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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-22

A well-known Washington man recently ar
rived from . visit 10 Buffalo, N. Y.
''That's An Interesting place." he aid TO one
Of his friends here. 'You are constantly run
ming across some "reminiscences Of old times
For instance. one Of the streets that passed my
hotel was Weagle street. Funny name, isn't il?
I've no doubt il took the name from one Of the
old Dutch settlers"
The listener was somewhat puzzled and after
some thought said:
where did you say your hotel wssa"
ION the corner Of Iroquois and weagle
streets"
"oh! I'll tell you what you mean"
''Why, mean Weagle."
''No, you don't: you mean West Eagle. The
lamp post sign fooled YOU"
Now doth the puplet sally forth
And gaily gambol round.
Serenely sure he is worth
The taking to the pound.
Pedestrian: 'Look here; you don't own the
town."
Policeman: "Maybe not; but you bet my
copper-right covers good deal of it"
Many tired men imagine they are lazy, but
more lazy men imagine they are tired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-22

"Whats the matter, Gus! asked Willie
Wilmington.
'I've discovaked that I'm no exception to
the rule" said Gus de Jay disconsolately.
I've got skeleton in my closet, don't you
know"
Maybe moi" was the comforting rejoindor.
''Go back and take anothah look, deah boy;
pwaps it was youah twousahs-stwetcher you
saw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-22
LOB SAIL
NOKIHWFST.

Ire above IS onlys Eortioa Of NE rIorerty on my
tosk- fo= iull Lst call once Tor bulletin issued on
tbs LIST and i5sn- tos-0I THOS. Z NA6GAAAN.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
Civn Service and the Currency.


platform goes on TO state that appoint
ments should be made for fitness, capacity
and integrity, and as regards the currency,
10 says:
We believe In honest money, gold and silver
coinage Of the constitution. and in currency
convertible into such coinage without loss
This declaration, expressing the uniform his
toric policy of the national Democratic party
rsaRTm is any isi there ws
fore denounce the claim OF the Republican
leaders Of this state that they are the friends
OF sound currency as false and hypocrittcal,
and charge them with the solo and direct re-
sponsibiity for the present dangerous condi-
tion of the currency. With firm reliance upon
the Justice of its principles, the record OF its
administration and tho merits of its candi-
dates, the Democratic party confidently ap-
peals 10 the sutlrages of the voters Of the COM
mOnwCalth.
1t then proceeds to discuss the govern
or's power, which should be greater than
any board or commissioners; also his
courageous efforts TO raise the standard OF
official conduct; believes in free schools
supplied with free text books, and de-
nounces the INSCRIPTIONS partisanship to
drag it into the arena OF politics; believes
in abolishing the poll tax; indorses the
action of the governor in regard to the
labor question, especially as regards the
obnoxious sweating system, and believes
in granting wider power to cities and
towns.
With regard TO the Mckinley bill the
platform goes on to- state that
Tho Mckinley tariff bill, against which
the Democratic party of Massachusetts, pro-
tested at its last convention, was repudiated
at the polls by one of the most emphatic
votes ever cast by n free people We renew
our demand Tor the repeal of all its pro-
visions which increase rates of duty, and for
the enactment OF a genuine measure OF tariff
reform. We believe that all taxes upon food,
fuel, hbres and ores, and also upon the crude
or partly manufactured materials necessary
IN the processes of our domestic industries
should lie repealed, thus affording genuine
protection alike 10 the workingmen and the
manufacturers OF our commonwealth. Five
Of the Republican congressman from this
state, whom we condemned last year for their
surrender of tho business interests Of New
England to meet the eXigcncies OF party poll
tics, have been replaced by the people with
Democratic members who can be trusted to
Mnhnll ile ri.hta and Runrd the intcrcsts of
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
Free Concert.

messrs. M,iklejohD & Lomas will in
augurate their fall trade with a promenade
concert al their warerooms tomorrow eve-
ming. A fine orchestra has been engaged
and many colo artists will take part. The
programme is good one.
The warerooms Of this firm have been
fitted up in very elegant manner, and are
now the most attractive ia this section OF
the ccun,ry. New agencies have been Sc.
cured and their stock of pianos and organs
is now much larger than has ever been
carried in this city before among the
manufactures which they represent are the
the II f Mi Ter, Esty, Briggs, Sterling,
Dyer & IIughes, Bridgeport ard others.
In order that everyone can have an oppor.
tunity to enjoy the entertainment and sx.
anime the new stock of pianos and organs
thoroughly, no tu.iness will be transacted
during the evening. The store will close
all day tomorrow to get ready fer the open
ing in the evening.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
A HAPPY PARTY.
Pleasant Gathering at EX-
Councilman Carty's Home,
REUNION OF EXCURSIONISTS.
Daughter OF the HOsl 10 Become
q Sister OF Mercy.

The second pleasant gathering OF the
party who spent their summer vacation at
the Windsor House, Block Island, was held
last evening at the residence of Councilman
Carly on Richmond street, Central Falls,
by invitation of his daughter, Miss Bridget
Carly, who was one of the number
The evening vas passed in very pleas
ant aud socisbe manner, the hostess think
Jog only of the com fort ard amusement Of
her friends.
Many of the pleasant happenings of the
trip and the pleasures of Block Island were
again brought to mind by different mem
bers Of the party. A splendid collation.
was served; and vocal and instrumental
music made the time pass quickly.
Several of the party are good vocslists,
but the singing of Miss Maggie Carly, cs-
pecislly was of very high order, and
showed good musical taste and training
Her guitar .o!os and accompaniment were
well worthy of the favorable comments
which they received.
Thi, accomplished young lady, for some
time puI at Bay View seminary, is to
enter the convent on Friday next, With the
intsrti of becoming Sister of Mercy
Will rjoymsnt reigned supreme, still
those present could not but think of the
sacrifice she was about to make for the
s cred Cause of reli gion. Surrounded by
all the comforts of n happy home, blessed
With kind father and loving mother
respected and esteemed by her friends,
possessing abilities and rare gifts which
would place her in the front rank Of society
all these pleasures are TO be forsaken TO
accept religious .ife snd to devote her
efforts and accomplishments to the service
of God and the pronio'i,a CT Catholic edu-
cation.
Her work with cray Oh is worthy Of older
hands and shoss great ability, especially
her drawings Of religious subjec's
John Kind ian and Miss Katie Kindelan
of Providerc', who were With the party al
the island, we're present aud sided much to
the evenings eujDymebt
WbeG at the leland. Mcrtoo of Proyi.
dehce photographed the party while enjoy
ing an OK am ride This Photograph has
been copied in colors, on tin horn by Asa
Bailey of tits city and is ore1table piece
of work, rhowI distinctly the members Of
the party This souvenir i, tho property
Of Miss A ICE Farrell.
A. Il sess1nab!c hour III ei Jymeht was
brought 10 close, ant thr party separated
for their homes, feeliia grateful for the
evening" entertainment and tie reception
which they received.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
IN A PiTlBlG PLIGHT.
Starving Russians Forced to Eat Food
Too vile for Cattle.

LONDON. Sept 80. A dispatch from st.
Petersburg To The Telegraph describing
the situation la Russia arising from the
failure Of tho crops. and detailing harrow
ing incidents OF the famine now prevail
ing, part OF which has already been cabled
to the United States. says that not for
centuries has such widespread distress
been recorded. The trouble Is chiefly due
10 the government, which at the beginning
OF the year was aware that q famine was
imminent. The authorities delayed TAX
ing actioL TO relieve the distress until It
WAS too late.
In addition 20 the scarcity Of food which
has caused untold suffering, the distress
has been intensified by the enormous num-
ber Of unusually disastrous fires that have
occurred throughout the famine-stricken
districts. In many Of the districts entire
villages have been destroyed. The inhab-
itants. weak from loss Of food and with no
prospect Of improving their condition,
made no attempt TO check the progress Of
the flames, but stood and watched their
dwellings burn.
What little food II Is possible for the
peasants TO obtain Is OF the vilest descrip-
tion. In many cases their only food is the
swcepings and refuse from flour mills. In
Saratof the land swners found this refuse
so injurious TO their cattle that they would
not feed 1t TO them. But, though 1t was
not tit for cattle to eat. the land owners
made breaaaof 1t and sold 1t to the peas
ants. Bread made of finely chopped straw
and bran, mixed with very small guam
tity OF rye. Is considered n Godsend. IL
many districts the starving peasantry are
not able TO procure even those miserable
substitutes for nourlshing food, and arc
reduced to dire straits TO procure any
thing that will prolong life
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
ANOTHER IN LINE.
Peabody Establishes Its Own
Lighting Plant.
Big VOTE IN ITS FAVOR,
GreaI Deal OF Money to be Saved
by The Action.

PEABODY, Sept. 80 The last of a series
of special town meetings to determine the
matter of establishing a municipal electric
plant was held last evening. Ordered, by q
vote of 225 to 10 to establish plant and
S47 900 was appropriated for that purpose.
A circuit of l20 arc lights will be estab-
lished.
The above action 10 significant, and
demonstrates in forclble manner the trend
Of public opinion in the matter Of munich
pal control of lighting facilities for towns
and cities.
The interest on the sum required for this
plant will be a trihe over one.teuth
of what it would cost to pay for the lighting
OF the same number of lights at the rate
charged this city by the PAwtucket Gas and
Electric Lighting company, taking it for
granted that the lights are to be what Is
known as all night lights. If ihey are to
be what is known in this city as the l
o'clock lights, the interest on the plant will
be a triie less than one-fifth of the annual
cost Of such lights in this city.
This matter should be inquired into by
every taxpayer.
Now that the contract with the Electric
Lighting company is drawing to q close,
the members of the city council should take
mt tssures TO at once furnish themselves
with such information as they can readily
obtain for either the establishment of city
plant, or the making OF a more advantage
Gus contract than the city now possesses.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
Inquest Held by Coroner Jenks.

Coroner James L. jerks yesterday after
noon began an inquest of inquiry into TIE
circumstances relating to the death If J.lis
ID D.mpsey, the little girl who was crVSa.d
10 ci.,ern on the John ii. Potter place last
Thursday noon.
There was not much direct testimony.
Evidence was introduced to show that there
had been for the last tweuty years & stone
flag over the opening Of the cistern, and
that 1t was seen there up to about two
weeks ago. When or by whom it was re-
moved has not been ascertained.
The German. Jacobs. did not testify. ss
he was confined to his residence by illness.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
AN IMPORTANT DECISION
Concerning Sailing Vessels That Carry
Steam Fog Horns.


Boston, Sept. 30.-In the case Of the
steamer Parthian VS.. the schooner Flor
ence, Judge Nelson of the United States
district court sent down an important de-
clsion holding that n sailing vessel using a
steam fog horn not only cannot recover
damages under conditions as formerly. IL
run down by a steamer, but is liable for
Injuries To the steamer The decision is
particularly important, because large
numbers Of sailing vessels have adopted
the steam fog horn and the case before the
courts was the third in which a collision
has resulted from the use OF the horn.
Judge Nelson reviews tho circumstances
OF the collision at length, and then says:
There can be no doubt that tho course pur-
sued by the Parthian was the usual and proper
one under the circumstances IL tho Florence
had been vessel under steam instead OF a
sailing vessel. There can be no doubt on these
facts That the disistc: happened solely through
the fault OF those in charge OF the Florence in
making foy nlgnals by means of an instrument
not sanctioned by sailing rults IL was plainly
her duty 10 give notice Other pr sscnce In the fog
by horn blown by atmospheric pressure and
not blasts from an instrument closely resem-
bling steam whistle
Her horn was substantially a steam whistle
such as belongs TO n vessel under steam and
which vessel under sail has no right to sound
In fog. The mon In charge Of the Parthian
were not TO blame for maneuvers based upon
the theory that the approaching vessel was n
steamer and as they fell into this error
through tho fault of those in charge Of the
Florence. their excuse Is complete.
In the cross libel of the owners of the
ParthiLn against the Florence an interlo-
cutting decree Is to be entered for the libel
lants, and the libel Of the owners of the
Florence against tho Parthian is to be dis
missed with costs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
SERIOUS STRIKE AT SAVANNAH.
DrRymen, Rosln Yard Hands and Cotton
Press LaboreTs Refuse to Work.

SAVANNAH, Sept 30.-The wharf laborers'
strike threatens to assume serious proper
tions 1t has extended TO the warehouses
and rosin yard hands and draymen. Six
hundred rosin yard hands and 100 ware
house hands went out last night and the
draymen struck this morning About 2000
men in all are now out. The general
grievance of the men is that they are de.
driyed Cf their time and that at 10
cents an hour wages they are una
bic 20 live. The strike has stopped the
movement Of cotton on the wharves, and
has caused paralysis Of business. A con-
ference was held yesterday afternoon be-
tween committees from the cotton ex-
change and board OF trade and strikers, in
which the strikers stated their grievances
and agreed 60 recommend TO their associa-
tiOns the adoption of whatever recon-
mcndations might he made by the com
mcrcill bodies. The strikers are quiet and
orderly, but are firm in their demands.
Late last night the cotton press laborers
gave notice that they would strike today.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
A CHANGE OF DATES.

Meeting Of the New England Football
League.
At the New England Foot Ball League
meeting in Fall River to adjourn several
of their ties to allow American cup ties to
be played on those dates, the Providence
and East End game set down for the 18th
of October, was adjourned to allow Provi-
dence to play the Conanicuts on American
cup ties, and the East Ends and Pswtuckets
game set down for the 3lst Of October was
made an American cup tie game. The
Olympics and Rovers agreed to play their
American cup tie game on the oath OF
October. All clubs were ordered t. marl
out the twelve yard line in front OF their
goal so tbs: IN case of foul near the goa
the referee would know where to have the
free kick from.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30

Denny Shea Writes From Across the Grea,
Big Pond.


Denny Shea, the football player. writes
from England: 1--WE are badly in want of
a center forward; in fact we could do with
two or three forwards. Jefreys, who was
selected to play in that position, is playing
on the right wing with Whitaker and is
doing well there.
"The boys from the states are all playing
good, most of them appearing in every
game since they left home. Buckley and
Gregory are playing full-back, while War
ing, Dalton and Thibodo are the halves.
They form very fine defence, and it is
a very hard thing for the opposing for
wards to get by them.
"There were about 1000 spectators at the
All Ireland game, including the marquis of
Dufferin, at whose house we spent a very
pleasant afternoon on Friday, and the Lord
Chichester, who is great patron Of the
game. We were given fine reception in
Belfast; they treated US with a marked
courtesy from the time We arrived until we
left. We had grand supper after the
game, which was follosed by speech
making and singing until il was time for us
to leave for Manchester, which We call
home.
"The manager has sent to Canada for two
more players, namely Thompson, center
forward, and Forester, left half.bsck, and
they are expected to arrive in few weeks
I think there will be another Fall River
boy with US before long; if we had some
good forwards we would win more than
half of our matches"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
HIS WIFE A MURDERER.

Death Of Clarence Makepcace at the
Massachusetts General Hospital.
BosToS, Sept. 30.-Clarence t. Make.
piece died at tho Massach usetts heneral
hospital yesterday. His death brings upon
his wife the charge OF murder. This couple
lived in Avon, where they quarrelled last
Friday morning. After abusing his wife,
Makepeace left her alone in room; she at
once locked the door on the inside, and
Selling shotgun which stood near at
hand, emptied the contents through tho
panels Of the door. She supposed that her
husband had gone to an adjoining room,
and she fired the gun simply TO frighten
him. II happened, however, that he stood
Just outside the door, and he received tho
dreadful wounds that resulted in his
death
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30

1t was the largest Democratic conven-
ton ever held in the the old Bay State
There was great ovation rendered to
General John w. Corcoran, chairman Of
the state committee, when he stepped upon
the platform and called the convention TO
order in brief speech, presaging victory
at the polls in November. While some Of
the committees were out, the venerable
Mr.. Bryant of Dorchester, who voted for
Jackson for president, was called TO the
platform and spoke briefly after which all
delegates over 20 years of age were invited
to seats on the platform with members Of
the state committee.
General y. A. Collins was chosen presi-
dent of the convention, w. J. Dale secre-
tary, and Congressman j. II. O'Neil first
vice-president
At the close of General Collins speech,
Mayor Matthews came upon the platform,
and cheers for Governor Russell blended
with those for the chief magistrate of
Boston. The committee on credentials re-
ported 313 towns and twenty-eight cities
represented by 1853 delegates.
The Reading of the Platform
by Edward Avery of Braintree was re-
ceived with applause at every sentence.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
MGREEVY IN DISGRACE.
Resolution Expelling Him from the Cana
dian House Agreed To.

dian House Agreed To.
OTTAWA, Sept. 80.-In the house yester.
day Mr.. Thompson, minister OF justice, at
the close Of speech, said:
Under the circumstances feel IL my duty 10
move that Thomas McGreevy, member for
Quebec West, having been guilty of contemp,
OF the authority Of this house by falling "
obey its order TO attend in his place therein
and having been adJudged by this house guilty
OF certain offcnses charged against him on
the llth day Of May last, be expelled from the
house.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. Foster,
minister of finance, and agreed to without
division. Mr.. Thompson then moved
that the speaker issue his warrant for the
election Of member in place of Thomas
McGreevy. The motion was agreed to-
The house then went into committee on
bill entitled 'an act to prevent frauds
upon the government"
NJ. Laurier offered an amendment. max.
ing 1t a misdemeanor for any government
contractor TO contribute to election funds.
Mr. Thompson said that the clause would
require remodelling and he would take
the mt ter up when the next house wen,
into con mittee on the bill. The commit
tCc then reported progress.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
Where the Money Goes.

The committee on accounts met last eve
ming aud allowed weekly pay rolls TO the
amount Of 81 4,0l2.
The finance committee met Immediately
afterward and authorized the city treasu
rer to renew the notes Of the city to the
extent Of $50, 900 for six months on ac
count of sewers and also to hire S32, 900 or
new notes in anticipation of taxes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
HgR EIGHTH BIRTHDAY.

Pleasant Party OF Young People Cele
brate the Anniversary.
Last evening about twenty of the little
friends Of Miss May Mcguire assembled at
her parents residence on Spring street to
celebrate in pleasant manner her eight
birthday.
The evening WAS sp,n, in enjoying vocal
and instrumental music, dancing and games.
Miss May WAS the recipient of many hand.
some presents Each guest on departing
was presented with bouquet.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30

William Il. Kussell Tor Governor
and move his nomination by acclamation.
His speech was brilliant and able. lie
said that William l.. Russell had made
one Of the best governors that Massachu-
sets had ever had. President Harrison in
one Of his speeches, and Senator Hoar in
one OF his pronunciamentos to the people
after the last election had stated that the
people did not understand their own in
terests. Mr. Russell said that as the con
ditions were the same rs last year the lead
ership should remain unchanged, and he
placed In nomination William T. Russell
of Cambridge for governor Then eX-Son-
ator Edward J. Donovan seconded the
nomination Of Governor Russell. The
motion was put and carried with whirl-
wind of "ayes."
Josiah Quincy Of Quincy, John II. Nc
Donough of Boston and Colonel Walter
Cutting Of Pitts6eld were appointed TO
conduct Governor Russell 20 the hall.
When the latter arrived the whole conven-
tion arose and cheered. When Governor
Russell began TO speak, perfect silence
prevailed. Great applause greeted his
statement that he would have been glad 10
have met Mr.. Allen In joint debate upon
the stump. Governor Russell charged the
man who was attacking him with having
no other business than, as lobbyist, at
tempting to defeat an honest redistricting
bill at the state house. He claimed that
no other administration in any state had
shown greater adherance 10 civil service
reform principles than the present one in
Massachusetts.
Mayor Nathan Matthews, Jr, then
stepped forward to the front Of the plat
form, and placed in nomination for lieuten-
ant governor
General John W. Corcoran of Clinton.
at is our duty" SAID Mayor Matthew,
mot only 10 nominate but elect him
Mr. Matthews said the Democratic party
should not initiate the Republican party
IN putting its small fruit nc the top, but
that there II should place the biggest mp
pies. They should nominate the stron gest
man in the party 20 be the next lieutenant
governor Ex-senator l.. j. Flynn sec.
onded the nomination, and 10 was carried
bv reclamation. General Corcoran stepped
front TO accept tie nomination and
D.. &C was not present ~ make probes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1891-09-30
BELL DEDICATED.

How Friends OF Mr.. Conant Showed fonir
Appreci alton or Him.
A few friends Of Hon. Hezekish Conant.
desiring to illustrate their appreciation Of
him, had a bell made for the Conant Mem.
orisl church at Dudley, Msss., and it was
dedicated yesterday.
Among the Pawtucket people who took
part in the exercises were General O,ney
Arnold, William II. Park, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Stesrns, Ex-Governor Littleneld and
Rev. Alex McGregor.