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The morning times., 1896-09-13
QUEER DUELING ENCOUNTERS.
Fatal Fight With Umbrellas and Oc-
. casionai Hostile Bicycle Meetings.


GentIeman's Magazine.
Dueling is indeed not without its comic
incidents Only a few years ago sensible.
young Irishman. who was visiting Spain,
by a noble hidalgo. The matter was re-
ferred to seconds, that of the Irishman be-
ing a fun-loving attache of the British en-
bassy at Madrid. AS the challenged party,
the son of Erin had the choice of weapons,
and turned up ON the ground with pair
OF shiIlelahs. which he swore were the
national weapons of his country, the only
ones he was used to. Needless to say, that
duel never came off. Not so long ago
A cevtain NJ. Titard. Partisan journalist,
had found a lady friend of his at a tavern
in company with one of his rivals.
Warm words epsued, and the tho al-
journed to the lady's apartments, where the
two men fought with umbrellas. From the
nature OF his injuries 1t appeared that, after
one of his eyes was forced out Of the socket,
Titard's rival stamped upon his face and
forehead with heavy Eoots, breaking the
frontal bone and destroying the sight of the
other eye. The unfortunate Journalists ulti-
matcly died from Inflammation Of the brain.
Several curious duels have teen fought in
the dark. One such took place at Cassals,
the coinbataDts being an actor named ROssi
and q Rentleman whom Rossi had offended
during the course of performance at tile
sheater It was arranged that the duel
should take place at Rcssi's hotel, without
the usual forrnality Of seconds, but the land
lord raised objections, and demanded that
the stranger should leave the house. At
last it was agreed that the lights should be
extfoguisfed, so IS to cheat ''mine host
into the belief that Rossi was left alone.
''It win be easy for, us to aim by the sparks
of our cigarettes" said the actor So the
lights were put out, aad a few minutes later
twoloud reports rang through thehotel. The
landlord rushed into the loom, to find his
worst fears confirmed. Rossi had escaped
injury, but his anita gupist lay with a shat
tered shoulder bla&e,
Dueling on bicyfiesa sas reported to be a
new diversion In Hpafs. Two members of
the bicycle clubo Granafa recently met
in q knife duel. which is probably the
first encounter Of the kind ever fought
upon wheels. Accompanied by their sec
onds. they wheeled ont some distance on
the road to Malaga to a secluded spot.
The morning times., 1896-09-13

There, posted TOO feet apart. at q sign
they wheeled toward each other, each
directing his machine with the left hand
and brandishing In the right that terrible
knife Of Spain, the navaja. At the first
clash Perez pierced tie left arm Of No
reno, but at the third encounter Moreno
thrust his knife into Perez's breast. In
few minutes the latter died Of internal
hemorrhage.
The morning times., 1896-09-13
A: Maiden. Heart.

A young inaiden's heart is a rich soil,
wherein lie many germs hidden by the
cunning hand OF nature, there to put
forth blossoms in their fittest season. and
though the love OF hciEe first breaks the
soil, with its embracing tendrils clasping
it, other affections, strong aud warm. will
grow, while that one fades, as summers
flush of bloom succeeds the gentle budding
OF the spring.-Fanny Kemble Butler.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-02-29
HILO ITEMS.
Lecture on Nary queen orSeots--C Com
dition of the Volcano.

dition of the volcano.
The weather is perfectly de-
lightful, and has been for severa
weeks.
On the Tuesday evening, 25th
inst, there was a delightful and
profitable entertainment mot fin
ancially) at the house Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Severance, gotten up
mostly by Rev. j. M. Lidgate,
who had selected for the evening
the History of Mary, Queen of
Scots, from early life to her last
moments, represented by lantern
slides and tableaux. The pictures
were truly beautiful and the tab
leaux were gotten up to perfection.
The costumes were truly in great
taste, showing that there were ar
fists around in the general get-up
of the whole entertainment. The
lecturer, Rev. Mr.. Lidgate, seemed
exceedingly we'll posted in his
subject $50 it was generally r.
marked }, and he had many thanks
for the pleasure he had given and
was complimented.
Same evening the Hilo brass
band gave a concert on the lawn
in front of the hotel, where the
tourists were. This band is max
ing progress in efficiency 1t is
the best Hilo has ever had and we
have reason to feel proud of it.
The tourists, we are pleased to
have them say, are pleased with
their visit to Kilauea, even though
there is no fire visible. 1t would
seem as though the fires must
soon appear again. A piece of
wood thrown down in the crater
will catch fire at once. While
there is life there is hope.
j. A. NJ.
Hilo, Feb. 81, 1896.
20O-29O-29O. The United
Carriage Co. Fine carriages and
the fastest horses in the world
with competent drivers Away OBJ
Lying. Corner King and Fort
streets. Telephone 800.
G.. r. Harrison, practical piano
and organ maker and timer, can
furnish best factory references.
Orders left at Hawaiian News Co.
and the Wall, Nichols Co.
will receive prompt attention.
Telephone Nos: 234, 100 and
Messrs. ". G. Peacock & Co.
have placed on sale at their
saloons, the Royal, Pacific and
Cosmopolitan, the celebrated
Pabst Milwaukee draught beer.
1t is one of the finest in the world
and its excellent qualities have
gained for it an enviable reputa-
ton. 1t is the only draught beer
in Honolulu that is manufactured
east of the Rocky Mountains.
The Royal, Pacific and Cosmopo-
Titan have exchangeable tokens so
that if you buy glass of beer at
one of them and receive check
as change for your quarter it is
good for another glass at either of
the three places.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02

Paper manufacturers are completing
their gigantic monopoly.
The Chinese in Chicago will dedicate
temple to Confucius soon.
American and British counsel are
fighting over Behring sea claims.
A tunnel may be built under Union
Square park, New York, for cable cars.
General Diaz took the oath of office
for the fifth time as president of the
Mexican republic.
In the Italian chamber Of deputies
Marquis Di Rudini asked for a vote of
confidence in the government, but owing
to the absence Of a quorum the house ad
journed.
Benjamin E. Valentine, well-known
lawyer of New York. has been suspended
for two years from acting as attorney
and counselor-at -at-law on the ground
that he had been found guilty of mall
practice and deceit.
A call for national convention Of
lumber interests to be held at Cincinnati
Dec. Is, to urge n restoration of the tariff
ON lumber, has been issued. The call
condemns the tariff act Of 1894 and urges
the necessity of concerted action.
The rectory of ST. Patrick's church at
Washington was thronged yesterday by
callers on Bishop Keane. In some re-
spects IL was a remarkable demonstra-
ton of the warmth Of feeling for the
former rector Of the Catholic university.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Municipal Contests Fought
in Eleven Bay State Cities.
Much Independent Voting is
Shown By the Result.
Six Municipalities Voted for License and Five
Against the Proposition.

Boston, Dec. 2.-Eleven cities of the
commonwealth held municipal elections
yesterday. and in many OF them the
mayoralty contest were close and ex-
citing. The A. Il. A. vote cut but little
figure in any of the cities, while only five
Of the III municipalities elected straight
Republican candidate, Notwithstanding
the fact that every one gave Mckinley
and Wolcott a plurality less than a
month ago.
The contest at Woburn proved to be
the most interesting, and the result was
in doubt until the last ward was heard
frcm, when Ii was found that John Y.
Feeney, the Democratic candidate, had
defeated his Republican opponent by
seven votes. Feeney, is only "a years
old. and is said to be the youngest mayor
ever elected in the state.
There was no change in the license
vote, six of the cities voting for license
and five against the sale of Intoxicating
liquors. The only material change in
the majorities were at Fitchburg, where
the no-license majority was reduced
from 3i1 TO SO, and at New Bedford,
where the majority for license was in
cre ased from $50 to 1909 The others
were practically unchanged.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
anniversary Celebrated.

Buffalo, Dec. 2.-The goth anniversary
of the founding Of the Catholic Mutual
Benefit association was celebrated last
night at Music hall. The founder Of the
order. Sebastian Geyer. Of Niagara Falls,
was present. The first branch was or
ganized in that city in 1876. In the next
two years eight branches were organ
lied in western Nsw York. The ninth
was formed at Windsor, Ont, and this
was the beginning Of the order in Can
ada. In 1880 the grand council of Canada
was formed. The order spread through
out New York, Pennsylvania and Michi-
gan. Its growth during the last decade
has been flattering.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
STRIKES AND SPARES.

The bowling Contests Last Night-Both
the II. *. and PaiaceITeans Defeated.
there was an interesting match game rolled
between the t. KS and the quintet of the
West Side Club Of Providence. The West
Side team won the contest by a margin of
139 pins by their superior first ball work,
getting 10 more strikes,than the To Kalons.
The second ball work of the West Side
team was Of gilt edge order, Fletcher and
Spencer carrying off the honors of the
game, the former only making one miss.
The feature Of the game was the fancy
spare work of the home team, although
the West Sides made a few to keep in the
game. The summary:
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Scale of Assessments Changed.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-The supreme
council Of the American Legion Of
Honor was in session, behind closed
doors, from 9 o'clock yesterday morning
until midnight. At the conclusion Of the
session 1t was announced that the scale
OF assessments had been changed, so as
to make each member pay larger sum
yearly. The change will go into effect
Jan. l. 1897. Some other amendments
were also made. but their import could
not be ascertained
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02

Richmond, Me-, Dec. 2.-George M.
Hagar, prominent Democrat of this
town. has been appointed Inspector of
customs at Lowelltown, and will leave
for that place on Thursday. Mr.. Hagar
was formerly assistant postmaster here.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
THE WEATHER INDICATIONS.

ALMANAC, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2.
Sun rises-6:56; sets, 4:12.
Length of day-9h. 16m.
Moon rises-4:26 a. m.
Full sea-S:45 a. M; 915 p. m.
Forecast for New England Generally
fair and no change in temperature;
northerly winds
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Polo Pointers.

New Bedford has yet to lose its first
game.
Tonight Fall River will try to get re-
venge for the defeat at the hands of Provi-
dsnce Monday night.
Referee O'Nfalley stands no nonsense this
year. He made record at Salem Monday,
when he called eight fouls.
Griffin will play his first game in this
city tonight, when the Witches meet the
champions at the Auditorium.
The New Bedfords must be the Jonahs
OF the Salems. They have won six straight
games from them, scoring 80 goals against
IL. Three OF the games have been lost by
one goal.
The following players have been in the
game 10 years or more: Doe, Roberts, John
Smith, Cotter, Curley, Connell, Cunning
ham, Leydon, Lations, Sword, Canavan,
McPeck, Mul Smith, Menard and Hipson.
During the past few weeks the Fall
Rivers have shown vast improvement. The
plan OF Russell playing two periods and
giving way TO Connell, shows that Can't.
Cotter Is fully alive TO the game this sea-
son.
Capt. Whiting will be back in the game
away from the Salem games, thinking that
they do not get their moneys worth OF
polo, are simply fooling themselves. The
games with the Witches have been the
best played at the Auditorium.
The Salem News says of the trade OF the
home club with Providence: "Menard has
been no use TO Salem thus far, not having
played single game, and absolutely re-
fusing to don Salem uniform. Salem en-
thusiasts are utterly disguised with his
actions, and, while they recognize in him
a first-class player, they are glad to say
good riddance TO him. Griffin comes TO
Salem, and will make hard working part
ner for Hipson.
shsrkey Flights Fits Tonight.
Advice from San Francisco SAYS that
Fitzsimmons is I'm perfect condition for
his bout with Sharkey tonight. He ex-
poets to hand out such punishment to the
sailor as the latter mas never before re-
ceived.
Sharkey says he will humble the Cor
nishman I'm less than 10 rounds. The
mariner is In superb condition.
Betting today IL even that sharkey will
last six rounds, 2 to 1 that ne will stay
three rounds, 2 TO that Fitzsimmons will
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Baseball Players Sold.

Louisville, Dec. 2.-The Louisville
Baseball club yesterday disposed of
Shortstop Eustace and Right Fielder
Mcfarland to the indianapolis club
The consideration is said to have been
$500
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
WEST SIDE.
AttlebOro Team Won.

Attleboro Team Won.
Last evening at the Palace Alleys, the
Attleboro No bowling team defeated the
Palace team. The bowlers from the jewelry
town took the lead on the first string, but
the Pawtucket men reduced the lead some
what on the second, and on the final string
they took a decided brace and won out by
162 pins. Godfrey of the winning team
was high roller, with single of 216, and a
three-string total of 55S. The summary.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Premier viii Re Rusv.

Ottawa, Dec. "a report from Lon
don that Mr.. Laurier intends going there
in the spring of next year is without any
foundation. The premier will be busy
with the work of the session about that
time.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
PALACE.
General Sporting Notes.

"t"erh' Nporting Notes.
Now that Harvard and Yale have made
"peace with honor" Boston expects the
men OF the varsity on the Charles to put
themselves in winning form for next years
contests, all along the line.
OBrien, secured by "Connie" Mack for
milwaukee, was considered by many the
most desirable outfielder In the Eastern
league: lie had a batting percentage Of
40 and q fielding percentage of .922.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Sentenced tn Death.

Paris, Dec. 2.-The Dion court has
sentenced the butcher, Pacotte, to death
for the murder of the Meot family.
Pacotte protested his innocence to the
last,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
The License Vote.
WOburn.

Woburn, Mass, Dec. Zone Of the
most exciting elections I'm the history of
the city was held yesterday, John p.
Feeney, the Democratic candidate for
mayor, being elected by a majority OF
only seven votes. With six wards in, and
one to hear from, Feeney was IL votes
behind his opponent, but when the re-
turns came in from the missing ward It
was found that he was elected by q close
margin. Feensy Is probably the young
est mayor ever elected In the state, a. he
Is only "a years old. The board Of alder
men stands four Democrats, two Repub-
licans and one Independent, and the
council six Democrats and one Repub-
lican. The city gave majority of 637
votes for license.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02


NEW Y0RkA NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD
RAILROAD.
OLnCOLONY SYSTEM.
30 On and afterVct. 3lst, 1896, trains will run
Providence Division.
LEAVE PAWTuTKET FOR
Boston, 8 40, 5A III, sII, OIL, 10 H. A. M;
Eai' -, IL, 1lAs 10, 10 - p. m. sundays,
tie' ie' oo'' 10 ~ M; u 10 D33i, 40
~ 20, = 40, 40, 45, Jas, 90, 9ls, II Is p. IN.
sunday, on 2e, Ds " SIS a. M, l2 Is, 4 is,
Worcester Division.
Worcester, "A, 40, 02O, IL 40 a. m; I59,
80, D % anu 20 p. m. Return, O. A, I 80, 70 80,
III 40 H. m; 23o, 400 l2,' 30 p. m.
20 n. M; 3 10 p. IN.
D-Via Walpole and Wrentham lipes.
GEO. l.. CONNOR, A O. KENHAIJ
fassr Iraihc Mgr Genl Pals. Agt.
Il. q. ALLEN, GenI supt.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02

a GENTS wanted to sell Maclntoshes and
- Rubber Clothing; Tires; and full line
OF Rubber Goods. part or ali of. Free sam
Factory D. l37I,.New York.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
fhicOpec.

Chicopee, Mass. Dec. 2.-Gcorge d.
Eldridge Dem) was elected mayor over
Alexander c. mt (Rep) by 25S plurality
The council will be Republican on joint
ballot. The city voted for license by 5Gi
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
CITY SAVINGS BANK,
81 weybossett ST.,
Opposite the Postoflce, Providence.

PRESIDENT, JOHN ). PALMER.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
JAMES T.. CRANSTON,
ID. RUSSELL BROWN,
JAMES G. CHURCH.
DIRECTORS.
Christopher Lippitt, Jos. U. Starkweather,
Dutee Wilcox, John III. Cady,
j. w. Crooker, VIM. G.. Nightingale,
Jeffrey Davis, VIM. G. Pierce,
George w. B. Bourn, Charles T. Howard,
GEORGE X. CRANSTON, Treasurer.
Bank closes Saturdays at IL M: open every
other week day, holidays excepted, from 10
O'Clock "A. m. To j. m. Quarters commence
January lst, April lst July lst and October
lst, an moneys deposited before the 10th of
those months draws interest with the quar-.
ter. Dividends are declared in January and
July of each year, and all dividends are
credited i'm account and draw interest the
same as deposits, and the depOsitors will
thereby obtain compound interest.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Everhardt Defeats Ernst Last
Night in 20 Rounds Light
Weight Fight.
FITZ-SHARKEf FIGHT AT FRISCO.
Results Of Bowling Games Played in the City
The Phillies' New Managerial
the Latest Sporting Events.

The Tigers went to New Bedford last
night and dropped game to the Whalers.
A victory was hardly looked for by the To-
cal cranks, considering the fact that Capt.
Whiting was unable to play, but the IL
gers gave good account of themselves,
putting up an aggressive game from the
start until the final gong sounded. The
Whalers played an easy driving game, La
tions having little work to do. Bone, Cum
ningham and Leydon did some effective
passing, especially in the second period,
and gave John Smith some difficult stops.
Williams distinguished himself by making
half OF the eight goals that went to the
Whalers. "Dump's" work is revelation
to New Bedford. He is playing in his old
TIME Bridgeport form, with Conway at his
back to coach him.
There was a large crowd in attendance,
the Pawtuckets being the best drawing
card in New Bedford. By the victory Capt.
Does men tied the Pawtuckets in games
won, but the Tigers have lost one less
game. The summary:
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Marlboro.

Marlboro. Mass, Dec I'm the city
election yesterday, Charles L. Bartlett
(Rep) was reelected mayor over Dr.
Edward e. G. Hoitt (Dem.) by a majority
Of 223. The Democrats regained pos
session Of the entire city council, electing
four of the seven aldermen and eight of
the IA councilmen. Last year the Demo-
Gratis controlled the board OF aldermen,
but the council was Republican. Only
two members of the school committee
were elected this year, and the success
full candidates were A. S. Euston (Rep)
and j. II. Banks (Dem.) The city went
for license by decreased majority over
last year. the vote this year being 1886
majority in favor of the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 2.-Charles
S. Ashley. the Independent Citizens
candidate. defeated David l.. Parker.
the Citizens party candidate for mayor.
yesterday. by vote OF 1867 to $3.50. Both
sides elected three aldermen. SO there
will be n tie In the upper board, while
the common council will stand 13 Citi
zens' party against II Independents. The
victory for Mr.. Ashley is attributed to
personal popularity, and as a matter of
fact party politics did not cut much
figure. The city was carried for license.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Hl1u,tta. DO 4Pt. Qbtr.

49,
ITO LET-A Ten-Room Cottage, with mod
- ERIN improvements, at No. 200 High street.
n3O tf
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Northampton.

Northampton, Mass, Dec. 2.-John L.
Mather Oem-) and Citizens reform
candidate was elected mayor by 1872
plurality, defeating Mayor III. p. Field
Wep). Both boards of the city council
are Republican. License was voted for
by 219 plurality.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
Results I'm Maine.
Standing Of the Clubs.

At Augusta -Rockland, 10; Augusta, 2
At Bath-Lewiston, 8; Bath, /.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02

Score-New Bedford s. Pawtucket 3. Ref
eree-OM Malley. Timer-FoX. Fouls-Smith
=, Whiting L. Stops-smith 80, Lations 10.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02


Walthsm. Mass. Dec. 1-Ex-Repre-
sentative Charles r. Bond was elected
mayor by the Republicans yesterday by
q plurality Of 511. Bonds vote was HOS,
to GIG for Smith. the Democratic candi-
date, and 789 for Worcester. the inde-
pendent candidate. The Republicans
elected II out OF the Il aldermen, and
eight of the members are new men.
Two Republicans. and one Democrat,
who received the Republican endorse
ment, were elected on the school board.
Fitchburg.
Fitchburg, Mass, Dec 1.-The election
here resulted in an overwhelming vic.
tory for the Independent Citizens ticket,
only one candidate of the opposing ticket
being elected. The A. T.. A. was admin.
istered a crushing defeat Mr.. Rock.
wells majority was the. e.largest on rec.
ord here, the vote being: Henry f. Rock.
well Qnd. Cit), 2S17; r. S. .Moulton (Cit),
1861 The Independents also carried the
entire board Of aldermen and members
of the common council school commit
tee. License vote: No, 2202; Yes. 2113
PittsfieId.
Pittsfield. Mass. Dec. 2.-Pittsfield re
elected her present mayor, Walter T.
Hawkins CRep.), and Citizens candidate
by plurality of 395 over Cornelius w.
Wright (Dem). The board of aldermen
consists of five Republicans and two
Democrats, and the common council is
Republican by a majority of three. The
city went for license by 476 plurality
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Quincy.

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 2.-The municipal
election yesterday resulted I'm the re-
election of Mayor Charles Francis
Adams, I'd, by an increased majority
over his Republican opponent, Charles
#. Hammond Adams majority this
year Is 245, while last year 1t was 49,
The city voted against license by no,
which Is a slight decrease from last year
The Republicans elected IL of the %
members of the city council. while the
Democrats elected the two members Of
the school committee. Mayor Adams Is
great-great-grandson OF President
John Quincy Adams.
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Newton.

Newton, Mass, Dec. 2.-The election
yesterday was very quiet and the vote
as indicated by that for the head Of the
ticket was lighter than anticipated.
The Democrats had no candidates on the
ticket, the opposition to the Republican
nominees being that made by inde-
pendents and on citizens nomination
papers. Ward had a contest over the
school committee, and wards 4, 2 and /
had each a little fight over a common
councilman. In ward Walter Chesley,
the Citizens candidate, won out over a
Republican. Mayor A. p. Cobb (Rep.)
and Republican board were reelected
On the license question the vote was:
Yes. TOO; no, 1890
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Maiden.

Maiden. Mass, Dec. 2.-John Z.
Farnum. the independent candidate for
mayor, who has been defeated three
successive years and last year by Clar-
ence o. Wallser, the Republican candi-
date. by 80 votes. turned the tables on his
Did opponent in the city election yester-
Gay, coming out Of the contest with a
lead Of 104f votes. The Republicans
elected five out of the seven aldermen
and 16 out of the II councilmen. Two
Republicans and one independent were
elected on the school committee. The
no-license majority was 1894. which Is
practically the same as last year.