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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
THE NEW TESTAMENT.
Rev. Edward C.. M0ore'S Lee
lures.
The Third In the Course al Central Con-
gregational Church.

Last evening Rev. +. G. Moore gave
the third of four lectures on the New Tes-
lament canon. The subject was: "The
canon in literature from Jrenaeus to Je-
rome, the DEGREES and canon lists Of tho
fourth and NTH centuries, the canon and
the papacy, the reformers and the canon. :"
Mr. Moore began his lecture by the
classification Of the literature of the first
three centuries. The first group consists
of letters concerning practical things
much after the style Of the Apostolic writ
ings. The second group is a defense of
Christianity, consisting of the writings
of the Apologist The third group is the
writings of .Jrenaeus and others who
wrote definitions of Christianity TO en-
tighten the commonspeople. The fourth
consists Of clearest Origin ana tho Alex
andrine philosophers.
Jrenaeus, an Asiatio jew living in
Lyons, In his writings, says tnat = John,
3 Peter, ! Hebrews are not Apostolic.
The phrase New Testament, the namo by
which the second part OF the Bible Is now
known, was first found In the writings of
Tatulisn, Carthagenian lawyer He mr.
gently demanded a union Of the churches
in the matter of what books were Apos-
tolic and mentions l3 letters of Paul and
the Apocalypse that Hebrews is not Apos-
tolic. Origin, an Alexandrine, collected
the books universally acknowledged to be
Scripture, and also those disputed and
gives his opinion about each Of them. He
saws of Hebrews: "None know its author
but God.
Gradually the churches came TO agrec
on the sacred books. At this time those
universally acknowledged were the four
Gospels the Acts, l3 letters of Paul and
first and second Peter but not the Rev.
elations, judo or John. The Eastern
Church refused the Apocalypse and the
Western tho Hebrews. In the manu-.
script found in the library at Alexandria,
now in the British Museum and in the
manuscript found on Mount Sinai, now
I'm st. Petersburg, and in the writings OF
Agril, Bishop of Jerusalem, we find all
the books mentioned but the Apocalypse
Tho Council Of Florence in 1893 and the
Council of Trent I'm 1856 tried To recon-
sider the question but "a papal decree
refused them the right
Luther says that Hebrews ard James
have no place In tho canon and that the
Apocaly pse has no meaning and therefore
has no right to n place. Calvin says
Hebrews and two Peters are unquostion-
ably not Apostolic but are worthy of a
place in the canon because Of their spirit
The books which we now believe Apos.
tolic are those found I'm the Bible OF King
James and in the creed of tho Church of
England,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
CRANSTON.
Republican Caucus 10 Be Held Mkt We'd
nesday-The School Committee Mater.

1t has been formally announced that the
Republican caucus for the nomination of
town officers will be held Wednesday Mt 40
o'clock D. M, in the town hall. The caucus
promises to be an interesting one. For years
the election for town officers has been charac-
terized by an opposition movement This OPP
position wing of the Republican party has
received its impetus in either the eastern or
the western extremities Of the town, the
central part, Auburn, remaining with the
'ins." This year, however, no organized
opposition has arisen in the formerly trou-
blesome districts, but IL has arisen in the vii.
lage of Auburn. The contest originated in
an effort on the part of Mr.. George Dixon's
friends to put that gentleman on the Council
ticket in place of Mr.. ID. A. Winsor. The
latter gentleman has served one year in the
Council TO the satisfaction of those who have
been associated with him, and hence his name
il put upon the slate for denomination. Mr.
Dixon and his friends contend that Auburn
is not represented in the Council that Mossrs
Frank Budlong and ID. A. Winsor are deaf To
the wants of their home village. IL is now
said that this opposition element has made
out full ticket. which il will try TO have
nominated at Wednesdays caucus. In a circu-
lar that has been spread broadcast through
the town, every loyal voter is called upon to
go 20 the caucus and Overwhelmingly defeat
the Italian voters. The election of three
school committeeman Is also causing much
comment The term Of Hon. H. h. Balm of
Arlington, Messrs. Edwin G. Pierce and Les
ter A. Freeman, both Of Edgewood will ex-
pire the first part of June. Mr. fain has
been an efficient and faithful member of the
school committee for many years, and the
people will by no means allow HIM TO retire.
Mr.. Pierce was elected n month ago by the
Town Council TO fill ont the year in place OF
Mr.. Robert +. Budlong, who resigned from
the committee. II is intended that Mr..
Pierce viii be nominated for n three years
term on the school committee Wednesday.
few say that Mr.. Freeman Of Edgewood must
retire, but, judging from the sentiment being
voiced by The people, Mr. Freeman may re-
turn 20 the committee Mr.. Freeman is
urged TO accept the position because Of his
fitness for IT, he having been city superin-
tendent Of schools for ten years. During Ehis
term as school committeeman he has aided
teachers, encouraged pupils and given val.
liable suggestions 10 the school committee. IL
political prcjudices succeed In disgusting him
IL will be considered by many 10 be- a para
mount los 10 the boys and girls of the town.
a lOOyard foot race I'm Narragansett Park
Saturday afternoon between Foster and
Whitaker OF Olneyville resulted in victory
by twenty yards for Foster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24

"why were not these remedies discovered
beforeT' Is a remark frequently heard anent
the cures being made by Munyon's doctors,
with Munyon's remedies and appliances.
There has to be first" In everything.
Hundreds Of years elapsed before the clrcula-
tion Of the blood was known, and the discov-
erer was even then disbelieved as we'll as
scoffed and jeered at. Steam had all its
propulsionary power long before the episode
of the tea kettle. The possibilities of elec-
tricity are even in this advanced age only
just touched upon. Hahnemann, great as he
was, did not realize that the secret OF long
life was behind his discovery of homeopathy.
In Munyon's discoveries Is found the confir-
ma tion Of that statement
Supposing that Munyon and his remedies
did not come until the nineteenth century, is
there anybody now living or any of the
thousands who their life to Munyon's
remedies, to quarrel with that factp
Munyon's Remedies are here. Here to cure.
pier, and through Munvon'sb generosity they
are within the reach Of every ody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
CHARRED BONES FOUND.

Chicago. May 2i.-Charred bones and
some old clothing said to be blood
itained were taken by the police yester-
day from building in the rear Of the
home Of Adolph l.. Luetgert. the wealthy
sausage manufactures. The bones will
be examined 10 determine If they are OF
the human body. and stains on the
clothing will be put under chemical test
to ascertain whether they are blood
stains The police attach great i'm
portance to this find.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
AsPHYXIATED UNDER WATER

Stockton. Cal. May 24.--It is now be.
lieved that Charles C8vill. the noted
Australian swimmer. who met his death
here Saturday, was asphyxiatcd and not
drowned. Gavin had an inverted tube
in the water. which he uaed In his cx-
hibiticns of remaining under water for
several minutes. The water In the
Stockton baths comes from natural gas
wells. and. II 10 believed. gas had ac-
eumulated In the tube. causing his death.
Examination shows his lungs free from
RaAaA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24

The phenomenal work OF the Static Electro
cal Machine, in Strengthening out obstinate
JOINTS, in giving new life and action a tor, 20 re,
the blood, in driving out pain, In restoring
equilibrium 10 the nerves. have excited wide
spread interest, and II Is not unusual unusual TO see see
work of these devices so slxilfully handled
by Munyon's specialists.
Gratitude to Munyou.
f. Slocum, Pawtuckct, II. l.. says: This
testimonial is unasked for, bnt l feel so
grateful TO you for curing my Rheumatism
that believe IL is nothing moro than right
that should send IL. l was subject TO severe
attacks of Rheumatism, was unable TO turn
over in bed OF to stoop and put on my shoe.
/ had tried many things without securing re-
lief was very much discouraged and thought
| would never get well. Less than two bottles
OF Munyon's rheumatism Cure made me a.
well "a / ever was In my life.
A Separate Cure for Each Disease.
MUNYON'S Rheumatism Cure seldom fails to
relieve in one TO three hours, and cures in q
few days. Price % cents.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively cures
all forms of indigestion and stomach troubles.
Price % cents.
and breaks up "A cold in few hours. Price
rs cents.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs night
sweats. allays soreness and speedily heals tho
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures pains
IN the back, lons or groins, and all forms Of
kidney disease. Price % cents.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops headache in
three minutes. Price "a cents
AND FIFTY OTHERS. AT ALL DRUG
GISTS-MOSTLY ~ CENTS A VIAL.
Eminent doctors AT your service free.
IL you have Catarrh or any Throat or
Lung Complaint. call and receive a irco trial
local treatment. We positively cure Catarih h.
Personal letters answered with free medi.
cal advice for any disease.
Open "a. nm. to \ y. nm. Sunday, 2 to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
Are Against Tea Tax.

Dubuque, Iowa. May 2l.-The wholesale
grocers Of Iowa, who have been caught
on the short side Of tea have sent dele
CATION to Washington TO see what Senator
Allison can 90 for them. These grocers
sold FOR future delivery in such quantities
that ono sChicaRo house stands TO lose
SlO0, oOO and Iowa houses will lose heavily
also. The delegation will ask that tho
tariff bill be amended 10 provide tor n re-
bate Of tho tax on all tea imported TO iii
orders taken before tho senate bill was re-
ported
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
That Announce Themselves Com
pleteIy Cured Since Last Report
Had Among Than CataTrh,
Deafness, Dyspepsia,
BRONCHITIS,
Asthma, Kidney Disease, Diabetes,
Nervous Prostratlon, General De-
bility, Malaria, Grippe,
ECZEMA.

Scrofula and other Blood Diseases, Liver
Diseases, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Fe-
male Diseases, Heart Affections, Head.
aches, Piles, Chronic Constipation-in
Fact There Is Hardly a Disease known to
the Materia Medica That Has Not Been
Successfully Treated and Cured by Mum
yon's Doctors, During the Past Month,
and the Good Work 10 still Going ON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
To the Militia.

The following general orders were is-
-siiea- today -hy- -Ad diHtaHt-te8erui Sackctt. !.
Zach company commander is hereby
directed TO send 90 the adjutant general,
without delay, list Of tho officers and en-
listed men of his command, for the use of
the inspector of rifle practice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24

Millions of modest women suffer in silence
all thoir lives from those painful distractions
and irregularities of their sex, who could be
cured by few capsules Of Apioline. Price
81. DruggistG
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24

1fyou are a poor cook, buy
a cook book, follow directions
closely, see the result. Fail
ure six in ten times. How
long would you keep a cook
who failed half the timer
That's just the point. We
tell your doctor or your drug
gist precisely the ingredients
OF SCOTS Emulsion. To
make it they follow our for
mula. But they can't make
it: they haven't our precise
knack; don't know each step
perfectly. When you can
get the best, the result of IS
years experience. why exper-
iment with substitutcsi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
2O1 WASHINGTON ST.


The annual junior celebration Of the
junior class at Brown University which
was to have taken place at I. 30 ?. m. this
afternoon, was postponed till Wednesday
on account OF the weather.
The members of the class will then en-.
Joy a sail down the bnv to Newrcrt where
they will take s's' pef "r ,ttse in
o. arrs q tho Tat n. uli Z.
Allen, a. .....O"s 4. d. Durraso
II. Is. GVfhain and u. A. 0asgill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24
THERE IS A Glass OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the usc cf coffee Re-
ccniy there has beon placed in al the grocery
sio'es new preparation called GRAlN.O,
nude OF pure grains. that aHkes The place 90
coffee. The most delicate stomach receives 10
without distress, and but few can tell 10 from
cofee. lt does not cost over "a as much.
Children may drink ~ with great benefit. rs
cts. and p cts. per package Try 10. Ask for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-24

Albert Carter, 30 years old. who has no
homo, was taken stick In the passenger
station this morning. and was removed to
the Rhode Island Hospiial
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07


CHILDREN TEETHINC.''
MRS. WINSLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP should always be y
used for children teething 1t soothes the child soft
ems the gums, aays all PAIN cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrh9a. Twenty five cents
: bottle 1t is the best of all. A
n "A a a IA
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
The "Chinese Vote"

The Chinese vote" will soon be a
political feature in California. In San
Francisco's filthy Chinatown an infan-
tile army has been reared. There are
not less than 1000 native sons and
daughters in San Francisco's China
town in whose veins Chinese blood
flows and who are lawful heirs of
American citizenship. A small AMY of
Mongols is marching leisurely along
the dusty highway of time toward the
ballot box.
Not later than the year 1920, at the
present birth rate in Chinatown, and
supposing average conditions regard
ing mortality to obtain, it Is as clear
as anything can be that something like
$500 Chinese children will be entitled
TO the ballot in San Francisco alone.
Sacramento, Stockton, Los Angeles,
San Jose, and in fact nearly all COM
munities in California have also their
native-born Mongolian babies who are
on their way to citizenship.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07

uncommon to see man, after silently
enduring a struggle between his de-
sire to remain at his ease and that in
nate chivalry which Is his heritage.
rise hastily, and with a sort of injured
air, take his place on the platform.
Sometimes he is speechless; at others
he gruft1y remarks: "Seat, ladyw and
does not so much as look at her in pass
ing. The weary shopper sinks into the
abandoned resting place with thanks
in her heart, though she has no Oppor-
tunity of offering them in words, and
as he does not glance in her direction,
she cannot even look her gratitude.
There is another way Of offering a
seat which very properly precludes ac-
acknowledgement A man retains his place
until he reaches his destinations; then,
when he has no further use for it, he
offers it with an air Of great civility
to some lady standing near. Such a
civility deserves no thanks at all. Ills
information, which is really all he
gives, Is useless. She knows that he
must take his body with him when he
departs, and thus leave vacancy. III
more than one woman Is standing, he
has no right to designate which one
shall profit by his absence. He is not
entitled to thanks, and it is just that
they should be withheld.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Wonderful in Name Only,

American nomenclature is a never
ending source Of surprise and amuse-
ment to foreigners. The last time
Sarah Bernhardt was over here she
was driven nearly into Mysteries by a
telegram from Kalamazoo. She insist
ed that no place ever had such name
and believed that the telegram was a
joke. When the location Of that pretty
Michigan town was pointed out to her
on the map and her attention was also
called to Kankakee and Oshkosh her
astOnishment knew no bounds.
Tennessee alone has enough freq k
towns to stock geographical museum.
Think Of A. B. c., Dull, Leap Year,
Limbs, Only, U Bet and Calf Killer.
Ohio has a little town called Al.
This probably should head the list, but
greater freaks may be found farther
down the alphabetical list. Bundle
Bee is in Arizona and Bird in Hand
in Pennsylvania, Chrome Is in Colora-
do, and New Jersey claims Comical
Corners.
Nebraska once had a town known as
Dead Horse. It's name was changed
to Live Horse and finally was metamor-
phosed to Rose Dale.
Heaven is in Texas, Credit in Idaho,
Yuba Dam in California, Funny Louis
Is a Louisiana town. LOoneyyille is in
New York. o. X. is blue grass ham,
let. Nine Times is in South Carolina.
Not Is in Missouri and Oyeralls in
Pennsylvania.
These, however, are no more peculiar
than are Moral, o. T.; Pay Up, Ga;
Rabbit Hash, KY; Rapture, Ky; Shoe
Fly, Iowa; Short Off, N. c.; Sleepy Eye,
Mimi; Sober, Pa; Squirejim, West Va.
Toonigh, Ga; Total Wreck, Ariz.; Use
full, Mo-; Useless, Wash; Makeup,
Ohio; Waterproof, La; Why Not n. c.;
Tin Cup, Colo; Jug Town, n. c.; and
Colt Ark
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
His Irrelevant Question.

She had just returned from visit to
Milwaukee, and something had happen
ed to displease her.
1.-THE fact of the matter is" she said,
1--WE get swindled in this town and
haven't sense enough to know it. -
''You must have run across Il bargain
somewhere, " he suggested, for he knew
her failing.
"Bargainsl" she exclaimed. "Why,
I tell you, William, we don't know
where to shop to make money. Do you
remember that last white shirt bought
you?"
He did. He would have said he did
even if he didn't, but it so happened
this time that he did, for it had given
him considerable trouble in one way
and another.
"Well." she exclaimed, 81 paid just
81 for that shirt in Chicago, and saw
all exact duplicate of it at marked
down sale in Milwaukee for 90 cents. "
"Why didn't you go on TO st. Paul?"
he asked YEARLY. Perhaps you could
have got the same thing for "a, OF
Winnipeg might have given it to you
for 81. One has to go after bargains,
you know"
She wasn't quite sure whether he
was making fun cf her, but she felt
that it was possible and refused to con-
tinue the subject in consequence. -
Chicago Post.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Ancient Graves.

Two graves of the form called "ship''
shaped ones, dating from the early iron
age, have been discovered near Aal-
borg, In Jutland, similar graves hav-
ing only been once before encountered
in Denmark. They are built of stones
in the form Of ship, the calcined ash
es of the body being strewn at the bot
tom.
Further, nine skeletons from the late
iron age have been found near Freder-
ickshavn, the size Of the bones indicat-
ing that they were persons of small
stature. In addition, four smooth
rings Of bronze, having, no doubt,
formed necklet, have been dug out
Of a peat bog in the same locality.
A runic stone of great interest has
been discovered at Kinneculia, in West
Gothia, Sweden, having hitherto been
covered with turf. The portion un-
covered represents some ships, the fig
ures Of two men, great number of
saucer-shaped cavities, wheels, rings,
and so forth, engraven on the rock, but
there appears to be a great many moro
signs below. The crown has taken pos
session of 1t, and a careful survey is
being made.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Uncle Paid.

At the close Of that season in which
Shutter, the Toole Of fifty years ago,
first became so universally and deserv-
edly celebrated, he was engaged for q
few nights in principal city in the
north of England. 1t was in the coach
ing days, and it happened that the
stage in which he went down, and in
which there was only an old gentleman
and himself, was stopped by single
highwayman.
The old gentleman pretended to be
asleep, but Shutter resolved to be even
with him. Accordingly, when the high
wayman presented his pistol and COM
manded Shutter to deliver his money
instantly or he was a dead man, he re-
turned:
Money! with an idiotic shrug and
q countenance inexpressibly vacant.
"Oh, lor, sir, they never trust me with
any, for uncle here always pays for
me, turnpikes and all, your honorW
Upon which the highwayman gave
him a few curses for his stupidity, COM
plimented the old gentleman with a
smart slap on the face to awaken him,
and robbed him Of every shilling he
had in his pocket, while Shutter, who
did not lose single farthing, with
great satisfaction and merriment pur-
sued his journey, laughing heartily at
his fellow traveller.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
The Indians Pipe Quarry.

In Southwestern Minnesota Is cele-
brated quarry where the Indians have
for centuries obtained a soft red stone
out of which they carve pipes. The
quarry belongs to the Sioux, to whom II
was ceded by the United States Gov
ernment forty years ago. Mr.. A. H.
Gottschall says this is the only place
in America, and probably in the world,
where this particular kind of stone is
found. Many tribes Of the red men
formerly resorted to the quarry, and
the pipestone seems to have been an ar
ticle of commerce among them, for it
has been found in Indian graves scat
tered all the way from the Great Lakes
to the Gulf of Mexico. 1t has also been
found as far west as the Rocky noun
tains, and in British America.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Glddness Comes

MIith a better understanding of the
W transient nature of the many phys
tcal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
lion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
iy removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important. in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, TO note wheI you prr-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed every where, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Eiuhtiuu Fish.

1t is said that the fayOrite sport of
the Siamese Is fish-fghting. So popu-
lar is it that, according to the Fish
Trades Gazette, the King of Siam de-
rlves a considerable revenue from the
license fees exacted for the privilege
of keeping fighting fish. The fish are
described as being long and slender,
mot thicker than child's finger" and
very ferocious. The moment they are
placed together in vessel Of water
they dart at one another, and the on
lockers become so excited over the con-
test that they wager anything they
have at hand ON the success of their
fayOrite fish
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-07
Courtesy q Duty.

While admitting a tendency on the
part of many women to accept all cOur-
tesies from the opposite sex as right,
some of the statements made under this
head have been greatly exaggerated.
1t has been said that women habitually
accept an offered seat in public con-
veyance without thanks. That some
women are thus discourteous, it Is true;
but the cases are exceptional. There
is another side to the story, as there
Is to most stories. There are ways of Of
fering a seat which hopelessly preclude
thanks, and may expose the recipient
OF the attention, II attention IL can be
termed, to misconstruction. 1t Is not