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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
BILLS IN THE ASSEMBLY.

Albany. Feb 10 (SpecaD.-Govelnor Flowers bill
under which the state takes off his hands the Fire
Island property that he purchased last fall during the
cholera scare passed the Assembly 'this morning.
only five OF the members of that House voted
against 1t.
A,Scmbyman Ryder. OF Westchcscr, made queer
exhibition Of himself on the floor OF the Assembly
this morning. on the order Of third reading was a
bill presented BY Assembyman Dcnnston. OF Roches-
ter, TO prevent the owners OF last tro'ung horsts
from entering them ont Of their classes under as
suncd names. Ryder declared that this measure was
on a par with the Crlnoline bill and other such
measures and he appealed to the Democracy of the
House to defeat 1t. Timothy ID. sullivan said that
he was rs opposed ringers horses entered in this
fashion are called, In horse races rs he was TO
ringers In the Assembly, looking hard at Ryder.
RYDER found to agree with him and TO-
members voted for the BILL
The Democratic members OF the Legislature have
become so impressed with the Idea lat the Legsla
ture exists simply boaId to rltify the decisions
OF Richard Croker, David Is. liill, Edward Murphy,
IL. a Go. that they getting Into the habit OF
introducing legislation restricting their powers ana
responsibilities. Some OF the members becoming
dissatisfied with this state OF things. On this &C
count a bin was sent In this morning by Mr.. Butts,
OF the Annexed District. which Is likely to have IL
hard row to hoe. This bill creates State Board
OF Appropriations which Is TO be- composed Of ilys
members The members of the board are TO receive
IL salary OF 5000 year each. aud they TO have
clerk with salary Of $500 year. They are TO
meet here In the Capitol and before October OF
each year the managers Of institutions In the state
and Others wanting a state appropriation for any
purpose whatsoever must 81 before this boa d and
state the nature OF the appropriation and the reasons
for asking for It. Then the board to report TO the
Legislature on Janunry l each Year tn lr commcnda
lions rs TO the appropriations to be made. The
boards actions are not 10 be final, but 1t Is to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
TRIED TO OBEY THE SCRIPTURES LrrERAEH

New-IIayen, Conn. Feb 10 (Special)-AVery ferA
a young man living here mutilated himself toda!
horrible manner while on n visit 10 relatives
Long Ridge, a village near stamford. lie 'o"
relative that he must chasse himself according 10
the literal nerprs ta,ion Of scripture. He then 1d
10 cut out his eye with penknife, but the blaze VI"
dull and he made two cuts. neiter OF them sen'u'
The knife was taken away from him. lie after"aN
tried 10 chop Off his right hand according 10 wv
literal command OF the fifth chapter of Matthew in'
Ratchet was also dnll and he severed few ar.e,'es
which bled profusely. lie II now closely WaNHeN
and will be- removed 10 the Middletown asylum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17

debt the public lands. the annual allowances 10 anu
revenue OF the late royal household. and STA is''e "
to the population revenues, commerce anu ''>
economic matters relating TO the ISLANDS.
II is gratifying to be able To state that prhu"s w
negotiations Ie,oIng ND to the treaty herewith SUD
mttrd the undersigned received such assurances
from the representatives OF the leading Powers OF 'i
world and from Ministers abroad a ieaua 10
the conviction that the incorporation OF the hawha
Islands into our Union Will BE- regarded Dy 'n'hc
Power. with satisfaction ready acqiicsccncr h'-
specially submitted. J'IiN W. f"'ii"'
Department OF state, Washington, Feb 10. 1883.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
MR.. COuSTOCR NAMES A RAID OF A POOLROOM.

Anthony Comstock secured n warrant nj the TOmbS
Police Court yesterday afternoon, and. viii. policemen
from the Tornbs squad. made raid the pjolroOm
AT No. - Earchy-s'. which, II is said, was
owned by C.. j. Rand. partner Of Al" Crdgc.
Henry smith, OF No. 1-3 Union St, Brooklyn Charles
Thomas, OF No. 20 Boernm Place. Broobyn, and
Henry Mills OF Twenty -siAth,t and Thlrl-ave were
arrested Tls,sc selling pools on the ruccs
in New. The property seized consisted of
%. 500 pool Tickets seven backboard> and other
psrnphernalia which taken In wagon 10 Police
HEADQUARTERS. Mr.. COmstock said that lie had books
containing records VI all the bets made during the
last two months. The prisoners placed under
1900 bonds for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17

bring back health and vigor. For pale, puny,
scrofulous children, it does wonders 1t
builds up both their flesh and their strength,
thoroughly purifies the blood, and makes
effective every natural means Of cleansing,
repairing, and nourshing the system.
II starts the torpid liver into healthy &C.
ton and promotes all the bodily functions
For the most stubborn Scrofulous, Skin,
and Scalp Diseases. Dyspepsia. Biliousness,
and kindred ailments. the Discovery is
tho only remedy that's guaranteed II it
doesn't benefit or cure. you have your money
back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
HONORS EASY ~ THE CHECKER MATCH

In the checker match between DR.. A. Schlcfcr, OF
brooklyn and II. u. Wright Of Boston, No. a Avenue
A. only games OF tine 'Swltchcr' opening faycl
yesterday afternoon and evening the players apparently
having become afraid OIL the track which they
had been following IN alternate games Tuesday and
Wednesday. At the beginning Of yesterdays play Dr.
Shaefer had advantage Of game his credit
other having been drawn. The eleventh
was won Wright. however, and the match then a
tie with nine more games play. A variation
which Wright adopted with the white Side had formed
the following position:
Black (Schaefrr)-3. IL, IL. 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
NINETEENTH CENTURY GLIB MEETING.

At the meeting OF the Nineteenth Century ,Ho'
held last evening Sherry's the subject dlseu ss
was THE Higher Education OF Women Inv
speakers we're: Miss Mary A. Jordan, OF Saa'
college: Miss Jane adams. Of Hull House. Chloas''
and Miss Ellen II. Richards, of the MASSACHUSETTS
Institute OF Technology The r,cep on committee ON
sisted Of Mr.. Henry Draper. Mrs Dudley tie,i My
Amy Townsend Mrs. Henry a. Oakley and MIS- "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17

sort of advisory committee to the Lecls!ature The
only excuse for the Introduction Of such measur.
as this H. that Mr.. Butts, being OF the majority
feels that the members Of his party, now controlling
the Legislature, are unfit 10 run H.
Just before tho adjournment Of the Assembly tod,y
the Governor sent 10 II communication which A.
cares that OF the state institutions i using olA>
margarine and butterine instead Of genuine butter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

RREvOORT- Senator Anthony Higgins. Of Delaware
Gerald e. langley. Of the British
Legation Washington. FIFTH ANENuE-Scnator
Joseph NJ torey, o Wyoming; cSiJv1nor j. B Foraker
Of Ohio. and Patrick Walsh Of Augusta. Ga. HOLLAND
Professor George Forbes Of Lond n. PARK AVENUE
-Congrcssnan y. NJ Curtis. OF Ogdensburg. n. Y. ST
JAMESIcrlah wilkins, Of Washington, d. c. STURTE-
VANT-Ex-GoyeInor BENJAMIN T. Bggs. u Delaware.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

~, mi. diagram a continuous white line s snow sef
changes in pressure Indicated BY inc he TEN
,..rordlng barometer The broken line repres'1''
nerstuie a observed st Perry's Pharmacy
Tribune Onice, Feb. II. q. m-'enet''" .- ., ,o,h.
Yesterday with northwesterly coane's 40 ana
eastary breezes. The temperature ransra ,h.n "a
90 90 errs.roadoe day las, year. and 81. lower man ~
Wednesday. ,,, ,,o,ably b
In and near this city day there VIII n lS' snow.
colder fair weather, followed BY ,.o.e"''' and '''
New-York and Chicago Limi.cd ,,, ., west. -, I
Central-fastest and best train 10 'uo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
Black (Schaefer)--3. IL. IL. 81.
White lWright-20. -. %. King |

One drawn game played In the aft rn,on aud two
games the evening drawn At the close OF las.
nights play the score Schaefer. Wright drawn
10; to pay, u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
TIE VEATHER REPORT.

HEAVY RAINS IN THE LOWER Missi>siff'
washneton, Feb. 16.-The Of high pressure "p
tinues central north OF the lake regions. but IL MS
tend,d southwark the Northern States ana "u-
ward the Upper Mississippi Valley and Is sv''e.
moving toward the New-Engand coast The p'vn' 's..
continues high the plateau regions ana the -
coast. The OF low pressure in the Lower N'n
Valley has moved slightly the north"ard. and Is s
by unusually heavy rains in the States OF '"e -.
Mississippi Valley. 1t is colder In the lake go
New. England and the Middle Atlantic States ana w. -.
in all other districts ~ Rain or snow is indica'eu IA
central valleys increasing coudiness and snow OF
the lake regions and Middle Atlantic States. ana oo'
northwe sterly winds the Atlantic coast, h0'~ a..
Hatteras. The Ohio River Is rising ana Is o" -.
danger line lin feet aud tenths) at Cincinnati 90 -
Vile 20. Pittsburg also IL Is rising IRON c.,,.
bur2 TO Cincinnati IL Is falling; from Cincinnati
IL is rising. The Wabash. at Mount Carmel Is 80 49,,
The Cumberland, at Nashville Is rising ihe "
Mississippi, from Cairo to New'Oreans. Is Using
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
WHERE FLESH IS NEEDED,

and the systems
weakened, you
should take DR..
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry. After " the
Grip" for in
stance, or in con
valescencc from
pneumonia, fe-
vers, and other
wasting diseases,
n othing can
equal it as an ap-
petizing, restora-
tive tonic TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17

Sold everywhere. Price: CUTICURA.
80 cts; SOAP, % cts. REs0LyENT,
Sl.O0.
Prepared by POTTER DRUG AND
CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston
IAN About the Skin, Scalp and Hair1
c. pages, 300 Diseases, nailed free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
The Modern Invalid

uas tastes medeiualy. in keeping with oher uxures.
A remedy pleasantly acceptable IN fotm. purely
wholesome composition truly benehcl,l In eject and
entirely free from every obee ionable quality n really
I'm he consuts u physician II constipatod he uses the
esatiS family laxative Syrup VI Figs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-17
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For Maine and Northern New. England fair ana 80 -
For Southern New England fair. followed es 49,,
Friday night or Saturday: much colder; northes""
winds with a moderate cold wave. Va,
For Eastern New.York. Eastern Pennsylvania i.Ss.
Ia,sev and Delaware much colder; northeastern q
fair Friday morning; probably snow Friday a''e'"'
night. ,,,,, II. .. s,ov colder.
For Western New-York fair followed by siYm IL
For West Virginia Ohio. western rsuns' ain
aim. IIlinois Missouri aud Kansas. snow or ram
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
Higgins Bros,

Dealers In fine Liquor.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11

Street Lights to make a contract with
the Gas Company upon the proposition
made.
Mr.. Tingley's motion was carried on q
roll call vote-l0 ayes to nays.
Tax Rate Increased.
the table. 1t fixed the rate of taxation at
81 so on 900.
Mr.. Delany moved its passage.
Mr.. Gillian moved to amend by making
the rate si SO Ia on slOO.
Mr.. Tingley opposed in strong terms
the amendment.
Mr.. O'Brien moved continuance to the
meeting Of next Wednesday evening.
BY invitation Henry II. Chs!dcn spoke
against increasing the rate, but advises.
increased valuation.
The amendment to make 1t 81 80 Ia
was lost, Messrs. Clark, McCabe, Gillian,
McDuff and O'Brien voting for IL.
A motion to make the rate 81 40 was
lost.
The ordinance fixing the rate at q so
was then adopted.
In Joint Convention.
The two branches then met In Joint con-
vention, His Homer Mayor Brown presid-
ing. James M. Crawford was elected City
Weigher. Charles j. Davis was elected a
Surveyor OF Lumber. The two branches
then separated.
On reassembliDg the Common Council
Immediately adjourned.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
LOCAL LIN ES.

Court City of Pawtucket last evening
initiated twelve mem bers and there were
a large number of propositions.
There was a pleasant gathering last
evening at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William F. Coffey who were recently mar
ried.
For q good dinner visit the Main street
restaurant of s. 3. Havens q 20. They
are leaders In their line and-everything IL
served in the best possible manner.
Kennedy, Cough & Murray received a
dispatch this forenoon stating that the
steamer Scandinavian had docked at Bos-
ton. There are a nv,nber OF people on
board bound for this city.
J. B. Lepire of Worcester, agent for the
Boston & Maine and CaDadi IN Pacific
railroads, was in town yesterday. His
line to Canada is a great favorite and
many tickets are disposed OF through the
agency of DR.. st. German.
Miss Mary Eleanor Lynn, who is to re-
cite at Music Hall Wednesday evening,
May "a, is a teacher of elocution, and has
a reputation OF being one OF the most
efficient and thorough In her methods of
instruction Of any now before the public.
A manuscript book, giving the history
of the State Normal School and other
facts together with photographs OF the
past principals, pupils, trustees, and the
successive Governors of Rhode Island has
been prepared, and will be sent to the
Worlds Fair.
Icons Farley, the charming little
daughter of Henry Farley, one ofthe pop
ular clerks for the j. b. Barnaby Com
pany, scored quite success at the concert
OF the New England Order of Protection
last evening. She is pupil OF Miss
Brazesu and promises to become quite
pianist. Master George Harley as usual
won the hearts of all by his work on the
violin. He was accompanied by little
Miss Farley. The reading OF Miss Keisell
was very fine.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
CENTRAL FALLS.
The Pythians Have Pleasant Time-Cour.
tesy Among Onicials.

The Pythians Have Pleasant Time-Cour.
tesy Among Onicials.
The letter carries appeared In their new
Summer suits and helmets yesterday.
Ballou Post will attend. st. Georges
Church, Memorial Sunday, ana Camp
Thomas Moies will act as escort Memorial
day.
There is trouble brewing in a certain
public department.
The new tribe of Red Men met last
evening In G.. A. II. hall.
Courtesy on the part of public officials
does not cost the town a cent and has
much desired effect, especially upon stran-
gers.
June will see number OF marriage con-
tracts fulfilled.
The fair of the Crescent Literary Soc iety
Will be open this evening. The gold
headed cane will be drawn tonight, and
Saturday night the boys suit and tea set.
At the Baptist church last evening the
members OF the sewing circle were enter
tanned by Miss Carrie Wood.
II. b. Carpenter has begun the erection
OF a new residence on Central street.
Washington Lodge, K. Of r., received
its annual visitation from the board of
grand officers last evening. Four candi-
dates were initiated In the fourth degree,
after which came speeches by the officers
and fine collation. prepared by Caterer
Havens.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
CONN MON COUNCIL.
All the members OF this body were pres.
ent and President Pierce presided. The
following message was read:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE DEAARTMENT, I
PAwTUcKET. II. l., May 10, 1893
Gentlemen OF the Common Council-It
has come to nv knowledge that there In a
nil now pending before the General As.
sembly which contemplstes the creating
OF Board of Public Works for this city
/ consider this City Council to be fully
competent to judge Of the necessities for
his city, and as this City Council has not
asked for the passage of any such act, IL
by somebody with the affairs OF this city.
IL IL my belief that when you want
such legislation you who have been
elected TO carry out the wishes OF the
people, when you believe II will be for the
best interests of the city to have such an
act passed, will have the courage OF your
convictions and ask for IL. At the pres
ent time see no necessity for the passage
Of such an act.
I have called you together this evening
hat you may adopt a joint resolution,
which / herewith present, condemning
the legislation to which reference Is made,
nj recommend It's passage.
Also to transact any other business
which may legally come before you,
Respectfully yours,
JAMES BROWN, Mayor,
The joint solution was as follows:
WHEREAS, V has been unofficially
brought to the attention of the members
OF the City Council that bill IL pending
before the General Assembly OF the State
at It's present session, In which bill II In
sought to establish q Board OF Public
Works for the City OF Pswtucket, and
without any notice to the city OF such
proposed legislation, IL In therefore hereby
Resolved, That this City Council pro-
tests against the passage OF said bill, and
against the passage Of any other bill for
the purpose stated. And IL is further
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
Will Work Nine Hours Hereafter.

Yesterday afternoon the committee
from the Carpenters and Joiners Union
appointed to interview the contractors of
the city in regard to hour nine day, saw
several more of the employers of car
penters and were very successful. Will
liam IL. Salisbury said nine hours was
enough for man to work and on the 18th
his employees will begin on the new
schedule. j. 7. Bliss was of the same
opinion and his men will get nine hours.
Frank f. Tingley, who recently bought
the Skating Rink, said he was In favor OF
nine hours, but that he was in hurry to
get the work on the rink completed and
would like to have the men work ten
hours and receive eleven hours pay. The
men are satisfied to do this and thus
everything Is amicably adjusted. The
carpenters nave shown excellent judg-
ment In bringing this matter about with
out the slightest sign Of trouble for they
have shown the builders how II will be
benefit to employers and employees.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The petitioners for The layout of Hamil-
ton street were represented by James l..
jerks.
p. E. Hayes and J. Osfeld, Jr., objected,
Mr.. Hayes appearing for his wife and Mr..
Osfeld for Mrs. Margaret Buckley.
George A. Jencks was opposed to II and J.
ELLIS Tingley and Charles Z. Lawton In
favor. The matter was continued to the
regular meeting In June.
The deed of tract of land for a new
street, to be known as Underwood street,
was accepted from Fred Bates, and the
abutters were ordered to appear at the
regular meeting In June.
Ordinance was passed appropriatlng
$1,000 for contingencies.
Land was accepted for continuation OF
West Cole street, the same to be laid out
In accordance with an accompanying plat.
Voted to curb, lay out and grade May
nard street, also to curb Olive street and
establish sidewalks from Broad to Barton
streets. York avenue, Hunt avenue, Fast
avenue and Pidge avenue were passed up.
on favorably in matters OF grade, curbing,
etc.
Daniel McNiven, for the Campbell Ma
chine Company, objected to allowing
Blodgett & Orsweil to locate a steam
boiler in their building on Bayley street,
az 1t would be unsafe and undesirable.
On motion OF Alderman Adams the
petitioners were allowed to withdraw,
Alderman O'Reilly voting no.
Grades were ordered established on
Dartmouth, Lafayette and Swan streets
and Hillside avenue.
Petition for curbing on Woodbine street
was referred.
Petition for curbing on Marin stree,
was granted.
The applications of George Pearson
Frank N. Doughty, George Delpapa, l. T
Shaw and Libero Bernadine for victuallinl
house license were refused.
Several building permits were granted
Michael Winn was granted Junk deal
er's license.
The monthly reports of the Chief Of Po-
lice and Overseer OF the Poor were or
dered filed.
Petition for sewer In Cottage street
and Allan avenue was continued.
Petition for sewer In Main, from
Aborn to Thurston streets, was referred
Invitation to attend Memorial Sunday
services with Tower Post, g. A. r., at
Trinity Church was accepted.
Several minor petitions were referred to
the proper committees.
Micah w. Spencer, George w. Gorton
and George w. Payne were appointed
Commissioners on the proposed widening
OF fSmithfield avenue.
A plan of grade OF Trenton and Heaton
streets was ordered.
Petition OF Union Railroad Company TO
erect poles on Pawtucket avenue, Garden
street and Main street was passed in con-
currence.
Ordinance fixing the tax rate at II &c
per 800 was passed in concurrence.
Joint resolution to aut horize contract
for lighting the city to the Pawtucket
Electric Lighting Company came up for
concurrence, and after a brief discussion
1t was continued to Saturday evenlno.
Mayor Brown and Alderman O'Reilly
spoke In opposition.
Ordinance appropriating 5000 to re-
pair the City Hall building to conform to
the grade OF High street was read and
passed.
The monthly bills were allowed and the
Board adjourned.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-11
TWO AND A HALF CENTURIES
Nave Pissed Since Wenham Wss Incorporated
as Town.

wEsHAM, Mass. May 1.-THE celebra-
ton of the 25Oth anniversary of the moor
poration of the town of Wenham was be.
gun by large gathering In the village
church. b. A. Morgan delivered . short
ADDRESS of welcome. After q short selec-
.tioa by the Salem Cadet orchestra, an
original poem was read by Mrs. Robert +.
Dodge OF Wenhsm.
The principal address was by Alden P.
White of Salem. Mr.. White said he would
take for his central thought the considera-
tion Of three different classes Of men found
Su this communicable minister, the
-src and the yeoman. For his minister
81. Il choose not the first that settled
a., Wanh., but the third, Rev. Joseph
Gerri.h g. the f,r, :" active New Enelander;
% his was aIso lac the the Ion '-sst pastorate, being
within few years Of ha,. esasn staa NJ,
ASS type of the squire he "ess .s.,oi sgn;
Daniel Kilham, whose life covered ~
commencing with the latter part Of ~
18th and the beginning OF the 10Th century,
including the revolutionary period and
the second was with England.
The speaker did not refer by name to
the man selected as the type Of yeoman,
but having one individual clearly In his
own mind, he porGrayed the character In
such general terms that each one in the
audience might apply the characteristics
to any Of their own friends and kindred
whom they might fit. He represented ex-
tensively the last generation and q man
who died about 1873.
At o'clock the company, with invited
guests, repaired TO the town hall for din
ner, after which there were literary exer-
cises and speaking. At the dinner Rich
ard +. Dodge was POSTMASTER.