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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
PLENTY OF IT.
Lots More Proof Like This and II Is
all from BrattlebOrO People.

The proof Of tae pudding is in the eating of
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most skeptical Read this testimony:
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marked symptoms of kidney trouble and an in
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overexertion such as overwork or standing too
long aggravated it. During such attacks was
used up for several days. l tried several well
known medicines but they did me little good and
I was willing to try anything that would check
the troubles. When saw Doans Kidney Pills SO
well recommended was induced to go to
drug store and get box They did me great
deal of good. I was ever so much better and as
far as the pain across my back was concerned,
scarcely felt it.
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Remember the name Doan's and take no sub
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Sent the First Telegram.

Mrs. Roswell Smith, 70, wife of the
founder OF the Century company, who died
at New York Sunday, as Annie Ellsworth,
a girl of II, sent the first telegraph mes
sage. Her father, Henry l.. Ellsworth,
a son of Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth,
was the first commissioner of patents, and
has been called the father of the patent
office" He had been a college friend of
Prof. S. F. b. Morse. Together they had
endeavored to induce Congress to pass a
bill granting $4,000 for the construction
of trial line between Washington and
Baltimore. Morse had been seeking the
help of Congress since 1898, but it was
not until the last five minutes of the ses-
sion of 1894 that the bill was passed
1t was Miss Ellsworth who carried the
news of the passage of the bill to Professor
Morse the next morning, and he assured
her that she should send the first message.
At her mothers suggestion Miss Ellsworth
wrote down the words of the psalmist,
What hath God wrought" and they
were sent in triplicate in the dot and line
alphabet from Washington TO Baltimore.
The original message was given TO Miss
Ellsworth, and has always been in her
keeping. The duplicate, which was re-
turned from Baltimore to Washington, is
in the Connecticut historical rooms at
Hartford,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
The CrltIc OF Art, of Morals and of
Modern Life, without a Parallel.


From the Springfield Republican,
John Ruskin died on Saturday at Brant-
wood, his recluse home in the lake country
Of England, being within month Of his
S1st anniversary. Thus departs a great
master of English, an art critic Of extraor-
binary furnishing and high intellectual
scope, a sociologist who discarded wealth
and its accumulation as proper objects Of
existence, and who insisted that right llv-
ing, honest labor, conscientious fellowship
and the unity OF human interests must
eventually constitute the proper scheme of
earthly existence. To him the scientific
advance of the day was simply machinery
TO destroy the true life of men, and the ad-
vent of pluctocracy he regarded as the
final curse of mankind. He dreamed of a
Utopia, as William Morris did, where arti-
sans should work for conscience sake and
find their work rewarded.
Ruskin was always and everywhere the
moralst, because whether discussing art or
political economy he considered first the
influence pictures, or poems, or wars, or
party contests, must have on the relations
Of men. Everything in the line of human
activity, in his judgment, was measured by
that standard. And, therefore, il Is i'm
possible to regard him for q moment or in
any light, without that intense moral back
ground. 1t did not prevent him from the
noblest reach of any painter of poets i'm
agination, for that was TO him a celestial
quality, derived from the divine source of
life. His own work bears testimony to an
unceasing ardent fidelity TO such stand
ard
Asa writer of Ensligh prose he has no
superior. His magniticence of diction, his
overwhelming vocabulary, his exceeding
grace and tenderness of manner compile
menting a rugged strength of thought, his
individual and exquisite style,-of these
there is no need TO speak further. He
was of Carlyles school in his respect for
the eternal verities, and his vilipending of
| formulas. What we're any authoritative
statements and conventional standards 10
a man who was in search for the truth,
first, last, alwaysP
Art has mingled itself with almost every
thing he has written, but there is scarcely
subject in the range OF English life on
which he has not had his opinion to eX-
press As full of dogma as any theologian,
OuI always Oh MS own uosma, CounDS'l'e
and pragmatic, as his race warranted; he
was sincere, pure, poetic and religious in
the extreme. He preached as earnestly
and as constantly as Carlyle the Gospel OF
the eternal verities. He hated a sham
beyond anything else; pretence was the
crime of crimes to him, in life or in art
fidelity to beauty and fitness to use wert
identical in his mind; purity and trutf
were his touchstones Of character anC
work.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
COURTING IN MEXICO.

Sonora Adelaide Vasquez Schiaffino. a
Mexican woman. I'm a paper in the No
vember woman's Home Companion. en-
titled "The Social Sphere OF Mexican Wo-
men," writes as follows of courtship be-
yond the Rio Grande:
"a Mexican girl realizes she is a miss
Of some importance when she has at
tracted the attention of would-be cav
alier, who has seen her at a mass or dur
ing a promenade on the plaza. Without
the formality of an introduction he dis
patches letters glowing with words OF
admiration and devotion. and nervously
awaits a reply. In the meantime he vis-
it's the locality of her home, hoping to
catch sight OF the object of his admira-
tion at the balcony or as she emerges
from the house TO attend church He
patiently but persistently promenades
backward and forward In the street, for
custom forbids his entrance TO the house,
and is happy II favored with glance
from her lustrous black eyes. No ridi-
cule Is strong enough TO dampen his ar
dor. and no objections of irate parents
sufficiently powerful TO subdue his pas
sion.
"MeXicans lovers rarely meet, for even
IL the young man Is related 90 the fam
lily OF the young lady, and has been a
caller at her home. the mere fact OF his
paying attention to her puts a severe
restraint on his intercourse with the
family. After time, II things have pro-
gressed favorably. he is admitted as an
accepted suitor, and is received by the
girl always accompanied by her mother,
who usually does all the conversation.
But love finds many forms OF expression.
and stolen glances, never suspected, speak
volumes for the lovers. As the suit pro-
crosses, many an evening passes with the
girl at the window or balcony, and her
lover I'm the street below. whony oblivious
of the passerby or his naive or caustic
remark. The duration OF the courtshp
depends upon the formality employed. the
means at command of the parties. and
their age Consent for marriage is de-
manded rom the parents of the girl BY
the suitor's father who Is accompanied
by priest, that the pledges may he
made the more binding"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
FEMININE.

Mrs. Jane X. Sather. OF San Francisco,
has given 800, 600 TO the University OF Call
ifornia-
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt's bed In her
Paris home cost her before II was finished
the sum Of 5000.
A cousin of Dr. Livingstone, Mrs. Mac
Queeny, who was Kate Livingstone, is
alive at the age of 1oi, at Saion. in the
Isle OF Null.
The Superintendent OF Education for
the Philippines has asked the Kansas
State Normal School for the terms upon
winch lot OF Filipino teachers may he
sent to that institution for an English ed
ucation. The regents OF the Normal
School will grant free tuition TO reason
able number OF the little brow, broth
ers from over the sea"
Miss nj. Il. Braddon has written over
60 novels since 1862. Previous 10 entering
upon her literary career she appeared on
the stage, having made her debut at the
Brighton Theatre Royal in 1861 During
the FIVE months following her initial per-
formance she impersonated 5s different
characters. Her STAKE name was Mary
Leyton. Though she is now known 10 the
public as Miss Braddon she Is really Mrs.
Maxwell and a widow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
SOCIAL GOSSIP.

=, The Thanksgiving party given at the
Iiroeauero last evening by Mr.. Howard
very enjoyable affair, Notwithstanding
the fact that the attendance was not as
large as was anticipated. The dance was
on from . until long after midnight and
the music by Singletons orchestra was
conceded by all 10 be exceptionally good
Among those who Joined I'm the dance
Were: Miss Louise Gregory, daughter OF
Gov. Gregory; Miss Maud Wilkinson, Miss
Mary Carrfque, Miss Frances Lowe Miss
Mary Scott. Miss Alice Knowles, Miss
Miss Wescott, Miss Lunt OF California,
Miss Minnie Bartlett. Miss Florence You'll
den. Miss Stella Fairbanks. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wilkinson, Mr.. Jesse Sweet, Mr..
John Sweet Miss Mabel Hall. Miss Alb
bic Fiske; The Misses Brown of Paw
Pawtucket, Dr. and Mrs c. X. Hartley
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tillinghast, Mrs
Sarah Tillinghast Potter. Mr.. George
Burlington. Mr.. Charles Hull, Mr.. Arthur
McCrillis.
Among the many pretty gowns noticed
Miss Gregory, in a beautiful light blue
silk trimmed with Renaissance lace
Miss Wilkinson. light blue liberty satin.
with white point lace trimmings.
Miss Lowe. white satin, trimmed with
white lace. 1853
Miss Scott. delicate pink silk. with
white lace trimmings.
Miss Knowles, an effective gown OF blue
and white striped muslin. trimmed with
black velvet ribbon.
Miss Carrique, black lace gown, with
trimmings OF gilt and panpe velvet.
Miss Frothingham, gown composed OF a
skirt of blue satin. waist OF panne vel
vet, with n bolero OF white lace: belt of
gilt and sleeve trimmings of the same
Miss Barton, black and white muslin,
trimmed with black lace and red ribbon
velvet.
Miss Lunt. dainty white muslin, with
white satin trimmings.
one week from tonight Miss Maud Will
kinson gives dance. to which many
young people are looking forward, at Mrs
Spink's assembly rooms.
Mrs. William Wurts White gave a lun-
cheon at her residence on George street
today and also Is to give dinner tomor-
row evening In honor OF her sister, Miss
Merwin, and other guests.
Mrs. /. Harris gave a dinner at her
residence on Angel street on Wednesday
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
SMALLEST OF ELECTRIC RAILWAYS.

company OF boys at Macon. Mo.
claim the honor OF owning and controll
ing the smallest working electric railway
in America. II IL mile in length and
runs around the grounds OF private
park The gauge OF the road Is three feet,
two inches Each car carries eight peo-
pie as its full capacity. The company
calls itself the Blees Miniature Rapid
Transit company. Fred Blecs. thirteen
years old. is president and motorman. Al
vim Blccs. ten years old. II vice president.
10y Denslow. thirteen years OF age. II
secretary The treasurer. Willie Blees. T.
eight years old. while the assistant
superintendent II Raymond Nirsch, who
IL thirteen years of age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
W0MAk'S WeAP0N.-T FAN.

Some one has said that woman's
certainly not as chivalrous view as the
one expressed by the gallant old courtier
who declared woman's deadlest weapon
TO be her fan.
md when you come TO think OF Il, what
artiice carries war into the enemys
camp one-half so effectually as the curve
OF pretty fan, just disclosing n pretty
womans cheek or the cupids bow OF her
lips?
Just take one long. observant look
about the next crowded ballroom you
happen to be in. and you'll find as many
fans as there are feminine personages.
Are any OF them permitted TO swing In
idle luxury? Aren't most, II indeed not
eiase-raliant service in the same-old
warfare that has gone on since the first
coquette started the fashion?
The fan is as irrevocably associated
with the Spanish woman as Is the lace
mantilla With which she drapes her
dusky hair In her hands IL Is weapon
10 be reckoned with. Is,
The Cuban women who made such a
stir among our brawny colegians this
summer were able TO teach their Amer
lean sisters trick or two with the fan
we'll worth knowing.
AS TO the style OF fan TO carry, IL Is sim
ply a matter of choice, and the variety
may be even greater than the number OF
gowns hanging up in your dressing
room
When you stop TO think OF Il. fans are
not often the object of personal selection; {;
on the contrary. they usually represent
the mark of affection for US of our dear
friends and dearer relatives.
Where is the girl who doesn't own to
having at least one priceless bit of ivory
and gold or tortoise shell and filmy lace
tenderly swathed In cotton and carefully
laid away with regretful sighs for the
money so lavishly. yet kindly. spent for
such useless gift?
There was a time when the fan was
necessary adjunct of the feminine toilet.
and II small fans were in large ones were
out; and when the glossy ostrich feath-
ers were the correct thing with which TO
create a gentle breeze, then the fan OF
shimmering gauze was banished to OBJ
scurity. Now n woman carries whatever
fan happens to suit her fancy.
There is always something sumptuous
about a gracefully waved plume OF long
curling ostrich feathers, even though
the breeze II creates is far too gentle to
be refreshing.
The real French fan Is always in good
taste. but IL Is not often carried. The
delicate material and exquisite workman
ship make IL too much OF n treasure to
run the risk of an accidental breakage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
The Gossio.
ODDS AND ENDS.

The date palm has been successfully
introduced I'm Australia.
The profit on England's postal service
amounts to about S2oW0o0o a year.
A spanish paper asserts that two de-
scondants OF Columbus. Manuel and Ma
ria Columbo. brother and sister. are at
present inmates of the Asylum for the
Homeless IN the city of Cadiz. ~ IL said
that documents in their possession neon
trstsbly prove their descent
Monongahels river water Is said 10 be
ruinous 10 boilers. az ID sometimes con-
tains as much as sixteen grains of sui
phurir acid 60 ihe Eallon. This proper
tion docs not obtain except M Seasons ~
drought but even when the dllutlon is
greater the water is not what q should
be for steam making.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30

Among the early club meetings OF the
week was that OF the Travelers' Study
club which convened at the home Of Miss
Annie Simmer. Trinity square. on Mon
day evening.
The club still confines itself TO Travels
In Spain and at the last meeting the usual
history lesson was followed by paper
on The Siege of Malta"
This interesting topic was discussed by
the members of the club appointed for
discussion at this melting.
The second topic was spanish Paint
ing" but this subject was treated I'm q
general way only. as the great masters
are TO be studied individually during the
winter. frM
The third number on the program was
an account OF Philip the Second and his
Reign, a subject replete with interest for
no monarch had ever reigned over so
large a domain as fell under the sceptre
of this bigoted fanatic.
Tie plan of work of the Travellers Study
Club for the present season diners some
what from that OF last year.
Talks are not to be compulsory, though
a member may substitute a talk for a
paper II she prefers. Several members
are appointed To discuss at each meet
ing the subjects presented. Al every ffth
meeting there will be a review of the
papers read. when each member Is ex-
pected to state some fact which seems 10
her OF greatest value or interest in the
paper assigned her for consideration.
The Providence Fortnightly Club held
their regular meeting on Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. r. A. Waterman. Mrs.
Harry Gregory presiding. I'm the absence
of the president. Mrs. Willard &. Selleck.
In connection with the general subject
OF Colonial History there were several
excellent papers read The first of these
was by Mrs. William Chapman on "Slay-
cry in Virginia"
The second paper. by Mrs. Gregorsdis-
coursed upon Puritan Rule I'm Virginia"
while the third was an account of the
Founding OF William and Mary college, "
by Mrs. Louis L. Angel.
Selections from the account OF Bacon's 5
Rebellion were read by Mrs. Fenner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
BRYAN'S LATEST EXPLANATION.

William Jennings Democratic candidate for the presi
dency has written article which printed the number
the Review in which he discusses the result of
election and the which brought about
significant this as his speeches
prior the election Bryan little about free
up single is The
Republican victory money, and better tines.
His nsinuaton money bugaboo
which the people the have been made familiar be-
frequently employed candidates
explanation repudiaton polls As of fact be-
yond the legitimate expenses campaign money
potency bringing the Republican banner Bryan
had crushing Spanish attempted escape
the harbor of Santiago.
n while noting that excandidae
Bryan changed his mind his defeat
spoke that subject Immediately after the result known
that the Office holders who
discontinue but evidently the abur of such contention
dawne1 upon him later and so he dropped it.
There Bryans claim helped
to defeat him. people country unpaoc
ungrae They believe the struggle with Spain righteous
one entitled the victory.
Bryan his shouters who down the land before
the election telling unjust
and that the Philippines which the reward of
the given up
cunning unscrupulous rebel Aguinado his
civilized unmeasued
terms people given oppor
tunty 10 pass judgment its
Bryan is in placing better times among
causes which compassed advocating for
financial policies which put
operation would good replace prosperity
industrial commercial disaster The
arguments Bryan his supporters They ap
preciated the times Republican administration brought
confidently looked forward still better result
election that administration for When they
the polls they voted for Mckinley prosperity and against the
Bryan chaos and ruin. Assured the Nebrakan right when
says good times helped to defeat him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
THE LATEST BRITISH REVERSE.


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-30
Uhot the Women Think 4bouf.
Ar1ONG THE WOMEN'S CLUBS.

A social hour followed the formal pro-
gram when light refreshments were
serveu. -
An open meeting OF the Ardirhebiah
CLUB was held az the residence OF Mfs,
on Tuesday afternoon, where an inter-
ested audience gathered 10 listen 20 a lee
this city, on the Island of Fill The sub
ject was OF peculiar interest from the fact
that the club programme for the iirst
% tne South 30 % Sea- Islands. so'sn Mrs coceush & IS
lecture was OF distinct interest and charm
because OF the fact that II was the story
OF her own travels and experiences
Commenting upon the fact that in this
age OF progress, the area OF what may
unknown lands" Is rapidly becoming
less Mrs. Colcieugh noted few of the
surprises to be met In studying condi-
the I Fiji fd ISLANDS, om s the orSr time noo Of iheir
discovery In l6i3 10 their cessl0n In 1888 TO
England by the Fijian Thakambon.
TEN under which the Fijans live followed.
together with a vivid word picture OF the
picturesque entrance 10 the harbor OF
Suva, the capital. with its cosmopolitan
population, distinctive Fijian habitaiions.
etc.
The speaker dwelt most Interestingly
upon the strange street scenes In tho
towns, the peculiar costumes of the ma
iives the native cloth making etc. And
in passing told the amusing story or a
Reefing, excursion as personally ex-
perienced.
The customs of Fijian etiquette were
also described and the ''meke-meke.' the
FIjians one fine art. partaking of both
opera and drama or rather standing for
both.
The speaker told also of her visits 10
the two Fijan princesses and the royal
hospitality extended.
A glance was given into the strange
wedding customs OF the. country and in
conclusion Mrs. Colceugh compared the
present conditions. both morally and edu-
cationaly, with the fiendisbness OF the
race In oiden days Tn this connection
she paid n Just tribute to the great re-
suits, accomplished by the rnissionar ries In
Fiji, and said that, at the present day
there are 400 schools. 900 native churches
and 10000 children taught arithmetic.
reading and writing.
At the close OF Mrs. Coicleughs lec-
ture large number of excellent photo
graphs were shown. which admirably IL
lustrated her subject matter.
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