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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

One of the pleasant dramatic events OF
the present season In this city will bs the
appearance mt the Providence Opera
House the frst three nights OF next week
Of the eminent comedian, sol smith Rus
sell, In his great success "A Bachsior's
Romance
Miss Martha Morton, who has furnished
the stage q number Of clever characters
and dramaa wrote "a Bachelors Ro-
nance" for Mr.. Russell, which will be
the bill for two evenings ana one ma I'll
nee performances Of Mr.. RusselIs engage.
ment
The story 10 a bachelors romance pure
and simple. David Holmes Is an editor
and literary critic who has buried him
velf for twenty years or more among his
looks, occupying quarters In no wise i'm
posing or inviting to the outside world.
n sister. Helen LIE Grand, . widow. The
father left Gerald and Helen all his for
tune apd David his good will. David
Was also left by the death Cf . bosom
friend baby, Sylvia, for whom he was
sxIected to be guardian. Another oonso-
lation he had was Old Martin, his secre-
tary ard confidentiel man, who looked
after his general welfare and mostly d.
rected the rearing OF the ward until she
fecams q young woman. That 10, she
was placed In the hands OF Miss Clemeu-
tins swes theart In days nono by. Martin
answered her letters for HolmeL rhe
maiden lady turned over her charge at
the age of 10 to Holmes, against mis- pro-
test. Then begins the romance. The Old
bachelor is immersed in love and doesn't
know 1t. sylvia Is stricken with the
Same fever and realizes it, but is given to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Mrs. Le Grand to bring ont into society.
Ihe young misc does not like the en- p,y
turs out into the world 30 far that he
realizes that he loves ner, but thinks
she loves Harold Reynolds OF the Review
stan. Mr.. Savage, q modern literary
man and an associate OF Holmes, loves
Mrs. Ls Grand, ana Gerald Holmes THINKS
he loves Harriet Leicester society girl.
who refuses mis- hama In marriage be l.
cause she thinks he wants to marry her
merely to have her preside over his
home. In a literary contest In which
Holmes Is judge he gives prize to hey
nolds, though he 10 tempted to ard it
other wise, to prevent the young man
from marrying sylvia. At uhis stage
every body In the oass except Mr.. Mulber-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

mean that diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries are terminated,
for such a step Is the last preliminary
before an actual state OF war. United
states Minister Woodford remains at
bis post in Madrid. and is said to be en-
tirely safe from harm. The Spanish
minister. Polo y Bernabe, also remains
nt his post In WASHINGTON. The crit
ical condition OF affairs within recent
days has led him and his stafr to con-
Eider what disposition OF their effects
would be made in case their position
there became untenable. The Span
ish minister has Naturally been the cen
ter in the exciting interests of the day.
lie Is fully conscious OF the gravity Of
the situation and, while expressing hope
Tor peace speaks TO his friends OF the
eventualities which may come To one
Of them he said that he could not be-
hevo that two nations made up of calm
and sensible people would rush into un-
told horrors of war; He added that IL
would be a wicked and cruel crime for
this result to be precipitated.
III IL be true that the pope Is seek
Ing to exercise pacific influences by in
ducing Spain and the insurgents TO ac-
cept an armistice in Cuba, he has not
given any instructions OF information
along this line to Mgr. Martinelli the
papai delegate at Washington The lat
ter has taken no step toward mediation.
1t has been reported that one OF the
archbishops OF the Catholic church
In the course OF an informal conversa-
tion with high officials here, suggested
the mediation of the pope. This. how
ever, was unofficial. and no authorized
proposition OF any character has come
from Rome. Furthermore. there is
little reason to believe the administra-
ton would receive with favor any prop
osition of this character from foreign
source.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
LITTLE HOPE
Fl FOR PEACE.

Position Spain Has Taken Makes War
Has Failed to Settle the Cuban Question, and Now Re-
sort Must Be Had to the SwOrd--Presdent Will
Send Message to Congress Probably on Mon
day--Spanish FlOtlla Said to Have Arrived
arPOrto Rico, but Report Is sDScreded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

nv. an antique literary man, loves. but
none ara happy. They are all happy in
the end excspt Reynolds, who coul1 not
stand success, and owing to large head
lost Sylvia and further fame.
MIR. Russeli's success is Of the sort of
which an actor has . right 10 fee. proud.
1t rssts upon a perfectlv natural portray
sI Of character, the charm o: which lies In
its simpli ity.
A large specially selected company will
assist tie come ian. "Wednesday evening
MIR. Russell will present. "Tte Rivals
kellar, the magician. who comes To the
Providence Opera house, April IL. ~ and
13 introduces several illusio ns in his pro-
gram this sc $500 wnic1 are said to 10 80
fnr In Tdvsnce Of anything hitherto seen
in the line Of work usually followed by
magiciaps as to mark new epoch Ia the
art, svveIal of which are kcllar's start
ling deca pitation. the marvellous Hindco
clock. the rev dark searce and some
wonderful new experiments In pure
slei0lt-of- hand.
For April Ia, Is and 16 the Providence,
Opera House will present 10 It's patrons
Frank Daniels with kirks La Sbelle's
cnmpsny I'm Harry Is. smith and Victor
Herbers's rew comic opera. "The Idols
Eye
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
THE PRESIDENTS PURPOSE.

washington, April 2-Senator Me-
MILAN, who has been In consultation
with the White House two or three times
day ever since the situation became
crucial. made the following statement
yesterday afternoon: The president is
hatfooted on the proposition that Spain
must move out bodily. He also knows
absolutely that Spain cannot. or at least
will not, consent to this complete aban-
donment. That means war. The presi-
dent squarely faces that. He is not
ready; he recognizes q certain serious
unpreparedness. Mckinley feels he
would be guilty of great negligence II
the deficiencies be not made good before
We are plunged into war. Had he not
felt so matters would have been adj
vanced to point where the United
States could have stopped thecoming OF
the torpedo fiotilla- This will manifest
itself Monday or Tuesday when the
naval and military committees in the
house and senate will support the presi-
dent. The committees will be given in
formation which the members should
know that will have tendency to sober
them up a bit.
Unless the president has been com.
PEELED to change his mind by circum-
stances" continued the senator "he in
tends to follow with an ultimatum. On
Monday or Tuesday he will submit a
history OF all steps, as understood II.
and will recommend the recognition of
independence. This will lead to war. but
not necessarily at once. The president
may ask that he be permitted to con-
duct further negotiations on these lines.
1t will be plain to all that the negotia-
tions can only lead to war but the men
who VIII advocate that the president be
permitted to continue his correspon-
dence with Spain will make II plain that
q little delay is good thing for US as
well as SPAIN"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

While this brings a halt TO the ac-
tive negotiations which have been in
progress for the last few days. IL does not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

"Ths Last Stroke 10 ths title of .
new melodrama by i. N. Norris which
IL based upon Cuba's fight for indepsnd-
ence, now being 80 spiritedly wassd In
the island. 1t will be given at Keith's
pronounced as croditable n sps cimen of
play writing In the melodramntis line a.
has been seen on ths New York stage In
q long time. Indeed. it may be said that
no melodrama produced In the metropolis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

The third snnuS vacation excursion to
Warrington and Ofd Point Comfort in charge
of Principal Geo. E. Church IL over the "Roy al
Blue Line" which has given such excellent
and satisfsctory service the past two years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02
Fine Tailoring. /.

One OF the most fiourishing tailoring estab-
lishments in this city is that of Il. b. Brady 81
Company, B99 Westminster street. Every bit
OF their goods is made up right on premises.
none Of IL being sent to outside workmen
and whether they are busy or not can perhaps
best be judged from the fact that the force of
Is tailors at work in the establishment 10 so
busy that IL 10 necessary to work evenings
till 10 o'clock. The concern prides itself on
1ne goods at reasonable prices. A gentleman
can procure = suit here at from SO up. At the
present time new goods are constantly coming
in and will continue TO do 20 till the first Of
duly. A new lot Of imported troussrines is
expected daily now. An exceptionally fine
line OF fancy vest goods Is 10 be seen here.
This store is one OF the most popular in the
city because o. the courteous treatment that
is shown every customer and IL Is descrvedly
doing large business, no doubt the largest Of
any similar establishment in tho city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-02

Take Lsxstive Promo Quinine Tablets. A.
Pc The genuine has LIB. q. on each tab ct
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
COL. WEBS FIRST GUN.

Shelburnc house, the residence OF
Col. w. Seward Webb, member
of the Legislature from Shelburnc,
was the scene of a reception Satur-
day at which Col. and Mrs. Webb
entertained some 200 guests, includ-
ing Gov. Smith and staff, state Of
fcers, members of the Legislature
and others. 1t is characterized as
the first gun in Col. Webb's candi-
dacv for the governorship in 1902.
While the affair was a social event
of much interest, politics naturally
went with the governor and the
legislators, says Il Burlington CORE
spondcnt, and when there was added
some half dozen railway magnatcs
interested in two important railroad
bills in the House, and number of
others, each with bill to coach,
there was much of a political nature
to be discussed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
THAT NASHVILLE TRIP.

The Montpelier Waterman says:
A semi-official explanation of the
very extraordinary charge of $780,
50 for Sc railway tickets to Nash
vile by the quartermaster general,
and approved by Gov. Grout, has
been made. 1t runs this wise: Quite
number of people of the state had
expressed a desire to attend the
Nashville exposition. Correspond
encc with the railways resulted in
securing rate of $50 for the round
trip from New Work, provided 50
or more tickets should be purchased.
The scheme appeared plausible.
Fifty people had indicated a desire
to take the excursion. The tickets
were bought and paid for by the
state, but one after another of the
proposed excursionists began to
make excuses and prayed to be let
off. Thus Gov. Grout, ticket bro
kcr, had on hand a large number of
tickets tor which there was no de-
mand, Accordingly he sent out
into the byways and hedges and
babe men come to the feast he had
prepared--without money and with
out price for transportation and Incl
dcntals. And many came. The
tickets were worked off and the
state "pald the freight" This ex-
PLANTATION comes from very near the
former headquarters of the state
government. 1t does not appear
that the explanation helps matters to
any appreciable extent.
Names of individuals in various
parts of the state who accompanied
the Governor to Nashville have been
furnished the Daily Journal, but
those who have thus tar been heard
from-and they are men of truth
and veracity-dcclarc that they paid
sos in good money for their tickets,
the sum that purported to be the
rate under the arrangements made
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
PROSPER MERRILL'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. Alta Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD, IS Court held at
Woodstock. within and for said District, on
the 81 day of November, \. ID. 1898.
Present Hon. Il. o. SEAyEE. Judge.
Whereas II. G.. johnson. administrator
with the will annexed de bonis non of the
estate of Prosper Merrill. late of Wood
stock in snid district. deceased. testate.
proposes rendering fifth account of his
administration and presenting his account
against said estate, for allowance, mt y scs-
SION of said Court to he held ut the Probate
Office in Woodstock in said district, TN the
q day of November, A. ID. 1893.
And whereas snid Court has assigned said
time and place for the settlement of -nill
account. and for decree of the residue of
said estate to the lcgatecs and heirs of said
deceased, and ordered TINT public notice
thereof he given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing II copy of the
record of this order three weeks success
lively, previous Ia the day assigned rs
aforesaid. III the Spirit ui the Age. Il new
paper published at Woodstock i'll the Couii-
" Of Windsor and State of Vermont:
TErvlforc. All persons concerned in said
estate are hereby notified +" appear at the
Probate office in Woodstock. in said dis
trict on the day assigned. rs aforesaid,
then and there tn contest the allowanc" of
said account, if they see cause. and I" cs-
tubliSh their rights ~ heirs, lceatrr- and
lawful claimants uf said fusiduc.
A true record Attest.
N. j. SEAvER. Register.
A true copy of record: Attest.
L. o. SEAVER. Judge
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

GA matter of tar more Importance
to the farmers than the holding of
agricultural meetings once year, at
which ,they learn little if anything,
is the construction of permanent
roads through the state" says the
Montpelier Argus. Judging by the
lack of interest shown in some of
the farmers meetings this is pretty
nearly true. The meetings may be
of great value to those who attend,
but where only Il corporal's guard
shows interest enough to go and
hear agricultural topics discussed
learnedly the state doesn't seem
warranted in going to the expense
of maintaining them. The Argus
says further:
"Thcre is now pending a bill
which we understand is likely to be
passed, making provision for the
construction of system of perma-
nent highways through the state
under the supervision of a skilled
highway board. TO support this
work will be an expense which no
one wants added to the present
taxes. The results OF this work will
be beneficial enough that the farm
ers can we'll afford to give up the
pleasure and slight possible infor-
nation they derive from the meet
ings arranged by the board of agri-
culture"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
Henry {. Philips & Son,
aNHsd RANCE AGENTS.
FiRE,
LIFE and
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE
TIP
Strongest and most reliable Companies

The Daily Journal ha, discovered
Il state official who is sui genrris,
the only one Of his knl ON record.
Fish and Game Commissioners llor-
ace v, Bailey is entitled under the
law to 81 per day for time actually
spent in the performance Of his
duties. Daring tn past two yeas
Commissioner has only drawn -
PER day. ana has turned the extra
dollar into the hatchery fund. Was
the like ever seen or heard of in
Vermont before: -AlontpeIier Jour
nal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

If we cannot get along without
the compulsion of the shotgun with
the tractablc African race, who have
been denizens of this country tor
two hundred years and citizens for
Il lifetime, what can we expect to do
with the intractablc inhabitants of
the Philippines says the Philadel-
phia Record. Until we shall Nindi-
cate by better results the policy of
humanity which we have undertaken
to accomplish at home the talk OF
humanitarianism abroad may rs well
be abandoned. Let us at least call
things by their right names.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

-.:a .y,;3 e. ION" SEAS.
90. sim, nip lsa.s sHir,ly
= .'N:,r, 'uN"y.
80. . i.c.i ioay
t. .r"; Lyiu.v
Y.....- .. u,:l' So: .'-.r:y.
owe ,,. ,.tle reta,Lo:..ci,
D.t ... v"'. '..ovn caves.
80 ire sonY,
tI...;ti.ll atronH,
s, a.. 30" loud iipYrI waves.
tlr lis # coal,
w., ., .raly louig; Ii" deep,
y. ..r ate s"a ,:"i'!rn,
=. ..,..,.,l4.i u'c. lalon,
8 .hc!H il lgC@.L HES, sleep
ITO. .al NiIc and vui'ofUh
G.:l' yS'ry sh:ulldH thee DER!
: g.. ca t-:s rave
-. :..Ur!5 brave
Iir,.:,t On tho tlemp, Clark shore.
Iic,.... O. .u!Aul waves ale moving
J.. -, 'Dtl i'l,s 10 war.
lL,....,. ! th"an3
49, N,ill along
T,t.rDi.i horjIull's bar.
Yrn "l: roiSin:; drcn.rrl.
IL .,'....' nd lnr:;t know.
.,. ,,. white breast
Ga t...|r Goth rest
N.svl g.. ding lillows flow.
CO. lower hovcrs o'c;' t4co.
veneer work are thou.
,I''i ,;;.N" lC.ts h.ai.d
i IA command
A.. l,:,,.ul beams thy l:ow
WL,i a,.;;nls the ANGELS tru!Nict
An AXE III" niii ilntcd skies,
90 =! al tic Lord
H.! II Lis wo!d--
I'll. s,ou,cd dead shall lisc!
REV. Ia..oa b. Dollnnd t'jliovc'na-mon) i
Uunnluc'S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
lie Convinced Them

Once !. number OF kindred spirits
were enjoying Il supper in the land
of Burns. When the cloth was re-
moved and Ao uSun! tu;ists propos-
cd, some cue suggestclH song Inc
efforts Of the first Scotchnian met
with such II hearty reception that
others Wcrc induced to follow his
oXaMilo
II ,lurnd it was f0unl t..Ht every
one llu. contributed to the evening =
entertainment bat the medical gen
tleman W no occupied the vice chair.
"Cu:NC, come, Dr.. Macdonald, y
said the chairman, 1--WE cannot let
you escape.
Tho doctor protested he could not
sing.
"As IL matter OF flct,' he explain
ol, envy voice is altogether unmu-
steal, ana Resembles he sound caus-
ed by the act of rubbing Il brick
along the panels Of Il door. y
TIL coHl.ny attributed this to
the Doctors modesty, Good singers,
he was reminded, always needed a
lot OF pressing.
every we'll, said the doctor, IF
you can stand it. | will sing
Long before he had finished his
audience was uneasy. The unwill-
ing singer, had faithfully described
his voice.
There was a painful silence as the
doctor sat down, b1oken at length
by the voice of Il Draw Scot at the
end of the table.
"Mon," he exclaimed, eyer sing
ms no up to much, but yer verac-
ity's just awful! Ye'er RIGHT ABBOTT
that brick. New York Ledger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
For over E'iily Years.

Mas. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t sOOthes the child. soften,
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. 1t viii
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by I'll druggists in every part Of the
world Twenty five cents u bottle. BE sure
and ask for "Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Sy'
run" and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
M A r RACES.

In Lyndonville. Nov 8, George S. Hick-
ey. formerly of Bethel and Miss Emma
Clark
In Sherburne. Oct. %. by Rev. VIM. Ha-
zen. Ernest II. Neil and Annie +. Wilson.
In Bridgewater. Nov. 2. by Rev. II. b.
West. Delano Ackley and Mrs. Cora A..
Scales. both of Ludlow.
In Bridgewater. Nov. 2, by Rev. II. b.
West, Byron Wardwell of Pittstield and
Mrs. Eliza Idle of Bridgcwater.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

The annual meeting OF the Yer
mont Fish and Game lerguc will be
held at the Pavilion in Montpelier,
Tuesday, Nov. -, at 7.3o o'clock
p. M, for the election of otfic crs,
election OF new members. and Tor
the transaction of amy other ncces-
sarv business. Banquet at Q o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

The bill placing a tax of fifty
cents on bicycles was killed by the
Senate, though it was expected that
it would become a law. The money
raised was to have been expended
for the improvement of the high
ways and it is doubtful under these
circumstances if there would have
been any objection to this tax COM
ing from Whcelmcn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

Speaker Iask,ns is being favor
ably mentioned for the governorship
in 1900, although cx-Spcakcr W
W. Stickney is supposed to have
been "slated' tor that office.-Bur-
lington Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

A tutor who footed tho flute
Tried to teach two young too.crr to foot
Said the two to the toOtor:
rs it harder to tOot or
TO tutor two tutors to tOot -
-Culo,,'n Wells, in Life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

"We noticed one member of the
legislature from a ncighboring town
starting Tor the capital with his
game cock in burlap bran Sack
says Richuond correspondent.
"Evidcntly there was going to be Il
fight"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19

Ex-Gov. Grout, Gen. Peck and
other state officers who have been
before the legislative investigating
committee have powerful respect
for precedent judging from the way
various bills foot up and the cXpla-
nations they offer for some startling
items of expense. Custom allowed
them considerable latitude in the
way of expenses and it was not their
business to shattcr any traditions, so
everything event, and the state
paid for the fun. 1t is to be hoped
that the investigation will be taken
seriously and that possibly the cstab-
lishment Of a few healthy precedents
as to the latitude of state officers in
the matter of expenses may follow.
1t is time for change and the mat
ter of responsibility to the people
should be thoroughly understood by
every state official.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-11-19
0, 7. MARSH, WOODSTOCK
Notice to Taxpayers,

The Tan b H. for Town. ili,hwav and
S"h"ul TaXr' on tie 1895 Grand Ill at
fnmtrr'. Vermont have l"cn delivered to-
NJ" f"l collection. AMI taxpayer. :rr called
upon +" ray their r"+Ic tive taX"; within
ninety days from Ohv Dee. H., 1881 The
Deduction PROVIDED l'y Law will ir allowed
on taxes ;!d during tina, time.
I1NcS not - paid will hc collected ~ He
constable. with costs.
wall r,'c,v" at my store every dly aud
evening durin" said ninety day
CHARLES H. VAUGHAN.
Town Treasurer.
P"mirct. Vt, Sept 10 1855