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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
Wheat Touches the Loves, Point Recorded In
Seventy. Seven Years

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-R q. Dun g. Co =
Weekly Review of Trade says;
This has been week Of record break
ing. In wheat, in silver, in some forms OF
iron and steel, In cotton and in well.
known cotton and wooden goods, the
lowest prices ever known have been made,
and 1t is gratifying that failures OF i'm.
portance have not resulted.
The great fall in wheat had 4 percepti
BILE influence upon the tone Of husines.
generally, and there was less confidence
IN Wall street, less improvement In m m
ufactures and n gre2ter decrease in the
volume OF paymenS through clearing
house, which were rs I per cent lees than
a year ago, outside New York. and 43 7
per cent less than year ago, here, not
withstanding unusual transactions ia
grain.
Wheat at 90 3-s cents Is not only lower
by 4 IA cents than it was for single day
last year, but lower by IS IA cents than it
had ever been in the previous ~ years A
visible supply Of over 100000 bushels
Feb. 10, with sales and receipts from
farms continuing large, has completely
destroyed faith in the Official report Of the
yield last year, and causes enormous liq-
uidation.
Corn and other products fuctuated but
little, though receipts of corn were large.
Shipments Of boots and shoes from the
east are 10 per cent less than year ago,
with cheaper grades predominating In
orders and In manufacture, and not many
factories fully employed.
Textile Industries do not seem to have
gained within the past week, for as many
works have closed a. have resumed work,
and In wooden and cotton manufacture
rather more
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
SAMUEL r. HONEY.

Samuel X. Honey was elected on the
Democratic National Committee by ex-
Mayor Carroll of this city. Mr.. Carroll
only voted for Honey because Owen
deserted his partner, Page, who was slated
for the place. But Owen and Il. II Com.
stock, a mugwump, wanted to control the
party and they conspired to defeat Page
Mr.. Carroll, when he found this out
said that he could stand Honey better
than Owen. But Honey is now paying
Mr.. Carroll back by trading with Smith
OF the Second Ward OF this city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Benham Takes Precautions

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Navy depart
ment advices from Rio de Jsneiro indi-
cate that, except for the outbreak OF yel-
low fever on board the Newark, there is
no cause for alarm concerning the Amer.
lean fleet I'm Brazilian waters. The fol.
lowing dispatch from Admiral Benham
was received. 1t In dated Feb. l6, and d.
rectsd to Secretary Herbert, AS a pre-
cautionary measure against fever. I will
send vessels, except flagship, Just outside
the harbor, without call. Every precau-
tion has been taken. Health Of officers
and crew In poodo
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

ing the investigation OF last Springs slec.
tion In this city. What the reasons are
We do not know, but 1t can be stated as
fact that Honey is opposed to any investi'
cation. He has said so to Thomas w.
Robinson who is the chairman OF the
committee. Finding that Mr.. Robinson
could not be controlled by him he has
prevented the examination OF witnesses
IN this city on Monday next. 1t is time
to sit down hard on Honey.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Solid For Annexation.

SAN FRASCIsco, Feb 1.-THE Trans
Mississippi congress, amid uprosrious ap-
plause, passed "A resolution condemning
the attempt TO restore Queen Liliuokalaui,
and saying 1t would be foolish and wrong
for America to decline the opportunity TO
annex the Hawaiian islands.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Concerning Pension Money.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE house com
mittee on invalid pensions agreed to IA
vorably report the resolution calling upon
the secretary Of the interior for informa-
tion rs to whether the money withheld
from pensioners suspended before the act
OF Dec 2l, 1891, must not be paid to them,
and 80 days notice given before they are
dropped OF supposed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Almost Three Months on the Ocean.

LONDON, Feb 1.-THE British ship City
OF Hankgow arrived at Queenstown yes
terday from San Francisco, after q voyage
of 100 days. She IL one Of the four Brit
ish ships that sailed from San Francisco
within few days Of each other, bound
for Queenstown, and Is the first to reach
mort
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

Whether Paul Jones was broke or not
when he proposed his unique scheme OF
making money, he will surely have more
money at the end OF the year than he
could accumulate from any regular busi-
ness enterprise.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Makes Grow Sure OF Il.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l7.-Seuator Mark
ley, the candidate OF the Pennsylvania
Democracy for congressman-at-large has
Withdrawn from the contest, and the
Pennsylvania Democracy's candidate for
magistrate in this city, Alexander Dis-
mond, has also withdrawn. This action
is in the interest OF party harmony.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Not HamI,ion's Widow.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE surrogate
court declared that Eva l.. Mann has
failed to show that she Is the widow Of
Robert Ray Hamilton. From that deci.
sion she appealed to the general term,
which has decided against her.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
$500. 600 Attachment, Ra,ssd

HARTFORD, Feb. 1.-THE attachment
for $500, 200, placed upon the New York
and New England roads rolling stock In
East Hartford, Dec. 81. 1893, was last
evening raised by Sheriff Preston, on an
order from receivers
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Aspect Changed by Dole's Letter.

WASHINGTON, Feb i7.-President Dole's
letter may lead 10 reopeninq the entire
question in congress. Representative
Hit thinks the Dole letter should have
been In the hands OF mem bers before they
were asked to pass on the McCrsary res.
olutl0u
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

has to send to Pawtucket for a city engin.
eer. II we could pawn of some cf our
City Councilmen on her this city would be
benefited wonderfully.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
AooD's GUARANTEES

cure. What Il has done for
others it will do for you. BE sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
ptro.

AFFLICR-In this city. 18th inst. Mary A.,
wife OF Frank Anlick, 4. &. X, OF Court city
of Pawtucket, 40. Y. of 4. Funeral from
her husbands residence, lO7 slater street,
Monday, 18th inst, AT o'clock. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 be present.
COOPER-At Fairlawn, this city, the 18th
inst, Mary r., wife of Charles II. Cooper,
In her seth year.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
THE PAWTUcKEv CONTESTS.

II is apparent that Col. Honey Of New.
port has some personal reasons in oppos-
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17

We hate to refer TO the Second Ward
muddle, but justice demands 1t and the
people should know the exact state OF
affairs there.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-17
Dr NIbuT'S Eye Water

Cures all kinds OF weak, sore, inrn med or
bloodshot eyes; removes cstaracts or flns,
will heal granular li's OF scrofula of the eye
lids; II your sight 10 failing, have a feeling as
though there was sand In the eye or wild
hairs, In fact, any trouble with your eyes,
use II freely; II has cured thousands. For
sale by all druggists. CHAMBERS a CAL.
DER. wholesale, f26 ly
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-07-16

The Royal Historical society has de-
cided to commemorate the centenary of
the death Of Gibbon in a suitable man.
ner in the fall There will be an address
and an exhibition of portraits, manu-
scripts and other relics Of the great his
torian
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-07-16
THE CHAMPION MOWER.
Greatest of Grass Cutters.

The only Mower that has sefadustng The bar will
fold down well up The only which the knife will run
when the bar placed in upright
can be successfully used mps very ground
The Champion the only Mower which taken
without getting The oscang gear oneh
of inch its bearing each throw only Mower
that has frame pitman hanging
tact with distractions bunch the heavy grass
all costs The Pitman has swayng a sag
line; consequently there friction the whole
applied directly TO the knife The Champion
noseess Moving Machines powerful cutter for the
and safe for the driver the popular machine
The piman and warranted 20
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-07-16

These Rakes are sold with the ex-
press ur Outstanding that if not better
than any other in the county, we will
pay the freight and order away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
1ELEGR1PUiC NOTES.

Lyons Iowa. Sept 3-Mrs William McHenry OF
Fulton and a little child. struck and instantly
killed by Chicago. Burlington md Quincy train
on a treste near here this morning Before she
was struck by the locomotive Mrs Mcfienry sue
ceeded in throwing two other children Off the tres
tie They were but slightly injured.
Cincinnati Sept. 3.-John r. Kaufman The wealthy
brewer was shot yesterday at Glendale by his
wife the bullet passing through the back OF his
neck into his mouth. She was formerly q VEL
known concert singer-Blanch Beekman. a few
weeks ago she tried TO Kill Emil Schmidt. her
brother-in-law
Detroit Mich Sept 3-The Ferry-st. branch Of
the Michigan eninsular Car Works, which only
recently started in operation after nearly year =
idleness IL again closed down; The West Detroit
hand completed The officials say II IL impossi-
BILE o tell when the works will open again.
Denver. Sept. Ex-Governor. Waite. has issued q
quarantine .procamation against Oklahoma on the
discovery that New-Mexican herders. who were de-
barred from driving their cattle into Colorado un-
der the quarantine established month ago. were
driving them into the Strip. with the Intention OF
entering Colorado from that Territory. wMexico
will probably retaliate with quarantine against
Colorado sheep.
Louisville. KY, Sept 3-Durng the last three
days half dozen fires OF incendiary origin have
been started In the western part Of the city de-
stroying over $4,000 worth of property This MORN
ing John Vester, a white aborer. was found In u
stable and, according TO an eyewitness WAS pre-
pairing to apply piece of burning paper TO the
hav. The police arrested him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
CELEBRATIONS IN WASHINGTON.

Washington Sept 3.-The first celebration OF Labor
nav az a National holiday took place here to-day.
The labor organizations paraded in four divisions.
each averaging about 1000 men in line.
The most novel celebration OF the day took place
on the top OF the Capitol building. The chief par
,,c,nants were Albert Ports and James Grace, rig
.srs emnloyed by the architect Of the Capitol Last
week Ports distinguished himself by climbing up the
gigantic figure OF the Goddess of Liberty surmount-
ing the DOME and placing there circle OF electric
lights, which were used for Illuminating the dome
during the encampmcnt OF the Knights of Pythias.
II was the frs, time man had stood there since
the Goddess was put In position. This morning Ports
started to remove the electric lights and connecting
wires with the assistance OF Grace. 1t was a. m.
when they began and the risky work was completed
collected in the Capitol grounds watching the two
ringers. who looked like files crawling about the
great bronze figure At $50 Grace stradd.ed the
broad shoulders Of the Goddess and with the help
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
TIE Day IN TARIOCS CITIZEN.

OLIVER CRoMwELLs DEATH COMMEMORATE
FOR ONE THING-MANY DEMONSTRATIONS
Albany Sent s--IAbor Day in Albany was OBJ
.ar,.sd nv a parade in the morning consisting OF the
air.ren, trades unions and the Federation of Labor
and IN the afternoon by two picnics, one given by
tho Federation and the other by the knights Oh
Labor The parade the largest ever heid IN 'hIs
city and the pcnics were largely attended There
was general suspension OF business
Rochester Sept 3-There was big parade mere
this morning in honor Of Labor Day. about LOW men
being in line Numerous picnics were held al the
lake resorts near here.
Atlantic Highlands. y. j., Sept. 3-Labor Day was
celebrated at the Navesink Highlands by raising
Liberty flag OF peace on the nlgnes, pore o., nd
the completion OF the peace treaty between tnis io.
eIrment and Great Britain. Oliver Crom"e.Is dedui
occurred the same date, 1853 ana Miila ~ i. III.
nell chairman OF the Liberty Bell committee. Sent
a message asking Captain Charles g. thompson 10
place the National fag at halfmast on the highes'
bill. which WAS done. - ,,r nav
to-day was elaborate in the list OF sports ina,
In previous years, and the big procession IN tne
forenoon was the largest OF the KIND ever seen
here. There was general cessauon Vi t ~
annual fall regatta OF the NewcEngland Hma'eu ar
Rowing Association. on the Cnarles hlscii' III
which many wc-known oarsmen parlcipdtteu' ~,
Chicago Sept. 3.Nothing daunted by ram On ma n6
fell internationally all the morning, Chicagos 1917,
union iaborers fell into line to-day. ana marehed
through the city streets to Lincoln farh, "neIt
they were addressed by several speakers OF ioca'
81 Louis. Sept 3-Labor Day. was celebrated
mere by a parade and picnic OF all the local labor
bodies except he Iyposrsp nIossa
she y.r, that today ~ legal holiday. the public
srhools opened for the fall term this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04

situation from the forest fires continues 10 III
crease every hour The !ong-continued drou,h
displays no signs of abs tement wniie every
morass adjacent TO the city is aglow with haii'c
A dense cloud OF smoke envelops the country LUZ
many miles obstructing business and oherihs
constant menace &c .ravel. Dust-and ashes are
falling in showers The volunteer fire prlgaue IL
di,;ded into convenient squads. which are DONG
effective work The district lying between 'ne
bradford farm and the dead river TO the no' III
I. n vast ,nderbrush and is now lake Oh IRE
Tho same Is tue Of tn course OF the caro- NV
CONSERVATION prevails at Salisbury, to the sou'"
Tho force on special duty there Is oHerins
stuhborn resistance and may yet save part "a
tho suburb from total destruction sago.a ar.
Floodwood on the Milwaukee ana Nortnein -, o. :
ho,ng hourly threatened also EVEN anu i.'e 81.
boring towns on the Duluth extension "a ,ne
Dujnth South Shore and Atlantic halfway Coh'-
pany. 49,, u,o,d for its ser
vice To the suffering. Box cars are lurhisheu' ar"
into them the household goods or tne ,,ng
are being taken. No one Is yet reported MISSING ~
from Ishpeming, bat the rapid approach Oh 'ne
sastructive element and the infammaple cohui-
ton Of vegetation covering the immaculate SUI
roundinps together with q vitiated atnoSPheie
and a temperature registering ut Diood neat
cause the most profound anxiety
Raraga. Mich, Sept 3-Welcome showers are
renorted from Even and Sidnaw. Heavy rains
have fallen in the vicinity of Republic and
Ishneming The worst Of the peril Is over ana
Tho exhausted inhabitants who nave Fought iIe
continuously for days are relieved from tic
anxious strain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
FIGHTING FOR THEIR HOMES.

TREMENDOUS FIRES SWEEPING OVER THE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN PENINSULA.
1ronwood. Mich. Sept 3.-Tremendous forest
fires are prevailing throughout the upper PENN
sula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin The
district between W1tersmeet and Bessemer. over
fifty miles, Is mass Of seething flames. and
homesteaders are making desperate efforts to
escape Gogebic has been destroyed, and 1t IL
expected that Wakefield will experience a similar
fate. 1ronwood Bessemcr, Hurley and Saxon arc
surrounded by fires. There Is very little water
and thousands Of men out with picks and
shovels and succeed In keeping the flames back
only by throwing dir, upon the burning stumps
and brush.
Norway. Mich, Sept. g. Forest fires have been
raging for several days. and yesterday the flames
encircled this city. Several hundred men are as
ssting the fire department to extinguish the
flames. 1t IL impossible to more than twenty
rods on account If the dense smoke. Many
thousands OF cut posts and logs have been con-
sumed. A few miles from here Halems & Sons
had 100000 feet Of logs on skds burned. Joseph
f. Bergensen. a logger and farmer. had a new
barn and stock burned.
1shpeming Mich. Sept. s.--The gravity Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
THOUSANDS OF ODD FELLOWS ON PARADE

Asbury Park. n J., Sept (SpeciaD.-Labor Day
here was made noteworthy by the presence OF
thousands Of the Odd Fellows of New-Jersey. me
officials of the order reported $500 visitors fuiiy
1900 Of this number the regalia of the regu-
lar order and the Patriarchs Militant, the natter
making n magnificent display in the great parade
The parade formed with the right resting on Raii-
road SQUARE and started at o'clock. marching
through the streets OF Asbury Park to the board
walk and thence TO Ocean Grove. to the new Auui.
forum which was opened to-day for me iiSt
time to a secular organization. An interesting pro
gramme was carried out consisting OF an adaiess
Of welcome by the Rev Dr. +. II. Stokes, president
Of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. a
renlv hy Grand Master Frank W. Tussey, or cam
den folIoy,ed by music and other addresses II
was the largest gathering of an organized Dody
which ever came TO Asbury Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
THE FAIR AT WATERLY.
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
CROWDS on THE OPENING DAY-THE MANAGERS
DECLARE IT TIE BEST exhibition EVER

DECLARE IT TIE BEST EXHIBITION EVER
HELD on THE GROUNDS
Crowds began to pour into the gates of the wa
,..r,r ~ II Fair Grounds yesterday morning as
coon as they were opened, and the managers OF
the ,hlrtv-sxth annua, fair OF tho New-Jersey H'ae
Agricultural Society congratulated themselves Over
Tho hes, first day of the fair in the societys MS
tory Peop.e came railroad trains III ho'S1'
cars IN antioua,ed stages. in wagons ana carriages
ar1 1foot and they were all in the best OF huInor
Ear.y IN. the day the weather threatened rain bnt
the foods were withheld. and the cloudy skies u'd
No, interfere with the enjoymenis OF the fair.
President 6 g. Gadds. of the State Agricultural
Society said TO a Tribune reporter that exhioi'S'
IN their number and interest. exceeded those OF al
rrevIous fairs Of the society. There were 50 many
entries that the managers were puzz.ed where 10
mace them for exhibition. A round OF the ldi
Grounds confirmed the statement. The exhibit OF
borses IS Of special interest being the largest ana
finest ever made at Waver.y. while the displays
of cattle and sheep particularly exce.eh'' me
Industrial and other departments are wei H'en
with interesting exhibits. and there is brave sho"
Of breeds OF fowl But by far the greatest interest
Of visitors centres in the horses. ana more par
,c,,arv in those that are represented on the haf-
mile race,rack.
The fakirs ar, always a striking feature Of the
Waverly Far and give it the air OF a gypsy en.
ih inside aS r nre Of he and they
every catchpenny device to ge; tns none 90, OK
visitors. Near the entrance Is a large tent IN
scribed "Noahs Ark in which an 0rches,rloh,
makes noisy music and couple OF bankers stand
outside, discountiDg on The wonders TO De seen III
side for a small coin
The president tent on the mn was deser,el
YESTERDAY but II will be busy pace socially duIlf:S
the balance OF the Fair. and on Thursday, when is
always Governors and Politicians day at WayerIy'
II Will be the Mecca OF almost everybody or I'M
portance In the State Governor Werts VIII mere
hold an informal reception In accordance with time
honored tradition. and tho leaders or both pOltl,
cal parties will come together on common social
footing At p. m. yesterday II was estimated that
1900 persons thu fair grounds, and more
pouring In the gates to be in time for the
races. which were TO begin at that hour. Much IN
terest was also felt In the bicycle races. the con-
testan;s being employees Of the Newark Postofice.
The speed department had arranged an excel
lent programme for lovers Of track sports In add
ton to trotting running and pacing races, there
special nve-mie bicycle for Newark
letter-carrlers. Messrs Hood and Magoun, who
were scratch men. finished one two. and Carrier
Hartman was third. The other races furnished ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
The Wonderful Carlsbad Springs.

At the Ninth International Medical
Congress, Dr. TOboldt read q paper
stating that ont of thirty cases treated
with the genuine imported Carlsbad
Sprndel Salt, for constipation, chronic
catarrh- and liver diseases, twenty-six
were entirely cured, three much i'm
proved, and one not treated long
enough. Best results obtained when
outdoor exercise can he had. BE sure
to buy the "genuine," which must
have the signature Of" EIsNER & MEN
DELsox Co., Agents. New York." on
every bottle .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
GATHERED FOR A GOOD TIME.

BY p. IN. Brommer's Union Park, at One-hun-
dred-and-thirty- thrd-s and Wils-ave.. was well
filled with representatives Of the various labor or
ganizations who had participated In the parade
There were also representatives. of different labor
organizations In Brooklyn. Whitestone. H. L. ana
Jersey City. There were many women present
who had come TO do their share in the observance
Of the day. An enjoyable programme had been pre-
pared, and there merry go-rounds, shooting
Eailerles, bowling alleys. refreshments and stirring
music. The scene was one of enlivening spor, tii
late in the evening All who went there, went Tor
a good time. and they had It. The athletic sports
were a marked feature of the programme Inc
contestants were not especially numerous but they
had lots Of fun. There was dancing in the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
PrrHyAys nom MEMORIAL SERVICES

Washington. Sept. AT the meeting OF the SUI
preme Lodge OF the Knights Of Pythas to-day sev-
eral reports were submitted, but they ga not IN
Guide those the German ritual or liquor question
was expected. The report the code Of statutes
taken up. and its discussion occupied nearly
the entire morning session. Il printed copy Of the
constitution. adopted on Saturday by vote Of
81 10 ], was to-day given 10 each representative
In the afternoon memorial services were held for
the late Congressman George Il. Shaw OF WIscon-
sim chairman OF the Constitutional Commission. Ad-
dresses delivered by several representatives.
and by Major-General Carnahan, on behalf Of the
InifoIm Rank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-04
EFDJ-R AND CITY OFFICES OPEN.

San Francisco, Sept. S-Acting under advice from
Washington, the Custom-house postoiiice' SUD
Treasury mint and other departments OF the gov
eminent this city did not observe Labor Day Duh
transacted business as usual. The United States
,o,,r,s with the execution of the District Court.
mot as usual this morning. but adjournment
was Immediately taken until to-mSrrow As the
Iahor Day and State holiday. the Governor
made no proclamation for today. TIE pubic
81 dnnartrents were open The banks remained
nnpen for business as usual All the labor organiza-
tons united in parade. followed by literary eNcr-