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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Municipal League Met and
Elected Officers.
lawyer James A. Williams Made
a Very Strong Address.
crlsps News Of the Blackstone vaIIey-Im.
portant Local Notes Of All the Villages.

The meeting held last evening at Forest
ers Hall, by those persons who are inter-
|ested in forming Municipal League In
this town, was quite well attended. More
interest was displayed than at previous
meetings held. The resolutions and bylaws
prepared some time ago by an executive
were adopted by the League.
PThe election of officers resulted as follows:
President, David Thomson; Vice Presi-
dent, Edmund Clark; Treasurer, James
|Hindley; Executive Committee, It. j.
Smith; Membership Committee, William
Howell.
Addresses were made by several of the
members of the League. James A. Will
liams of Providence made the principal
address of the evening. He pointed out
the wonderful benefits the town would de-
rive from the formation and active particle
patton of good citizens of this movement.
The membership has increased to about 75
members. Meetings will be held often in
order to explain the workings and inten-
tions of the promoters.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
SAYLESVILLE.

Miss Henrietta Cary of Logansport, Ind,
is visiting relatives In this village.
The ladies of the Memorial Chapel ex-
tended the right hand of good fellowship
70 Rev. Frederick A. Balloon, the newly
appointed pastor of the church, last even
ing in the vestry of the chapel. The re-
ception was very cordial one, every one
seeming to vie with one another In their
expressions of good viii. A very pleasing
entertainment of varied character was
given after the reception.
Moahassuck Assembly, Royal Society of
Goodfellows, met Wednesday evening and
elected the following officers: Ruler, John
Asquith; Instructor, James Adams; Coun-
selor, Alice Asquith; Recording Secretary,
Charles F. Fisher; Financial Secretary,
David Asquith; Treasurer, William Wilk-
inson, Hannah M. Fisher; Guard, John III.
Tounsend; Sentry, William Asquith; Trus-
tees, William Wilkinson, David Asquith
and Charles r. Fisher. Delegates TO Grand
Assembly, Herbert Pearson, David As
quith and Adam Oldfeld. Alternates,
william r. Asquith, Edward Simmonds
and william Wilkinson. Auditing Com
mittee, Douglas Patton, ]. w. Brown and
Arthur Blackwell. The Assembly voted ia
hold a public meeting Jan. 13. It was
voted to pay fraternal visit to Watcher
Assembly, Friday evening, Jan. IL.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

st. Louis. Dec. ia special to The
Republic from Dallas says The head Of
the local Cuban committee yesterday re-
ceived dispatches from Key West MAX
ing absolute denial of the Spanish re-
ports from Habana of the alleged killing
of General Antonio Maceo. The dis
patches state that on Thursday night
Maceo was again in Pinar del Rio PROV
ince, and that his army was making sue
cessful operations against Weyler's
forces; that since the turning Of wey-
ler's left flank, Dec. I. Maceo has cap
tured more than $4,000 stands OF arms
and immense quantities Of ammunition,
medicines and commissary supplies.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
NEWS Of NEW ENGLAND.
WEALTHY CITIZEN or SANFORD
ME., HHLD UP AND ROBBED.
The Nokes Murder TriaI-Death From Ex.
posure-Tale Of Shipwrecked Sailors.

Sanford. Me-, Dec. 11.-William Dixon,
one of the wealthiest residents of San
ford. was held up by four unknown
men yesterday afternoon and robbed.
The police arrested two men last even
ing on suspicion. but they were later re-
leased from custody, as IT was shown
they had nothing to do with the affair.
Mr. Dixon was going along an unused
Mr.. Dixon was going along an unused
road on the outskirts of the village about
o'clock. when four men jumped up in
the dusk from behind tree and set upon
him. One struck him in the back. knock
Ing him face downward. and the second
choked him. Another one went through
his pockets and relieved them OF pocket
book, $25 In money and the watch. They
then fled
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Japs Examine Iron Plant.

Bethlehem, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Bethle-
hem Iron company's mammoth plant
was visited yesterday by M. Oshina and
the imperial commission sent out by
Japan to investigate the manufacture
Of iron and steel in America. These Wis
itors were In charge of President Linder-
man, who showed them every detail Of
manufacture. They were deeply in
terested in the experimental test Of
armor plate and the shipment Of gun
forgings. hoops, jackets, ETC., to the
washington navy yard.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
CANADIAN .n1EPEHDENcE..
A STRON0 CLUB ORGANIZED IN
MONTREAL FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Plans For Convention Next March to FEEDER.
ate the Dominion Clubs.

Montreal, Dec. 1.-THE strong under
current OF sentiment throughout Canada
favorable to separation from Great
Britain and the establishment of an In
dependent Canadian republic on this
continent has begun to take tangible
shape. The organization Of an inde-
pendence club has been in active prog
ress during the past five or six months,
and convention has been called to
meet In this city In March next with the
object of federating all the groups and
clubs OF the Dominion. Until then the
chief work will be to group individuals
favorable TO the independence move
ment throughout Canada that Is to OBJ
tain the cooperation of all those who
favor the securing Of national indepen-
dence by pacific means.
The movement is gaining ground
rapidly in the rural districts, especially
In Port Neuf, in Drummond, CRANKY
and in the most remote districts. Two
organizers are travelling I'm the interest
of Canadian independenceclu clubs through
out the Canadian centers of the United
States and in the eastern townships,
where the idea seems to meet with great
favor.
At an important meeting held In Mon
treal bylaws and a constitution for clubs
were adopted. The preamble, which is
perhaps the most important part of the
document. reads as follows
This association shall be known under
the name Of the Independence club of
Canada, and shall be composed Of all
persons desirous Of obtaining political
liberty and the independence Of Canada.
It's object is:-
1.-The study Of Canadian people and
OF the resources Of the country.
2-Encouragement Of true national
spirit among the population.
S-To obtain the liberty and indepen-
dence OF Canada by legitimate and pa
cinc means. ~N
AT the next meeting In January. 1897,
steps Will be taken to secure the incor-
HOratiOn Of the club.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

San Francisco. Dec. 1.-THE unex-
pected arrival OF Lilioukalani from Hon
olulu yesterday evoked much interest,
and gave rise to no little speculation as
to the object of her trip. Her only at
tendants were a man and woman SER
want, and even her San Francisco agent
and former chamberlain, Colonel George
McFarlane. did not know Of the ex-
queens arrival until he received a sum-
mons from her on the arrival of the ship
Lilioukalani declines to be interviewed,
and will give no information regarding
the length of her visit here nor her future
plans.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
DON'T STOP TOBACCO
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING IT

The tobacco habit grows on man until
, his nervous system 10 seriously affected, i'm.
pairing health, comfort and happiness. To
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tenn, as tobacco to an invetefato user be-
comes stimulant that hrs system c'ntinu-
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no Inconvenience. II leaves the system
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From hundreds OF testimonials the origi.
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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Our Railway Interests.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE interstate
commerce commission has just issued a
preliminary report on the income and ex :
penditures of the railways in the United
States for the year ending June 30 1896,
prepared by it's statistician. The earn
ings of the passenger service are shown
to be $lS77 per mile of line, being an in
crease OF $113, as compared with the pre-
vious year. The earnings OF the freight
service also show an increase over last
year Of $349 per mile of line. fl
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
VALLEY FALLS.

The evening schools will close this even
ing as the appropriation for that purpose
has been exhausted.
Persons who neglected to pay their taxes
yesterday, will have to pay an added sum
in the way of interest for the future.
The new Board of Fire Wardens will
meet this evening to organize for the en-
suing year. No better choice for Presi-
dent of the Board could be made than to
elect the Hon. John Dillon to that posi-
tion.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Valley
Falls Baptist Church will hold a Christmas
sale this evening, at the residence OF
Charles F. Wood, Broad street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

North Carver. Mass, Dec 11.-John
Stratton, formerly OF Franklin. residing
here with his brother George and his
wife. created much excitement yester-
day by an alleged assault on Mrs. STRAIT
ton and her sister with a knife. The
sister is about 16 years of age. and John
stratton objected to her receiving at
tention from young man, John Brad
dock. The trouble followed an angry
debate In the family. Before John STRAIT
ton could reach the women he was
knocked down by George with stick Of
wood. John took to the woods, and as he
had threatened to do injury to John
Rraddock a warrant was taken out for
his arrest Last night Deputy Sheriff
Lincoln Of this town caught the fugitive
In Plympton.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Richmond, Me-, Dec. 1.-THE 15-year-
old son of Henry Littlefield, Bowdoin-
ham farmer, lost his life while skating
on Cobbossee pond at Richmond Corner
yesterday. The boy broke through the
ice In place where the water is only AZ
feet deep. He was able TO stand on his
feet, but could not get up on the ice. His
companion, a boy Of about the same-age
made several efforts to rescue him, but
the weak condition Of the ice prevented
him from reaching Littlefield, who per-
ished from exposure
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
LONSDALE.

Town Clerk Easton will be at his Office
every evening this week, for the accommo-
dation of those who wish to register.
Judge Bosworth will look after the
towns interest in the McCaughey case.
This evening the Lonsdale Tigers will
be pitted against the .Bancrofts, at polo in
the John street rink.
There will be meeting of the newly
elected Executive Committee of the Ions
dale Library and Reading Room Associa-
!, tion this evening, to effect an organization.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
The Nokes Murder Trial.

Montpelier, VT, Dec. 1.-THE defense
In the trial Of Martin and Sarah Nokes,
who are charged with killing an infant
child belonging to Emma Jones. finished
its case yesterday afternoon, and the
arguments by counsel were at once be-
gun. The defense attempted to prove
that the infants head was crushed dur
ing the burial, and that the child died a
natural death. Emma Jones, the mother
Of the child. was on the stand. but her
evidence was Of little Importance. Ex-
State Attorney Stanton was addressing
the court when an adjournment was
taken.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Wilbur House Changes Hands

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Will
bur House, the oldest hotel in this city,
last night changed management, trans
action being consummated whereby
Charles A. Marston, manager of the Fall
River Baseball club, and p. F. Eagan,
sporting editor Of The Herald, become
the owners. The price paid is understood
TO be S155OO.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Rev. Frank H. Smith to Be Released

washington, Dec. 11.-Rev. Frank
Hyatt Smith is to be released from the
st. Elizabeth insane asylum. The order
was given yesterday by Chief Justice
bingham, upon the petition of Mr..
Smiths brother, Stanley r. Smith,
and Henry Russell, both of Detroit,
who gave bonds in $4,000 to restrain and
care for him until he should recover his
nifu
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Charged With Assault.

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 11.-Herbert
w. Hall of Jersey City, who is alleged
to have assaulted Trolley Conductor
Charles Saunders Of Portland when
the latter attempted to eject him from
the car for refusal to pay his fare, was
held in $1,000 bonds yesterday for trial in
the superior court. He is charged with
assault with intent to kill
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Boston, Dec. u.-Thirteen members
Of the crew Of the Gloucester fishing
schooner Willie M. Stevens. which was
lost at Blanche Point, N. S., arrived
here yesterday afternoon on the steamer
Boston from Yarmouth. They were
Immediately forwarded to their homes.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Boston, Dec. 11.-At a meeting Of the
executive council yesterday Governor
Wolcott nominated DIR. Austin G. Peters
OF Jamaica Plain to succeed DR.. Osgood
of the cattle commission. Edward T..
Raymond was nominated as clerk Of the
Worcester police court, to succeed Alden
e. Thayer. Ex-senator s. Stillman
Blanchard Of Boston was nominated as
q director Of the Collateral Loan and
Trust company. DIR. r. III. Faunce Of
Sandwich was nominated as medical ex-
aminer of Barhstable county. Hersey
b. Goodwin Of Boston was unanimously
confirmed by the council as a member OF
the railroad commission.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Wrentham. Mass, Dec. 11.--An unknown
man, about so years of age, died yester-
day at the poorhouse as result of in
juries mysteriously received. He was
picked up Sunday In an unconscious con-
dition with bad cash on the head. as IL
inflicted during struggle. He never
regained consciousness
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Ask your Grocer today TO show you pack.
age OF GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink IL without injury a. well ms the adult.
All who try II, like IL. GRAIN-O has the rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 10 Is made
from pnre grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives II without distress. Y the
price OF coffee. i5c and 2oc per package. sold
by all grocers.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Amesbury Clothing Dealer Assigns.

Amesbury, Mass, Dec. 11.-George w.
Woodburn, one Of the largest clothing
dealers In Amesbury. assigned yester-
day to Judge Cate. No statement will
be issued until after meeting Of the
creditors Is held
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

New York, Dec. 11.-Maria Barberi,
who has been on trial during the past
four weeks for the second time for kill
ing the bootblack, Cataldo, because ne
refused to marry her. was yesterday
heclared by the jury not guilty Of MUIR
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
shoe Com pany Insolvent.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Tyler
e. Moulton Shoe company of Brook
field filed a voluntary petition in in
solvency yesterday. The assets are un-
known, and the liabilities are estimated
at upwards of $4,000. The company ex-
poets to be able to pay so cents on the
dollar
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Boston, Dec. 11.-Robert Currier, a
brakeman, In the employ Of the Boston
and Albany railroad, fell from train
In East Boston yesterday, and was run
over by several cars. His body was cut
completely In two. The unfortunate man
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Consoiates Attacked by Natives

{ Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE Cologne Gazette
says that the German warship Condor
Is on her way from Port Natal to Lor-
nnzo Marques, where the German and
Dutch consulates have been attacked
md the British flag torn to shreds.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
ColiIdsd with q reieer.ph Pole.

Lynn. Mass. Dec. 11.-willIe w. Hans-
com, Q years old. son of Marion III, Hans-
com. died last night as the result Of q
collision with telegraph pole while ut
play. in. fs.-
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11
Went Down with All on Hoard

London, Dec. 11.--Lloyd's agent at vigo
telegraphs that the steamer Salier has
been totally lost on the Coronas Cor
rubeda shoals. Not a single person on
board the steamer was saved.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Lynn, Mass, Dec 11.-Lieutenani
George w. Iittlefield, quite widely
known as a war veteran, died last night.
lie was an ex-representative and served
through the war In company I, Tenth
New Hampshire Volunteers. He was
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Har-
ward representatives for the fifth annual
intercollegiate chess tournament In New
York, Dec. 2s, will be A. w. Ryder, 'ez
and K. Il. southard, 81: the substitutes,
w. c. Arensburg. 1900. and ]. Hewins,
Jr
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-11

Advertise your wants In THE TRIBUNE.
The evening times., 1896-02-04
POULTRY SHOW PLANS.
Final Arrangements in Process o1
Completion nv he Committee.

An enthusiastic meeting 0f the National
Poultry, Pigeon and Pet stock Association
was he'd last evening at their rooms, No.
712 Twelfth street. one new member, Mr..
| W. A. Sherman of Vienna, Fairfax county y,
| Va, was admitted.
Rule ii uf The premium list was amended
| So that when classes are not file by the
required number of entries second prize
| money viii be paid on first prize winners,
all hunors, suc as very highly commended,
| highly comrnerded and commented, TO be
awarded the same as in fun classes.
Dr. Cecil Frcuch was elec,,d an homo
rary member of the association and desig-
mated as medical and surgical expert TO
| look after any sickness or accidents among
birdS or mammals on exhibition during the
show.
The committee on advertising reported
completion Of arrangements.
An extensive correspondence in regard
to the new feature. the display of fancy
cats. was read, and a large show Of the
finest known kinds of these pets is as
surcd. Entries have been made for classes
OF the long-haired. or Ang"ra, cats, in
colors, black, white. yellow, Tarti-Colored.
turtoiSeshcll and miscellaneous COlorS. be-
sides maltese, and all colOrs OF short
haired reines.
numerous letters of entries of poultry
were read, among the most noted of which
We're fifty Buff CoChinS, by Lynnhurst
Poultry Yards, GlaSsboro, y. j.. and Il
large collection of pheaSants. by Mr..
Werner tie Guise, Mohwah, y. J.. includ-
ing golden, silver, Lady Amherst, Mon
goIian and other grand phea>ants.
Also by Mr.. :. NJ. Kcfauver. Middle
town, Nd. Il large display of land and
water fowls. Mr. Kcfauver is said To
breed about fifty varieties of fowls, In
Cluding many that are rarely seen even at
large exhibitions.
Numerous exhibitors have notified the,
secretary of their intention to exhibit.
bur have not sent their lists or the num-
bers thcy viii enter.
The biological diSplay-cSg shOw-as Il
special feature, has attracted Il large num-
b"r of offers of donations OF eggs for show.
This, display will include pigeon eggs and
run through all varieties of poultry from
bantams to duCRs, geese, turkeys. guinea
fowls. pheasauts. etc. and probably os-
trich eggs ana The egg Of the NOW extinct
great suk.
Exhibits of eggs wcr. reported by let
ters from Akron, Ohio; Pntsburg. Johns
town. y. Y. tine AudalCsian and white
Pckin bantams: Monroe, common Cochin
bdn,ams: Fall RNer. Mass. blff 2 Polisl. ban
tams. and Others fnum District of Colum-
bia. Florin. Pa; GlnsSboru, y. j.; Gro
venor, n. Y: 6reenville, L. l.; and De
Ruyter, y. Y.
The evening times., 1896-02-04
KING OF BRIGHTOS'S WILL.
Had So Many Children He Conduit
Remember Their Su,u..

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE strange case of the
late John NJ. Caff.ry. who was known as
the King of Brighton" came into the pro-
bate court yesterday on a motion for an
order to declare the widows award which
viii amount Ia 100000. When he died il,
developed that he had left an estate worth,
as was supposed, 81 900 coo; two or three
wives and number of children whose
names he had forgotten when he made his
viii. The estate, however, has shrunk to
100000.
The legal widow is now said to De Mary
Jane Dawson McCaffery, who has twice
married the deceased. Other heirs are Mrs.
Shipley, q daughter by his first wife. who
lived for many years in Georgetown. II. e.
three children Of another daughter and
their father, George y. llman, of George
town, H. c.
1he attorneys assert that Mrs. Dawson
has proved She is the legal widow, although
she has not seen her husband for forty
years, and if the claim is allowed the other
heirs will appeal, because they want a
bigger share.
The evening times., 1896-02-04
THE "OLDROMAN.'
She SAYS ~ Conspiracy Existed to
Ruin Her Character.

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 4.-Attired in deep
mourning. Il daughter of the late Allen U.
Thurman. Mrs. VI. Z. I. Holiday, and her
husband. Edward T. Holiday. known ID
baseball and sporting circles as Bug
Holiday, sat side by side in courtroom
Yesterday as defendants IN S2o,Ooo
damage suit brought against them by Mrs.
Fannie L. Holiday, distant relative or
Mr.. Holiday.
The defendants claim that Mrs Fannie
Holiday. in August last. threatened TO burn
their furniture and kin them, whereupon
they procured her arrest. She was con-
fined in Jail for eight days, being finally
released on a writ of habcas corpus
The plaintiff asserts that she was wrong
fully imprisoned and that's conspiracy
exists to ruin her character. On account
OF the prominence of the parties involved
the case excitcs more than usual interest.