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The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
osTAL SAVINGS FOR FARMERS.
cecretary Wilson Believes the Sys- tenn Would be a Very Great
 Benefit.

Washington. Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural department believes that postal savings banks will add materially to the prosperity of farmers. manv of whom are now compelled, because of lack of banking facilities. fo hide their savings about their homes in odd corners. He also declares that cftizens of foreign birth are afraid ot uriyate institutions and they either Aide their savings and invest them in wild lands or spend them unnecessari- lv. whereas if there were postal saw hos banks they would save more money and thus add to the general prosperity.
 Secretary Wilson says it Is the pos tal savings system that has made the 6easant class of France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Scandinavi- an countries so prosperous. It was the postal savings banks system that Enabled the natives of those countries 10 save money to pay their passage to the United States, and they feel the lack of it here. They have faith in the government which they never can acouire in private institutions, even if thsre were sayings banks available Tor them.
 # The recent report of the comptrol- < Ter of the currency shows that the savings banks of the United States are mostly confined to the northeast ern section of the country. Nearly SO per cent of the number of banks and amount of deposits IS represented by New York and New England. In the western states they are few and lar between, and Secretary Wilson thinks the government should supply sthis very important defect in national economy.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
Education and Crime.
From the Pathfinder.

From the Pathfinder.
 Some figures relative to education and crime were read by Sir John Lub- beck at the Sociological Congress re- gently held in Paris and are as fol- lows: Since the act of 1870 the num- Der of children in English schools has increased from l,5o0, 900 to 500, o0o, GOO and the number of persons in prison has fallen from l2.oO0 to 5000. The yearly average of persons sentenced to penal servitude for the worst crimes has declined from 3,000 to 500, while the juvenile offenders have fallen from IA, 900 to 5000" Sir John sees in these figures confirmation of Victor Hugo's saying, that ''he who opens a school closes prison"
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29
Chief Purpose of Savings Banks.
From Chicago Record.

From Chicago Record.
 In Lewin's History of Savings Banks occurs the following quotation, indicat ing the chief object to be kept in mind
 by those wishing to benefit the poor by helping them to safeguard their
 small accumulations;
 Il do not imagine that there can be
 any more important end and object of
 state than to encourage fragallty and the investment of the savings of
 the poor, and there is nothing which shoeld be more tempted to step out ot
 my way to encourage If 1 were legis- lator; but I think the great test and object of whatever investment pro- vide especially for them must be ex- tremo and peufect certainty. Increase In amount of interest or proht IS as nothing compared to security
 This quotation gives the correct idea as to the cqief purpose which sav-
 ings system should subserve and the great object of the national govern
 ment in establishing such system.
 For realizing this object nothing yet
 devised can equal postal savings
 banks, for they make the security to
 the depositor coextensive with the
 stability of the government ltsel1.
 The mutual savings banks, of New
 England are very creditable instltu- lions, and probably they serve the needs of persons of small means ln those communities as well as any pri- Vate institutions can. Still, even they will not compare with the postal say ihgs banks, either in the convenience shey offer to depositors of in security They would, indeed, pay silghtiy Higher rate of interest to depositors 'han would postoffice bank ana
 those seeking the higher interest rate
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29

could avail themselver of this advan- tage. But to most persons of small means this is very trifiing matter as compared with the absolute security which the postal savings system af- lords
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29

Farmers when in Mena drive your team to the o. K. Wagon Yard. It will be sheltered and well cared for.
 You can also get a good price for vour produce. Location one block outh east of fright depot. l5-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1897-12-29

All articles usually found in a first class up-to-date drag store can be found at the J. c. Jackson Drug Go. s store.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

James O'Ncill asserts that i'm 1.-The palmy
days of the burlesque," before the period
Of opera bouffc and the coming Of the Eng
lish blonds, singing and dancing were ~
much a part of every actors education "a
elocution and gesture. MANY people who
have applaudcd the dignity of jefferson s
Rip Van Wrinkle, says Mr.. O'Nciil, "will
he surprised to learn that i'm 1861 the grea,
actors name occupied as prominent n po-
sition ON the burlesque billboards az IL
does now In Legitimate comedy. In his
performance Of Ma2cppa at the Winter
Garden, New York, he did n daring act
upon the hare hack of the wild rocking
horse of the toy shops, which was perhaps
tpc most remarkable performance of its
Kind ever witnessed by u danger loving
public. Old play bills recorded his mp
pcarance ~ Cranky Gag Co the Jennie
Lind of Mrs. John Weed, with his original
grapevine twist and burlcsque break.
down -
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
PROBATE COURT.


what Was Done at the Regular Session
wednesday Afternoon.
The regular weekly session of the Pro-
Judge Blodgctt presiding.
The will of William Il. Wood was ad-
mittcd to probate and Mary X. Wood
was confirmed as executrix; no bond or
inven sory required.
The will of Nicholas Hartley was ad-
mitted to probate and Mary Ann Hartley
was confirmed as executrix, no bond re-
quired; appraisers, George A. Schuyler,
Daniel w. Ashton and Ralph Orr.
The will of James Walsh was admitted
10 probate and Peter j. Quinn was con-
firmed az executor; bond, $1,000; sureties
William O'Neil and Michael Quinn; APP
praisers, Joseph A. Hughes, Joseph L.
Corcoran and Charles +. Eddy.
Maria Collins was approved as guardian
of Mary F. Walsh; bond, $1,000; sureties
to be named appraisers, Joseph A. Hughes
Joseph l.. Corcoran and Charles F. Eddy.
Petition for letters of administration on
the estate OF Thomas Partington, for ap-
pointment of guardian Of Lizzie and An
ne Partington and for approval OF guar
dian of of Harold, Emily and Stanley Par
tinpton were continued one week.
The final account of James T. Potter
administrators on the estate Of Abby A
Ingraham, was examined and allowed and
the bond discharged.
Petition OF John II. and Lizzie Ray
mond to adopt Virginia Frances Prescott
was dismissed without prejudice.
Petition OF J. T.. Banigan, administra-
tor on the estate of Il. +. Daley, for al
Iowance of account and discharge of bond
was continued.
Petitions for probate OF wills OF Mercy
Il. Hill and Mary Perrin were received
and continued three weeks with order OF
notice
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08


successful and popular as an actor. He Is
in reality n genius in some respects. His
strongest point is his versatility. His adapt
ability to SO many parts is really unique.
Countless thousands have been delighted
by his portrayal of widely divergent char
acters, and Jacks impersonation of Sir
John Falstaff gave him IL world wide rep
utation.
Perhaps the most potent cause of Jack S
success was his early association with
some of our greatest actors and actresses.
He was born in Philadelphia in 1886, his
first engagement being at the Walnut
Street theater, that famous old house, then
under the management of Peter Richings.
Jack later joined the company with which
Mrs. d. II. Bowers WAS engaged.
Among his associates were Edwin For.
rest, Jananschck, Hackctt, Glistavus
Brooke, james II. Anderson and Julia
Dean.
Tho season of 1866. found Jack i'm Rich
mond. Between that time and 1861 ht
appeared in the principal cities of tn,
south. On the commencement of the wal
Jack returned to Philadelphia, enlisted in
the Second Pennsylvania reserves ~ u pri
vate and was later promoted to u cap
taincy.
In 1869, at the old Broadway theater
New York, Jack first appeared as Sir John
Falstaff in king Henry W." and since
then he has played this character many
times in all parts Of the world.
Jack is rs popular today as ever. his
work in "Tess Of the D'Urbervilles, F" In
which Mrs. Minnie Maddcrn Fiske Is tn,
star, was very satisfactory. He withdrew
very reluctantly from this company that
he might fulfil his contract with JOSEPH
.JcffPrsOp
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
DELANEY COUNCIL.

First Degree Conferred Upon Two Candi-
dates-Another Ladies' Night.
The regular monthly meeting of Delaney
Council, Knights Of Columbus, was held
at Clan Fraser Hall last evening, and was
largely attended. Considerable business of
Importance to the order was transacted.
The first degree was conferred upon two
members. The final report of the ball
committee was accepted and a vote Of
thanks passed and rendered the members
of the committee.
The Council voted to hold another
"ladies' night" The arrangements for
this entertainment W pe given in charge Of
Lecturer James III. Mooney. 1t is probable
that the affair will take place shortly after
Easter.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. !

Little George A. Lemunyon.
Middletown-A. Herbert Ward.
Newport-Charles III. Burdick.
New Shoreham-
North Kingston-William Gregory
North Providence-AndrewJ j. Wilcox.
North Smithfield-Geo II. Helm.
Pawtucket-Nathan w. Littlefield.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tallman.
Providence-Robert III. 1. Goddard
Richmond-Alfred w. Kenyon.
Scituate-Charles A. Capwell.
Smithfeld-Andrew b. Whipple.
South Kingstown-Benjamin f. Robin
son, Jr.
Tiverton-John II. Hicks.
Warren Benjamin Drown.
Warwick-William G. Rocker.
Westerly-Lewis w. Arnold.
West Greenwich-George r. Fisk.
Woonsocket-Leroy l.. Chilson.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Barrington-William Il. Lewis, Jr.
Bristol-Samuel Norris, Jr.
Burrillville-Olney T. Inman.
Central Falls-Leroy Fales, Oscar A.
Newell, Eugene b. Ponton.
Charlestown-Samuel b. Hoxsie, Jr.
Coventry. Ellery Hudson.
Cranston-Arthur f. Austin, Walter r.
Broyton.
Cumberland-Michae IT. Burns, l.. f.
{. Garvin.
East Greenwich--SamuelW w. X. Allen.
East Providence-StephenS 8. Rich, James
III. Arlington.
Exeter William B. Tillinghast.
Foster-Curtis III. Foster.
Glocester-Lucius b. Steere.
Hopkinton-Frank Hill.
Jamestown-Thomas G. Carr.
Johnston-John Il. Kenyon, Henry C..
Luther.
Lincoln-Joseph Lariviere, Benjamin
Comstock.
Little Compton-Daniel Wilbur.
Middletown-James r. Chase.
Newport-John w. Rogers, William p.
Buffum, Edward w. Higbee, Godfrey
Moffitt, John III. Wetherell.
New Shoreham-
North William w. Cong
don.
North Providence-Peter Grimley.
North Smithfield-G George w. Ham
mond.
William c. Baker, Rath-
bone Gardner, Albert Roberts, Henry @.
III. Rawson, Charles F. Irons, John ID.
Remlinger, George r. McAuslan, c. Dean
Kimball, j. Edward Studley, Alva Carpen-
ter, Samuel Ames, Cyrus M. Van Slyck.
Pawtucket-William s. McCaughey, Ed
ward Duffy, George l.. Littlefeld, Henry
w. Crandall, John Jolly, Sylvanus Mason.
Observation-Disclosures j. Stoddard.
Charles j. Greene.
Scituate-W William A. Randall.
Smithfeld-Clarence III. Mathewson.
South Kingstown-George T. Briggs.
Tiverton-George r. Lawton.
Warren-Samuel l.. Peck.
Warwick-James b. Hanaford, Henry ID.
Heydon, Randall A. Harrington, Charles
e. Chagnon.
Westerly-Walter Price, j. Irving Max
son.
West Greenwich Elmer j. Rathbun.
onsocket--Livingston Scott, Erwin j.
France, Joseph Bouvier, Frank e. Holden,
Philippe Boucher.
The New General Assembly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
RATHBONE SISTERS DANCE

Enjoyable Affair Given bv the Members OF
May Temple at Ema Hall.
The first dance OF the season given by
the members OF May Temple, Rathbone
Sisters, took place last evening In Etna
Hall, and proved a very pleasant event.
About forty couples attended and danced
the hours away enjoyably to the music OF
Baker Brothers orchestra. The affair was
in charge of a COMMITTEES OF eight ladies of
the lodge, who exerted their efforts TO
make the affair pleasant one, and they
succeeded in their efforts.
Clarence Il. Brooks acted as floor direc-
tor. During the intermission refresh
ments were served. The dance was given
20 decide whether others should follow,
and the members consider that notwith-
standing the inclement weather the dance
was success.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
JOHN JACK.

A Veteran Actor Who Is still Popular
with Theater Goers.
John Jack, one of the principal members
of Joseph Jeffersons company, is an ex-
ccllcnt and successful actor. Jack Is usu-
ally called IA veteran. He has just passed
his sixty first year, but 1t is his length OF
service on the stage that moro strictly en-
titles him to the distinction of being a
veteran. He began his stage career when
very young, and attracted early attention
by his good work.
Having played almost continuously since
then Jask has had wide and varied ex-
perienoe. Many persons are at loss to
explain why il Is that Jack has been SO
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

The department were called upon to re-
spond to an alarm from box 63, located at
the l.. B. Darling Company's works on
Mineral Spring avenue. The employees OF
the company put out the blaze with line
of hose, and il was not necessary for the
firemen to do any work. The cause of the
alarm, which was sent in as matter of
precaution, was caused by an explosion of a
package of sulphur, which was being pre-
pared for shipment.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

In the Common Pleas Court this morn
ing the trial of Thomas Ready Of Central
Falls was taken up. The defendant is
charged with maintaining nuisance. The
testimony of the police and spoilers WAS to
the effect that the establishment was dis
reputable resort. The case will probably
go to the jury some time this afternoon.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

The Aldermen this afternoon completed
the count for member of the School Com
nittee. Nathan w. Littlefield's official
snajority is 6S1.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
Mills 10 Resume.

IL was stated today by leading mill
su ,crintendent that the Natick mills, the
largest in the Pawtuxet Valley, employing
soms 1900 hands, will resume Monday.
The mills are owned by y. B. 4 X.
knight, the cotton firm which started up
several OF the largest mills in the valley
Monday ON full time.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
Mystic Beau,lfyins Completion PIN.

and rosy. They cure Pimples. Rolls. Black.
heads, Roughness, Redncss ana unsightly
eruptions which so disngure the face. They
bleach out Bile Stains, Liver spots, Blotchcs
and Cloudiness of the skin. They transform
n rough, scaly. sallow complexion into one
of beauty aud attractivencss. They are
harmless a. milk. sold by W. l.. Wood.
druggist, 2sj Main ST., Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

Charles f. Stearns, son of ex-Lieut. Gov.
Stearns, was this morning appointed AS
sistaut Attorney General Willard e. Tan
ner, the newly elected Attorney General.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

Il is understood that Hon. George L..
Littlefeld will accept the position rendered
him by the Mayor as a member OF tn.
Sinking Fund Commission.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

The hearing on the case of Patrolman
O'Brien, who Is charged with conduct un-
becoming an officer, will be held at the
City Hall on Tuesday next at 2 p. m.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

TIE New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Company have again awarded
Messrs. A. Shuman q Co of Boston the
contract for making uniforms for the
season Of '97.'9s.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

william L. Forbes, bookkeeper at the
Dempsey Bleachery, and a prominent
lnember of Delaney Council, Knights OF
Columbus, is confined to his home by
iIlnoss.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

The successful melodrama, "The Cotton
King" opens a three nights engagement
at the Opera House this evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
The DOings Of the Day In
and About the City.
Short Stories OF Minor Happen.
ings Among Our People.
TineH Topics Of General Interest Tersely
Told to Tribune Readers.

Walter j. Hatch of Taunton has accepted
position with the Eastern Advertising
Company of this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

We have Just received 10 cases of
Ladies, Oxford Ties, in tan and black,
all the newest style toe, prices G9c, SIC,
CSC, $1.25 and $3.50.
Misses fine dongolA kid boots We
have two more cases of those s1.25
boots to close ut 9Sc pair.
Ladies' boots, fine vica kid. lace or
button, sizes 2 1'3 to 2, razor, London
or opera toes, worth SO, at $1.49. Price
all week.
BoyS solid leather school shoes. sizes
II to 2, at e1,25, and 3 to 8 1-2 at 81. go.
Every pair warranted solid.
Childs fine kid boots. lace or button.
sizes o to 8 st 40c. and 8 to If at CSC;
worth 75c and gSc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
MEMS SHIRTS

We have about 10 dozen 5Oc Shirts in
domet and fine cheviot in very neat
patterns; while they last at $50 each.
Mems Suspenders-We have % dozen
worth ~ and SOC pair; on sale this
week at 2lc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
Advertise your want. IN the Tribune.

Oh. why will you let. that Invalid friend
suffer ihsf Hop Bitters wiz % certainly cure
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08

Advertise your wants in the TRrsus,.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
HOSIERY.

25 dozen ladies' 40 gauge Hosiery,
Hermsdorf dye, double sole, worth 25c
pair, at 15c.
25 dozen heavy plain fast black
Ladies' Hose, Hermsdorf dye, Q pairs
for soc.
1-2 case of Boys and Girls heavy
ribbed Hose, seamless feet, fast black,
10c pair.
60 dozen pairs Mems mixed 1-2 Hose,
10c kind, 3 pairs 25c.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-08
DRESS SKIRTS.
CHENILLE COVERS.

5dozen Just in from the mill, e-4,
good colorings, 89c each.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-13
BEN BRUSH.

or the stake events Of the year May
Is he easily took the Cadet stakes at
Louisville with us pounds on his back,
beating Del Coronado and Ben Elder
easily. June s. at Latonia, Brush was
an easy winner of the $2,44O Harold
stakes. beating a fair field of five. Then
the Emerald stakes at Cincinnati fell
10 him July S, and two weeks later at
the same track he gathered in the Dia-
mond stake, valued at $4,000, beating
Ben Elder, Prince Lief and others. Then
Brown took him east, and August 81
started him in a sweepstakes at Coney
Island. He beat several good ones
there, but September 10 he was beaten
by Requital for the Flatbush stakes.
Four days later he started in the Great
Eastern handicap and finished back in
the ruck, One I Love winning. At the
Brooklyn track September II he did
better. taking the Holly handicap
against a good field. Shortly after hat
Michael J. Dryer purchased Brush and
las Lad him ever since. Simms has
.idden him in every race he has started
IL SluCe liz DeCdLue DNy5I S property.
IN the fall of 1895 he won the Prospect
and Heavy handicaps at Brooklyn, and
the Nursery, Albany and Champagne
stakes at Morris Park. AS a matter
OF fact, he proved to be one of the
greatest finds in Dryers career since
the days Of Luke Blackburn. AS a g.
year-old in 1896 he made his first ap-
pearance at Louisville in the Ken
lucky Derby, which he won by a nose
from Ben Elder, his stable companion.
Behind him finished Semper Ego and
The Winner. In the Schultz stakes he
ran a dead heat with Lady Inez, and
won the run-off easily. May Fl he ran
in the Oakley Derby and was beaten
by both Prince Lief and Ben Elder. The
Buckeye stakes at Cincinnati fell to
him June 10, and then he was shipped
to st. Louis for the National Derby,
an event originally intended for the
Harlem track in Chicago. The race
was worth 81, 800, and Prince Lief
nosed out the Dwyer horse. June 25
at Latonia he disposed of a crack field
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-13

be an extraordinarily obstinate wheel
man who could ride a bicycle for a few
days yer country roads without be-
coming a convert to the gospel of good
roads. The confirmed cyclist who
does not want improved highways is
an unknown individual. When the
ever increasing army Of cyclists number
more than that Of the ~non-cycling citi-
zens the country will be transformed
into a paradise of good roads A rider
who has bumped over rough rural
roads and pushed his way through deep
mud and sand thoroughly appreciates
a macadam road when he reaches it,
and when the Legislators have passed
through the same experience the good
roads movement will have gained
%staunch friends.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-13
Winner of This Years Suburban.

H. Eugene Leigh made a mistake
when he disposed of a yearling son Of
Bramble and Roseville (Pocahontas)
to Ed Brown back in 1894. Leigh
sold Ben Brush at a sale for a nominal
figure along with a lot of other untried
thoroughbred youngsters. Ben Brush
was first entered in a RAGS by Brown
at Louisville on May 6. 1895, the event
being at five %furlongs for non-winning
2-year-olds. Perkins rode him. and he
won easily. He showed such class that
he was given a preparation for some
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-13

attention of the management was at
tracted to her, and at the end of the
season she was chosen by Klaw &
Granger to play the titular role in
their new extravaganza called Jack
and the B~eanstalk." This piece was
exceedingly successful from the outset.
and Miss Leasing was one of it's most
attractive features. She % finds her
self in demand for all such productions.
and in the new Casino review has
added materially to her already quite
enviable reputation as a dainty an6
gifted comedienne.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-08-13

packed the amphitheater and cheered
the rival bidders in their efforts to win
the prize. When David McFeat of Phil
adelphia, in charge of the sale, finally.
after twenty minutes Of auctioneering.
knocked the horse down to Mr.. Marks
for a sum fully $4,000 greater than that
of any sale ever before effected in the
stock yards district, the crowd cheered
Justify and yelled its approval for al
most five minutes. Mr.. Marks had
three formidable competitors in the
bidding contest in C. S. Wycoff, ]. w.
Wilson of Pa!atine. ILL.,, and Samuel
Cczzens.