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The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

There is much more money in the United States, and better money, now than at any time near the close of the civil war. in proportion to population, The actual quantity of money, every dollar of it at par with gold, now in circulation is more than twice as great as it was al any time in the history of the United States before 1868, and al- most twice as large as at any time for many years later-Cleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

From recent arrivals from the Death Valley mines we learn that the mines have no real value in fact. Some rich ore was found on the surface, the quantity being so small that it was carried away in q grip sack. The lodges are small and very low grade. Parties who have rushed, in lead on by the first roseate reports, have been doing considerable prospecting through the country before leaving, but have been unable to find anything worth locating,-Mohave Miner.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

The only fear is that the flow of gold, once started by external att traction, will continue by the inter- nal impulse of the cheap silver pressing upon it until the worlds money is displaced by our over- valued counters. only current at home. This is exactly what has happened in Argentine, which Las finally adopted the silver basis as the only hope of escape from bank ruptcy.-Portland Oregonian.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04
The Annexation of Cuba.

] The Southern newspapers are re
 yiving the discussion looking to the
 annexation of Cuba, and seem tc
 be very much in earnest upon the
 subject. The annexation of Cuba
 is no new slogan for campaigns. It
 was an issue in the Presidential
 elections of 1852 and 1856, and both
 were carried by the party that fav-
 ored the peaceful conquest of the Queen of the Antilles. But other and more pressing affairs were crowding then upon the attention of the country and nothing was done, although 1t has always been understood that the Spanish Gov ernment once made an open propo- sition to sell her superb possession at figure within reason. The long and unsuccessful Cuban revolutions duringGrant's administration again brought the affairs of the unhappy island to our notice, and annexa- tion was freely discussed as a pos sible outcome of the Virginius af- fair ard other Spanish outrages at the time. Cuba would make one of the finest states in the union, and if American wealth, enterprise and genius once invaded the superb island it would become a veritable hive of industry in additi to be- ing one of the most fertile gardens of the world. There is a strong party growing up in the island in favor of reciprocity with and an nexation to the United States. In recent debate in the Cortes at Madrid the Cuban representatives called the attention of the Govern ment to the fact that the situation in the island was serious, and that annexation was openly preached, and they did not hesitate to say that under certain conditions it would be considered advantageous. The same arguments prevail for the annexation of Canada are equally good for the extension of our Gov ernment over the isles of the Amer ican Mediterranean. Along the northern border there is great desire for more intimate association with Canada, but that should not lessen interest in the welfare of other DOT tions of the Republic.-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04
It is to be regretted that the ben

It is to be regretted that the ben e6cial effects of the improved pros poets of the West should be in a measure, offset by the low price to which cotton has dropped, South ern farmers, however, are in a posi- ton to tide over the era of low prices successfully unless another season should be experienced with no better level of values than that experienced during the past year. New Orleans Picayune.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04
Marriage as a Civil Contract.

The law has long regarded mar
 riage as a civil contract, and 1T
 most States all religious features
 have been eliminated as far as it is
 within the power of the law to dc
 so. Clergymen have been made
 as it were, special magistrates foI
 the single purpose of solemnizing
 marriages. One of the most "lib- eral" of the States in this respect is Oregon, whose statutes merely re- quire that the parties shall consent, in the presence of minister, priest or any judicial officer" and at least two witnesses, to live together in the estate of matrimony. In the inter- esting case of Mrs. Lake and Mir. Peck, which has just been decided by Judge Staples in this city, the two contracting parties, while in Oregon, simply made a written contract and signed it, agreeing to live together as man and wife. But the contract was to be terminated by either party on one months mo- tice. Now, this would have been a perfectly proper and valid civil contract, had the subject been any other than matrimonial. Judge Staples, however, after an exhaus- tive consideration of the case, de- cided that It was not valid and that no marriage eyer existed between Mir. Peck and Mrs. Lake. Isit not clear that, in spite of the declara- tion that marriage is simply civil contract, the law does in fact regard it as something else? A civil con- tract does not require to be entered into in the presence of a minister, priest or any judicial officer," and a marriage does. A civil contract does not usually require witnesses, and marriage does. A civil con- tract may be set aside at any time by mutual consent of the contract ing parties, and a marriage cannot. Clearly the law is inconsistent in this matter. While declaring that marriage is only civil contract, it does in fact recognize its religious nature.-The Boston Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04
If there were a great many

If there were a great many stor- age reservoirs in the valley of the Rio Grande the flood waters in that river, which are now going to waste, could be impounded and help for future use in irrigation. Enough water will escape in this flood to ir- rigate millions of acres that must remain arid as long as the ordinary flow of the rlver is the only depend ence for irrigation. Besides, if the waters were to be impounded in this way, there would be no destruction of property in consequence of oyer hows.-Denver Republican.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

Gila County will most posititive- ly, not be represented in the Terri torial convention by any one favor ing the creation of state for Ari- zona, nor is she in sympathy with the efforts now inaugurated for the conduct of the convention by parti gan bosses to subserve partizan pur- poses.-SilYer Belt.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

The Chinese paper currency is in red, white and yellow paper, with gilt lettering and gorgeous hand drawn devices. The bills, to the ordinary financier, might pass for washing bills, but they are worth good money in the Flowery King dom.-The Bankers Eclectic.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

Two cases of pneumonia as re- suit of concussion of the lungs have been reported. A boy of II, who was forcibly struck on the left side of the chest with a hatchet, began to cough about two hours later, and soon developed the symptoms of pleuro- pneumonia at the base of both lungs. A man of22 ,who strain ed his right side by trying sudden ly to stop the fall of a sack of malt, developed all the signs of pneumo- mia in both lungs and died,-Chi- cago Daily Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

The water of the central basin of the Mediterranean has been found to be warmer, denser and richer in dissolved salts than the western, While white disk was only visible at 43 meters, photographic plates were affected at 300 meters.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

The use of the Koch lymph has been abandoned in all the hospitals of Philadelphia, except in a few se- lected cases. The fluid is found to be of small value, while there is great danger attending its use.- Boston Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-06-04

The declince of the range busi- ness has been spoken of for years by the papers devoted to the range cattle industry, but never till this spring was the fact noticed that the cowboy is passing away, that there are but few COW hands in the coun- try, they have disappeared. It is ever hard to find youths who are ambitious to wear shaps and carry a Colts revolver at their side, who can be employed to go out on the range and work under the few good men the outfits have been able to retain. Foremen have experienced great difficulty in finding men to work this season. and some outfits have been forced to go on the round ups short handed. One reason tor the disappearance of the typical cowboy is that the outfits in the en- deavor to recoup losses have been working as few men as possible, in many instances several outfits com bining to run their cattle with the men required to run either one of the outfits alone.-Stock Grower.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
CH|NA'S BIG WALL.
Governments Safety
Depends Upon It.
GERMAN KAISER'S DOINGS.
Some Foundation to the Rumors Con-
cerning His Sanity.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 3.--Advices from Pekin
state that the government resolved in view
Of the reported strength of the rebels, not
10 attempt To stay their passage short OF
the Chinese walls, where an effective re-
sistance can he offered. The troops beyond
the wall will probably fall back on that
line. The rebels captured a great quantity
Of ammunition at Leao- Yang, as well as
modern firearms and equipments. Most
OF the garrison OF Ieao- Yang joined the
insurgents Among the spoils Of that place
was quantity OF field artillery.
The fight at the wall IL expected to de.
eide the fate Of Pekin, and should the gov
ernment be defeated, tho emperor and bis
court Will abandon the capital. The rebel
army Is said TO be not entirely Mongolian.
The Chinese here are greatly excited and
close watch Is kept by the foreign au-
thorities for any symptom Of disturbance
ar outbreak.
The Chinese navy is as near the scene OF
conflict az possible, but in the present
Stage Of the struggle is unable to give any
aid 10 the government, the fighting being
wholly inland. A large number Of the
rebels are armed with Mauser rifles from
the arsenal at Leao- Yang. Many of the
Tartars are mounted.
In an interview NJ Tientsin, Viceroy Ia
Hung Chang stated that in his opinion the
present outbreaks in China were not
aimed ut the reigning dynasty. but were
attributable 70 various causes tending to
breed local discomfort The viceroy be.
lieved, he said, that the imperial
dynasty was secure against danger. Ii
Hung Chang is sparing no time, however,
In mi litary and naval equipment
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
PECULIAR TRANSACTIONS
or Dishonest Character Charged
Against the British Minister to ChiII.


CITY or MEXICO, Dec 3.--A prominent
Chilian refugee, who has just arrived in
the city from Santiago de Chill, gives
some very startling and curious informa.
tion concerning the British minister's ac-
tion during the late war in that country
From him IL was learned that Minister
Kennedy absolutely refused 10 acknowl-
edge the right OF asylum TO refugees. on
the ground that IL was too expensive an
action 10 be entertained. While Minister
Kennedy professed friendship to Minister
Egan, he frequently spoke OF him a. the
"ticket-oi-leaye-nan' and said he was
very foolish in giving refuge 10 the Balma-
ceda refugees when il would only result In
loss of money 70 the United States min.
lister, who out OF his own pocket, would
he obliged 10 support them.
In the beginning of the war Kennedy
was staunch friend OF the congressional
party. but when it looked rs il the Bal
macedists vould De victorious ne suddenly
Hoped and placed the sloop Of war Is
peigle al the disposal o' Balmace,la. TO con
vey silver 10 BueDos Ayres to paw for :
war vessel When fire DESTROYED the Brit
isb legation Kennedy saved all hi, owr
and wife's clothing and iewelry and al
lowed the archives OF the legation 20 h,
burned. Kennedy had lot Of old furni
ture which was insured for ten times il,
value, and on which he was promptly pait
the face Of the policy, thereby clearing ,
large sum by the connapration
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
Is THE KAISER cRAzYt
Rumors TO That Erect Appear to Havs
some Found datIon.


some Foundation
LONDON, Dec. 3-The rumor affecting
the kaiser's sanity have aroused consider
able interest here. 1t cannot be denied
that in circles undoubtedly loyal 10 tho
Hohenzollerns, and to royalty in general,
the kaisers freaks have for some time
created great anxiety. The announced
publication Of his book Of sermons, deliv-
cred during his yachting excursion last
summer, has given fresh impetus TO the
talk about the condition OF the imperial
brain. People recall that the story told In
the Paris newspapers at the time, alleged
that the emperor dressed himself like .
bishop, and delivered a midnight sermon
30 the crew. This was denied. But now
II appears that the kaiser did preach ser.
mons, and this Is regarded as corroboPut-
ing the remainder Of the sensational story
about his frantic conduct on the yacht.
The Fresinnige Zeitung says that
Emperor Williams speech, made a
week ago. on the occasion Of the
administration OF the oath of allegi-
ance TO recruits of the guard, contained
the following: Recruits, you have, be-
fore priest and altar, sworn fealty TO mo.
That means that you have given your
selves to me, body and soul. You havs
only one enemy. That is my enemy. In
the present socialistic agitation, I may
order you, which God forbid. TO shoot
down your relatives-your brothers, even
your parents-and you must ob,y without
n murmur."
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
THE DIGNITY OF LABOR.
American workinsmcn Havo Qualities
Superior TO Their British brethren.

American workingmen Havo Qualities
Superior TO Their British brethren.
LONDON, Dec. 3-Before the royal labor
commission yesterday, Mr.. Henderson,
chief superintendent OF factories for North
Britain, gave some interesting statistics
and comparisons TO show the differences
between the situation Of certain classes Of
labor in England and America American
factories, he stated, were more thoroughly
inspected than English factories: they
were Also roonier and better ventilated.
He had noticed that the machinery in the
American factories were more securely
fastened and more ingeniously arranged,
with view to lessening accident to the
operatives As far as the American factory
laws were concerned they were far behind
the English legislation in behalf Of the
laboring classes. This statement led Lord
Harrington to inquire, How, then, arc
the American factories ahead Of oursi"
Mr.. Henderson replied that he thought
it was owing 10 the influence Of public
opinion upon the owners. American
workingmen possessed power and dignity
not enjoyed by their British brethren. 1t
was uncommon TO see an American work
ing man on the street in q greasy hat or
coat /. was difficult to- tell mans oc-
cupation by his style or dress Mr.. Hen
derson remarked that he had noticed a
deterioratng in the conditions 81 the
working peoples life at Fall River between
his first and second visits to that import
ant manufacturing city. He thought this
was due 10 the employment Of az inferior
class Of French Canadians in place OF the
natiya
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
RAD|K|N & CO0NEY,
ANNOUNCE A FEW SPECIALS IN
Blankets and COnf0ptepS.

Our sets at S2.9S are beau
ties, worth 81.
A new assortment of felt
covers, scarfs and lambrc-
quins.
Our fancy articles for
Christmas are coming every
day. Headquarters for use
ful Christmas presents.
Watch for our handkcr-
chief announcement.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
TTIE
]. B. BARNAbY CO.
The Firm Of Unbroken Faith
Never Promises What It Can
not Perform.

When advertise prices those rces amazingly low
think them and absurdy low business walls call them
to be found the COOS You ud from low priced suit
to high pceoe Our aim to sell the cheapest in price aud
the best in qua iv.
This tn for Overcoa listers and Warm Winter Suits
for Men and Boys and the exhibiting contains
precisely Whist need
Our LADIES Department is Bazaar of Beauties Fur Cap
Jacket, Wraps, Cloaks Mackiutoshes, Etc.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03

5 bales large size comfort
ers at 7oc.
: bales better grade at csc.
? bales satine comforters at
$I.I9.
case IA wool blankets at
S2.Io.
case grey blankets at 6sC.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
SHOE DEPARTMENT

7 dozen pairs ladies' felt
house slipper, 29c pair; worth
soc.
4 dozen pairs gents fine
velvet slippers, 68c pair, worth
81.
3 lines of gents shoes, worth
S1.75, sI.S7 and $500; choice
of the lot this week at SI.5O.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03

AAversssc year va.ss i. n. Tz3,sE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
Dom Pedro i. VERY sick.

PARIS, Dec. 3-The condition ~ Dom
Pedro arouses the gravest anxiety. lie Is
suffering with diabetes In a very serious
form. Dom Pedro's age is 90, yesterday
being his birthday
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
All night Apnin.

WAsHTSoroS, Dec. 3. 3.-Secretary Proctor
returned TO Washington yesterday after.
noon and entered upon his duties at the
war department
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03

hssesi thing out-al.at AZ.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
CouIdn't Meet Obligations.

louisville, Dec. 3--In the United
States court in this city, on the complaint
OF the Central Trust company of New
York and other creditors, the Richmond
Nicholasville and Beattyville railroad was
placed in the hands Of q receiver. The IL
abilities aggregate q. 10000
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
9awtp;1ct Tribune.
THE WEATHER.

For Rhode Island, Friday, increasing
cloudiness and rain, slight change in
temperature.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-12-03
UNDERWEAR.

Gents grey wool shirts and
drawers at SOC.
Gents blue ribbed, all wool,
at 75c.
The best soc ladies vest in
the city.
Ladies Jersey vests, 90 per
cent. wool, 4Sc.
We have just received our
line Of holiday linens in plain
covers, with napkins to match,
suitable for Christmas or we'd
ding presents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-26
BRUTAL BOY MURDERERS
A CALLOUS PAIR KILL A LAD TO
ROB HIM OF HIS CLOTHaS.

They Entice Their Victim to the River
and Then Push Him in Finding 1t In
convenient to Get His Clothes Off
They Help Him Out, and After Two
More Attempts Drown Him.
(Copyri0ht, 1891, By the N. Y associated Press)
LONDON, Sept. 25.-The story of the Liv-
erpool boy murderers, as detailed at the in
quest on the body OF their little victim, sur
passes in peculiar horror that of any
deed in the annals of English
crime. A boy named Shearnon, 8
years of age, having been deprived Of
his clothes as a punishment for truancy,
got hold of piece of sacking with which
he covered his nakedness and then left his
home. Having met Crawford, an equally
vicious youth of 8, the two decided to
entice away the first decently dressed lad
they could find and rob him of his clothes.
DKCoYED THEIR VICTIM.
They met the lad Eccles, years of age,
and induced him to go with them to play
on some RATS floating on the surface OF
body of water contained in an excavation
Shearnon and Crawford delayed their mur.
derous work until other lads playing on
the water had left the scene Then they
pushed Eccles iuto the water, the depth of
which was twelve feet. Finding it awward
to get at his clothes they heloed him out,
stripped him and then pushed him in again.
As the victim struggled a great deal
he was helped out again and was taken to a
higher part of the adjacent masonry and
flung over the third time. The murderers
afterward stamped upon his body and
watched two hours to see il he moved
They then divided the spoils. They cons
fessed with absolute callousness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-26
NEwARK's EXPLOSION.
Eleven Were Killed and Thirty Injured
by the Accident.

Eleven Were Killed and Thirty Injured
by the Accident.
NEWARK, N. j., Sept. 25.-Later returns
from the explosion at last nights Italian
celebration place the number OF killed at
eleven and the wounded at thirty. The
killed were frightfully mangled and the
wounds Of those who are injured are terri
BILE. A big. copper caseing mortar was
used for the bombs. These were filled
with colored fire and shot into the air,
where they burst, throwing out a shower of
vari-colored sparks It is this mortar that
exploded and caused all the harm The
bomb casing is about five inches In diane
ter and thirty inches long. About IL o'clock
large bomb was put in the mortar and
lighted. IL is supposed that the bomb ex-
ploded in 1t. There were hundreds OF men,
women and children standing around
watching with great expectancy.
THE AIR FILLED WITH SHRIEKs.
When it exploded, the air was filed with
the shrieks of the injur3 ID and dying In
tense confusion followed. A platoon of
police were on the scene, and they had great
difficulty in preventing the frightened multi
tude from trampling the injured to death.
The explosion is supposed to have been
due to an overcharge Of
powder. Rumors were abroad that
there had been dynamite in the bomb, but
this is denied. There is a city ordinance
forbidding the display of fireworks, except
on legal holidays and at military reviews.
The superintendent of the fire department
granted a permit for the fatal exhibition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-26
coNNaCTICUr's MIDDLE.

Two More Writs Of Quo Warranto
Issued in the Case.
New HAVEN, CONN, Sept. 25. -Ex-Gov.
Ingersoll, sxsJudge Stoddard and States
Attorney Doolittle put in an appearance in
the civil superior court this morning Mr..
Doolittle informed the court that he had
issued two more writs of quo warranto 10
the political controversy. They are brought
with the state as relator in the names of
Marvin II. Sanger against <. Stevens
Henry, state treasurer, and John j.
Phelan against R. Jay Walsh, state
secretary. Mr.. Doolittle asked that they be
made returnable Dot. 2. Judge Thayer so
decreed and the papers were delivered to
Sheriff Tomlinson for service. This morn
ing's proceedings were new and surpris-
ing move and were the result OF a con-
ference between the counsel and parties
concerned yesterday Immediately after
Judge Stoddard's return from Europe.
The democrats are anxious to get all the
cases into the supreme court by the next
term
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-26
Weavers to Resume Work.

strsailL RIVER, MASS. Sept. 25.-The
NH weavers of the Barnaby gingham
conI. cI, after hearing to-day the COMMITTEES Of
tn snce report that If the weavers re.
apaot 70 work on Monday morning the
nit would YOU, be willing to listen to a COM
exlT,a5 Vi their number. and il grievances
VOTE would endeavor to remedy them,
otbe- W ~ return to work, but to hold an-
and meeting q week from next Saturday,
ths, uer troubles are not adjusted at
agsir Nne they win leave their places
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-26
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED.
He was Taking Photographic Visw
Of German Scenery.

He was Taking Photographic Visws
Of German Scenery.
Copyright, 1891, By the N. Y. Associated Press.)
LONDON, Sept. 25.-An American tourist,
Graves, who was recently arrested in Ger
many for taking photographs of scenery,
has arrived in London. He says he was
arrested at Mayence while taking a HARM
less view Of the town from the fort works,
and was confined fer thirty-thrae hours in
a cell, furnished with only a dirty
mattress. His food consisted of black
bread, mug of coffee, wash water
drawn from a tank, aud rotten soup also
taken from tank, until he was allow ed to
buy his meats. He was released through
the American consul and then went to
MeDtz, where he was again arrested for
taking photographs in the streets. From
Mentz he was hunted over the French
frOntJar