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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06

~ OUR CONSULAR SYSTEM ~


and are willing 10 overlook the small sal
airy for the honor OF representing their
country, that We have as creditable lot of
men as We have.
A diplomatic officer, representative 10
one OF the high courts OF Europe once
TOLD me that he psyed his salary for bis
house rent. while another. a consul gen
ersl IN one OF the largest foreign capi-
tails, assured me that his salary met but
about one-third or his necessary expenses
anu mat the demands was yearly grow
ing more numerous The demands upon
consular officers certainly are many and
MS NE rs not mid id-summer's night
dream. as many are led 10 believe. The
appeals 10 his unofficial generosity are
many, and II he be the possesser OF soft
heart ne Will be the auntessence of
sort mark as the slang expression
goes. for stranded Americans so-called
destitute American seamen, benevolent
enterprises, etc, all Of which makes in
roads upon his pryy purse.
lie is public man aud this fact Is.
sad to relate. taken 9dvantgs of by
Americas IN many instances. Well-bred
ana unassuming American tourists never
thlnh OF presuming upon the hospitality
or their consllls and rarely are IN the
hahit OF calling at the consulates except
-t1-fa faa--+AAir respects -or-to- have paxs-
port Vised, perhaps a signature verified
or necessary information. Yet. there are
numerous others who look upon the CON
sui as an "errand boy" or general In
formation bureau" and impose upon
him To degree that is surprising.
They run 10 him for triies, ask favors
OF all kinds and descriptions and his mail
rs daily nlled with letters from home and
abroad. asking, sometimes demanding va
rious thngs.
There Was once an enterprising indi-
vidual in the woody west who had that
awful mania which is terror 20 the
consul-stamp collecting. He wrote me
TO secure for him about 900 cancelled
stamps and IL my invoice and price was
satstactorl he would appoint me his
agent Evidently he supposed that stamp
collecting was one Of the duties connected
with consular office.
Another, a lady. had sent her trunk TO
the city where was located and not
being able 10 reach there for several
days, wrote 10 me, enclosing her trunk
KEY, With the request that | would open
the trunk, select pea-green waist from
the contents and send the same 20 her
I'm neiGhborng city, while still another
wanted 10 know If | could not go out and
gather 4 few thousand sea shells and sea
weed specimens and send them 10 her
for her dear collection" She evidently
labored under the insane idea that our
sea port consuls romsnced by the sea
and spent their leisure. moments shell
gathering.
However, 10 speak seriously, our con-
sulsr system is sadly I'm need OF reorgan-
izaiion in regard TO the salaries. tenure
OF office and other appurtenances. For
Aears-Me-h have Jagged along ia-sRitA- -ef
All it's deplorable conditions, but our re-
iations abroad are yearly becoming more
and more important and the time has
arrived when We want thoroughly diplo-
matically schooled lot OF men-men who
go into the service to remain aud grow
with il and by their consciencious work
rise in its ranks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06
WARREN.

Prayer meeting services were held IN
the NJ. T.. and Baptist churches last night
Rev. Mr.. Cook conducted the service IN
the n V. and Rev IA. Naiien in the
Baptist
The sleishlns 10 quite good here and a
number Of fine turnouts are seen on the
streets.
Lewis Desayner has purchased hye lots
on Cornell avenue. formerly belonging 90
John " Rafchelder
The Warren choral society met In the
district court room lsst night and prsc-
ticed tho golden Legend
This will be produced by them az an
early date in the town hall
The " ~. :. Glee club has organized
and is now practicine glee music.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06
New Variety of Hyena.

The greet attraction o. tho Geological
gardens IN London iust now .s the new
wlpte hvcna. q variety never before
kro~n. SAYS an exchange.
v is = rayenou. cater. hut what draws
The croEds IL fhe deHorstrptiou of the
marvellous sfrcnsth of ifs saws rt
Crunchcs great bones nurg i0 DO with Ia
single snap. and every UnC 10 i4 fed
thers is dense throng about Itt cage.
N can crack the thigh bono OF BUFF
falo in halves with scarcely au cnort
in which connection q quaint tale is told
by Dean Bickland. in the caves Of
DtrtvEftTe AUd DefoIFhifg prehistoric
remains ~ smashed no bones were found.
Bears were generally accepted a. The au-
thors of tho deVasfation. but Dean Buck
and protested II Vas fhc work " hyenas.
70 prove his contentiou. he kept tame
hyens. save N bones tn crack. and com
pared the fragments Vitr the discoveries
remsins The resemblance placed an
doubts st rest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06

Jessie Couthoui's coming This season
has been eagerly anticipated BY all lovers
-ef- higf1~cfs>s vaudeville Of both sexes.
Miss Couthoui gives as clever and bright
an entertainment as can he imagined.
and her gowns are always a delight TO her
many female admirers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06

the program FOR the week Of Dec lG
~ Keith's includes two acts which are
great fsvorites with local Keith audi
ences. namely Melville a Stetson. whose
mirth simply bubbles over and whose hu-
NOR Is decidedly infectious, and Jas o.
Barrows 4 Co, who always present new
and extremely successful drama tic
sketches which are sure TO ind favor With
the discriminating theatre-gosr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06

The wonderful Cinausvalb is repea ting
his Unprecedented New York success In
Boston whore hc Is the talk Of the
town and is nightly attracting some of
the largest and most intelligent audiences
NJ the history of the house. His run at
Boston would unduestionabv be extended
10 period similar 10 that Of his New
York engagement we're 81 not for his early
departure for Australia before which he
must play the local Keith house and the
Phllsdslphia Keith Theatre Providence
will probably be able 20 sec him the lat-
ter part of this month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06

a. su "old settlers reunion held On
Jefferson county. No prizss were award
ed g. the oldest woman resident. the old
est married couple in the county. the old
cst male resident. the largest family pres
est the oldest family of boys present
ths man Who had lived longest con'iu-
usliy. on one farm and the man VINO hal
irsNelsd tho fsrtnest 10 reach the re-
union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06
AMPLE ROOM FOR ALI.

Alderman Freeman said The Eddy
street property was purchased 81 = hiRh
price expressly FOR the purpose ~ 10
eating the orrice ~ tho ovsrseer n tho
poor there. and the central police station
was built for the police department Now
the overseer Of the poor has been there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06
A Gard.

We. the Undersigned. DO hereby agree
90 refund the money on bo-eent bottle
81 Grsene's Warranted syrups ~ Tar n u
fails 20 cure your cough or cold. We
slso guarantee a E-bottle 10 prove salts
factory or money refunded
sisseIsa n sLArpDs. Aw. FrrsxR.
kssTos. ssrrs q Co, Nv. opcsyELI-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-06
NEW FEATURES AT KEIIH'S.

The bill arranged for keiths next week
is one Of much promise, containing as It
does several headline features, each OF
which Is sufficiently popular 10 be in it,
self strong enough TO pack this beautiful
theatre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
Petition for Foreclosure.

WINDSOR COUNTY. IS. John French OF
Woodstock, ~ the Administrator with the
will annexed of Warren G. French late OF
said Woodstock, has dul filed petition to
the Court of Chancery in and for s,d
County setting forth thp' Charles l. Thurs
ton and his wife, Lillian l.. Thurston. then
of Bramtrce, w., on the 9TH day of April.
A. j. 1899, duly executed 10 said Warren
{. French "a mortgage decd Oi c'r ia land
and premises situated in said Br,utrcc aud
III said petition fully described conditioned
tor the payment OF the sun of four hun
dred and seyenty-tive dollars. specified in
five promsSory notes bearing date IN the
first day Of April. A. -. 1893. by the said
Charles l.. Thulston. duly executed and
payable to said Warren G. French or order
with interest annually, two of which said
notes and interest on all have not been
paid according to the tenor and effect of
the same and are now justly due and owing,
except portion OF one note paid, and that
Levi Stone If said Brnintrce claims some
right and interest in the premises.
Wherefore he petitioner pnss that the
equity 81 redemption of the said Charles
u. Thurston Lillian l. Thurston and Lexi
Stone in tine premises may be foreclo,ed
ngreeably to the statute in such case made
and provided.
And whereas it appears that said Thurs
tons now reside without this State. 50 that
the summons OF Ald Court may not he
served upon Thorn:
~ Is THEREFORE, ORDERED that the said
Charles l.. Thurston and Lillian /. Thurs.
ton he notified and required to appear in
and before said Court and make answer,
If any, they have, and abide The order
and decree of said Court in the prem
Uses, at the term thereof next to be
held ut Woodstock in and for the
County of Windsor in the State OF
Vermont. on the first Tuesday of
December. A. ID. 1901. upon the first day of
sad term, by publishing the substance of
said petition, together with this order, for .
t hree successive weeks. in the Spirit Of the
Age, \ newspaper published at Woodstock /
SAID County. the last publication to he at |
least six weeks prior to said term of Coui ,
which shall be deemed sufficient notice to |
SAID Charles l.. AMI Lillian l.. rhurston.
Given under my hand. ut Woodsto ck, in |
the County of Windsor, this 2lSt day of |
October, 4. ID. 1901
JAY READ PEMBER.
Clerk
FREDERICK c. SoUTHGATE.
Sulicitur for petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE.

Charles Hudson and wife started
for Boston la st Saturday, where they
will make their home. The best
wishes Of their many friends 90
with them for happy and prosper.
Gus life.
Mrs. Ellery Wood of Clarendon
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. y. Hastings.
Miss Pummer of Boston is guest
of Mrs. p l.. Woodward.
f. G.. TAYLOR has returned from
his trip to New York and Boston.
Posters are out for dance in
Union hall SATURDAY night.
L. 6. Huntley left Monday tor
Danielson, Conn. where he has a
position in Il wooden mill.
q. NJ. Bradley is out with a pair
of matched driving horses, recently
purchased.
John Potwin has been on the sick
list for q few DAYS.
John Farmer was in Rutland on
Sunday.
Rev. W. a, Remele has been in
Nergennes the past week as delegate
to the State Sunday School conven-
tion.
Van Ness Dimick is driving stage
for a. G. Walker for few days.
Charlie Boyden was home from
Windsor over Sunday.
Miss Alice Davis went to Ludlow
"Wednesday, being called there by
the sickness of Miss Addie Carlisle.
Geo. Snow of South Rovalton has
been spending a few days with his
father, F, s. Snow,
Ben Woodward and family of
Saxtons River were in town Satur-
day and Sunday, calling on friends.
FIRE AT BRIGGS.
Lewis T.. Weymouth's streteher
and shingle mill at Briggs was burn-
ed Thursday morning. The origin
of the fire is not known. Nothing
was saved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
RattIesnakes Grateful, Sometimes

"Rattlesnakes are grateful, it YOU
gain their Affection" says CORE
spondent of Il Corsicana (Tex.) pa
per. "Mv brother found a siX-toot
RATHER near town, caught under a
bowlder, and instead of using his
advantage he sympathetically re-
leased the snake, which thereupop
BECAME pet and falowed Jim
about and guarded him as watch
fully as a dog. One night he was
awakened and, missing the snake in
its usual place at the foot of the bed,
he knew something was wrong. He
got up and lighted II match to in
vestigate, and found burglar IN the
next room in the coils of the snake,
which had its tail out of the window
rattling for the police"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
ALL OVER THE HOUSE:
4 Recipe For Fruit Balls and Other
Useful information.

Useful information.
TO make fruit balls spread warm
boiled rice a half inch thick on a
Toured board. Have ready fresh
peaches stoned and cut in halves,
Put the two halves Of each together
and tho rice in pieces just large
enough to wrap around each one and
press them into shape with the
bands, leaving the fruit we'll covered
in the center OF every ball, Roll the
balls in -four and roll each in cloth
that has been buttered and Toured,
Tie them carefully in shape and
boil in plenty of water for half an
hour, putting tin in the bottom Of
the kettle to lift them from the bot
tom, Remove from the cloths and
serve with q hot sweet sauce.
Lemon sauce is delicious with the
fruit balls. Cream together one
teaspoonful of cornstarch, one ia
blespoonful of butter, one egg and
one-half cupful of sugar. Pour
over them, stirring constantly, two
cupfuls of boiling water and cook
until thick. Remove from the
stove and add the juice and rind Of
one lemon. Serve in a boat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09

were as follows Response, Rev Arson
Titus, SOmerville, and congregation;
reading Of the scriptures, Rev. Stanley G.
Spear of the Second UnircrSalist Church
Maiden; sermon, Rev II. Perry Bush OF
the First UnvcrSalist Church, Chelsea |;
prayer, Rev. Charles A. skinner Of North
Cambridge, the fret pastor Of the Third
uniycrSaIist Church, West Somcrvill;
the welcome of the church, MIR :. II,
wilkins, chairman OF the Standing COM
mitcc; the welcome Of the Somerviil,
churchcs, Rev, Arthur Page Sharp of the
Park Avenue NJ, T.. Church, West Somer.
vile; the address, to the people, Rev,
Thomas Edward Potter of the FIRST Uni
vrrsalis, Church, Taunton, Il former pas
tor Of the Third Un'ver,allst Church,
West Somcrvillc; bcnedction, Mr. VIII
liam c. Coudcn."
Mr.. Couden was the esteemed
pastor of the Universalist church IN
this place for the past two years.
His many friends wish him success
in his new field of labor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
HARTLAND FOUR CORNERS.

Miss Maud \. Goss, who has been
attending Moody's school at North
field, Mass, is at home for few
weeks.
Mrs. c. II. Watriss is spending a
few days in Claremont, \. II.
Mrs. Jerome Eastman, accompa-
MED by her son. has gone on Il short
visit to Aurora, Ill.
Edward II. Gibson of Bethel is a
guest of Mrs. c. &. Burbank.
Rev. Don NJ. Flower preached in
Mansfield and Folklore, Mass. last
Sunday.
Dean Blanchard OF North Hart.
land and two friends are enjoying
few days hunting and visiting at \.
W. Narncy's.
The remains of Watson Harding
were brought here from Bridgeport,
Conn, for interment Wednesday.
Mr.. Harding was Il former resident
of this place.
Mrs. T. J. Chase was in Hanover
one day recently.
Mrs. Jason Putnev called at l.. ].
NJ. Marcy's one day last week,
There is one woman in our place
who has certainly not been idle the
past few weeks. While talking with
her the other day she stated she had
husked over two thousand bushels of
this fall, and she is still in the bust
ness.
The following is from the Boston
Journal:
''rhc formal service OF recognition of
Mr.. William G.. Coudcn as pastor of the
Third UnivcrSpiSt Church. West Somer-
vile, was held last evening at the church.
The musical features of the programme
were rendered by a mixed choir of 20
voices. under the direction of Mrs. Flor
encc Lee Whitman of Cambria &c. Miss
Alice L. Cunningham presided at the or
gan.
In addition TO the singing the exercises
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
NOW IT TICKS AGAIN,
But II Wanted Winding. So DO Other Tim.
pieces.

When "turn in for the night wind
my watch and put It on 4 little table at
the head OF the bed. The other night [
woke and failed to hear IL ticking.
What said |, sis it possible forgot
to wind III put 1t TO my ear. Going
siill?-yes, going Still bat very feeble and
family. ! wound II at once Of course
That other watch--the watch IN your
brcaSt-the heart. All 1t doesn't do 10
let that run down, Ii does more work
than any other organ in the body. 1t
hammers away, year IN and year out day
and night, work days, holidays aud Sun.
days. 1t Is kept going by the blood and
the blood Is merely dg"sted food.
We are glad to announce new and
efficient medicine for all ailments and dis
eases Of the nerves and irregularities of
the heart. II is from the hand of that
widely known physician aud surgeon, DR..
David Kennedy, of Kennedy Row, King
ston, \. y. and is called Calcura Solvent.
1t restores digestive power, puriheS the
blood, nonrshes the nerves and confprs
health and strength upon the multitude OF
sick ones for whom fear and anxiety have
paiLted the future in black All druggists
- 90 bottle. Write fu free trial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
AN IMPORTANT TEST
Your Life May Be Prolonged
by Applying 1t.

Do you realize the importance of the
Kidneys and Bladder? " hen diseased thew
make Il lot of tronblc-tear down the sys-
tenn and create gravel (stune IN the Blad-
dar). Women often suffer from so-calied
female weakness when their trouble
really lies with the Kidneys and Bladder
Try this test. Put some urine in tum-
bier. Let it stand twenty.tour hours. II
there is sediment, q cloudy or milky ap.
pearance, your Kidneys are sick. II you
are obliged to nrinate often, especially dur
ing the night: il your urine stains linen. if
yeu have sca'ding pains in passing it, If your
back pains You, your Bladder and Kidneys
are diseased: You should ut once take the
greatest of all Kidney medicines. DIR. David
Kennedy : Favorite Remedy. II has cured
the most distressing cases it will cure you.
1t corrccts the bad effects of beer or
whiskey. will cure old and chronic cases of
Rheumatism and Dyspepsia and acts gently
yet promptly on the Bowels. Favorite
Remedy is sold for one dollar bottle at all
drug stores.
You may have trial bottle of Fayorite
Remedy with q pamphlet of valuable medi.
cal advice sent free by mail postpaid. By
sending your address to the DR.. David Ken.
needy Corporation, Rondout. n. u, and
mentioning this paper. The proprietor of
this paper guarantee the genuineness of
this liberal Offer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
BETHEL.

O. =. Shaw is seriously i'll with
blood poisoning, following bruise
ON the end OF one finger.
II. +. Woods and family are NOV
ing to Rochester, where he has
opened Il paint shop.
The Congregational ladies gave u
harvest supper Wednesday even
ing.
Miss Susie Wilson Of I'rockton,
Mass, has spent the week at home.
Whitcomb High and Woodstock
High football teams play here this
Goddard beat Whit
comb at Barre last Saturday % to o..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
SOUTH ROYALTON.
HAYwAhD-GOODALE.

DR.. Harrison II. Hayward. sou
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hayward of
Randolph. and Miss Grace Belle
Goodalc, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ora II. Goodale. of South koyalton,
were married at noon Tuesday.
The ceremony, which took place
at the home of the brides pareuts,
was performed by the Rev. w. T..
Mann in the presence of only few
friends and the immediate families
of the BRIDE and groom. Miss Ger
trude Goodale, sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid and Russell Bur.
ridge of Randolph performed the
duties of best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
HAYWARD left at once for Boston
and Lynn. where they will pass Il
week or more. They will be at
home after November ~ in Tun.
bridge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.

]. W, Blake and wife went to
Windsor Friday, Noy. Est, to the
Rebekah Lodge.
The Misses Grace Kingsley and
Alice Eaton spent the past week
with relatives and friends in Clare
mont and vicinity.
Mrs, &. F.. Colston is much in
proved.
Mrs. w a. keyes, Mrs. J. II.
Iloadley. and Mrs. DR.. Geo. lIoad-
lie, were guests at Mrs. G. l.. Wal
ker's on Tuesday.
w. fl. Rood is repairing at the
town house.
Mrs. l.. {. Kendall is a little un-
der the weather.
II. II. French is able to he out
again.
Mrs. Hannah Holt, who has been
confined to her house many weeks
with the prevailing distemper, was
able to walk to church last Sunday.
X. II. Kingsley is building an ice
house; q. w. Rood boss.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
FLETCHER LIBRARY DEDICATED

The Fletcher memorial library
at Ludlow was dedicated last week
Friday, exercises being held at the
Baptist church. The library was
built by Allen NJ. Fletcher, formerly
OF indianapolis. Ind, but now Il
resident of ProCtorsville, in memory
of his father, Stoughton A. Fletcher,
who was born in Ludlow and who
spent his early life there. The libra
nv with its 5000 volumes cost about
$4,000. MIR. Fletcher has placed
in the hands Of the trustees il sum
large enough SO that the income
will pay the expense 81 caring tof
the same and add several hundred
new books annually.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
sHERBURNE.

Hon. +. c. Partridge and Mr..
Eldrdge of Proctor were in town a
few days last week.
Dan Clifford and Nelson Johnson
attended the ball at Gaysville Friday
evening, Nov. Ist.
F. p. Smith of Bridgewater was
in town Wednesday of this week.
Miss Mile Johnson is at Plym-
outh Union for few days stay.
Miss Lucy Currler was in Rut-
land Wednesday of this week,
Mrs. Fred Williamson and chill
lren of Bethel are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Doubleday, in
this place.
MIR. and Mrs. {. o. SpauIding
and Master Kenneth of Rochester
called at +. 6. Spaulding's last FRI
dav.
Lyman Wilson of Bridgewater
was in town Il few days last week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
Going to the Philippines.

Arrangements have been made by
Gen. Nelson A. Miles to send the
Eleventh cavalry, one squadron of
which is now located at Fort Ethan
Allen, to the Philippines during De-
cember rs part of the number to
replace four regiments to be brought
home,
The squadron at Fort Ethan Allen
consists of Troops Z, F, & and II,
comprising over $50 men and ott-
GERS. The squadron will embark
from New York December 1 on the
transport Crook, with Col. A. 6.
Hennisee IN command.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09

An exchange rises to remark that
there seems to By lull IN the pnliti=
cal activity so pronounced in tie
summer and wants to know why.
Come to think we have not seen the
irrepressible Tinkham for many
moons, The estee ned contemporary
need give itself no uneasiness, the
fires are not banked under the poit-
ical boilers. The machinery is
simply running very smooth. Nor
risville Messenger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-11-09
STATE PRESS.
CONSISTENT.

The Gazette, being an advocate of
state prohibitory law, feels that it
must hereafter decline to accept sub
scriptions from any person who
owns silo. "A man recently be-
came intoxicated from imbibing the
seepings from one of these Destroy
ers of homes, hence the boycott.
The Gazette is bound to be a martyr
to the cause it espouses or bust both
galluses in the attempt. Nletropoll-
tan papers please copy.-llardwick
Gazette.
1t is said that map of Vermont
sold by Il Boston house and being
sold extensively in the state for
school purposes places Grand Isle
county in New York. There is no
explanatory note stating whether
this is secession or absorption.- Bel
lows Falls Times.