institution ia here for your benefit. All
are welcome.
There isn't the faintest obligation on your
part To buy cents worth uf medicine of any
kind. The thorough medical examinations
are as free as air.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07

The following resolutions Of sympa.
thy from the teachers Of the Bryan
graded school to Mr., S. II. Hickman in
his recent bereavement, we're unani.
mously adopted
Whereas, Il has pleased the all.wise
Father to remove from our midst Mrs.
Alma Hickman TO her eternal reward,
and
Where's, In giving Ills beloved
sleep, lie has seen dt to afIlict our
honorod principal, therefore, be Il
Resolved, That We, his associates,
unite in extending to him and his little
daughter our deepest and mos. heart
felt sympathy, and, feeling that his
loss Is her eternal gain, pray that he
may bow submissiyely TO the supreme
will, and ever lie ready te.obey the call,
Come up higher"
Resolved, That copy Of these reso-
lutions be sent 10 Mr. Hickman and
TO the Bryan papers.
Mrs. NJ. b smith,
Miss Cordia Fletcher,
John A. Moore,
Committee.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-01-07
About roll Tax.
Bryan, Texas

The following letters are seli-cxplani-
tory:
J. J. Adam, Eq, Collector Brazos
county:
Dear sir.-Reierring TO yours Of re-.
cent da,e. with respect 10 the liability
Of personal property TO SEIZURE and sale
for poll tex due by the owner, ! enclose
You herewith copy Of opinion Of the
Attorney General. which answers your
question fully and cites the case to
which you refer.
Very respectfully,
r. w. FiSLEY, Comptroller.
Hon. r W. Finley, Comptroller, Aus
tin. Texas;
Dss5 slr-Yaur letter Of Nov 2S,h
has been received. Yon ask II person
al property exempt from taxation
aud forced sale under execution can b
levied upon AMI sold 10 saii Il the poll
tax due by the owner.
You are respectfully advised ,has ii
property mentioned Is liable to se Eur'
aud ale 10 satisfy the poll tax due b.
The owner. See King ct al. W. vii
| liams. IS A. W Rept iS3.
Very respectfully.
lSignedl X r. locEErr,
Office A st. ATTY. General.