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Evening journal., 1896-12-09
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Extract From the Annual Report OF Post
master General Wilson.

master General Wilson.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a vigorous pro-
test against the abuse Of the postal service
is made in the annual report of Postmas-
ter General Wilson, which has just been
made public He quotes figures which
show an excess of expenditures over re-
ceipts of IS. 127, ,OSS for the last fiscal year,
which, however, is a decrease in deficiency
as compared with the previous fiscal year,
of 81 679, ,956.
This satisfactory exhibit for the last
year has been made possible the postmas-
ter general says, by vigorous policy of
bringing suit or pushing collection on
bonds Immediately after default which is
the only safe practice for the interests of
the government and those Of the obligors
The postmaster general says he thinks
congress may properly grant relief in cases
of hardship and injustice following collee-
tion, aftor the lapse Of years. by general
| bill or otherwise
The report says: "There is no necessity
| for this annual deficit. 1t has its chief
source in the transmission at second class
rates of a large and rapidly increasing vol
ume Of matter never in the contemplation
Of the law which gave the nominal rate Of
1 cent a pound on such matter "
i nc average coHl OF INtclNlnRs transport
ing and delivering each pound of mail
matter of all classes was about 10 cents.
Matter OF the third and fourth elias
probably paid for its handling, with posi-
bly, slight profit on fourth class matter.
At the average postage revenue of 93 cents
pound, great profit accrues 20 the gov
ernmcnt on first class matter
The proposed I cent letter rate, the
cheapest postage in the world, Mr. Wilson
says, would yield great profit, but it is
idle to talk of such reduction while two
thirds Of our mail matter is handled at a
small fraction of it's cost.
He characterizes the loss sustained by
the franking privilege in transmitting
serial libraries, etc, as indefensible.
The estimates for the current fiscal year
and the year 1898 follows; Estimated rev.
enue for 1897, Ss9, O99, 145.O7; oxpendi-
tues, estimated, for 1897, see, 571, 564. 20
deficiency for 1897, SO. 472, 419.15; esti-
mated revenue for 1898, Sg6 227, O76. 90
expenditures, estimated for 1898, S97, 5l5,
4lll5; deficiency for 1898, estimated, e.,
9SS, ,334.47.
Discussing the merits Of the postal sys-
! tenn the postmaster general says the reo-
pie of the United States may felicltate
themselves that in no important respect
are they benind any other country in their
POSTAL facilities, ard in many things they
are in the van.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
Julian says He Can Prove Fraud.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9-Martin Julian
states that he has evidence complete which
will prove that a conspiracy was planned
and operated against Fitzsimmons in the
recent titzsimmons-S Sharkey fight. Julian
says that the PARTIES to the conspiracy
were Referee Earp, Danny Needham, Shar-
keys trainer, and Dan Lynch Sharkey's
hacker. and the Matt )nal club. Julian
says further that it is idle to talk OF con-
test before the Olympic club here between
Corhett ard Fitzsimmons, because clubs
i'm New York will offer larger purses for
limited contest than any club IN smaller
city If an unlimited contest cannot be
arranged, Fiztsimmons wants to fight for
tho largest available purse in a limited
hopt
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
A orcnt nrandr nrIn..sr.

Il have seen the statement that 10
man could drink half gallon Cf brandy
a day for mere than a very shcIt tim p"
said John l.. Smith cf Linden, Va,
"but there is "a man living IN Tic town
/ reside in who hes nCvcr missed drink.
ing that much lrardy in a day icr 20
years His name is john HuGrall, ard
he owns a brandy distilery rear Linde.
He has used liquor as "a Leverage since
early youth, and for the past 20 years
has consumed half gallon Cf brandy a
day, He is not an inClriaie hy any
means, not becoming intoxicated ty tho
brandy. he is hale and hearty and
stands well in the community where be
lives as business man. NocxplaEation
can be given of his remarkable power
Of withstanding the effects Of liquor,
but no one who knows him doubts the
statement as 10 his having taken the
amount have said IL has rot impaired
his digestion in the rliehlest degree as
it is usually claimed it Will Go. -
Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
THE MAGIC RING.
A Boys First Circus and His Impression
of Cornlio the Peerless.


of Corniio the Peerless.
A thud Of unseen hoofs frst set us
a-quiver; then q crash of Cymhals
jangle of BELLS hoarse, applauding
roar, and Coralie was in the midst of us,
whirling past twixt earth and sky,
now erect, hush radiant, now crouched
to the flowing name, swung and tossed
and nodded by the maddening dance
music Of the band The mighty whip Of
the count in the frock coat marked time
with pistol shots his warcry, whooping
clear above the music, fired the blood
with a passion for splendid deeds, as
Coralie, laughing cxultantly, crashed
through the paper hoops. We gripped
the red cloth in front Of ua, and our
souls sped round ard round with Co
ralie, leaping with her. prone with her
swung by name or tail with her. 1t was
not only the ravishment of her delirious
feats, nor her cream colored horeo cf
fairy breed, long tailed, roe footed-an
enchanted prince surely, if ever there
was one-it was her more than mortal
beauty-iisplayed, ico, urdor ocndi-
tions never vouohsafed TO us before
that held us spellbound.
What princess had arms so dazzling
ly white, or went delicately clothed in
such pink and spangles? Hitherto we
had known the outward woman as but
a drab thing, hourglass shaped, nearly
legless. punched here, CONSTRUCTED there,
slow Of movement and given 10 dcrre-
eating, lusty action of limb. Here was
a revelation. From henceicr;h orr im-
aginations would have TO LcIovisCd and
corrected up to date. In. enc cf these
swift rushos tho mind makes in high
strung moments / saw myself and Co
ralie, close oniolded, pacing tho wCrld
together, DER hill and plain, through
storied cities, past rows Of applauding
relations, in my Sunday knickeIhock-
ers, she in her pink and spanglos -
Kenneth Crahano in scritncr's.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
Tag Ends In Death.

NEW BRUNswICK. y. J., Dec. 9.-Frank
Feister, 10 years old, was shot by his play
matc, otto Newman. after a quarrel over
game of tag. Feister died later The
boys lived in Perth Amboy, and while
playing had dispute as TO who was lit. -
Newman ran into the house and returned
with his fathers shotgun. He pointed it
at heister and threatened to shoot Feister
thought his friend was fooling and did not
move Newman pulled the trigger, and
tho charge entered Feister's right breast.
Newman was arrested and brought to
the county Jail here. Tho lad said he did
not intend to shoot Feister, but only
wanted 70 scare him. lie said his father
seldom had the gun loaded when it was I'm
the house. and he did not suppose there
was charge in it. He is almost wild
with grief
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
CONSULTING THE CLOCK.
Familiar faces That Are scidom Over.
looked by New Workers.

Familiar faces That Are rIdom Over.
looked by New Workers.
One of the popular habits Ct the pep-
pie of New York city is TO consult the
clock almost on every occasion when an
opportunity is presented. 1t matters lit
tie whether any special need requires
that consultation or not, the clock will
thus be consulted. Especially is this the
case if particular clock has the repu-
tation of being good timekeeper. So
well is this known by many storekeep-
ers that they will place clocks in their
stores so situated as TO be easily seen by
persons who may be passing along the
adjacent sidewalk. If the clock has a
good reputation, and the pedestrian is
fortunate enough to carry IA watch, II
comparison is almost sure to be made.
Many times a clock with a good repu
tation placed in the back part Of store
becomes a protection thereof, especially
at night, if near it is located a light
strong enough toilmminate its face aud
show the time. A policeman told re-
porter the other day that good clock
thus situated is better than a private
watchman for iewelry store as every
belated passerby is likely to look through
the store to see what timo it is, and
would be almost certain TO notice any
thing unusual in the appearance of tho
place 1t therefore becomes Indirectly a
silent watchman guarding the premises
against the depredations of burglars and
makes the pedestrians, as it were, as
sistants in the work.
Church clocks have always had o
large number Of patrons in the work Of
consultation, and nothing seems to be so
annoying as TO find such clcck inac-
tive. When an event OF this character
occurs, especially if the church is located
on or near a busy thoioughfare, the
fact Of the clock being stopped, or that
some defect appears TO exist, is often
made the subject of a notice in the daily
papers. Especially was this the case
when the steeple Of old st. Paul's was
recently undergoing renovation, and it
was a joy TO many on noticing that the
newly gilded hands of the clock were
again travelling along their accustomed
circuit and the deep toned bell was
ready to strike the hour once more. -
New York Mail and Express
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
Forger surrenders Himself.

BUFFALO, Dec. "a middle aged man
walked into District Attorney Kenenck' S
Office ard said Il was indicted ten years
ago for forgery l want TO give myself
mp He was Mlliston J. BroOkins, for
mcrly Cf Hamburg n. Y. On Oct. l6 $50,
Erookins was indicted by tho grand jury
for forgery in the second degree, ana i've
Indictments were reported to the court. It
il understood that BrOokins has made res
titution in all these cases. After hearing
his story he was taken into court and adj
mitted 10 bail in the sum Of $500 ON ono
Indictment Since he ran away, when in
dicted, Brookins has been living in the
west. where. il, is said, he met with some
rrIal orilY
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
HOW THEY SUCCEEDED,
THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS
SHOULD BE A VALUABLE THING


SHOULD BE A VALUABLE THING
FOR US.
How many people we meet these days
who complain of tired, worn out feelings
and seem to be very much under the
weather." There seems to be an epidemic
of ill-health and an unusually large num-
ber Of people are feeling and looking weak
and sicky. But there is fortunately a way
to overcome these miserable feelings and
regain lost health and strength. Thou
sands of people have discovered this
way and many of them are giving others
the benefit of their experience. Here is
an interesting opinion on the subject:
Mr.. e. B. Toale, of 432 De kalb ave-
nue., Brooklyn, says: In the Spring ana
Summer / was formerly constant sur
ferer from weakness and nervous debil-
ity / tried many remedies but obtained
Pure Malt Whiskey. Since l commenced
using II. my friends are astonished at my
improved appearance.
The above opinion has been selected
from thousands of others, all testifying
to the same effect. IL proves beyond any
question that for building up the system
and imparting new life to weak, weary
people Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey is SIN
ply unequaled. 1t purihes the blood
quickens the circulation, promotes dlges
ton, cures constipation ana gives new
life 10 every part of the body. All groceI'
and druggists keep Duffy $ fure Malt pu
I'm purchasing, care should be taken u
guard against inferior limitations
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
Hanna's Son sued.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 9.-Suit has been be-
gun against ID. r. Hanna, son Of Chair
man NJ. A. Hanna Of the national Repub-
lican committee TO recover $3.50 paid to
him as the result OF an election bet Mr.
r. II. jackson, Chicago travelling man,
who makes his home in this city some Ok
the time, has instituted the suit Mr.
Hanna wagercd $3.50 that Mckinley would
have 90, 600 more votes in Ohio than Mr.
Bryan and Mr.. jackson accepted it. Dur
ing Mr.. Jackson 5 absence from the city
the money was paid to Mr.. Hanna by the
stakeholder. Mr.. jackson claims that
Hanna lost the bet, and as Hanna refused
TO give him the money Jackson brought
suit TO recover IL.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
school Imnroxement.

IN the Federated Clubs of Illinois the
women are working earnestly 10 inn
prove the public schools Of tkc state.
With this aim they take Up different
phases Of school woik, in the first place
visiting the schools not as critics but as
learners, so as TO cooperate with school
teachers in securing Improvements that
are needed. Certain members Study lie
hygienic conditions Of the schools; others
make it their duty to watch all school
legislation and 20 Learn something Of
the value Ct the best new methods cf
education.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
TALMAGE TO WE'D AGAIN.
The Noted Pulpit Orator viii Marry Mis-,
Mangam OF Sing Sing.

SING SING, Dec. 9.-Rev 4. De Witt
Talmage and Miss Susie Mangam Of this
city are to be married. This announce
mont was made in Sing Sing by relatives
of both PERSONS.
The exact date Of the wedding has not
been determined upon but the event will
in an probability be within a weak.
Tie young lady who is about to bee m e
the bride of the noted preacher is the
daughter of Daniel d. Mangan, commits
sion merchant Of e Broad street, New
Yorl, city. She is a brunette Of 80
The Mangams have a winter residence
on Madison avenue, New York. DR. Tai
mage's daughter is married 10 Miss Man
gam's brother, Daniel ID. Mangam, .Ir.
DR.. Talmagv's second wife died more
than year ago.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
Alleged Defective Armor Plate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Secretary 9. Herbert
has appointed a special board, composed
of Captain Mccormick and Chief Engineer
Smith of the Norfolk navy yard and Naval
Constructor Dashiel from tho navy de-
partment, to visit Newport News, Va,
and examine the hull plates for the battle
ships Kearsarge and Kentucky, which ere
reported to be deficient in quality.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
nIon.,sr Deal I'm Unread.

IoNpoN, Dec 9.-The Coats Thread
company, on June "a, after being alnalga-
mated with the Clark company, amalga-
maied Jonas Brooks & Bros. aud James
Chadwick & Bros and announced that
tie Coats would raise its total nominal
capital from s2s, 700, 600 to S37, 500, 600.
Now it is made known that the Coats
company has absorbed the thread mills OF
finlayson. Bouseiield & CO., Scotland,
and is also negotiating with the Knoxes
fr ,lc.- fnriories in scotland and Amer
lea
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
rurued to a Crisp.

MiDDLEsBoRo, Ky, Dec. 9.-James
nter. prominent member Of the Vir-
nia legislature, fell in a fire at Carters-
d, Va, from apoplexy. When found,
body was burned 70 a crisp. He was a
publican leader of the section.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09

When using medicine droppers. the
ordinary glass tube with rubber Lulb
fitted on, it is we'll to remember tha. 60
drops make orc tesspccnful.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
PHYSICIANS REcoMMEND

Quinine-Whisky as an efficient Blood
Purifier. Finetonic for convalescents. 1t
cures la grippe. D. W. Lynch & Co.,
agents.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09
AGED PEOPLE

nd Quinine- Whisky a splendid stim-
ant tonic. fine safeguard and cure for
-" d. w. Lynch & Co., wholesala
snts. esf q EsEsn
Evening journal., 1896-12-09

Salt is a good barometer. When it is
damp, rain is probable.
Evening journal., 1896-12-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Qulnins Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II II fails 10 cure. 2sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
BRAVE RESCUE.
Continued from Page l.

alarm. The alarm was only heard by the
mem bers of Hook and Ladder 8, and
Steamer 10, but when the firemeD arrived
they worked like beavers.
Mrs. Julia Cole is the wife of the Row.
George Cole, who ia now In Bridgeport,
Conn. They have lived spart FOR a num-
Der OF years. Mabel il employed at Arm
iugton & si,ns. and Josephine IL cashier
i.a grocery store near her home. Mrs
Coles father, Robert Sesrs, was ut one
time superintendent Of the Rhode Island
Tool Company, and later neid the same
position at the Rhode Island Locomotive
works. At the time OF his death he con-
ducted n grocery store on South Msin
street. Tie damage to the contents OF
the Lake shop is ostirDGted ut y2,500 and
Mrs. Coles loss will to $500, Gil OF which
IL covered by Insurance. The damage to
the building IL about 81, cO0 more.
The boerd OF firc commissioners have
issued general orders commencing thu
elIicisncy and bravery of the mem bers oi
Hook and Ladder Company 8. and slso
containing letters OF recognition OF the
services rendered by Captain Johnscn n
and Laddermnn Wallace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

The cotton market opened up from yester-
days closing, and after decline reacted
upon rumors that the Bureau report tomor-
row will be unfavorable to bear operations
Tho receipts reported today have been so
light and the market shows such strength
that cher prices are looked for. Liverpool s
demand for spots was fair and prices were
easier. Futures were higher with moderate
purchases
The wheat market has been growing heavy
all day and there was considerable evidence
of an impending break. Liverpool showed n
strong decline at the close and the puts and
calls for next week are 20 and S5.
The Becrbohm cables today stated that on
:he London opening on cargoes ON passage
and for shipment wheat and corn We're both
steady I'm Liverpool wheat and corn stood
at practically unchanged prices at the open
ing.
In New York cotton futures opened firm
Sales, IL, 200 bnles. January. n Eebraary,
: y March, 7.35; April, 7.4'; May, 7.is; June,
IA; December, 7.l5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
A BITTER FIGHT.
Colored Bsptists Excited Over the
Methods OF a Bishop.
Threats Of Term I'm renitentiary
Made by One Faction.

ST. LOUIS, No.. Dec. ga bitter fight
Is on among the coiored Bsptists OF this
State enc there Is no telling what the
elimination viii be. One faction goes as
far ss to say that it means a term In the
penitentisry for the other, and the other
faction has denounced the leader OF tho
ether fction as a usurper and outsider.
The alleged usurper is Bishop Mack
who has been evang slizing in the State
and against wSom warning to tie
church has been issued by the association
in the shape of circular letter. TIE
bishop hss also Issued lengthy state
men, in which he en- oeavors to exono-
rate himself ana makes vsrious and sun-
dry threats. 1t appears tDat the bishop
has rather peculiar ideas regarding the
Baptist doctrine in the way of dress. lie
wears a black gown on the order OF those
worn by the Episcopal clergy men and on
his brow no wears crown that does not
exactly coincide with Baptist teachings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
Three Resolutions Pre-
Sented to the Senate.
One Demands Recognition of
Cuban independence.
Another Directs President to Take
Possession of the Island.

wAsHiN0Tos, Dec. 9.-Mr. Fry, (Rep.,
M~ine>, president pro tenn OF the Senate.
occupied the cb5ir today In the absence
of Vice Iresidept.
The trsyer OF Rev. DR.. Milburn made
sn e'oquoat reference to the late Charles
i, Csisr OF Georaia.
Mr. fIatt (Rep., Conn., PRESENTED the
report OF the joint COMMITTEES appointed
TO consiier the question OF slcohoi
used In the arts, and offered O rcsolution
for ccntinsance Of the committee. This
cleared tse way for series OF vigorous
Cnpsa resolutions. tn, frat Offered by
hr, Cameron (Rep., Pa, wac rs follows:
Resolved, by the Senate and House OF
Representatives that tho Independence
Of tho repao Tic OF Cuba be and the same
Ia hereby atkn owledged by the United
STATES Of Ameri a.
Resolved, That the United States
should u,e it's Fri molly offices with the
government of Spain To being to q closc
the var between Spain and Cuba.
The resolution wss re erred to the com
fniitse on foreign relations.
Mr. Mills OF Texas followed Mr.. C,me-
ron at ones with a joint resolution d.
recting the President of .he United
States to take pussezEion OF Cuba ana
hold it untll its inna oitants can insiit-
tute sucn government as they may W ish
to organize and arm such forces as may
he necessary TO protect them against in
vssions. Iris resolution also went to
the commit;nc on foreign relations.
Mr.. Cali (Dem., Fls.) followed with
another ilint resolution, ns follows:
"Rcsoived, hy the Senate and House
of Representatives, That theUnited states
rseognizs the Republic Of Gu "a as Tree
and indepepdent government, and accord
to tho recplo Of Cuta all the rights of a
sovereign and independent nation in tte
ports and within the jurisdiction Of the
United States"
The Cill resolution went TO the table,
Mr.. Call announcing that he would spenk
on IL Mt an early day. 1be three Cuban
resolutions came in quick su uccession,
each being road In full, sud received
marked attention, owing to che direct
ness ard vigor Of the language used by
thu three Senators iutrod ucing tbom.
The resolution continuing the joint
committee figuring into, the question
OF alcohol used in the arts was adopted.
Mr.. Morrill, (RepuhlicRn, VIZ offered a
resolution evidently directed against the
use OF new Congressional library for the
next inaugural ball as has been proposed.
The resolution was referred.
Senator Aliens motion to take NJ he
DIngley bill, was carried yeas. So; nays
21. Several Democrats and Populists
voted to take up the niil
The vote to take up the Dingicy bill
was M follows: tm
Yens. publicans-Aldrich, Cameron,
Chandler. Clark, Davis. Elkins. Fry. Gal.
lsgher, Gear, II lie, Hansborough, Hear
ledge, McAlillon, Mitchell, Oregon; Nor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
COTTON MARKET.
Town Dcbis.

In the last issue Of The Investor there Is an
article devoted TO municipal indebtedness
throughout the United States. For Rhode
Island the only statistics given are relative to
Eas, Greenwich and Westerly and are as fol
lYws:
-Ee-.-G i-A--ao-rrty Uf Ktnr
county, I'm the cc1tral rart OF the state, on
the Hew York. New Haven A. Hartford Rail
road. Population. o06. Treasurer. l.. n.
Fi,ts. clerk George A. Loomls No bonded
debt. Floating debt, 81 600. No sinking fund.
s.-.--,-i valuation. real, sl.5O5,6od, personal,
sltsGis: total, sl,iJOODd Town tax rate per
,l0D', 500.
wcstcrly-In Washington county. In the
southern part OF IN. State, on thc New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
BURNED TO DEATH.
Shocking Death of Mrs. Ellen Foley
at Westerly.
Her Charred Bones Found Under the
Ruins OF Her Dwelling.

The residcnce Of Mrs. Ellen Foley at
Westerly, was burned to the ground this
morning and this afternoon when the
ruins were searched q heap OF bones was
fonnd, which Indicated that Mrs. Foley
WAS burnec to death. The fire occurred
About 2 O'Clock from some mysterious
cause. The police are making rigid In
vestigatfon In On effort TO determine
whetho Mrs. Foley met her death wholly
py scciaent or not. There Is theory
that the woman had been fatally as
saulted and the house tired afterward to
cover up the crime, bot he police are not
ore else Ia the building at the time OF
the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
HALE LEADING.
Sill Head of Procession
in Bicycle Race,
Covered 81 More Miles Than
Best Previous Record.
Ashinger Freshest Man Now in Con-
test Distance Covered.

NEW York. Dec o-EllSes retired from the
six-day bike race at 8 30 o'clock this morning.
AT o'clock Hale was still in the lead, with
Rice second. At that hour, the 5'th OF the
contest. the Irishman was "a miles ahead OF
the best previous record which was also
beaten by Rice, Reading Forster and Moore.
The freshest man in the 'ce this morning
was Ashinger, aud next to him came champion
Schock. Cannon and MADDOX were In bad
way. Ashinger had crawled up during the
early morning hours by steady work, and
schock also reused new hope in the hearts of
his trainer by his steady work.
At 10 q. m the record stood:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-09
For Lights and Buoys.

SoUTu NoRwAIK, Conn.,, Dec. g.
Word was received mere today from Con-
gressman T.. J. Hili ct Washington that
the light house hoard has rec lmfnenoed
pended for new lights snd hucys ~ Nor
ak faf5or.