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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-07-02
hEAETH OF OUR PRESIDENTS
They Were Poor Men Financially, But
Great Men Mentally.
There Arc Many Men on Wall Street
Who Can Buy All the Presidents ne
Ever Had in q Bunch.

General Grant, previous to his
recent losses, was estimated to be
worth 100000. Hayes i. not
rich, though in = well-to-do condi
ton. Andrew Johnson and Abra-
ham Lincoln left $4,000. James
Buchanan died worth 100000. |
Franklin Pierce entered the White
House poor, but went back to Con-
cord worth 100000. Willard Fill
moro made 4 snug fortune out of
the law, and was comparatively
rich when he became president.
General Taylor saved his army
salary, and was in independent
circumstances whom elected to the
presidency. He hold the office
hardly year and half, and loft
property worth $4,000. Tyler was
= bankrupt when the death Of Har-
Iison made him president, and he
married fortune in Miss Gardiner.
lie went ont Of Office = rich man,
but he became a leader in the con-
federacy and his property was
.unk in the general ruin occasioned
by the war.
James X. Polk had good oppor-
tunitv to make money before his
election, and no Was an economist
by nature. He left $4,000. Mar
tin Van Buren, was the richest of
sll our presidents, his estate being
estimated at 100000. He made
money a. lawyer and also as a
nolitician, and his rsal estate pur-
chasss became immensely profita-
BE, but his money has boon almost
entirely wasted by his heirs. An
drew Jackson was not a money
making man. He lived nine year.
after the expiration Of his term of
Office, and left only large landed
estate commonly known as the
hermitage.
John Quincy Adams was a meth
edical business man and an econo.
mist. He left about $50, 900, which
st that time was large sum.
James Monroe was SO poor in his
cid age that he became the guest
If his son-in-lav, Samuel l.. Cow
srneur, of New York, whore he
died. Madison was moro success
iul in taking care Of his money,
and left his widow property
which enabled her to live hand
somsly in Washington until the
end Of her days. Jefferson passed
his last days ia much distress, and
Has really afraid that his place
would be sold by the sheriff. He
was an object Of public charity,
and subscription was opened in bis
behalf in New York, but his death
occurred 80 soon that the benevo-
snt effort was not required. Old
0ohn Adams left an estate worth
10000.
Washington was Il rich man for
10 day, his wealth being solely due
marriage. Mount Vernon was
pt productive property, but Mrs.
astis brought him large fortune
hich she inherited from her first
lsband. Viewing our presidents
a mere pceuniary estimate,
|ere are hundred men in New
ork each of whom could buy out
be whole of them. When one con-
emplates their true worth, how
|ver, ono sees how utterly poor
here wealth becomes in oompar-
son.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-07-02

st, Louis Globe Democrat
Following are the concluding par
agraphs of the famous "Plumed
Knight speech in which Col. Rob
ert G. Ingersoll nominated Mr..
Blaine in the Cincinnati convention
of 1876:
sour country, crowned with the
vast and marvellous achievements
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-07-02
KNOCKED OUT IN ONE RoUNI

Boise ceansy's champion Strawberry Liar
Done Up
Idaho City World,
Charley Brown came to town last
Tuesday with a load of strawberries
and we forthwith nabbed him,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-07-02
THE "pLUMED KNIGHT" SPEECH,

An inseraolian Epthet That Has Bsceme a
"Household Word" in America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
A BOLD BURGLARY.
The Office Of George H. Richter &
Co. Entered Last Night,

The Office of George II. Richter & Co.,
agents for the "Yost" typewriter and
general Office supplies and devices, 33
Westminster street, was broken into last
night and about 500 worth Of goods sto-
len.
The office Is on the second floor of the
building and is directly at the head OF the
first flight of stairs
The burglars probably found the main
entrance of the building open, as there
are no marks of force on the door, and,
proceeding directly to the door of the
Office smashed in the front window and
reached in and turned the key in the lock.
Immediately on entering the office the
men get to work rummaging through the
stock. A Yost machine was taken num-
bered 1875 aud valued at sos. There was
also a quantity Of pencils and Office sup
plies taken. A large show case at one
end Of a counter was rifled of its contents
valued at about So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Domestic.
THE NEWS IN ADVANCE.
This Evening.


Providence Opera House, s." Edel-
weiss"
Gaiety Opera House, s-"The Bankers
Daughter"
Lothrop's Museum, 7:3o-"Tried aud
True"
Westminster Theatre, s-French Folly
Company.
Infantry Hall, S-Annual meeting OF
the 4. l.. /. Veteran Association.
TiIlinghast's. s-None Such Club.
Slocum Light Guards Hall, s-Social.
Music Hall, s-May Promenade Fes-
tival.
Cranston Street Baptist Church, s.
Concert.
To- Morrow.
Providence Opera House, 800" Edel-
weiss"
Westminster Theatre, 2:l5 = French
Folly Company.
Lothrop's Museum, g." Tried an
True"
Music Hall, a:ao--May Promenade Fes
tival
No. IL Thomas Street, 1O-Art Exhi-
tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
ON GUARD ALL NIGHT.
But Everything Is Quiet at the
WhitinsviIIe Quarries.
TANK HAS PAID OFF HIS MEN,
And Some OF the Strikers arc Leaving
Town-No Trouble Has Yet Otsarred
Between the Union and Non-Union
Men. -
ESPECIAL TO THE HEws.l


wHITINsvILLE. Mass, May 10-The
anticipated trouble between the strikers
and non-union men who have taken their
places at j. 4. Tanks and Nash Inger-
sons quarries did not take place
last night, and everything is quiet
in that vicinity this morning.
Deputy Sheriff Bacon and Constables
Cross and Boyce, with other men, were
on guard all night, but there was no dis
turbance. The thirty men from Provi-
dence, who were employed by the Tanks,
clothes on, and at frequent intervals du-
ring the night got up to see IL there was
any trouble.
Nash and Ingerson transported their
gang back to Providence Yesterday even
ing. and returned them this morning to
Murray and Abbott reported for duty to-
day and will remain at the quarries for a
few days
j. NJ. Laselle, chairman of the board Of
selectmen, was notified by the quarry
owners that they expect the town to pro-
tect them from the strikers and promptly
responded and placed a number Of men
on guard to protect the non-union men
who were working
These facts probably kept the gstrikers
quiet A number Of the strikers are
moving out of town. Tank paid Off his
men yesterday. One Of the strikers stated
that he was tired of the strike. He
thought that Tank would have been will
ing to raise the cutters from
s2.75 to 90 per day, but did not blame him
for not wanting to pay $1.50 laborer
quarrymen's wages. because he belonged
to the union. He said they should not
molest any "scab."
L. x.rtI u
as soon as he can secure boarding places
for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

objected. If Mr.. Brown gave way at all
It woufd be to give up the floor altogether.
After speaking for five minutes longer
Mr.. Brown gave up his oratorical efforts
aud said that he wonld support motion
to adjourn.
Mr.. Heffernan of Woonso cket made that
motion and the roll was called for. The
result was ayes. IA; noes, 30, and the mo-
tiou was lost.
The motion then came on the motion of
indefinite postponement, and the vote by
roll call was ayes. IL; noes, 81.
Mr.. Heffernan called for the special
order of the day.
Mr.. Wilson moved to postpone the con-
sideration of the special order until after
the sheriff's bill had been disposed of.
Speaker Capron put the motion and
Mr.. Heffernan raised the point that the
motion was out of order, as there must be
some specified time named in the motion
to postpone.
Mr.. Wilson said that a definite time
had been stated, viz: when the present
dill under consideration was disposed of. 4"
The speaker read the rules of the House
to prove that the motion was proper
one.
CONTINUED ON PAGE z,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

A party fight in the House. Page /
The Board OF Aldermen meet. Page
Francis Colwell elected City Solicitor
Page
Streets to be watered by the city, Page
Will there be Park Concerts? Page S
The Sporting News. Page
The May Festival. Page 6
Domestic.
An eloper tries a ''fake" suicide at
Niagara Page 9
Two Lawrence aldermen arrested. Page Q
The President explains the Chinese ex-
clusion bill. Page 2
The doings OF Congress. Page .
Cleveland refuses to talk about the rivers
and harbors bill. Page
Floods sweep away the largest OF the
Mississippi leyees. Page
Foreign.
Preparing for the Deacon trial. Page
Col. Ochiltree refuses to talk about the
Borrowe mess. Page
Poisoning prefect of police. Page
Labor riots in Poland. Page 2
Deeming makes confession. Page 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

MAIDEN, Mass, May 10.-W. 8. john
stone, the missing Maplswood contrac-
tor, has written letter to q Maiden
friend, stating that he intends to return
and pay every dollar he owes. He claims
that he did not leave for financial rea-
sons, and, closing his letter, he says:-
"But will be back IL / live, to do
what is right by my friends and credi-
tors. shall remain awev no longer than
cause OF no failures either In Maiden er
elsewhere, and will prove IL on my re-
turn. left property enough to pay ell
my bills, and in fact left all that I had
made while in Maiden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
The ALDERMEN CONCUR
They Agree to Send a Committee
to the General Assembly.
McGUINNESS-BURROWS- LITTLE.
Tho Election Of Francis Colwell as City
solicitor by the Common Council was
Announced and the Communication
Received Resolution for Watering.

The adorned were called together in
special session at 1890 today by Mayor
Potter. The city clerk read the mayors
call.
A message from the city council an
nounced the election of Francis Colwell as
city solicitor was received.
The resolution providing that a COW
mittee shall appear before the General
Assembly was laid ON the table and the
amended resolution passed last night by
the common council was read and on
motion of Alderman Burrows it was con-
CURED In. The mayor appointed for the
board Aldermen McGuinness, Burrows
and Little.
The resolution for paying Cyrus NJ.
Van Slyck for acting as city solicitor was
The joint resolution authorizing the
commissioner Of public works to buy
100000 bricks was also concurred in.
The resolution authorizing him to water
such streets as he may deem necessary
was referred.
The resolution in regard to electric
light plant for the city was read and con
Cured in, and the mayor appointed AL
dermen Ballou, West and Rounds on the
committee.
The recorders petition for more help
was referred to tbs committee on finance.
A petition for sewer In Butler avenue
was concurred in. also in Spruce street
and Coifax aud Ocean; also to concrete
sidewalks as adopted by the council last
night; ais to repair police station 2 and at
cost not exceeding 81, 900.
Gifts to North Burial Ground were .ac-
cepted..
Petition Tor sewer in Lexington avenue.
referred to committee on sewcrA
The vote to, curb Balaklava street was
rescinded. The board adjourned to Sat-
urday at A. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Lowell Post omce rroubl.s.

LOWELL, Mass, May 1o.--Yesterdsy
Deputy Sheriff Stiles in the inter-
est of VIM. II. Parker, one OF the mort
gagees Of the Wellman estate, served no.
ticc OF injunction in regard to the ersc-
tion OF the post Office annex across Pol
lard avenue Sunday night. Infringement
OF right OF way and property rights u
charged and said distractions are ordered
removed forthwith pending suit for DAM
ages. The notice was served on all the
Hildreth heirs, Col. j. NJ. Bennen sud
Postmaster Burbank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing the case against Patrick Maroney for
an assault on James Grace was continued
one week. Guiseppi Zorillo, for the lar
ceny OF quantity OF cloth from the Sara
nae mill, waived examination aud was
bound over in $500 bonds to the June
lerm OF the Court OF Common Pleas.
Michael McKenney. charged with assault
ing Peter Hcaley with dangerous
weapon, to wit, pistol, was found not
guilty aud discharged.
Fred c. Kclso. charged with stealing a
sum of money from Oscar B. Williams.
pleaded guilty and was bound over in $500
20 the June term OF the Court Of Common
Pleas.
Walter Waite. charged with maintain
ing n gambling resort. waived examina-
tion and vas bound over i'm 81 900 bonds
to the June term OF the higher court.
Daniel Warren, charged with an assault
on Walter 4. Wheeler, was sentenced Co
thirty DAYS at The Providence County
Jail. An appeal was at once entered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
An Old Soldier Dead,

MELRosE, Mass, May 1o.-Major w.
irving Ellis died at his home last even
Ing OF spoplsxy. About one week ago
he took large dose of chloroform by
accident and nearly died. Since then he
has been in poor health. At the time of
his death he was In the internal revenue
department of the Boston Custom House.
During the war be was a member of the
9TH Regiment cf New York and served
on General Devens' staff He was a mem
ber OF the Loyal Legion and @. A. r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
A SAFE toInplna,in...

NEW YORK, May 1o.-The Herring Hal
Marvin Company has been organized un
der the laws of New Jersey with a capts
stock OF s3,soo,ooo, Of which si,sss,oo0 4,
preferred. This company Is 20 take "
and carry on the business OF Herring &
Co., OF New York; Farrell q Co., OF Phil
adelphia; tho Hall Safe and Look Co., oi
Cincinnati; the Marvin Safe Company o
New York and Myers a Smith, Of Phila-
delphia. At a meeting attended by all
the principal parties, Edward O. Hall
was elected president Of the new COM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Harbor Notes.

The Point Street Bridge was closed to
traffic this morning at z o'clock, and a
large force of workmen was set at work
tearing up the old timbers of the roadway
and passenger gangways of the draw,
which was not repaired at the time of re-
pairs to the approaches. The work will
be completed In about fifteen days. Three
inch timbers will be laid in two layers,
one above the other, longitudinally and
crosswise The old timber is being RATED
for further use.
The large new two-masted schooner
Harriet G. Whitehead Of Westerly, X. L.,
arrived this morning, two days out from
Coxsackie, n. Y, with 400 tons Of mould
ing sand.
The large ocean fishing steamer Walter
Adams has lett the dry dock, where She
has been thoroughly overhauled and re-
painted, and is coeling at Hopkins *
Pomroy's. She will leave to-day for
Shelter Island to take on her fishing out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
railroad Ismproycs on . Strike.

NEW YORK, May 10.-About 600 mem-
bers OF the fathers, steam filters and 9TH
er UNIONS at work on the Delaware, Lack
awanna & Western railroad building, at
Exchange Place and William street, went
on strike yesterday against Contractor
King, but about the same number re-
fused to quit. An effort will be made to
get them out today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Observation-Disclosures"
Zum Besten Der Deutsehen Schulz in
Der Turn Halle.


Der Turn Halle.
A very interesting entertainment was
given last evening at Turner Hall, Allan
tic avenue by the pupils of Prot. Knoch,
for the benefit Of the German school. The
program was lengthy but of sufficient
variety TO interest all to its close.
The following pupils rendered their
several declamations In creditable man
ner: Miss Pauline Peycke, Miss Marion
Drown, Miss Mollie Christoph, Miss
Minnie Hauscnstein, Miss EUGENE Me
buhr, Miss Lizzie lost, Miss Susie Pfeif-
fer, Miss Millie Molter, Miss Rena Mat
thew, Miss Minnie Brand, Arthur
Molter, Fred. Althans, Willie Brand,
John King, Carl Tost, Carl Althans,
Hermann Otto and Jackie Wirth. Piano
solos were rendered by Fred and Carl
Althans, Rena Matthew and EUGENE
Niebuhr, ana by Mamie and Willie
Brand -TAe-eeHeeft- followed by
dancing, which was continued till late
hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
valuable Timber Laud burned.

wNsrED, Conn, May lo.-Eorcst fires
raging at several places along the Central
New England Railroad, have burned over
500 acres OF valuable timber land near the
village OF Pine Meadow, and several farm
burned. About 100 men fought the fire
yesterday. Fires have also burned over
timber lands in the mountains northwest
Of Tsrinville, The loss on timber u large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

BuildiuGs. Trees, Fences and Lives Dss-
troyed by Cyclone.
MoRRILLTv'wN, Ark, May 10.-A severe
cyclone passed near this place, accom-
panied BY heavy rain. The track Of the
storm was in some places . milo wide,
and timber, fences and outbuildinss wore
prostrated.
At the Catholic monastery Marienstaut
three miles north OF here, the church and
monastery building were destroyed
They were valued at el2, 900. Near there
Matthew Brill's house was blown down
and he and his children received injuries
thought to be fatal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
At the Danger Line.

ST. LOUIS, May 10.-Last night the river
reached the danger line. Water poured
into the city early this morning in great
volumes. Movable property along the
shore from the northern end Of the city to
tic southern was washed away. Resi-
dents are fleeing to the high grounds this
morning by thousands. There have been
many narrow escapes from drowning, but
20 far no deaths are reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Neither side Ylelds an fnch.

BARRE, VT, May 1o.-There is no dis
position on the part OF either side to
yield any ground in the fight now going
n among the granite men. The granite
manufacturers will not accept the strik-
rs proposition to sign the Gill OF prices
sted May hrst with the six mont hs'
office clause, and the strikers say they
III never sign the mid winter bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Another Postponcment.

BosToN, Mass, May 10.-It has been
nutualiy agreed between counsel for the
New York and New England and Gold
smith e. Co, that the return of the an
Ioned until the first Monday I'm June.
rhis is the second postponement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

WooSsocKET, II. l., May 1O.-Mary
Thompson, u young girl OF Is, was mr.
raigned In the District Court this morn
ing charged with stealing several articles
II wearing apparel from the residence of
Peter Lacostc of Millerville. The case
.as continued until May 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
SUPREME COURT CASES.
Brothers Seek to Break the Will of Ben
jamin White.

Brothers Seek to Break the Will of Ben
jamin White.
In tho Supreme Court today Lucius and
Ezra White are atte npting to break the
will of their late brother Benjamin
White, who died last November. It is an
appeal from the probate court of Paw
tucket aud is brought by the brothers
against Henry Perry, executor OF the will.
The deceased lived in Pawtucket and
owned property worth about sl0, 900 which
on death lie left b. will 70 the American
Millennium Association of Boston. The
brothers are attempting TO show that he
was naturally of unsound mind and in
capable of making will. Robert W.
Burbank and Butterworth and Grant Of
Boston are attorneys for the plaintiff,
Walter f. Angel for the will.
Before Judge Wilbur the case of Will
liam Il. Gardner against the American
Screw Company came up for trial The
plaintiff claims 81 ,Sl2 on book account
and sues for $500. A. j. Gushing for the
plaintiff; James Tillinxhast for the de-
fendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

ANTHONY, Ky, May 10. "A terrible
storm passed over this section of the
country late yesterday. William Will
kins, his wife and five children, colored,
went into n cyclone cave to escape the
storm. The roof caved in, killing the
ivo children. wilkins and his wife were
seriously hurt, but not fatally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
weavers Expelled Kershaw.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 10.-William
Kershsw, q weaver in Granite Mill No. 1,
against whom the executive committee
of the Weavers' Union preferred a charge
OF lobbying against the 58-hour bill at
the State House, was expelled from tho
Union last night, by Q unanimous vote.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

Weather for THIS evening-Clear.
For to-morrow-Pleasant and warmer
Tho Thermometer.
Temperature from 0 A. NJ. May to s
A. VI. May l0
Highest, Cos; lowest. 44.5; mean, 55.5
The Tide for To-srorrow.
High water at Providence, 7:30 A. VI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
HIS QUEER DEFENSE.

He Beat His wifo Because She Had Not
Paid for Him.
NEW YORK, May 10.-His wife had not
paid the full price for him was a portion
of Harry Epstein's defense in his wife Ro-
salie's suit for divorce, heard by Chancel-
lor McGill in Jersey City yes terdav. She
this and then said that his purchase price
had been fixed at $1,000 She only paid
5000, but relying on her word he allowed
her to marry him. She not only failed to
fulfill her agreement he alleged, but bor-
rowed SIS from him. Decision was re-
served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

WASHINGTON, May 10. - Forecast 70
New England and eastern New York
Generally fair. slightly cooler on Lon
Island Sound and In southern New York
variable winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
A DRUNKEN BRAwr-

II Easily Results in Murder and Quick
Following Suicide.
SYRACUSE, May 10.--John Brcsnahan, a
local politician of bad repute, was killed
by a pistol shot fred by John Crouch In
drunken brawl at o'clock last evening.
They quarreled over a woman. Bresna-
han was shot in the stomach. The enor-
nifty of his crime sobered Crouch in an
instant and before the persons nearest
could reach either man he deliberately
turned the pistol toward his own head
and fired. The two died within an hour
after being taken to the hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10

Price OF Photographs Reduced.
A special reduction has been made at the Rose
Studio. Conrad Building Cabinets were 5000, now
1850; other sizes In proportion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
A Rig Verdict.

HELENA, Mont, May l0-A jury has
given TO J. r. Reese n verdict OF $4,000
damages against the Union Pacific for in-
juries sustained while boarding train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
Gen. Kendan AppoInt. Another.

Brig. Gen. Kendall has appointed Lieut..
John A. Carter of the First Regiment 10
lie inspector and paymaster on his staff,
with rank Of major.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
THE LAST CHANCE.

Positively the Last Week of our Souvenir
Sale. No more Coupons after the Sixteenth
Of this month. If you have none improve
the opportunity and get some. If you get
left on the trip to Europe or California it
will be your own fault. Remember the
Diamonds, the Watches, the Music Box, the
Bicycle and the Forty Presents will be given
away at the Wind-up of the sale.
j. x. Foster & CO.
Broad, Dorrance and Middle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-10
PARTY AGAINST PARTY.
A Hot Debate on the ShrievaIty
Election Bill.
A SENATE CAUCUS HELD TO-DAY,
No Decision Reached In Caucus on the
Judiciary Biil Question-The House
I'm n Ferment-Mr. Brown and Mr..
Henernan Filibuster.

The Republican senators held caucus
this morning at 10 o'clock to discuss the
Judiciary Bill" The caucus held till
1875 o'clock and no decision was arrived
at and it was decided to meet again In the
same manner and at the same time to-
morrow morning.