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The record-union., 1896-02-01
Thousands of American Securities.

PARIS, Jan. 30.-A shabbily dressed
man was seized with fit in the street
here to-day and was carried to the poor
lodging that he had occupied for twelve
years, where he died in short time.
The police, in seeking to identify him,
made a search of his room, and found
American securities to the amount of
100000 francs, and found that the
man became an American citizen in
1877. Nothing was found, however, to
show what his real name is
The record-union., 1896-02-01
REVENUE FLEET.
The Corwin Ordered to Alaska to Re-
Iieve the woIcott.

PORT TOWNSEND, Jan. 31.-The
United States cutter Corwin, at pres
ent undergoing repairs here, has re-
ceived orders to relieve the Wolcott,
now at Juneau, Alaska, as soon as pos
sible The latter vessel is in need of
immediate repairs.
Captain D. F. Tosier Of the United
States cutter Grant has received orders
70 assume command of the fleet of rev.
enue launches now nearing completion
at a local shipyard. Captain jefferson
Slamm, who is now East on sick leave,
has been ordered to relieve Captain
The record-union., 1896-02-01
SENSATION AT SEATTLE.
An Ex-City OfciaI Under Arrest for a
Heavy Dedication.

An Ex-City Official Under Arrest for a
Heavy DefalcatiOn.
SEATTLE, Jan. 31.-Harry E. Whit
ney, ex-Secretary of the Board of Edu-
cation, was arrested this morning. He
IS charged with overdrawing his sal
ary, illegally issuing warrants and with
other irregularities whereby the school
district in the city was defrauded out
Of large sums, aggregating about $61,-
600.
Whitney is. one of the best known men
in Seattle His present home is in New
castle. Cal, where he has an orange
grove. He left Seattle sixteen months
ago, and came back of his own accord
when notified that experts had found
irregularities in his books.
Whitney has refused to make any ex-
PLANTATION since his arrival four days
ago, and his arrest this morning is the
result. It has created a sensation.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Well-Known citizen Drowned.

SANTA ANA. Jan. 31.-Henry Green
berry, a well-known citizen of Santa
Ana, was drowned while fishing off
Bushard's Beach this afternoon In
company. with E. A. East and John
Carter, the deceased was returning
shoreward, when their boat capsized
and Greenberry was drowned
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Suicide of an Attorney.

PHOENIX (Ariz.). Jan. 31-Stephen
Peery, a well-known and wealthy at
torney of Trenton, Mo, committed sui
eide here this afternoon by shooting
himself through the brain. Mr.. Peery
was suffering from dropsy. and had
been given up by physicians as fncura-
BILE. He leaves a widow, who accom-
panied him to Arizona on his quest in
search of health.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
General Auction Sale.

At their uptown salesroom, 927 K
street, opposite the State House Hotel,
Bell & Co. will hold a great sale of fur
niture at 10 o'clock to-day. They will
also sell horses. buggies, wagons, har-
ness, a piano, Hall safes, billiard table,
thirty boxes of figs, furniture, bedding,
stoves, tables, chairs, carpets, etc.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
TOPICS OF THE TURF.
Results of the Racing Events at the
Bay District Track.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-The
weather was fine, but the track heavy.
Five furlongs. maidens, Yo FL Rey
won, Verdette second, Crackajack
third. Time-1:04
Seven and a half furlongs, inside
course, May Day won, Hy Dy second,
Eckert third. Time-1:44
About six furlongs, handicap Lucky
Dog won, Mainstay second, Kamsin
third Time-1 :143.
One mile, selling, Red Glen won, Braw
Scot second, Sea Spray third. Time
1:45.
Six furlongs, selling, Zoolein won,
Meadow Lark second. Pecksniff third.
Time-1:17l.
Five furlongs, maidens. Little Pete
won, Rapido second, Merry Go Round
third. Time-1 :0414.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
MADMAN AT LARGE.
Creating Terror Among Residents of
Port Moody, B. c.

VANCOUVER CB. c., Jan. 31.-A
madman at Port Moody is causing the
residents Of that hamlet a great deal
of trouble. He is armed with a shotgun
and viii allow no one near him. He
goes into stores, takes what he wants
and then retreats to his cabin, which
is strongly barricaded. He is wicked
and has plenty Of ammunition. Ten
n en- have tried to capture him, so far
Unsuccessfully. His name is Wilson.
He was in an asylum before, and since
his release he has been working as a
section hand on the Canadian Pacific
Railway. A posse of officers is guard
ing Wilson'S cabin, watching an op-
portunity to capture the lunatic
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Fatal Railway COLLISION.

DECATUR Qll.), Jan. 31.-The New
York express on the Wabash had a
head-end collision tonight with a
freight at Oakley, eight miles east of
Decatur. Engineer Reese Of the pas :
senger train, a resident of Springfield.
was killed, and Conductor Wheeler of
the freight is missing. The passen-
gers escaped injury.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Daring Hold-Un.

STOCKTON, Jan. 31-A daring hold
up occurred this evening on the French
Gap toll road, just outside the city
limits. in which Benjamin A Goodman,
a well-known farmer, was relieved of
his watch and $40 in cash
The record-union., 1896-02-01
EX-CONSUL WALLER.
The State Department Still Hopes tt
Get Him Released From Prison.

O6U LIIu 4ttIVdseNt I FOIH LEIsOn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-It is UNDER
stood that State Department is only de-
laying it's transmission to Congress Of
the documents in the case Of ex-Cons,,1
Waller of Madagascar, now impris-
oned in France, pending negotiations
still proceeding by which it hopes to he
able to announce the release Of Waller
form prison. Probably unless Waller,s
release is shortly secured the corre-
spondence win go the House Of Repre-
sentatives. The objection to that course
is said to be a desire that friendly rela-
tions so long subsisting between the
United States and the French Repub-
lie should not be even temporarily in
terrupted.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
PnhIic Administrato1.,s Reno,.t.

Public Administrator w. B. Miller
has filed in the Superior Court his an
nual report showing the condition of
the various estates administered by
him or in course of administration.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
SITUATION In CUBA.
Rebels Destroying Telegraph Lines and
Damaging Railroad Tracks.
Garcia to Again Attempt to Lead a
Filibustering Expedition.

In Letter From General Maceo to
His Brother, the Former States
That Gomez Policy is Against Meet
ing the spanish in Open Battle, But
to Hold the Sugar and Tobacco Dis
tricts, to Prevent the Spanish Gov
ernment Deriving Revenues.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Gaining a Reputation.

While Mcguire is spouting single tax
in Delaware, Grove Johnson is gaining
a national reputation as legislator in
Washington. There can be no question
that the latter best serves his consti-
tuency and his State.-Haywards Mail
The record-union., 1896-02-01
woodland Militia Excited.

WOODLAND, Jan. 81. = Captain
Pringle Of Company F, N. G. c., re-
ceived orders tonight from Brigadier-
General Muller of the Third Brigade,
directing him to hold the company in
readiness to respond to an emergency
call 1t is understood that other regi-
ments have received similar instruc-
tions. Militiamen are greatly excited
concerning the proposed move, being
completely in. the dark regarding it's
nurnort
The record-union., 1896-02-01
a Mnrderer Granted . Resnite.

ALBANY IN. ", JAM Ex-Governor
Morton has granted Bat Shea, who is
under sentence Of death for the murder
of Robert Ross during an election in
Troy, a further respite to February
11th.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
COAST CHRONICLES.
The MendOGinO HighEayman Identified
as a Former Oakland Tramp.
a San Joaquin Farmer Held Up and
Relieved of His Valuables.

Woodland Militiamen stirred Up Over
an Order From Brigadier-GeneraI
Muller to Hold Themselves in
Readiness for an Emergency Call
A Madnan Creating Terror Among
Residents of Port Moody, British
Columbia.
The record-union., 1896-02-01
The st. Paul stilI Stranded.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Life Saving
Station No , reports that an attempt
was made to pull the st. Paul off to-
night but without success.
The record-union., 1896-02-01

Why is it that the woman upon part
ing from a friend says, Il hate to say
good-by," and then invariably says it
forty-two times in as many consecutive
SecondS2
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Drum Corns Ball.

On the evening of the Goth the Capital
City Drum Corps win give its first an
nual ball at Turner Hall
The record-union., 1896-02-01
Tosier in command Of the Grant on
February Doth.
wrestling Match at San Francisco.

Wrestling Match at San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31.-The
wrestling match tonight between John
Pearce of Cornwall and Vincent White
of San Francisco terminated in favor
of the former. Pearce secured the first
fall, catch -catch-can, in thirty min
utes, and White declared that he had
enough, and instructed tfe stakeholder
to hand over the stakes to his opponent
Joe Acton challenged Pearce on the
same terms as the Cornishman wrestled
White-one fall each Graceo- Roman,
catch-as- -catch-can and Cornish.
Pearce will probably accept
The record-union., 1896-02-01

In all nocturnal animals the eyes are
placed to look forward. as in the case
Of man.
The record-union., 1896-02-01

The way Of life is by no means
smooth but let US not make it roughar
than it is. The world is not an we could
wish; but, # it goes wrong, let us not
spend ourselves trying to make II 90
worse. Rather let US make it a utfIe
smoother and a little pleasanter bv our
disposltlon, manners and deeds. IF
men N general are out of sorts. there ig
more need Of our being in sorts.
The record-union., 1896-02-01

Never to tire, never to grow cold. TO
De patient, sympathetic tender. to
leok Ior the budding flower and the
opening neart, to hope always. to love
alWays-this is duty.--Anaiel.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Ho. the Devil Made the Hills.

The existence of hills and mountains i;
accounted for in legendary lore in this
wise: When the Lord was about to fashion
the face of the earth, he ordered the devil
to dive into tho watery depths and bring
up his hands full OF the earth he might
find at the bottom. The devil obeyed, but
when he filled his hands he filed his mouth
also. The Lord took the soil and sprinkled
1t around, and the earth appeared, but was
perfectly ilat. The devil, who still had his
mouth full of earth, looked on for some
time in silence. At last be tried to speak,
but choked and fed in terror. After him
followed the two demons, thunder and
lightning, and so he rushed about over tho
face of the oarth, splitting earth as he went,
each portion OF tho earth forming itself
into a hill. Wherever he took violent fit
of coughing and splitting sky cleaving
mountains lcaped into view. st. Louis
Republic
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
DESERYEDLY HONORED.

In the election OF Samuel II. Roberts
as City Clerk to succeed Alden w. Sib-
ley, the City Council, at it's meeting
last night made wise choice. The
promotion Of Mr. Roberts to this most
important position is a source of graft
fication 10 taxpayers and citizens gen.
orally in view OF the fact that Mr..
Roberts is thoroughly competent to
discharge the duties of the Office. His
unanimous elsction is ample proof of
his popularity and the confidence the
Oity Council has in him.
Politically Mr.. Roberts has always
been Republican. He has never been
IN active woIker in the party and won
the respect and esteem of all classes
without distinction Of creed or party.
During his term as Assistant City Clerk
Mr.. Roberts demonstrated that he was
eminently fitted fer the position, and
he IL deservedIy honorei at this time
By his elevation to one OF the most i'm
rortant Offices in the gift Of the City
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Archbishop Temple ana the C.bmnn.

Dr. Temple, after coming out of tn,
house of lords one evening, hired cal
and was driven home to Fulham. He
rendered the cabman the exact legal fare
2 shillings The cabman, hoping the
bishop would prove good fare, " expos
tulated with his lortlship and asked for
another shilling The bishop, however,
firmly refused 10 he drawn. Tbereupon
cabby became abusive, and as Parthian
shot to his loriship, who had turned on
his heels TO enter the palace, said:
You cas ycrself the Eead of st. Pauls
cathedral! Dye think ST Paul, IL he
were alive and were living here with ten
thousand year, would try and do a poor
cabby by giving him only 2 shillings for a
drive from Westminster IN Fulham?'i
"No," said DR.. Temple. III ~. Paul
were alive, be would live at Lambeth pal.
ace, where the fare from Westminster Is
only u shilling
Cabby collapsed -Westniinster Gazette.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
POWER ROAD IMPROVEMENT.

Tho reso ution making an appropria-
tion of $13, 800 for the Improvement OF
Power road, from Mineral Spring ave-
nue. to Weeden street, was passed In
concurrence by the Common Council at
asst nights meeting. The improve
ment will open up large section be-
tween the Power road and Smithheld
avenue, aud the City Council acted
judiciously in making the appropria-
ION. This is q growing section OF the
city and when the improvement is made
the thoroughfare will be one OF the
fiuest In the city. Work can be prose-
cuted this winter and thus furnish en-
ployment to number of men whom
the city might otherwise have to assist.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Also and Likewise.

Lord Meadowbank, the second of the
name, was tho son of Lord Meadow bank,
esteemed in his day as u wise Judge John
Clerk, afterward Lord Eldin, was arguing
before the son that the words "also" and
likewise, used In n conveyance, had
different meanings "Surely, Mr.. Clerk -
said the judge, "you do not seriously argue
that also means anything different from
'likewiseP They mean precisely the same
thing, and it matters not which of them is
used. "Not at all, my lord" rejoined
Clerk. There is all the difference in the
world between the two words. Let us
take an instance. Your worthy father was
Lord Meadowbank, your lordship is also
Lord Meadowbank, but you are not
like WISE Lord Meadow bank p'-San
Francisco ArgOnaut.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
THE SCHEME DIDN'T WORK.

Some snrewd settlers of political traps
themselvca do not hesitate to say thai
the Cameron resolution was sprung in
the Senate as q pit into which it was
expected the President would tumble.
Having done this he was to be finished
mp to deep brown, and out OF con.
fusion and chaos Mckinley would ap-
pear, when 10, order and Law and al
that belong to them would take their
places II this was the scheme the
President was too foxy and his right
bower, Mr.. Olney, was mp to snuff, too.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
NEW SCHOOL ON man STREET

The joint resolution appropriating
$4,000 for the erection of a school
building on High street was passed in
concurrence by the Common Council
ut last nights meeting. The action OF
the City Council in this matter has the
approval of taxpayers in view of the
fact that the necessity of o modern
school bui ding in this locality has long
been, apparent. The building which is
to be displaced is an old wooden struc-
ture erected some fifty or more years
ago when the village OF Pawtucket on
the west side of the river was in the
old town of North Providence. 1t has
long since outlived its usefulness and
should have been abandoned years ago,
but the rapid growth OF the city In
other sections and the consequent de
mand for school buildings delayed ac-
tion on the part of the City Council
relative to a new building in the Thiid
Ward.
The present building has long been
disgrace to the city and its displace-
ment by q modern structure will not
only ill long felt want, but will also
add attractiveness to that part OF the
city.
There is every reason to believe that
the incoming City Council will take de-
cisive action without unnecessary delay
on the resolution appropriating $4,000
for new eight-room building on Han
cock street. This section Of the city
has had . remarkable growth, as .
tew years ago when the Hancock street
school Was built il was expected thst it
would meet all requirements for some
time TO come. For the past year, how
ever, it has proved inadequate to meet
the demand made upon it.
It will be seen by the above state
ments the rapid strides the schools have
made in Pawtucket in the past five or
six years
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
RETIREMENT OF CITY CLERK
SIBLEY

The resignation of Alden w. Sibley
rs City Clerk will come in the nature
OF surprise to citizens generally. Ever
since Pawtucket was Incorporated as
city Mr.. Sibley has held the trusted
position, and under the town form of
government he served in like capa-
city. In his retirement to private life
Mr.. Sibley has the sincere good wishes
OF all classes of citizens for future pros
perity. Those who know him best
honored his nobility OF character and
learned to put implicit faith in him.
He unconsciously drew to him all who
admired rugged, honest aud nobility of
purpose. 1t was Pawtuckets good
fortune to have such q man to look
after the affairs of the city that came
under his charge, and it must be said
OF him that he was always alive to the
welfare and best interests OF the city.
In all the varied relationships of Off
cial life he never provoked personal
enmitics. This characteristics, COM
bined with his sterling integrity in
business and in public Office, won for
him the admiration of all who know
him. Some OF the warmest tributes to
his ability came from his opponents in
politics, for Mr.. Sibley is a true be-
lever in the doctrines of Jeffersonian
Democracy, vet he has held the posi-
tion OF City Clerk for IL years under q
Republican administration. which is
the best testimonial that any man could
wieh. He performed the duties of the
Office in q creditable and most satisfac-
tory manner, and in his retirement he
Has the best wishes of ALL
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
The Czars OF RuSsia.

The present emperor of Russia, Nicholas
III, assembled the tbr0ue Nov. 2, 1894. The
Russian monarchy dates from 862, when
Rurik, Norman nobleman, was elected
by q number Of independent Muscovite
tribes as their king From that time Rus
sia was ruled by 81 czars until the acces-
sion of Peter the Great in 1882, who was
the first to assume the title Of emperor
Since then there have been emperors and
empresses, or in all 20 sovereigns. The
present house of Romanof holds the throne
by virtue of tue election of Michael Feodor
Romanof in 1913
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Too Mech Smelling Sails

A Philadelphia chemist Is the authority
for the statement that il is easy and com
mon for women to Indulge too freely in
the pleasuwble effects of smelling salts. II
smiled habitually, the olfactory nerves
speedily become less sensitive TO their nun
gency and demand, for effect, stronger
and stronger dose, till tlR one finally need
ed IL positively hurtful and benumbing.
He cites IN proof that he has customers
who bring an assortment Of smelling bot
ties To him every few days for replenish-
ing, their virtue TO these thoroughly sea-
soncd women having quickly departed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

War mea 5 sorrow and death to
thousands, aud is the last resort of ma
tions in defence of Justice and honor.
Neither Christian nations nor wise ma
tions seek 1t voluntarily, and we, In
this day OF civilization, be moved to it
in o controversy that is not ours, and
concernins which ii is impossible to
get at the facts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
TOUR ABOUT TOWN

Where IL the ancient resident Of Paw
tucket, who said few days ago that the
winters of today were not those of his
early days? If there is not enough of
winter in the present holiday season,
take the mans name and send him TO
the City Physician he is in need Of
treatment
/ am told that a resident of the
View" who is the parent of two chill
dren OF whom he is Justly proud, car
ried home the other evening the regalia
necessary for the appearance of the
patron Saint ofchildren, who is credited
with descending the chimney of your
house with Christmas gifts. Unfortu-
nate!y the resident made mistake in
the location of his residence and thus
another Santa Claus" theory is ex-
ploded
Regarding peculiar dispositions, the
most quiet will at times exhibit extra
ordinary symptoms. For instance take
the captain manager of the New Bed
ford polo team. To meet Doe socially
you would take him for one of the best
fellows on earth, but put baseball suit
on him or let him don n B. sweater
and his disposition undergoes a COM
plete change. He becomes crank Of
the first water. If a fellow polo player
was in hard luck, one OF the first men,
bers of the profession to put his hand
in his pocket would be Fred Doe; but
put him in a uniform and give him q
bat or polo stick, and a small kick, pos
sibly only tho size OF mans hand,
will appear on the horizon.
"a
Theatrical people have many queer
experiences. Take for instance w.
l.. Fursman, at present manager of the
Wolbert n Russell Company, now play
ing in this city. When | first met him
he was In charge Of the advertising for
Denman Thompson, who at that time
controlled the "Old Homestead" Az
ter remaining four years with that com
pany, Mr.. Fursman started out ION his
own hook" and managed Chaos Flats"
during its brief career. His next ven-
ture was in '93, when he went TO Europe
in the interests Of the "Old Homestead
Company" Since that time his career
has been somewhat varied. He man.
aged Arkell and Harrison in the High
Roller" and accepted an offer 10 take
the management Of brakes Opera
House Mt Elizabeth, n. j. Al the close
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

The attemp, of the senators to make
official life a burden for President
Cleveland because he will not go to war
with Spain j. hsble to prove a failure.
Mr.. Clevelal d is said to be the happiest
man IN the world when he has row on
his hands,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Council. His integrity and ability
cannot be questioned, and, although
young in years, he possesses in every
sense all the qualifications There is
every reason to believe that he will
make q faithful and painstaking ofli-
cial and worthy successor to Mr.. Sib-
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

The NOV, Inent to erect monument
to James Monroe ct Fredericksburg,
Va, is again being revived. There is
already monument to his memory,
not made of marble, it is true, but one
that time cannot destroy, the famous
doctrine bea aring his name.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Booz- Will still be in evidence III
Congress In spite of the abolition OF the
capital bar, because Booze is the name
of Southern senator.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Rheumstl.rn Cured in a na,.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and Neural
ala cures In one To three days. Its action
upon the system T. remarkable and mysterit
Gus IL removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits; 80 cents. sold by W.
L. Wood, druggist, Pawtuckct.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Ask your Grocer today TO show yon II pack.
age of GRAINO, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink il without injury as we'll as the adult
All who try il, like ii. GRAIN-O has the rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives IL without distress. = the
price of coffee. l5c and 25c per package. Sold
by ALI 2rOcers,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
No Balm.
''It will kill mei'

ut will Kill meN'
The funeral services had been interrupt
ed by violent thunderstorm, and SYM
pathetic relatives were assisting the weep
ing widow back to the carriage.
"After spending g15 on n Grape dress
for Jim to have it ruined like this! al
most wish he hadn't died London FL
pDrO
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

The late Justice Bowens definition of a
search for equity" was "a blind man
looking in dark room for black hat
that isn't there