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Mesa free press., 1897-09-17
TIMES AND MINING.
Another New Cyanide Process.

Every few months the announcement
is made of the discovery of a new cya.
nide process. Like the new dry-washers
these processes prove to be deficient in
some necessary quality when they are
tried on a practical scale. The latest to
the description of which is taken from
the Mining and Scientific Press:
CDR. Keith, formerly of this city,
now of London, claims to have invented
a cyanide process, in which, in the dis
solving process, he adds to the solution
of potassium cyanide certain quantity
of cyanide of mercury. He states that
he finds the best results obtained when
the solvent contains 0.05 per cent OF
potassium cyanide, and OOPS per cent
cyanide of mercury This mixture OF
cyanides, he claims, operates faster
than the simple potassium cyanide.
The process for the recovery of the gold
from the solution is an electrolytic one.
The gold and the mercury are deposited
together upon amalgamated copper
plates. The amalgam so deposited is
then scraped off, and the gold recovered
by distilling off the mercury in the
usual way. The anode is not allowed
to dip in the cyanide solution, but is
placed in separate compartment and
surrounded with solution of alkaline
salt, so that the cyanide does not be-
come decomposed. The electro-motive
force of the current need not be more
than half volt, and the current density
on the depositing surface may be as low
as 0.56 ampere per square foot"
Mesa free press., 1897-09-17
Lower California.

One of the latest mining enterprises
in which Los Angeles people are inter.
ested is that of company of San Fran
cisco people, who have organized as the
Santa Rosalia Bay Mining company, to
exploit some gold property in Lower
California, twenty miles south of San
Diego. The find was made by w. T.
Hall of Los Angeles in the early part
of 1895. Hall is the man who took the
first enigne out of Los Angeles when
the rairload strike was in progress. He
went to Lower California for the pur-
pose of pearl fishing and brought back
some rich specimens of ore to San Fran
cisco, whereupon, after investigation,
the company was formed.
Mesa free press., 1897-09-17
EASTERN NEWS ITEnS.

Johann Most, the high priest of an
archy, will shake off the dust of New
York for good within week. He will
60 to Buffalo to edit the Arbiter lei
tung.
Late advices from Honolulu are that
the Hawaiian senate has been called to
meet September 6, to ratify the annex
alton treaty.
!. The Atlantic Cotton mills at Law
renee, Mass, have resumed with 200
operatives, after shutdown of four
weeks. The mills at Methuen, Mass,
have resumed with force of $50.
BY vote of SO to 26 the Pennsylvania
Democratic State committee adopted a
William Harrlty of Philadelphia in the
National Democratic committee.
The biennial session of the supreme
tribe of the German independent Order
of Red Men adjourned at Baltimore last
week to meet two years hence in San
Francisco. j. Pilert of Baltimore was
elected supreme chief.
The first session of the British Medi-
cal association to be held in Canada
week. Many distinguished physicians
from the old and new worlds were in
attendance.
few days ago the wires brought
information from New York that new
clipper line was to be established be-
tween the Atlantic coast and California
by way of Cape Horn. According to
the San Francisco Call. the new line is
known as the Atlantic and Pacific Trans
portation company. Henry ID. Walls of
Fifteenth and Market streets, Philadel-
phia, will manage the eastern business
of the company, and the Johnson-Locke
Mercantile company of No. 2O4 Front
street will be the general Pacific coast
agents.
One hundred huge cases have just ar
rived at the Museum of Natural History
in Central Park, New York, and are re-
garded with great satisfaction by the
directors of the museum. They are the
bones of the remarkable specimens of
extinct animals dug out of the earth
many feet below the surface of Wyo-
ming, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas.
They are the first consignment of the
summers work of the numerous ex-
peditions sent out by the museum. In
the 100 cases there is one perfect speei-
men of flying lizard that was twelV
feet long. Prof. Mathews said ther6>
were numerous other sections OF lizards,
but only one complete specimen, which
was taken from Kansas soil. 1t be-
longed to period of ages before man
was dreamed of and few like bat in
the night and fed on fishes.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
BRICKLAYERS' UNION.
First Annual Ball of the Association Tool
Place Last Evening.

First Annual Ball of the Association Took
Place Last Evening.
The Bricklayers' International Union,
No. 8, of this city held their first ball,
which in future it is intended to have an
annual affair, in the Smith building last
evening. The affair was a success in
every respect.
The music was furnished by the Alpine
orchestra and the % numbers on the orde r
were enjoyed. The grand march was led
by Andrew Conners and Miss Emma Nc
Donald, who were followed by about 50
couples.
Following were the committees in
charge of the affair:
Committee Of Arrangements Patrick
Campbell, chairman; William Kilroy. sec
retary; John Geraghty, treasurer; M. w.
Willyt, Daniel Connors, Peter Donehue,
Eugene Campbell, Andrew Conners,
Joseph Whatmaugh, John Weir, William
Kilroy. ~
Floor Director-Andrew Connors.
Assistant Floor Director-M. w. Willyt.
Aid--Lewis Davoll, Thomas DAILY, Fred
keenan,, Narcisse Rousseau, John Flatley,
George Coyle.
Reception Committee John Flatley,
William La Chappelle, Joseph Burns.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
CHANGES in CURRENCY.
SEVERAL PROMINENT MEN GAVE
THEIR OPINION LAST NIGHT.
At the Banquet Of the Massachusetts Reform
Club Held In Boston.

boston, FEB. l3.-The financial ques-
zion received the consideration of the
Massachusetts, Reform club at it's meet
ding last evening. 1t was probably the
liveliest meeting that the club has had
for some time made so by the principal
guest, Hon. Charles N. Fowler. con-
4ressman from New Jersey. taking issue
with Professor Taussig of Harvard uni
versity on the question of how, best to
retire the national government notes.
IL fell little short OF being joint de-
bate and the interest of the 100 or more
present was aroused to the highest
pitch.
Congressman Fowler had made a cap
i.al address on the question OF Specific
Remedies for the Evils of Our Present
Currency System" which had been re-
ceived with every evidence of approba-
tson by the club. The chief points of his
address were that the government
notes should be gradually retired, ma
tlonal bank notes to be substituted for
them.
Professor Taussig's speech was an
academic discussion of the money ques-
tion, In which he urged the retirement
of the greenbacks as the first step to-
ward a reform in the currency. the gov
ernment then to devise a system Of ma
4ional bank currency that would be both
sufficient and elastic.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
DANCING PARTY.

Members OF the A. q. Il. Club Entertain
Many Guests Last Night.
notwithstanding the inclement weather
last evening those fortunate enough to at
tend the dancing party given by the MEM
bers of the A. o. IT., Club had most en-
joyable time, and the last of these pleasant
gatherings proved one of the most en-
joyable of the season. The Assembly
rooms presented an attractive scene when
the dance was at its heighth, the hand
some gowns worn by many of the ladies
contrasting with the sombre evening dress
of the men. The order of dance contained
Is numbers and under the mellow light
these were quickly danced away. The
music furnished by Reeves Orchestra was
excellent.
The dance was attended by about 60
couples, who will vouch for the truth of
the statement that the last A. o. r., dan
cling party was one of the most pleasant
social events of the season.
The dance was arranged by the follow
ing committee who acted as the floor COM
mittee: John F. Casey, George F. Nc
Ginnity and William j J. Watson.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
Ibid NOT WAIVER.
DR.. Bacon Testifies in That
Assault Case.
The Plaintiff Repeated Testimony
Without a Break.
Judge Putnam Reserves His Decision Until
Tuesday After Hearing Attorneys Pleas.

Especial Dispatch to the TRIBUNE.l
UxBRIDaE, Mass, Feb. 13.-Judge Put
nam reserved his decision in the felonious
assault case brought against DR.. Joseph A.
Bacon of Whitinsville, whose accuser is
Georgianna Clapp, alleged to be under the
aged of 16, the ''age of limit" in this State.
DIR. Joseph. A. Bacon, the defendant, was
called yesterday after . recess for dinner.
lie said he had lived in Whitinsville since
May, 1891. He had lived In Pawtucket,
Philadelphia, Fall River, Andover and
Central Falls. He was educated at the
University Of Baltimore, and is p post
graduate of Johns Hopkins University.
\ He admitted being acquainted with Miss
Clapp and having taken her TO ride. He
denied using her any other way than as q
gentleman should, and said the route taken
by them was not as she had said, but
through Linwood to Rockdale, He never
had her alone in his Office and never made
any dates with her. He said he never
called upon the girl when she was alone;
that she asked him for pills for cramps
once and he gave her some. She told him
her, but he told her to consult her family
doctor. She gave him the names of four
men, one of whom was married, whom she
accused. He refused to help her, as such
treatment was against the rules of his
church. The next night she asked him
for a medical book, but he refused, and
told her to keep away from his house. She
then told him she would fix him. He al
ways looked upon her as a child.
During the cross-examination the
doctor did not waver, and used the word
decidedly" every few minutes with
much force.
Mrs. Esther McVey of Whitinsville said
she had seen Miss Clapp in company with
two young men at night. She thought
it would have been better for herself IL
she hadn't followed them and been SO
inquisitive. @s}
Mrs. Mary Blunt testified to the good
reputation OF DR.. Bacon. Mrs. Annie
McGuinness gave similar testimony. Miss
Margaret Sallivan said she had ridden
with the doctor often, and he was always
gentleman.
Miss Minnie Wright said Miss Clapp
had told her of improper relations with
other men.
Mrs. Bacon, the doctors wife, testified
that the ride spoken of by Miss Clapp was
at her suggestion, as she was unable to go
with her husband.
Miss Clapp took the stand again and re-
peated her former testimony without a
break.
w. j. Taft then made his plea, which
lasted 4S minutes. While he was speaking
the women in the audience were moved to
tears.
The judge continued the case until
Tuesday
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
ON SUNDAY EVENING.

Prof. Ba-rass VIII Expose the Methods OF
she Spirituslists.
At the Opera House tomorrow Sunday
evening Prof. Barrael, assisted by J. w.
Gillard and some of the best known people
In the city, will give public seance on
6pirituslism In the full light of the open
stage.
and all his manifestations are shown In the
full light of the open stage, the work done
by Professor Barrael has been mystery in
all parts of the world, and he has appeared
In all the largest cities of Europe. He
spent 8 years among the Buddhists and Is
called the "White Mahatma of the East" !"
II you are In need of advice, information
or instruction or II in trouble, see Prof.
BarraeP for 1t will cost you nothing and all
classes will be treated alike. Fnll forms
will positively appear, and can be conversed
with and recognized. Tables appear In
mid-air, flowers are passed to the audience
by unseen hands, musical instruments are
played upon by unseen fingers.
You will see the most wonderful illustra-
tions Of spirit power In the world. The
sale of seats Is progressing rapidly. Prof.
Barrael has appeared with great success
in New York, Boston Lowell. Salem, and
other nearby points. Whether you are a
believer In the supernatural or not, you
will be amused and entertained.
The various comments Of the press In
cities where the Professor has given his
entertainment are unanimous In recon-
mending the performance.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
TWO DIVORCES AT. ONCE.
THIS IS THE MODEST REQUEST OF
A BRIDGEPORT WOMAN.


Bridgeport. Conn. Feb ia peculiar
petition for divorce came before Judge
Isalph Wheeler In the superior court
here yesterday. In fact. the petitioner.
Esther N. Chapman of Newtown. asks
TO be divorced from two men. On March
>, 1887, the petitioner was married to
David jeffrey of Norwich. and imme-
tiately afterward the couple separated.
An agreement was signed by the wo-
man releasing Jeffrey from his marital
vows, and he then left. saying he was
going TO Australia. He has not since
been heard from.
On May 30. 1889. Mrs. Jeffrey married
Augustus Chapman OF Norwich. They
lived together for a few years. and one
child was born to them. Chapman sud-
denly left, and nothing has been heard
from him since. Mrs. Chapman. as she
Is known. then removed to- Newtown.
She seeks a divorce on the, ground of de-
sertion, but whether that can be proved
remains question,
The court continued the petition for
further order of notice, as the evidence
failed to show that either of the re-.
spondents had ever been notified OF the
psndency Of divorce proceedings.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
GRAND RECEPTION

ny the Parirhioners Of the Church OF Our
Lady Of Consolation.
The parishioners Of the Church Of Our
Lady of Consolation on Pleasant View are
preparing to hold a grand reception on
the evening OF Feb. "a. Mayor Davis OF
this city and Mayor Gottschalk of Central
Falls will be honored guests of the occa-
sion. An excellent musical program Ia
being prepared by the talented young art
ist, Miss Marie-Thercse Braxcau, assisted
by Anatole Brazeau and the celebrated
basso, l.. Il. Martin of Providence. Ad-
dresses will be made by II. A. Dubuque OF
Fall River, Alphonse Gaulin of woon-
socket and other prominent French
orators.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
VETERANS SONS.
Ninth Annual Encampment
Was Held Yesterday.
Fourteen Camps, Representing
400 Members, Had Delegates.
Annual Reports We're Read by the Difierest
Officers and Routine Business Transacted.

The ninth annual encampment of the
Sons OF Veterans was held yesterday after
noon in Providence. Fourteen cam ps
were represented.
Division Adjutant T. A. Barton's report
In brief follows: ''There has been loss of
one camp, but slight gain in member
snip. The number in good standing for
the quarter ending Dec. 81, 1895, was n
camps and 400 members. There is a net
gain Of six"
The following officers were elected
Division Council, Past Capt. Charles O.
Iaber, Past Capt. Charles Potter, Past
Capt. Stephen b. Wells; Delegates-at-
Large to National Encampment, Rev. II.
B. Cole; Delegate, Past Capt. Ernest l..
Hackett; Alternate-at-Iarge, II. ID. Gf-.
ford; Alternate, Alton L. Pierce. The
following stan was appointed by Col
Abbott:
Surgeon, A. Watson A. Traver, M. d.;
Chaplain, Rev. F. b. Cole; Adjutant, G. A
Hammond; Quartermaster, Alonzo r.
Williams; Inspector, M. p. O'Flahcrty;
mastering Officer, George w. Hoxis,
Judge Advocate, Frederick K. Carpenter
The encampment closed with q recep-.
tion and ball rendered to the Division
Commander Of the Rhode Island Sons or
Veterans, u. s. A., under the auspices OF
Fred Il. Davis Camp, No. 13, 8. of w., In.
Slocum Post Hall last evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jsques Alix VIII Ceiebrats,
Their Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jsques Alix VIII Ceisbrats,
Their Golden Wedding.
Monday will see the fiftieth milestone I'm
the married life Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jaques
Alix of Central Falls celebrated. Mr.. and
and Mrs. Alix have been honored residents
OF that city for long period, extending
over many years, and on Monday they win
celebrate their golden wedding at thsir
home, 2 Pacific street, surrounded by all
the. comforts which a frugal and well
spent life can bring. Mr.. Alix has been q
resident of Central Falls for thirty years,
twenty OF which have been In the employ
OF the Wood Lumber Company, and he
has amassed a comfortable competency
and retired from the ranks of daily workers.
Thirteen children have been born to this
worthy couple, six OF whom are alive. On
the day of their wedding anniversary they
will receive the congratulations of 16
grand children. At o o'clock Monday
morning high mass of Thanksgiving will
be celebrated in their honor at Notre Dame
Church, Rev. FIR Grattan officiating, 49,
sisted by number of clergymen from
Canada. A great number of invitations
have been sent out, and visitors from
Canada, Woonsocket, Fall River, Boston,
Providence and other cities will be present
to add to the gaieties OF the occasion. The
reception will last throughout the day,
and the estimable couple will be the re-
cipients of many valuable expressions OF
esteem and good will.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
MID.WINTER FESTIVAL.

Pleasant Evening Passed by the Scholars
of the Park Place Sunday school.
The intermediate and primary depart
ments of the Park Place Sunday school
held their annual mid-winter festival in
the lecture room OF the church last even.
ing. Owing to the storm the festival vaa
not largely attended. The scholars and
their friends were received by the Super
intendent of the school, Thomas p. Barne--
field, who was assisted by Mrs. Barnefieid
and Rev. j. j. Woolley.
After the reception a bountiful supper
was served and this was followed by an
entertainment, the program consisting
principally OF violin solos by Clarence
Segee, cornet solos by Harry Ellis md
piano recitals by Miss Nellie McFse.
The AFFAIR was arranged by the scholars
I'm the classes Of Miss Lizzie Little and Id 4
ward /. Kingsley.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
Hobart's Washington Home.

Vice President Elect Hobart has lcas.
ed for four years the handsome Wash
ington house Of A. l.. Barber, the as
phalt king. The house is of granite and
is surrounded by an extensive. park. 1t
is ut the extremity of Fourteenth street
and Florida avenue and was occupied
formerly by Chief Justice Fuller, The
house was built originally with the
idea OF inducing the late President Ar
thur to forsake tho Soldiers home cot
tage and spend his summers there and
v adapted TO entertaining.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
FOURTH OF THE SERIES.
Enjoyable Social Given Last Evening by
the Etna Association.

Enjoyable Social Given Last Evening by
the Etna Association.
The fourth of the winter series of dances
given by the Etna Association took place
in their hall in the Dorrance building last
evening, and was thoroughly enjoyed by
the large number present. Baker Bros.
orchestra provided the music, and un-
mindful Of the storm the hours were en-
joyably passed.
The committee in charge was Thomas
Ratclifie, Jr., Harry A. Warburton, Jr.,
Charles N. Moore, John II. Worthington
and John K. Kay. The floor was In charge
of Harry A. Warburton, Jr., and David c.
Morton, Walter z. Kelton and BENJAMIN 1.
Bennett acted as aids.
The newt OF the series will be held on
Friday evening, March II.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
THE END IS NEAR
Less Than Two Weeks in
Which to Cast Ballots
For Favorite Teachers in the
Tribune Inaugural Contest.
Miss Martin Again Leads the Pawtucket List
With Miss Curran First In Central Falls.

The TRIBUNE inaugural trip contest
will be very interesting struggle for the
next two weeks, and many of the friends
of the teachers in Central Falls and this
city are accommodating votes which are
being held In reserve for the final struggle.
Quarters for the successful candidates
have been engaged at the Riggs House, one
of the foremost Of Washington's many
hotels. The Riggs is opposite the Treasury
Department, and but one block from the
White House., i is the most convenient
location In the city fof the tourist, and Is
famous for the excellence or It's CUISINE.
: The following well known gentieitien of
this city have been selected to act as cam
vassers and will count the votes cast at the
close OF the contest: Samuel III. Roberts,
City Clerk; Thomas O'Brien, Alderman
from the Fifth Ward; William w. Scott
OF the Times. ,o.
Miss Martins friends have cone to her
rescue once more and are apparently quite
confident of being able to secure sufficient
votes to send their favorite to Washing
ton. These interested parties should bear
in mind that the friends of those who are
well up in the list will probably hold back
votes in reserve to send in at the last
moment.
Miss Curran holds the lead in Central
Falls, and considerable quiet work is being
done for the others who are near the top.
Miss Curran has sturdy champion in the
person of small boy who calls every day
after school and inquiries how matters are
progressing.
PAwTUCKET.
Miss Nellie f. Martin, Ward Room No. 1852
Miss Minnie L. s. Carey, Garden ST.. 49,. 1900
Miss Elizabeth A. O'Brien. Division st... 500
Miss Ellen McKeough, Ward Room No. 79i
Miss Alice Currier, Grove St ...... ....., 7s9
Miss Ellen G. Brennan, Washington st.. 7l9
Miss Mary Il. McCabe, East St............ 7O2
Miss Lizzie Il. Finley, Cherry st.......... G7O
Miss Agnes Boles, South Woodlawn...... $40
Miss Sarah j. Kirk, Garden. St........... 5oe
Miss Grace Grant, Garden St.............. sos
Miss A. Maud Emerson, Church Hill...... 495
Miss Sarah Keenan,, Quincy Ave,....... 495
Miss Sarah l.. Cullen, Lincoln Ave....... 494
Miss Margaret g. Butler, Central Ave.. 4s7
Miss jeanette w. Fairbrother, Broadway 479
Miss Wadsworth, Church ill............ 322
Miss +. 4. Jenkins, Church HILL. $50. 3l9
Miss Maud Slocum, Broadway ..........- 293
Miss Louisa Cushman, Middle St.......... $50
Mr. Lendo G. Smith, Church Hill.......... l59
Mr.. William Z. Nudge, Garden St......... y
CENTRAL FALLS.
Miss Agnes NJ. Curran, Garfield St........ 1899
Miss Sarah Il. Goldsmith, Hedley Ave-. 1850
Miss Mary Il. Mclaughlin, Broad St..... sos
Miss Mabel II. Easton, Kendall st. ....... 55l
Miss Flora r. Wood, Dexter st ........... $50
Miss Eleanor v Asquith, Training School JOG
Miss Anna Earle, Hunt St.......... ...... 3I2
Miss Katie Beattie, Hedley Avc.......... 220
Mr.. william Overton, High SCHOOL,. Isl
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
STATE BANQUET.

Universalist Young Peoples Union al
Rhode Island Meet snd Dine.
The State banquet of the Universalist
Young Peoples uUnion took place last
evening In the vestry Of the High Street
Universalist Church. Among those In
attendance were members from Provi-
dence, Woonsocket, East Providence,
Attlcboro and North Attleboro.
Fred A. Arnold OF this city, State Presi-
dent of the Union, presided at the ban
quet and covers were laid for 65.
Among those who spoke at the conclu-
sion of the dinner was Miss Hannah j.
Powell, a divinity student at Tufts Col
lege. The arrangements were In charge
of committee composed of Miss Jennie
l.. Ellis, Miss Celia Adamson and Fred
Ormsbce.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
PROVIDENCE NEWS NOTES.
FRANK II. POWERS IS ADJUDOED
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT or COURT
he Failed to Pay AIlnony to his Wiie-rhe
Case Of Mrs Wall Against Contractor Dolas.

Frank w. Powers was sdjudged guilty
OF contempt of court this morning, and a
writ was ordered issued. The contempt
was In his failure to pay $3.50 weekly al
lowance to his wife, Hattie A. Powers. T..
F. Vance appeared for the wife.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13
HORSE WAS DROWNED.
AnimallNNa as Backed Over the Dock and Into
the Water This Morning.

While an employe of the Newell Coal and
Lumber Co., named Fitzpatrick was clear
ing the yard of snow this morning, he mis-
calculated the distance between the cart
load OF snow he was about to dump and
the river, andas result got too near the
end of the dock, and horse and cart went
over backward into the water. Before a
sufficient number Of men and a tackle
could be secured the horse, held down by
the harness and weight of the cart, was
drowned. The animal was not a very
valuable one.