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Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

The postponed dance given by the
Morris Driving Park Association
came off in due form last evening.
About seventy-fve couple danced the
old year out and the new year in at
the Morris opera house, and thor
oughly good time was had by all.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

County Treasurer Buckentin is
wearing an expansive smile over the
prospects of having deputycounty
treasurer in the form of young lady
who arrived at his home last Sunday
The mother is doing we'll and Carl is
passing around the cigars.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

The II ats Of Labor, by request,
have suggested that Labor Commits
sioner Wright investigate the problem
of enforced idleness.
The president and secretary of the
treasury do not approve the measures
passed by e,house for the relief Of the
treasury, Carlisle says retirement of
greenbacks is the only sure cure.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

A special sermon to business men
will be preached by the pastor at the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing on Bookkeeping for Two
Worlds, or Opening Accounts for the
New Year" A cordial invitation to
all
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

One pony, white front legs; had
bride on when last seen. Any one
finding same will please return to Ole
Falk, KeeyIlle, Stevens Co.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

We have few Of those unique oil
stoves left, and they are the best little
heaters made. Call and see them at
E. J. Jones'.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

We regret to lose from our midst
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. o. Eames who have
removed to Burtrum, Mimi, where
they will make their future home.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

S. Stewart has made much need
ed improvement in isround ELEVATOR
in the shape of new twenty horse
power gasoline engine of the Raymond
make.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

The old year was rung out and the
new year rung in in as fine weather
as ever was seen at this time of the
year in this section OF the country.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Conductor Sprgaue has taken his
old run on the day train. Johns
numerous friends here are pleased to
see his familiar face in Morris once
more.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Our manageable young ladies
would do we'll to bear in mind that
this is the last leap year we will have
for eight years. So don't forget to
make the best Of it while it is here.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

FOUND Brown, wool shawl.
Owner can have same by calling at
postofice and proving property and
paying for this notice
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01
NlinstrelsY.

The Georgia University Graduates
gave two entertainments at the Nor
ris Opera house last Saturday and
Monday evenings. The house was
well filled on both occasions by a
large and appreciative audience.
The. troupe is a good one and gave
tirst-class shows Saturday evening
they outdone themselves and put up
an extra good performance.
The annual meeting Of the Con-
gregational church takes place on
Thursday evening of this week. The
occasion will also be made a social
one, a kind of New Years rally, in
which all members of the church and
congregation are invited to partici-
pate. Reports of the different lines
Of church work will be given, officers
elected for the coming year and the
remainder of the evening given up to
sociality. Refreshments will be
served.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

About thirty couple enjoyed them
selves at the Masonic dance last Fri
day evening.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

The Swiss bell ringers will be at
the Morris opera house some evening
this month,
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

DR.. George Harris will be in Han
cock Jan. 5th and 9th.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

George Stinson left Sunday for
Minneapolis where he will take
course at Archibald business college.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Next Tuesday, Jan. 7, regular
meeting of the county commissioners.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

"It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
good is a we'll known axiom which
was verified once. in a somewhat peculiar
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

A few of Ed. Lehman's friends sur
prised him last Sunday evening, and
an enjoyable evening was spent.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Call at Hulburd & Co.'S if you
want ANYTHING.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Judge Darling returned from Chi
cage to-day.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Mrs. James,,Griffith and Miss Whip
lie are visiting with Mrs. VIM. Noting
in Starbuck.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

.Hegbert Thomasson left last Fri
day for Minneapolis where he will at
tend school this winter.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Where are you going my pretty
maid" ''To buy Dwight's Flour sir"
she said.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Now is the time for good resolu-
tions.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

The w. G. t. e. will meet with
Miss Ann Spooner on Jan. 6, at 3
2. M. This will be d mothers meet
ing. All mothers are especially in
vited to attend.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

We have just closed contract
with The Schneider & Trenkamp Co.,
Of Cleveland, Ohio, to handle the
Reliable gasoline stove during the
season of 1896, and consequently
have placed a large order with them,
which will be filed by the first of
February. We call special attention
to these stoves as they are recognized
as the leading gasoline stove on the
market, and contain all the latest i'm
provements. Parties would do well
to call and inspect these stoves before
purchasing elsewhere, at E. J. Jones
hardware store.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Michael Mahoney returned the first
of the week from Chicago, after an
extended visit
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Additional local on third page.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Chas. Getz, expert accountant of
Minneapolis. made short visit with
his parents here last Saturday on his
way to Fargo.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

McAyeal the Matchmaker.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

H. B. Lund, practical matchmaker.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01

Look up the Electropoise on page 2.
Morris tribune., 1896-01-01
Gocal notes.

1ncal Nntes.
Where are you going my pretty
maid" "To buy Dwight's Flour sir"
she said.
Additional local on third page.
McAyeal the Matchmaker.
II. B. Lund, practical matchmaker.
Look up the Electropoise on page 2.
Now is the time for good resolu-
tions.
Judge Darling returned from Chi
cage to-day.
Call at Hulburd & Co.'S if you
want ANYTHING.
DR.. George Harris will be in Han
cock Jan. 5th and 9Th
Next Tuesday, Jan. z, regular
meeting of the county commissioners.
The Swiss bell ringers will be at
the Morris opera house some evening
this month,
About thirty couple enjoyed them
selves at the Masonic dance last Fri
day evening.
Mrs. James,Grifith and Miss Whip
lie are visiting with Mrs. VIM. Noting
in Starbuck.
Michael Mahoney returned the first
of the week from Chicago. after an
extended visit.
Chas. Getz, expert accountant of
Minneapolis made short visit with
his parents here last Saturday on his
way to Fargo.
-Regbert Thomasson left last Fri
day for Minneapolis where he will at
tend school this winter.
George Stinson left Sunday for
Minneapolis where he will take a
course at Archibald business college.
A few of Ed. Lehman's friends sur
prised him last Sunday evening, and |
an enjoyable evening was spent.
We have few Of those unique Oil
stoves left, and they are the best little
heaters made. Call and see them at
E. j. Jones'.
We regret to lose from our midst
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. 0. Eames who have
removed to Burtrum, Mimi, where
they will make their future home.
The old year was rung out and the
new year rung in in as fine weather
as ever was seen at this time of the
year in this section Of the country.
Conductor Sprgaue has taken his
old run on the day train. Johns
numerous friends here are pleased to ,
see his familiar face in Morris once
more.
S. Stewart has made much need
ed improvement in his round ELEVATOR
in the shape of new twenty horse
power gasoline engine of the Raymond
make.
Our manageable young ladies
would do we'll to bear in mind that
this is the last leap year we will have
for eight years. So don't forget to
make the best Of it while it is here
FOUND Brown, wool shawl.
Owner can have same by calling at
postoffice and proving property and
paying for this notice.
The W. @. I. q. will meet with
Miss Ann Spooner on Jan. g., at 3
2. M. This will be mothers meet
ing. All mothers are especially in
vited to attend
-4------- 4
GfraMad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
STORM IN CONNECTICUT.
Waterbury and Vicinity Considerably
Damaged by Backing Up Of Water.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 20.-From ro-
ports received at the Office or The Associated
Press today IL was apparent that the storm
of yesterday was general throughout the
State. but not so severe and disastrous as the
two preceding freshets of the winter. There
was an average rainfall OF Las inches, and
nearly all of the streams in the State were
abnormally swollen. Waterbury and points
in the Naugatuck Valley, DIS usual, suffered
the greatest damage.
In Waterbury by tho backing up OF an
underground stream, known as Little Brook
the streets were badly washed and cellars and
Easements flooded. Damage was caused to
the extent OF $1,000. Several small washouts
occurred on the New England Railroad. but
trains on this road ana the Naugatuck divi,
sion OF the Consolidated Railroad are running
regularly today.
At Bristol, streets were inundated and
cellars were flooded. On the Northampton
division of tho Consolidated Railroad and Mt
Mount Carmel fhere was a small washout,
delaying traffic ihree houis
Un the berkshire division there was n break
in the track at Hawleyvile In wallinpford,
the big cross on Trinity tRoman Catholic)
Church, was blown off and tho dats were
covered with several iaches OF water.
snipsic Lake at Rockville today is unusually
high, but the water Is falling.
The Connecticut River. the Housatonic. the
NaugatucR, the Bantam and the Pennington
rivers are swollen. but no further damage is
feared, as the waters give promise Of re-
ceding.
:. FIRST TEAM TO ARRIVE.
wISsTEp. Conn.,, March 2o.-The first pas
senger train over tho Naugatuck division of
tho Consolidated Railroad since o'clock last
night, reached here at noon today. The total
suspension of traffic was caused by big
washout Mt waterville, whore tho tracks were
undermined to a depth Of six feet. No freight
trains are running. and traffic is generally
delayed Highland LaLe, one of the largest
bodies Of water in the State. Is 0 u feet above
high water mark, the highest known in 20
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20

her father knew nothing OF the use OF one
and had asked her to show him how to
use one, but she had declined TO do so.
Martin 3. Randall and wife both testi-
fed to the quarrelling at the Roessler
household between Mrs. Valois and her
father.
Otis Edwards told OF quarrelling and
Irving Card ana John Lang said they had
heard hard language when driving past
the house on various occasions. Elber o.
Card, clerk for Coroner Wood, corro borst-
ed Mr.. Woods testimony regarding the
inquest.
Charles Capron testified about Mr..
valois threatening to shoot at different
times.
Charles II. Tucker was called and he
was an entertaining witness for the
spectators. The priocipal feature OF his
testimony was regarding Roessler coming
to his house and declaring his daughter,
Mrs. Valois, whom he termed a sbe-deviI,
had chased him out OF the house with a
knife.
At this point, 1:20, a recess was taken
until 2:30, when the prosecution will re-
sumo.
Mr.. Ashton, attorney for Mrs. valois,
was brought into the case by a friend OF
his in this city who are friends of the
accused. He states that IL the case goes
up to the higher court other than he will
be retained to defend Mrs. Valois.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
HE WON'T RESIGN.
Captain General Weyler is Said to Be
Satisfied so Far.

HAVANA, March 20.-Captain- General wey-
ler is satisfied with the progress made in the
conduct of the military operations and in
the active pursuit OF the insurgents which Is
now going on. Encounters with the enemy
are OF daily occurrence, and the troops are
reported to be in almost every instance VIC
torious.
All reports circulated that IL is the intention
of the captain general to resign are classed
rs untrue. The most complete harmony pre-
walls here between the captsin.g general and
the officer under his command, and General
Weyler enjoys the full confidence Of the
Spanish governments ana the officials.
detachment Of troops near Cnrdenas.
province Of Matanzas has captured Isl cases
of ammunition. nine cases Of carbines, ID
medical chests. 20 boxes of aecoutrements and
two boxes of cartridge caps. These supplies,
evidently intended for the insurgents, were
found In three boats. which apparently be-
loneed to some flibustering steamer of the
coast.
The Spanish cruiser Infanta Isabel has left
Matanzas for Varsdero, near Cardenas. which
Is tho nearest place to the spot where the
boat loads of ship supplies for the enemy
were captured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
BRIG WRECKED.
She Went Ashore at Sa-
ChuSet Point.
The Vessel Pounded to Pieces
on the Rocks.
Captain Made Mistake in Identify
ing Light Houses.

NEWPORT, March 20-The brig Water
Witch, from Port Au Prince to Boston,
went ashore at Sachuset Point during
the eesterly gale last highland. is total
loss. Captain johnson and his crew of six
men barely escaped. The captain lost his
bearings during the gale and mistook
Seaconnet Light for Gay Head Light.
The force of the gale drove the brig
high on the rocks and everything was
washed overheard, the masts going by
the BOARD. The crew managed to get
ashore. on the spars, the cook barely es-
capiug being washed out to sea.
The Water Witch had a cargo OF log
wood valued at 5000, which was con-
signed to Greene a. Kneafie of Boston,
who are also the owners of the brig. She
was built at Baltimore in 1854, was 80
feet long, 23S tons gross and valued at
5000.
The brig was 46 days out and had en-
countered bad weather during nearly the
entire passage experiencing no less than
IL storms, and was 13 times obliged to
she was near Boston, but was driven
away by heavy northeast gale. she
nearly reached port each time, but was al
ways blown of by a gale OF wind until
last night she went ashore.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 20.--A report
received says the British ship Glen Morag
from Csllao for Portland, Ore, is ashore
near Ocean Park, Ore. Two men are dead.
The others OF the crew were saved.
HALIFAX, N. b., March 20.--The steamer
Johan Sverdrup, hence for Porto Rico with
fish, lumber, etc, Is reported ashore and
total wreck near st. johns, Porto Rico.
Her cargo was worth $50, ,000 She was
of 494 tons and was owned in Norway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
A FALSE ALARM.
Spanish Gunboat Fled Before the Battle
ship Massachusetts,.

WILMINGTON, Del. March 2o.-Captain
Steele of an oyster schooner, now at At
lantic City. tells story Of one-sided en-
counter Off the coast Wednesday between
n Spanish gunboat and the American
battloship Massachusetts. The captain
said that while in Atlantic City he heard
that Spanish gunboat was lying off the
coast In walt for the Bermuda, which Is
thought to have sailed from Somers Point
"Wednesday with u Cuban expedition.
Resolved 10 see the meeting, II any oc-
Cured, the captain said hc went out In
his boat for about 90 miles, where he saw
the Spanish boat, with flags flying.
Shortly afterward the Massachusetts,
which had becn lying near the Capcs
awaiting favorable wcathcr for her build
ers' trial trip, hove in sight
According To the captain, the officers OF
the Spanish gnnboat must have thought
war had been declared. for immediately
upon sighting the Massachusetts she
pulled down her flag and ran away.
Meanwhile, tho Massachusetts continued
mp the const ut n clipping gait. The mos
amusing part of the story Is that the Mas.
sachusetts has nothing In the shape OF
armament yet on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Excursion =, Washington.

A party Is being made up for eight-day
tour to New York. Philadelphia and Washing
ton under the auspices Of Professor w. Z.
Wilson, principal of the State Normal School.
with whom are associated Mr.. George T..
Church. principal of Peace Street Grammar
School. and Mr.. James M. Sawin, principal
OF Point Street Grammar School. The PARTY
will leave Providence. Friday, April 10, and
after n visit to Philadelphia will proceed 20
Washington. remaining thero i've days. A
trip will also Re made to Mt. Vernon. AL.
though the excursion is designed TO accom-
modate the school teachers Of Providence sns
vicinity. all other desirable parties are in
vitec TO Join. The fare covering transpcrta
tion, staterooms and meals en- route. ho,o!
accommodations at Washington, ard the Mt
Vernon trip is s25. stors VIII be allowed ss
Baltimore. Philadelphia and Now York on the
return trip. For full itinerary and other In.
formation address Professor wilson at the
State Normal School. Providence. Appiica-
sions for membership viii be recorded In the
order received. and should be mac as early
as possible to secure most dcsIrablSNeEo
dstions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Digging ValuableS From
Piles of Debris.
COmmanderySw0rdS andJew-
els Restored to Owners.
MaSOnS Will Meet to Discuss Plans
for the Future.

The ruins of the Masonic Temple have
proved to be as attractive and interesting
to sigbtseers today as yesterday, IL not
more SO. In fact, the influx began early
this morning, when about 600 people,
including many Italians, arrived on the
scene looking for work. Then came per-
sons interested in the fire because of lost
jewels and swords and they were follow
ed by hundreds OF others who have moth
ing to do but visit the scenes of big fires.
Assistant Engineer Horace T.. Griswold
of the fire department was on hand early
also, and began search for swords be-
longing to the members OF the comman-
derits. He knew that the southwest cor
ner was a good place TO begin and his
search was rewarded by finding 20 or
more swords, most of them bearing the
names of their owners. The majority of
them belong to St. Johns Lodgemen.
Those known are as follows:
M. III. Fuller, George A. Sayer, N. Van
Slyck, l.. Pike, w. II. Potter, +. e..
Pearce, William X. Tiliinghast, George
Webster, L. +. Hopkins ID. Russell
Brown, w. II. Tillingn mast, Thomas w
Penney, Charles Il. Angel, Ezra S. Dodge,
Walter o. Talcott. Il. Salisbury, William
Il. Husband, William X. Pearce.
When the swords were found they were
taken to John Heathcote's office, corner
of Clifford and Eddy streets, where they
may be had for the asking.
The work of pulling down the danger
Gus portions of the walls was begun this
morning. too, under direction of Inspec-
tor of Buildings Spencer Il. Hopkins.
Commissioner Robert X. Smith was also
on hand to look after the men. The most
dangerous part of the walls was at the
corner of EDDY and Pine streets. 1t APP
peared to be prepared to go the way OF
the front wall yesterday afternoon, pro-
viding another gentle zephyr from the
south would accommodate. The police,
Stevens, were on hand to prevent any
body getting i'm the way of danger. Ropes
were attached to the threatening pile and
with the aid of men and pulleys, it was
successfully pulled into the ruins.
A meeting Of the board of managers OF
the Freemasons' Hall Company was called
for O'Clock this afternoon in room Il,
Narragansett Hotel, to discuss the situa'
tion and arrange for meeting OF tie
stock holders TO decide upon a plan fer
procuring site elsewhere for new Ma
sonic temple. 1t was understood that
everything is speculative yet, and it Will
be some time before decision is reached
This afternoon more people visited the
ruins of the Masonic Temple. prominent
among them being Mayor Edwin ID. Me-
Guinness, ex.President OF the Council
Clinton ID. Seilew and others.
Two of the corner walls was pulled
down and under Commissioner Smith 8
direction Dorrance street was practically
cleared of bricks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Choice of U. S. Senators
by Popular Vote.
Favored by the Committee Of
Senate on Elections.
Recommends Submission of Amend
ment to Constitution.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Nit
chell of Oregon has reported to the Sem
ate from the elections committee the joint
resolution proposing an amendment to
the constitution providing for the elec-
tion of Senator's by the direct votes Of
the people.
"Why," asked the report, "are not the
people, the qualified electors of State,
the proper mouthpiece of the State In the
election of Senators? And IL entitled to
speak for them, why not directly and for
themselves, and not through their repre-
sentatives in State Legislatures?" One
weighty and principal objection to the
present system of electing Senators, says
the report, is that the power and right
of the individual voter are hedged about
and circumscribed. lie cannot vote for
his choice. 1t carries with it the impli-
cation that the people, the qualified vot-
ers, are, for some reason, unfit for the
full exercise of the elective franchise
Again, 1t Is held that the proposed
amendment Is an enlargement OF the
right of suffrage on the part of those en-
titled to its exercise under existing laws.
and 1t tends to rende- impossible the use
of improper methods to influence sena-
torial elections. Another unanswerable
objection the committee finds TO the pres
ent system of electing senators is the
great length of time frequently consumed
in the election and the consequent dis
traction OF the legislative minds from
business, TO say nothing OF the strife, i'll
feeling and contention that too often fol-
lows in the wake of such contests.
Public opinion, it is argu d, demands
the change propcsed the demand seems
to be almost unanimous among the great
masses OF the people. The tendency CT
public opinion, the report concludes ia to
disparage the senate and depreciate its
dignity, its usefulness, its inte2 2rity, It's
power. The adoption of the amendment
will remove the prejudices now existing
and will tend to elevate the character,
advance the dignity and increase the use
fulness of the senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
WIN Encourage Insurgents.

NEW YORK, March 20-The Advertiser
Gays that MS tho result OF the conference OF
tho leading Cuban sympathizers In this
city, held recently, thrco steamers will bc
lifted out within tho next six weeks, and
will leave for Cuban shores laden with
arms aud ammunition for the insurgents.
The entire cost Of thc expedition will ap.
proximate about s225, coo, OF which, nearly
all has been raised, 10 Is said, aud Is now
I'm the hands of John d. Hart OF Philadci-
phia, who successfully started tho Bcr-
muda on her trip TO aid tho Cuban cause.
Mr.. Hart Is now In this city. lie has nj.
really made ovcrtures for the purchase Of
two steamers. He will cndcavor TO pur-
chase third. Gatling guns and several
thousand stands Of rifles will be taken on
the steamers, Together with 2,0OO,OOl
saunds Of ammuIdti~s-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-20
Market Hearing Postponed.

Just seven persons appeared before the
committee hearing that was TO he in the
Municipal Court room last evening on the
question Of establishing a public market.
The weather was unpropitious, anyway.
and IL was bad night for the market
men. Councilman Sam III. Bullock pre-
sided and with him was Alderman Mich
OILS, and Councilmen Gray and Gardner.
Alderman Winsor and Councilman An
tbony would have been there but for the
Masonic Temple fire.
Clerk Hayden had three letters express
ing opinions on the subject, one from
Alfred Stone, one from Charles ID. Rog-
ers and one from Olney Arnold, second,
secretary OF the American Screw Com
pany.
I'm order that the market men may
have a chance to get out, the hearing was
postponed until Thursday, Marcn rs, at
y. m.