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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
HANDSOMELY REMEMBERED
b. r. KEITH SHOWS HIS ESTEEM
IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM.
To the Providence Press Club He Gives $500
as Christmas Offering.

Henry G. Salandri, managing editor OF
the Evening Times and President of the
Providence Club, has received the follow
ing letter from J. T. Fynes, manager of
Keith's Opera House, which explains
itself:
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dee. %, 1896.
Mr.. Henry G. Salandri President the Provi-
dence Press Club:
My Dear Sir-No pleasanter Christmas duty
has devolved upon men than inditing this
brief note with its enclosure $4,000, which |
am directed by cable from Mr.. B. 4. Keith,
now in Europe, to present Through YOU as
his personal gift to the Press Club Of Provi-
dence.
Mr.. Keith begs the acceptance of this gift
rs a token of his great esteem for the Provi-
dence Press Club and its members, and, al
though he IL thousands of miles away, he
directs me to assure the club that he IL not
unmindful of the very many kind words he
has received from the press Of Providence
In all tho years of "a most agreeable business
experience in this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
DASTARDLY WORK.

Plans of Bold Incendiary Unenrthed In
Providence Today.
Unknown miscreants planned and nearly
carried to a successful completion, early
this morning, scheme to burn Spicer's
old foundry on West Exchange street,
Providence.
At o'clock this morning the watch
man, Louis Cheding, discovered blaze in
the upper story of the building.
The fire had made but small progress
when the department arrived and was ex-
tinguished after sharp battle. The para
phernalia employed by the firebug and the
ingenuity evinced i'm laying 1t fairly took
away the breath of the spectators.
Stretching clear across the building, a
distance of $50 feet, was line of thick
wrapping paper, well saturated with oil.
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LARGE POULTRY EXHIBIT.
NEXT SHOW OF K. L. TIOk
TO BE HELD IN THIS CITY.
Dates Selected Are Dec. 8-lI of Next Year
Prizes Already Secured.

The annual meeting OF the Rhode Island
Poultry Association was held yesterday af-
ternoon at their headquarters in the Butler
Exchange in Providence. Much business
of an important nature was transacted.
When the matter of holding the next
annual show of the association was taken
up Charles II. jerks urged the selection of
Pawtucket, and referred to the encourage
ment he had received from local merchants
In the way of securing special prizes OF
money and articles Of value for the prize
winners.
1t was voted to hold the next show in
this city Dec. Sill, 1897, and every indica'
tion points to 1t being the best show of th'
kind ever held in this section of the coun
try.
A kennel show will also be held in con
nection with the poultry exhibit and 1t Il
expected provisions will be made fol
benching about 500 dogs. The show will
be held under the sanction of the Amer
lean Kennel Club.
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sketch of Samuel III. Roberts.

Samuel III. Roberts, the newly elected
City Clerk, was born in Central Falls, then
the old town of Smithfield, in 1868. He
came to Pawtucket with his parents few
months later, and has resided on Pleasant
View ever since.
He was faithful, energetic newsboy in
his early years. He was educated In the
public schools and was a member of the
class of 'S6 of the High School. After the
close of his school years he worked for a
few months in a jewelry mandatory in
Providence.
In April 1887, he accepted position in
the Journal local branch Office in this city,
and retained this position until he was
elected Assistant City Clerk in February,
1894. While employed on the Journal he
had charge of the Blackstone Valley news,
and made friends all up and down the river
by the fairness with which he treated
every one in his writing up of the news.
Since he was elected Assistant City
Clerk in February, 1894, he has been dill
gent in learning the duties of the Office,
courteous to all who have had business at
the City Hall, and, aided by his newspaper
experience, has developed wonderful
faculty for understanding and transacting
the duties of his Office.
Mr.. Roberts is prominent in Masonic
circles, being member of Union Lodge,
No. 10, A. F. and A. M; Pawtucket Royal
Arch Chapter, No. a: Pawtucket Council,
No. 2, X. and s. Masters; and Holy Sepul-
chre Commandery. He is also member
of the United Order of Workmen and sew
eral other organizations of minor nature
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
STATIONARY ENGINEERS.

Usual Weekly Session of the Pawtucket
Branch Last Evening.
The Pawtucket Association of Stationary
Engineers held their usual weekly session
last evening at their rooms. The time of
the session was principally taken up in
the explanation Of various mathematical
problems, which proved both entertaining
and instructive. On motion it was decided
to attend the institution Of the new
branch at Woonsocket on January 9th,
which will be organized by John w. Lane,
National President of the association. At
the next regular meeting Of the lodge the
election OF officers will take place.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The Board of Aldermen met in adjourned
session. Mr.. Watson watson was the alb
sentee and Mayor Tiepke presided.
The following communication, being The
resignation of City Clerk Sibley, was pre-
sented by the Mayor.
To the Honorable the City Council:
Gentlemen--I hereby transmit a communi
cation from Alden w. Sibley, Esq, CITY
Clerk
To His Honor the Mayor and Members of the
City Council
Gentlemen-I hereby tender my resigna-
tion IA City Clerk, to take effect NJ YOUR op.
tion. Thanking you and all others with
whom ! have had business officially and
otherwise, I remain yours In friendship,
ALDEN w. SIBLEy city Clerk.
On motion of Alderman Thomas O'Brien
ii was voted to accept the resignation, to
take effect on the election and qualification
of his successor. 1t was ordered communi-
Gated to the Common Council
As n Board OF Abatement.
As Board of Abatement the following
matters were considered.
James G. Potter, who petitioned for
abatement of tax, was given leave to
withdraw.
On recommendation OF the Tax Asses
sors tax assessed against bernard MIC
Cabe was abated. The Assessors made no
recommendations on the petitions OF Mrs.
II. 8. b. Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooney,
Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons and Francis Char
tier for abatement of tax.
The petitions OF Mrs. Brown, Mrs.
Cooney and Mrs. Parsons were referred
back to the Assessors.
Francis Charter was given leave to
withdraw his petition.
On recommendation of the Assessors
f1b was abated from tax of Mary l.. Read !;
{.t0 from tax assessed against estate Of
8. 8. Daggett.
RESOLUTIONS to appropriate e41O0 for q
sewer In Tfdewater street, e345O for sewer
in part OF Pleasant and Harvey streets,
1850 for sewer In Merry street, were
passed In concurrence.
An invitation from the Common Coun.
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LONSDALE COMPANY SUED.

Contractor Tank Brings Suit to Recover
Money For Work Performed.
The papers in the suit of John i. Tank
against the Lonsdale Company were filed
In the Providence Courts today.
Tank Is contractor and brings suit to
recover $4,000, which he claims is due for
regular contract work and extra work on
the dam OF the Lonsdale mills, between
Lonsdalc and Ashton.
The company have deposited $4,000 with
the court, and say this Is all they owe.
Tank has taken this In part payment.
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COMMON COUNCIL.

The absentees i'm the Common Council
were Messrs. Brown and Harrop of the
First Ward. 1t was o'clock when Presi-
dent jerks called to order. After the
records of the last meeting were read and
approved the joint resolution making ap-
propriations for the support and to defray
the expenses of the city government for
the financial year ending on Sept. 30, 1897,
was taken from the table.
Councilman Easterbrooks called atten-
tion to the omission of the appropriation
OF $3.50 for the observance of Memorial
Day, which had been inadvertently left
| out, although it figured in the total. The
addition OF this item was made, after
which Councilman Gill moved that the
matter of appropriations be laid over to
the incoming City Council. In explana-
tion Mr.. Gill said that by taking this
action there would be no material delay
and that no serious difficulties would
arise. The bill would become law just
| as soon. The motion was seconded by
Councilman McCaughey.
After Mr.. Gates had been convinced
that there would be no inconveinences as
result the motion prevailed
Action Continued.
The joint resolution appropriating ST.
500 for the construction of eight-room
school building on the land adjoining the
Hancock street school, which laid over
from the last meeting was next consid-
cred.
Councilman Farrell moved that the mat
ter be continued to the City Council and
the motion was seconded by Mr.. Bannon.
Councilman Gates asked the object of
such course. He saw no reason why the
resolution should not be passed. There
was no good reason for deferring action.
Councilman Farrell replied that no one
questioned the necessity Of another school
building In that locality, but to do away
with any complications IL would be Judi
cious to lay the matter over, az work in any
event could not be begun before spring.
President jerks had the same ideas, and
added that II would be good plan for the
City Council to see where IL was at finan-
cially before taking action. After some
further discussion the motioa of Mr.. Far
relI prevailed by roll call vote, Messrs.
Gates, Cheever, Dawson and Easterbrooks
voting in the negative.
Concurrent Business.
The following matters from the Board
were passed In concurrence: Resolution
appropriating t45 to pay the commissions
referees In the matter Of the claim against
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
John, the Shoeman.

To speak OF ton seem al
hrst In the line Of exaegeration, but visit
to the establishment OF John, the Shoe
man, 1S4 Mathewson street, Providence, will
convince you that such may be easily the
fact. AT this season of the year il is most
important to be well shod, and did people
bear this fact In mind the general bill OF
health would be more clean. II Is too great
q task to 90 Into details regarding the va
rious lines OF stock carried at these stores
Everything In footwear for every age COW
ers the matter.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
VETERAN FIREMEN'S DANCE

The Usual New Year Dance to Take Place
A. Usual.
The Pawtucket Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation will hold their third New Years
eve dance this year as usual, and arrange
ments are under way to make 1t memoir
able event in the history OF the association.
The dance will be held I'm Firemen's Hall,
School street, and the arrangements are In
charge of the following committee: G. r.
Reynolds, James Cumberland, Martin
Doonan, Thomas Martin, Owen McElroy
Michael McGowan, Joshua Lothrop and
George G.. Gates. Thomas Martin will
act as general floor manager, and the Ideal
Orchestra will furnish the music.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

the city for damages on account OF the
improvement OF Benefit street; resolution
appropriating $50 for extra services OF the
commissioners on the layout Of Central
avenue; joint resolution appropriating
$10.25 to pay the bill of the Providence
County jail for board of prisoners; resolu-
tion providing for the erection OF IL addi-
tional electric lights In different parts OF
the city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
Tho Place to Inv J.w.,xx.

Who Is the one: that would not travel the
distance Of from 300 to 200 yards IL they
thought they could save from o. to % on the
price OF lady's or gents gold watch. Cali
on McCaffrey, the Jeweier, examine his
stock, get his prices and see II they are not
the lowest In the city. IL low prices bring
quick sales intend to have my share Of ~.
MCCARTNEY, Jeweler,
tlo Main street
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
For Chrjstvuas.

The grandest supply OF fancy and staple
Groceries. Fruits, Nuts, Confectionery, Fancy
Crackers, Cheese, Table Water, ETC., always
at the Mammoth New England Grocery 4
Tea House $50 and ~ Main street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
a Christmas Sale,

We intend this 20 be our greatest Christ
mas Sale, and goods In all lines are abund.
ant prices the very lowest. We have ar.
ranged for extra assistants In all depart
ments To insure to all prompt satisfactory
service. Our force was eever before so
large.
New price list Tn date. .~-
Mammoth New England Grocery A Tee
Honse go and z32 Main street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Can't be beaten! Mr.. J. G. Wittig, Blue
Mound, Ills, writes: 81 have used Sal
vation Oil with wonderful success for in
flammatory rheumatism in my foot. 1t
cannot be beat"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Best new Mixed Nuts, English walnuts
Jordan Shclied Almonds. Christmas Candy
Figs. Dates, Table Raisins, Fruits. etc.
Best goods, Lowest Cash Prices.
Mammoth New England Grocery a Tea
House $50 and 282 Main street
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

fine line at your own price. All goods TO
be sold by.Jan.I. II viii pay all to see them.
u. - MKRRIAn q Co.,
~ Broad street,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Give our holiday line of slippers q look
over before buying elsewhere.
McCAfrREr, Cor. Main and North Main sts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Oar Holiday speciaitics In 0UmbrSllas and
Mufners cannot be beat. McCAyYREY's,
Cor Main and North Main SITS.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

We have the most popular line OF Holiday
Neckwear In tho city. McCAFPREY's,
Cor. Main and North Main sts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Horses Clipped by Electric Power
At Barber's, Cross street, Central Falls.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
CHkISTMAs

Pictures and Xmas Cards.
Visit G. s. MERRIAM q Co, +s Broad street
If you are looking for something very nice
for little money. The latest things at lowest
prices.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Catholic Bibles and Prayer Books at
u. l.. FREEMAN 4 Sons
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

BilI Books, Poctetbooks and Card Cssss.a
y. l.. FRIEDMAN q eoHs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

On receipt OF ten cents, cash or: stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed OF the most
popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size 5Oc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24
ELY BROTHERs.


Do WHrren 81, Now 1OfE CIty.
suffered from Catarrh three years; 10 got
go bad could not work; used two bottles
of Ely's Cream Balm and am entirely well;
I would not be without it.-A. &. Clarke. W
Shaw awmut Ave-. Boston.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

The joint resolution appropriating s17,-
900 for the erection of school building on
High street, was passed, Councilman Nc
Caughey's motion prevailing after being
seconded by Mr.. Ryder.
Joint resolution appropriating e13, 800
for the improvement of Power road, from
Mineral Spring avenue to Weeden street,
was passed in concurrence upon motion Of
Councilman Erwin.
An ordinance fixing the compensation
of commissioners on the improvement Of
new streets at 80 centS an hour for actual
service rendered, was passed in concur
renee, after Councilman Gates had dilated
upon the possibilities of inability to get
desirable men to serve on commissions for
this rate of compensation.
An ordinance establishing a general
contingency account for highways came
from the Board for concurrent action
Upon motion Of Mr.. Wilmarth the matter
was continued to the new City Council.
Resolution appropriating e275 for the
Improvement of Ashton street, from Brook
to Walcott streets, was continued to the
incoming City Council.
The next meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil will be held on Monday morning, jan
uary 4, 1897, at 9 o'clock.
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IN JOINT CONVENTION.

Just before adjournment an invitation
was sent by the Common Council to the
Board inviting the upper branch to meet
In Joint convention for the election OF q
City Clerk to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Sibley. Before the
invitation was sent resolution was re-
ceived from the Board announcing the
receipt of Mr.. Sibley's resignation. After
proper action was taken the Board Joined
the Council forthwith.
Mayor Tiepke presided, and after the
roll was called and the invitation read,
Mayor Tiepke called for nominations for
the position Of City Clerk.
Alderman Thomas O'Brien placed In
nomination the name of Samuel II. Rob-
erts and Alderman Thayer seconded the
nomination. Mr.. Roberts was unani-
mously chosen.
Fred B. Briggs was elected q constable
to serve civil processes upon motion OF
Alderman Thomas O'Brien.
Harry d. Babcock, Edgar l.. Stacey,
George NJ. Buck and Philip j. Fagin were
elected corders of wood, after which the
Joint convention was dissolved.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-24

Through his attorney John J. Fitzgerald,
John A. Mitchell petitioned for the allow
ance of a claim of 600 owing to an acci-
dent to his horse, which stepped into d
hole in the highway on Lonsdale avenue
near the railroad bridge, on Dec. z, sus-
tanning injuries on account of the alleged
negligence of the city that rendered the
animal useless. Referred to the committee
on claims.
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Concurrent Business

The following matters from the Board
were passed In concurrence: Resolution
appropriating t45 to pay the commissions
referees In the matter Of the claim against
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-20
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FIGHT SET FOR FRIDAY.
Maher to Got into the Ring That Day N
Mnllar What Condition lila ayeu n ra In

Maher to Got into the Ring That Day No
Matter What Condition Ills eyes are In.
Ell PAso, Tex. Feb lS.-The fight
was on and off and on again all within
the space Of 40 minutes yesterday
afternoon. 1t Is now definitely set for
Friday and Buck Connolly has agreed
TO post for Maher 81, 900 additional for.
felt II his man Is not In the ring to
fight on that day. Julian made every
possible concession, and finally turned
the whole matter over to committee
OF five, all Of whom were to be named
by Connolly. II this committee
decided that he was not entitled to the
forfeit, he would agree to wait until
Friday and have the fight then. The
committee decided against him, and
Julian gave in accordingly. 1t Is by
no means certain that Maher will be
able to fight on Friday, although he
says he will get into the ring no mat.
ter what the condition Of his eyes NAV
be. They are still badly inhamed.
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MONROE DOCTRINE.
Senator Davis Makes a Speech on
His Resolution.
MORTON CRITICISED IN The HOUSE.
The Agricultural Appropriation Bill De.
bated-An amendment to Make the
Distribution OF leeds Manda.
tory Upon the Secretary.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ls-The speech
OF Senator Davis, OF Minnesota, sup
porting the resolution OF which he Is
the author, enunciating the policy OF
the United States on the Monroe doc.
trine, was the event Of yesterday In
the senate. There was added interest
and significance in Mr.. Davis utter
ances, as the resolution voiced the
sentiments OF a majority Of the senate
committee on foreign relations Of
which he Is member. Mr.. Davis
spoke with qualification Of the reports
coming from across the Atlantic that
a settlement of the Venezuelan trouble
was likely TO be effected, vet
the senator declared with emphasis
that the American people would never
indorse settlement based on conces-
sions OF any feature OF tho Monroe
doctrine. While minimizing the posi-.
bilities of war, the senator said firm
and explicit announcement OF our
policy to resist European encroach-
ments would give the surest guarantee
OF peace The rest Of the day was
given to the military academy bill,
which was under consideration when
the SENATE adjourned. The proposition
OF Mr.. Villas to increase the number OF
appointments by two from each state,
an aggregate Of 90, brought out much
debate, the prevailing sentiment being
favorable to the increase Mr. Villas
amendment was not disposed Of when
the senate adjourned.
Senator Plat has introduced a bill
to allow the Choctaw Railway Co. to
construct any number OF branches In
length not over five miles and to be
used in getting out coal and timber.
The bill also provides for appropriate
ing land for the purpose of right OF
way and depot stations.
Senator Cockrell presented resolu-
tions Of the Kansas City board of trade
favoring the Kerr bill to restore for
eign markets on agricultural products
This Is the bill In which tho South
western Millers' association is inter.
ested.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IS. Tho agricul.
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ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS FEBRUARY rs 1885,
FIGHTERS STILL TALKING.
Dan stuart's Fistic carnival May aud May
Not Occur.

Dan stuart's FistIc carnival May aud May
Not Occur.
Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. 19-Prize fight
matters are very quiet Not more than
a corporsl's guard Of sportsmen is on
hand waiting for Friday, and 1t is not
sure that all OF them will remain that
long. Fitzsimmons went back to his
work yesterday and only appeared in
FL Paso for few minutes shortly be.
fore noon. He had nothing to say re-
garding the situation except that he
expected to win very quickly. He is
very sore over the loss Of his 81, 900 for
felt money, and II he defeats Maher,
the latter will get worse licking than
he might have received had Fitzsim.
mons obtained what he considers his
right.
Dan Stuart says there will be fight
unless the principals or one Of them
fail. lie is ready to fulfill his part, as
he has been since he declared there
should be fight near FL Paso. He
does not care now II there are only
newspaper men for spectators. 1t is
possible that there will not be more
than 200 or 800 at the fight The
would-be spectators have nearly all
disappeared, and the strangers in town
are principally from the country sur.
rounding
Late reports from Las Cruces are to
the effect that one Of Makers eyes is
entirely we'll, and that the other Ia
practically free from Inflammation. He
took a tramp Of 10 miles and went
through all his exercises except punch.
ing the bag. II Is announced that he
will surely be In condition to enter the
ring on Friday.