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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
CITY NOTES.

DIR. and Mrs. Francis M. Harrington are
spending the holiday week in New York
city.
Marriage intentions of Thomas +. Batty
and Miss Eda f. Daniels have been filed
with the city clerk.
Considerable interest is manifested in
the cribbage tourney now in progress
among the firemen at Station 4.
The policemen donned their winter caps
last night. The only fault found thus far
is that they are too heavy.
The employees of McCaughey & Company
desire to express their thanks to the firm
for turkeys distributed as Christmas gifts.
Sarah Motley, who lives on Park Place,
fell on the ice on the sidewalks Of Broad
street, last evening, and fractured her
wrist
6Miss Della +. Cash, a teacher in the
Perry school, Rehobeth, was presented
with handsome album by her pupils on
Thursday.
Manager Spitz of the Pawtucket Opera
House Is again able to resume his duties,
and his familiar face was seen at the
theatre last evening.
The alarm of fire at 10. 30 yesterday morn
ing, was caused by the explosion OF lamp
in the saloon conducted by Christopher
Davenport, at George and Cedar streets.
No damage.
Twenty dodgers at the police station last
evening were taken to Central Falls by
Rev. John M. Collins of the Rescue Mis-
sion, and there given good supper by the
ladies of the w. G. It. u. of that city.
The Young Mems Christian Association
haQ .l~ Sz~ of
basket ball from the Harlem branch OF the
Y. M. c. A. Of New York. Physical Direc-
tor Pollard is rather doubtful as TO the
arrangement of team to meet them.
The most serious accident reported on
Thursday was that which befell William
l.. Miller of 13 Nickerson street. Mr..
Nickerson's sleigh was overturned In front
OF the Postoffice. Mr.. Nickerson was un-
conscious for ten minutes, the result OF
striking his head on the curbing. He was
taken to his home in the ambulance.
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Broke His Ankle.

Between 5 and o'clock Thursday after
noon Peter Gillian, who lives at 135 Wash
ington street, Central Falls, was found in
doorway Of a house on Congress street.
suffering from broken ankle. Peter had
a good sized jag on, and could not give a
satisfactory account Of himself beyonnd
the fact that he was kicked by some man
in a saloon not far away from where he
was found. He was carried to his home
by the Pawtucket police ambulance. Yes
terday afternoon Gillian was taken to the
Rhode Island Hospital in Undertaken
Burns ambulance.
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TINGLEY GUARDS,

Enjoyable Dance at the Alcazar on Thurs
day Evening.
The George 8. Mngley Guards gave their
first bau on Thursday evening at the Al
cazar, and about 30 couples danced to the
music of Andrews orchestra.
James O'Neill acted as floor manager and
was assisted by James Dickinson and Will
liam Loeb.
sisted of James O'Neil, Chairman; James
Dickinson, p. Valcourt, A. Reid, James
Gemmell, William Loeb and G.. Hadfeld.
The reception committee wac as follows
A. Reid, @. Hadfeld, G. Martin, p. Val
court, James Gemmell, c. Gardner.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
FUNERAL OF MAJOR BAILEY

Many Grand Army Men Attend the Burial
of the Veteran.
The funeral of Major James f. Bailey
was held at the residence of his daughter
yesterday morning. Many comrades OF
Grand Army posts In Providence and this
city were present. Rev. Mr.. Cameron Of
the Fourth Baptist Church ofiiciated, and
the. interment took place at Oak Grove
cemetery.
The following members of Tower Post
acted as bearers: j. Frank Sibley, Benja-
min f. Davis, Joseph b. Trumbull and
Albert Clark.
The committal service at the grave was
performed by Past Commander Joseph
Means, acting as chaplain for Tower Post,
No. IL, and the exercises were in charge of
Post Commander William A. Beatty.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

This morning the new City Clerk re-
cefved a communication from Mayor
Tiepke, to the effect that he had selected
Charles M. Miller to be his assistant.
Mr.. Miller, who has been employed by
the State Bank for years, and who has also
worked in fhe office Of Hon. Edwin Dar-
popular among his acquaintances. The
oath of office was administered to him this
morning, and he assumed the duties OF his
new position
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ROYAL ARCANUM.

Annual Meeting and Election Was Held on
Thursday Evening
At the animal meeting OF Pawtucket
Council, Royal Arcanum, held I'm Odd
Fellows Hall on Thursday evening, the
following officers were elected, Regent
George o. Baker presiding:
Regent, J. Willard Baker; Vice Regent,
George Taylor; Auditor, Ellis p. Thurbcr; |;
Secretary, William w. Tarbox; Treasurer,
Elmer X. Curtis; Guide, william A. Sweet :
Chaplain, Albert Adamson; Warden, Geo.
w. Sweet; Sentry, William Luther;
Trustee, William II. Tracy; Representative
to Congress, Elmer X. Curtis; Alternate,
William w. Tarbox. The officers will be
installed Thursday, Jan. IA.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Samuel II. Roherts, recently elected City
Clerk was sworn in on Thursday after
noon. Alden w. Sibley, the retiring
official administered the oath, having re-
quested that he be allowed to do SO.
Mr.. Roberts Immediately filed his bond
for 5000, the surities being his father,
%.ichard Roberts, and Hon. Frederick W..
Easton. The bond was approved by the
Board of Aldermen on Thursday evening,
and Mr.. Roberts is now in control of the
Office.
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rheumatism Cured I'm a Day

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and Neural
Ria cures I'm one TO three days. Its action
npon the system II remarkable and mysterft
Gus. It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The FIRST
dose greatly benefits; 70 cents. Sold by w.
l.. Wood, druggist, Pswtucket
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The Place to Buy Jewelry.

Who is the one. that would not travel the
distance of from 200 TO 300 yards il they
thought they could save from e2 to Is on the
price of a lady's or gents gold watch. Call
on McCaffrey, the Jeweler, examine his
stock, get his prices and see II they are not
the lowest i'm the city. II low prices bring
quick sales intend To have my share of II.
MCCAFFREY, Jeweler,
4l9 Main Street
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EINTRACHT SOCIETY.

Christmas Tree snd DaneiHg EatoyeS ~
The 0erpssn Rssidsees.
The members Of the Eintrscht Society,
formerly known as the Harmonic, passed
Christmas Day very pleasantly. Yesterday
afternoon the members and their families
assembled at the hall of the society in tho
Carpenter Block, and enjoyed the surprise
and pleasure of the children who were
presented with gifts from a well laden
tree.
The distribution of gifts was not con-
fined to the children of members, but some
80 poor children were made happy by
presents.
In the evening a lunch was served and
dancing enjoyed. The committee In charge
were Charles Kuncel, Hammond Raper,
John Krauss, A. Wieselmeir and Emil
Kwhne. Charles Kuncel acted as floor di
rector and the music was furnished by
Krauss' orchestra.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARY'S.
REV. FIR. MURPHY CELEBRATED
HIS FIRST MASS YESTERDAY.
Rev. Fr. McKenna Delivers the Sermon at the
Serviees-Spoke on Dignity Of Priesthood.

st. Mary's Church was crowded at the
1850 o'clock service yesterday. Besides
the usual Christmas congregation there
were number present who were relatives
and personal friends of Rev. jeremiah F.
Murphy, who was ordained a week ago by
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

fine line at your own price. All goods 10
be sold by.Jan.I. II will pay all to see them.
q. r. MsRRIAh q Co.,
- Broad street.
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QUEEN LII IN PAWTUCKET.
She Passed Through This City Last Night
On the Colonial.

Liliuokalani, formerly queen OF the
Hawaiian Islands, was a passenger on the
Colonial express, which left this city for
Boston at TAO o'clock last evening. She
occupied special car, which came directly
through from Washington.
Nobody about the depot were aware Of
the fact that the world famous ex-ruler Of
the Hawaiian Islands was In the city.
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Everyone gives 1t the highest praise.
ii. Gradel, Druggist, Walnut and Allison
streets, Cincinnati, o., says this OF his
trade: "I sell my share Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, and my customers that have
used this preparation speak Of II in the
highest TERMS"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS


visit q. y. hERRfAn a CO.. "a Broad street
n you are looking for something very ubce
for little money. The latest things nj lowest
prices.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Horses Clipped by Electric Power
10 Barber's, Cross street, Central Falls.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Bill Books, Pocketbooks and Card ca.ss q
n. l.. FREEMAN a Sous.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-26

Christmas Cards, Calendars and Diaries At
Ell. FREEMAN 4 SONS
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csfholic Bibles and Prayer Books at
n. l.. FREEMAN a Sons.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

A Boston man kissed a Boston woman
and she has sued him for 500 900 dam
ages They had q similar case up in
Milwaukee, and the court assessed Hne
on the culprit and gave the woman moth.
ing But the Boston article may be
worth more. Chicago Inter-Ocean.
A Chicago man was arrested the other
night for making love to a dummy In
front OF q store Ho now claims that he
was drunk. but this will hardly reno vc
come Of the suspicious he has aroused
against the Chicago womsn % levelsnd
Press.
The United States Senate will have
to learn that 1t will not receive any
more courtesy than that to which it ia
entitled by It's conduct New York Tel
egram.
It must be that the Duluth police
drink water for they have reached a
state where they cannot tell whether
man Is drunk OF dead st Paul Dis
patch,
A thousand patents applied for In
one week means that IL our inventors
have wheels in their heads they are
turning them to advantage. .--Philsdel-
phia Tim;s
Outlaws and murderers are having con
sid erable latitude 10 New Jersey. What
has become Of this world-famous article
Of jastlct2 t2-Flerida Times Union.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
BsDJamln woods Speculation.

There was time when Benjamin
Wood, as mayor Of the city Of New York,
member Of Congress, was the most
prominent politician In the country. His
name was potent in Democratic councils
ard when he was mayor he ran Gotham In
such An independent way. to suit his
own purposes. that the municipal gov.
srnment Of that city was understood to
be "ons man power" Mr.. Wood had
his own way, and though Democrat
he made his party subssrvient TO his
own wishes aud Was not beyond favor.
ing those politically opposed to him
with the political pap" of the period
BE was called by his friends model
mayor and no doubt New York has had
many worse ones, although we certainly
would not commend his example to those
who aspire to political preferment in the
present generation.
The political career OF Mr. Wood came
suddenly 70 a close about quarter OF a
century ago when he seems to have vol
uutarily withdrawn from politics In order
to give his whole attention to money
making Il Is possible that mis-
connection With certain lottery schemes
had something to do with this. He was
a rich man when he conceived the idea OF
going into the Newspaper business and
for thirty years or more he has been the
owner Of newspaper claiming to have
the largest circulation OF any in the
country Whether this Is so now or
not We should doubt. but for ;many years
there is no question that Berj rjamin
Woods Daily News circulated more
largely than any other journal In the
city o. New York.
This circulation was secured by making
the Daily News the only one cent paper
In the city and pandsrlng especially to
the supposed Interests OF the masses Of
the psopls However much money Mr.
Wood may have made before he went
int journalism he found that to be q
veritable gold mine Unlike others who
have gone inte this business he has
never divided his interests with anyone.
From the beginning he has bssn the
News And yet Mr. Wood Withdrew
himself so fully from public life that b.
has hardly been known to exist for owe
twenty years
This remarkable man must now be a
least four score years OF age. aud recent,
be has become somewhat notorious by
money making scheme that has come t.
the surface, probably without any inten
ton on his psrt. Itseeps that he mus
still retain a remembrance Of alderman
dinners and the profits which could b
secured through catering for them. No
long since he sent ship to the gulf Q
Mexico. espsc tally manned for the pui
Pass Of catching green turtles. Thi
ship contained an expert cook, and th
turtles were captured, prepared int
turtle soup, sealed in tin can
aud brought 10 New York t
be sold to those who espsclsll
relish this spicureRn dish. All went o
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
norIand win Stick to cold.

Ankiano Will btick TO Soids
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The English government has caused to
be announced that while IL will support
bimetsllic motion that has
been offered In Parliament It
''does not intend to depart, in
the slightest degree, from the gold stand
ard These American bimetallists who
are waiting for 'interDational blmstall
lam" can read In this announcement
the hopeleseness of the waiting
policy All the European countries
profess to be willing to consider the ones
tion Of returning to blmotallism, but say
they can 90 nothing until England
moves. and England has planted itself
on tho gold standard and declares It
will not move from II In the
slightest degree Why should 1t, when
1t 10 the creditor nation OF the world. an d
by keeping the world to an exclusively
gold standard the value Ia other com
modities Of It's loans and credits of
all kinds steadily inersases2 But why
should the United States wait the move
ment Of England. when England gives
notice that 1t will not mover Is 1t not
old enough aud ssrong enough TO "go
alonef'
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

as Mr.. Wood planned until the first
cargo OF soup arrived In New York. then
II the collector of that port had kept
"his GDger out Of the pie. it Is probable
this story would never have been told
and Mr.. Wood could have pocketed his
profits as he has no doubt often before
Without publicity. But Collector XII
broth claimed that he must pay a duty
on his cans of soup. Mr.. Wood pro-
tested that the soup was an American
product and should be entered free.
AS 3 result, the matter was brought
before the courts 10 the discontinue OF
Collector Kilbrsth whose decision was
reversed, az Mr. Wood had 20 trouble In
showing thtt his turtle coup industry
was an entirely American one. The tur
ties were caught by American seaman on
American vessels and the soup was
cooked on the high seas and canned In
American tin by American workmen. so
that Mr.. Wood Is fully entitled TO ali
the profits from this money making
scheme Of his latter days
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
EOjOyABie Amateur Pc. form snce.

"The Mss Istrate," given by the VIII
mInRton Dramatic Club last night was
one of the best rendered and most In
terestug productions of that well known
organic alton Admission being by invl
tation only, the audiencs WAS naturally
fashionable one. A feature of the pro
euction was tho handsome eouvenir pro.
grams, which contain the cast OF all the
plays given by the club, and the list of
officers since Its organization In 1889
Lieutenant James h Frier as The
Magistrate was noteworthy. He dis
played o keen intelligence Of conception
and near approach to adequate execu
tion, and his voice was expressively mod
ulated. In the court scenes he was par
ticularly effective,
Christopher L Ward as Cis WAS
undeniably clever, and his play
Ing of the role wEs original
and effective. L Scott Townsend In the
roll of Captain Vale vas equally good,
playing with ell the assurance and
aplomb OF an experienced actor George
p Hoffecker. az Col Lusyn, made better
impre ssion than In any other part he has
yet essayed
Miss Eleanor Going Walton acted with
great deal of spirit and intelligence ia
the part OF Mrs Pasget. the deceptive
widow Miss Walton is a beautiful and
accomplished girl. and one ot the clever.
est amateurs in the state.
That Miss Elizabeth B. Wales Is fine
comedienne she demonstrated last night
by her artistic acting as Charlotte. She
WAS bright and viyacious and held the
attention Of the audiercs at all times
Miss Isabelle B Wales made q charm
Ing girl Of 10 and Miss CANDY did some
clever work as a maid
parts were J. A. Richardson, @. A
Elliott, l. e. Wales, Jr., Austin Hsr-
rington. Rodgers, Wilson, F. H.
Hoffecker and j. p Wales
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
snniaI and PsrannaI Note

Miss Anna Dohsrty Is spending several
days In Philadelphia.
DIR Frederick has returned from & trip
to Baltimore and various parts Of Mary
land.
Albert Potter has returned from
Csnads, where he spent week
]. Taylor Cause Is at Atlantic City
where he will make a protracted stay
Mr.. and Mrs Lyntord A. Thomas have
returned from their wedding trip.
Raw. Il Ashton Hepry, of Trinity
Church, assisted by Rev. John H Elliott,
of Washington, officiated at the marriage
OF Samuel Swift and Miss Faulkner, in
philadelphia, on Monday.
Fletcher Caulk and Miss Mabelle Lloyd
will be married this evening at the home
OF the brides parents, Nr. and Mrs. G
w. Lloyd, at Odessa
The marriage Of Miss Emily Anderson
and Joshua Kelley Is announced TO take
place on Wednesday evening, June "a
Lewis P. Faust and Miss Florence O.
Faust attended the commencement
exercises stSWArthmOre yesterday.
Msrshall Smith is visiting relatives IN
Elkton.
Dr. H. B. Hickman. of Lewes. attended
the dinner given by the Faculty OF the
Dental Department of the University OF
Pennsylvania TO the graduating class at
the Hotel Waldorf, Philedelphia, last
night.
All Lupton and son, Of BridgstoD,
N. j., are registered at the Hotsl
jennings.
Misses Nellie and Annie Tucker have
been visiting in Upland
Harry Richardson has returned tC
LsnDi, Pa, after c visit to Whining
ton.
Miss Alice Morford is visiting hei
cousin, Miss Bessie Downes at Marcus
Hook.
Brandt Hoffman, Of Wilmington, re
turned home on his wheel yesterday
after a months visit to Costesvllle.
Clarence Bea5enkon will sail TO
Europe on Saturday, aud will do Englan'
towns with the Haverford cricket team
Mr.. and Mrs Howell S. Euglsnd wen
to Haverford College to day to particl
pate In the alumni exercises.
Herbert Mulliu is spending two o
three days at Atlantic City.
James 4 Mahsffey graduates from th
dental department of the University o
Pennsylvanis tomorrow.
Elmer DougLsrty, junior member o
the firm OF Lynch & Co., is sick in be
With severe cold and high fever.
Roland Gtubb Kent WAS the onl
Wilmington number OF the graduAtin
class Of SWarthmore College, th
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Lat tha mnttar pron.

Now that the Board OF Public Educs-
OF public school No. "a we're guilty of
no wrong doing in the steps they took
to discipline the little daughter Of Judge
Ball, the sooner the matter is dropped
the better 1t will be for all concerned.
The notoriety attending the investiga-
tlon has certainly done the child no good.
Mrs. Balls incorporate letter aud the
exchange of personal remarks between
Judge Ball and Committeeman Morrow
were unfortunate features introduced at
dignity should have characterized the
proceedings.
Now we have members of the Beard Of
Public Education making silly threats to
sue Mrs. Ball for criminal libel, and like
silly threats from the other side to have
the three teachers arrested for cruelty to
children. For the Board of Public
Education and the Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Children TO permit
themselves TO be dragged into the case in
phbu AehhrA Wouu bo W AVWoL buou III
public estlnAtion. There would be q
fasco In the courts and the sItua tion
would become even more ridiculous than
at present.
The parents Of the child appealed to
the Board OF Public Education. They
were given a hearing and ample oppor
tunlty to prove their case. Having
failed TO do so to the satisfaot otion of the
judges OF the teachers the matter should
rest right where IL ia.
IL has been lesson 10 the teschers,
and II there are abuses of authority ia
our schools the mere fact that there as
public investigation and trial In one
ease will have wholesome eff, ,ct Ia all
the schools Of Wilmington. Teachers do
not like TO be msde the subjects Of
public censure and discussion any more
than does any other class Of public
HervAnts
When moral suasion falls to inspire O
scholar to observe the rules Of a school, It
would be we'll for the teacher to complain
to the parents, aud. as last resort OK
pei the scholar II he or she will obey
neither teacher nor parents.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10

There never has been doubt as to the
intentiou of the Republic An deleg Rtes to
20 to st. IIouis and contest the seats
claimed by the men named by the Ad-
dicks party convention. That they are
now on their way West is therefore not
a matter Of surprise to either the Re-
publIcRns or Democrats. The fight be-
tween the Republican delegates and the
Addicks party delegates Will be as bitter
and uncOmpromising in the committee
rooms and on the hoor at 81. Louis as the
most ardent Democrat can desire.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Some sarcasm

From the New York Tribune.
Mark Hsnna II we rightly understand
the existing situation. has already
expended several millions OF his own
money, and Is getting ready TO spend
several hundred millions more, not 50
much to draw away support from
Governor Morton on the first ballot as to
secure the favor of his Eupporters for
Mckinley as thsir second choice This.
1t strikes as is wrong. Since the return
Of the gentlemen whom Mr. Platt cent
South 10 press Governor Morton's
nomination upon all delegates who
desired sound money IL Is understood
that the governors supporters have
taken q decided stand against the
use of money In the pre-.
llminaTy canvAss--espscially In large
quantities This position Is 50 entirsly
sound that Il ought to give the Governor
great strength on the first ballot. The
worst feature Of the Hanna invasion,
however, is the fact that neither Mr.
Hanna nor anybody else has any busi-
ness TO come into this State with or
without money and undertake to induence
the second choice OF delegates The un-
written law, az laid doWa by what Il
called "the regular organlz ,tiou," Is thst
after the frst choice, as indicated By Mr.
Platt's selection and popular enthusiasm.
has been diligently aud enth uslasricslly
supported for one ballot the whole dele
CATION passes into Mr. Piatt's hands for
trading purposes.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
Has WON Florida RrIds.

The marriage of William a Alexander.
OF Chesapeake City, and Miss Lydia B
Hardgravs is announced to take place at
the home OF the bride ct DeLsnd. Fla
on Wednesday, June II The honeymoon
will be spent at Atlantic City. after
which Mr.. and Mrs Alexander win return
to Chesapeake City where they will reside
in the future. Mr.. and Mrs. John e.
Alexander. parents Of the groom, will
leave Elkton tomorrow evening for Ds-
Land.
Evening journal., 1896-06-10
MarrIed ro- -far In uhIearo.

Henry Alonzs Hickman, formerly Of
Wilmington, now OF Chicago was mar
ried to day Ia that city to Miss Mary
Annette McDoel, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Henry MeDoel Among
the wedding guests we're Mr. and Mrs.
Henry d Hickman and Miss Evelyn
Hickman, parents and sister OF the
groom. Mr. Hickman is well known In
Wilmington, being q graduate of the
High School, clAss of "a He Is now
practlcing law in Chioago. Mr. and Mrs
Hickman will be "st home" on Tuesdays
October 9 and 20 at No. 3232 Michigan
avenue, Chicago.