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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
Died OF CANCER.
Demise Of John French an
Old Resident.
He Died in the House Where he
Was Born at SeekOnk.
For Many Years lie Was Engaged In the
Marble Cutting Business In This City.

The death is reported this morning OF
John French, one of the best known resi-
dents of this section, and a man univers-
ally respected by large circle OF friends.
Mr.. French was rs years of age, and the
direct cause OF death was a cancer, from
which hs has suffered for some time.
The deceased has been engaged In moru-
mental work In this city for Al years, and
many Of the handsome shafts in the ceme-
teries in this section were erected under
his direction.
When Mr.. French first started in busi-
ness Al years ago, he located on Broadway,
then known as Front street. He after
ward located on Main street, and from
there moved to North Main street.
The last place Of business occupied by
him was on Exchange street opposite the
depot, and his face was familiar to every
one who had business In that section OF
the city.
A remarkable matter in connection with
Mr.. French's death is the fact that he dice
in the house where he was born atSeekonk
His great grandfather bought place a.
Seekonk and located there with his family
] and In turn the family homestead de-
scended from father to SON through fou
generations, and SO John French died II
| the house where he was born, and in whicl
| his father and grandfather had also passes
away. a. -'
The family Of the deceased consisted o
his son. Byron French, who is associated
with him in Seekonk, and Mrs. William
Perrin, his daughter, who also resides a
| Seekonk.
The funeral services will be held at tn
old homestead on Monday afternoon at
| O'Clock, and will be conducted by the Rev
Mr.. Ferris. The interment will take plac
at East Providence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
HE PUNISHED The RIDER.
COL. PEASE RUN DOWN BY a
BICYCLE AT THE CAPITAL.
Little Rhody's Candidate For Public prister
Lands Few Hooks on Careless Rider.

Especial Dispatch to the TnIsusE.l
WASHINGTON, March 27-CoIonel L. Il.
Pease, the Rhole Island candidate for
public printer, was run down last night
by bicyciist, but escaped with only few
scratches and torn clothes. He was trying
to cross the street and had just stepped Off
the pavement when the wheelman rode
into him, and the momentum of
the wheel was so great that the colonel
was knocked to the ground, the cycler
riding over him. Col. Pease, who In his
time has been quite an athlete, picked
himself up quickly and faced the man, who
was just getting on his feet.
Without word of warning Col. Pease
hit the fellow a blow under the chin,
which almost felled him to the ground.
He followed this with left handler
which sent the wheelman sprawling to
the asphalt. Before a policeman arrived
Col. Pease lodged out of the crowd and
made HIS way TO his hotel.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
KILLED.
Alexander Barbeau Struck
by a Train Yesterday.
He Was Riding on Shore Line
ROadbed at POtOwOmut.
Express Locomotives Whistle Warned Him
Repeatedly Met instant Death.

A long-expected tragedy occurred on the |
Stonington division of the Consolidated |
Railroad late yesterday afternoon, when
Alexander Barbeau, a bicycle rider, was in
stantly killed by train.
Barbeau was riding on the road.bed be-
tween the two tracks, and he was "scorchr
ing" for all he was worth, presumably try
ing to make crossing before the New
London express, due here at 5.55 caugAtw
with him. He was within short ~ a.
tance of the highway that runs to, ~ to-
womut, about mile below East q .1,e,,
wich, when he was run down.
The whistle of the locomotive hay -.
blown for him repeatedly to. O. - a.
track, but he kept on his wheel I "a
no effort to dismount. Tn nu au
slowed up his train and madaf
to prevent the fatility, butt osvS,, ~S 'nU, a
struck squarely by the over I.S,,'' w."
der box and frightfuay nv ,n,aJ Iii, yyI -;
wheel was smashed to, r" "e %as -
was thrown some dsstar ~ 90 aaa.,, ,,,,,s
have been instanta7sv
The railroad bedN ., .,u
the Shore Line fray n.,s... s~S .sn az a.o,,' ..
as Kingston, iswy -, a..so,.l ,LSS...-l 40 -. -
.s..ass. Ie wheelmen. They hav,
p pa - az the path, though warnet
p.ss.. S III. IT, ,casions arrested and fined
80 ", W".sin In Hamilton, small village
~ - as. w con county near Wexford, anc
rsa 4 known in that neighborhood
q, 49, hains were left by the roadside
se OF some persons who gathered
~! the scene, and Medical Examiner
NV alf later reviewed the remains and
"a" Jared death due to accident.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
ONLY One IS ELIGIBLE.
CONSIDERABLE CONSERVATION
IN PROVIDENCE POLICE CIRCLES
Mayor McGuinness' Police Appointees Cannot
Legally Serve on the Force.

TIL ere was considerable CONSERVATION at
Providence police headquarters yesterday
afternoon, all due to a misconstruction of
the law on the part of Chief Baker.
When Mayor McGuinness called spe-
cial meeting of the Board of Aldermen,
March Is, on account of the numerous
burglaries and "hold-ups" about the city,
he recommended that the police force be
increased by at least Is men. The mayors
suggestion was needed, and Thursday he
sent the names of about a dozen appli-
cants for appointment to the Board of
Aldermen, with the recommendation Of
appointment on probation.
Eleven of the aspirants had their appli-
cations acted upon favorably, and these
appeared at City Hall yesterday morning
to receive their orders and equipments.
Everything went smoothly until afternoon
and Chief Baker was preparing to send
them out last night, in citizens attire, to
patrol the business section as aids to the
regular police, when the discovery was
made that but one was eligible to appoint
ment. All were registered voters; but
only one was assessed for taxes, and he
alone constituted the auxiliary force last
night.
The tie-up was due to an Interpretation
of the ordinance made by City Solicitor
Colwell that none save those who could
legally vote for candidate to fill an Office
were eligible to election or appointment to
the same. Thursdays work in the Board
must therefore be done all over again and
with another batch Of names, as none of
the rejected applicants can be assessed un-
til next June.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
OVER INSURANCE POLICY.
THREE CLAIMANTS FOR MONEY
DUE DA VID BUCKLIN ESTATE.
The Matter Has Been Taken to the Supreme
Court For Decision.

David Buckln was insured for cona
siderable amount when he died. The in
surance company wants to settle one OF
the policies, and it has asked the Supreme
Court to decide a dispute.among certain
creditors. The claimants also want intere :
since the controversy has been pending.
The company wants to turn the money
over to the court and be released from
all further connection with the matter,
leaving the claimants to finish the con.
test among themselves.
In the Offering Of decree the company
maintained tha. Il ought not to pay inter-
est on the money for the time since the
bill was originally filed. The claimants
for the money objected to the decree on
the ground that the insurance company
ought to pay interest up to the present
time.
Mr.. Gardner, attorney for the insurance
company, says that his client has bee
ready at any time to turn the money over,
and holding II In readiness ought not to be
charged interest.
James Tillinghast, attorney for one OF
the respondents, says that interest should
be paid. The court decided that unless
the money has been on interest the COM
pany was not chargeable with interest be-
yond the time OF filing the bin, but II the
money had been on interest, interest should
be paid for the full time. The matter was
past to determine that point.
The amount due on the policy was 1885,
II was made payable to Joseph T.. Dispeau,
and A. II. Sherman of Pawtucket claims 1t
as an administrator Of the formers estate.
The First National Bank claims that the
policy was assigned to It, while a third
person, George Dispeau, said 1t was taken
out to secure his Endorsement of the COM
mercial paper of ID. w. Bucklin.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

American Boys Will Learn the
Fact With the KeeneSt Sorrow

Especial dispatch to the TRIBUsE.I ]

Especial dispatch to the TRIBUsE.I
Boston, March 27.-William II. Adams,
better known as Oliver Optic, died at his
home in Dorchester this morning at 10
o'clock.
Two generations of American boys have
been familiar with the name and writings
of SOLVER Optic" 1t was in 1852 that his
first story appeared in print; his latest
now lies unfinished upon his desk.
For 45 years he has been in the public
eye as an author of books addressed es-
pecially to boys. The sons Of the readers
of his earlier stories as eagerly devour his
later volumns as they fall from the press.
William T.. Adams was born in Medway,
Mass, July 30, 1922. He was descendant
of good Puritan ancestors, the same origi-
nal stock from which in another branch
descended the famous Adams family OF
Quincy.
Mr.. Adams, although always greatly in
terested in public matters, has taken but
little part, throughout his life, In political
affairs. In 1867 he was elected . member
of the school committee OF the town OF
Dorchester, and remained member until
the annexation of the town to Boston In
1870.
In 1869 he served one term as member
of the General Court from Dorchester, de-
clining re- election. This Is the brief re-
cord of his public service.
Mr.. Adams was married In early man
hood, but survived his wife by severa
years. He has one daughter, who resides
with her husband, Sol Smith Russell, the
comedian, at Minneapolis, Mimi.
Quiet and unassuming in manner, there
were few who met the ldndly-featured ole
! gentleman, in his daily rounds, who were
| aware Of his celebrity.
| Beside his membership in the Masonic
fraternity, the Boston Press Club and al
honorary membership in literary societ!
of Honolulu, Mr.. Adams was not mem
ber of any organization.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
DEGREE OF RED CROSS.

Annual visitation of Grand Master Souie
tn Holy sepulchre Commandery.
Past Grand Master w. II. Soule and
suite paid visit to Holy Sepulchre Com
mandery, Knights Templars, last evening.
There was large attendance Of members
OF the commandery. ~
The red cross degree was conferred on
one candidate after which there was a
banquet and addresses by visiting officers
and members of the commandery. II was
decidedly interesting session.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
DR.. SPERRY'S LECTURE.



Pawtucket For the v. NJ. &. a.
DIR. Lyman Sperry, ID. d., l.. l.. d.. is ex-
pected to reach this city this afternoon,
and will deliver two lectures under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
The first will be at the Auditorium to-
morrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock, and be
on the subject "Fours Fourth Of Man"
This lecture will take the place of the reg
ular Sunday afternoon meeting of the Y.
M. c. A., and the music will be furnished
by the male quartet Of the Providence Y.
NJ. {. A.
On Monday evening DIR. Sperry will de-
liver his celebrated lecture, "Wbat Ii the
Matter?" at the hall OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. No admission will
he charged at the Auditorium, and but 25
cents IL the admission on Monday night.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press In speaking
OF DIR. Sperry's lecture I'm that city says
"You will live longer, and wear SUMMER
faces for the rest of your days, II you hear
DIR. Sperry lecture"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
CHEMISTRY AND ELECTRICITY

Prof. Smith CT Brown University st the
Park Place Congregational church.
The fourth of the series OF entertain
ments arranged by the "Committee OF
Nine" of the Park Place Church, and
which took place in the lecture room of
the church last evening was departure
from the usual form OF entertainments
given by them this season. A numerous
company listened to Prof. W. K. Smith Of
Brown University talk learnedly on
"Chemistry and Electricity" The lecture
was entertaining and found instructive by
those I'm attendance.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Toronto. March 27.-Yesterday in the
works of the gutta percha manufact-
uring company at Parkdale, George and
Percy Holden. 25 and ~ years Of age.
were boiling some varnish. The fumes
ignited and the blazing fluid was thrown
over the two men. Both made for the
door. and plunged into a pond in the
yard. extinguishing their burning cloth
ing. but as they inhaled the fumes. and
sre burned from head to foot, their re-
covery Is extremely doubtful The
damage TO the building and plant was
.rininc
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

George Fl. Fales Of Central Falls has ap-
Piled for relief from insolvency In the APP
pellate Court, and the case was adjourned
to give Mr.. Yales' attorney an opportunity
to obtain authority to determine the
standing of the Pawtucket Institution for
Savings in the matte.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
MISS FITTON'S DEATH.

Popular Young Lady Passos Away After y
Lingering Illness.
The death OF Florence Fitton took place
last evening at the home OF her mother,
Mrs. Margaret Fitton, Broadway and Car
nation streets. The death of the deceased
has bcen anticipated for some time and
was caused by consumption. Miss Fitton
was aged 10 years and pupil at the Broad
way Grammar school until last fall, when
she was Obliged to discontinue her studies
owing to falling health.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
Numerous Floral Tributes.

The funeral of jeremiah, the son of John
and Mary A. Barrett, took place yesterday
from the parents residence on johnson
street. The funeral was largely attended,
and the bearers were six cousins of the de-
ceased. There were numerous floral Offer
ings. The interment took place in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Salvation Oil has the enviable distinc-
tion of being synonym for cure Of rheu-
matism, neuralgia, gout, and kindred
affections, such as sciatica, ticdouloureux,
etc. 1t is growing more popular daily.
The people will have It. Is cts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
DIR. Agnew's Ointment Cures pi g,

DR. Agnew's Ointp,ent Cures Pi cs.
Itching, Bleeding and Blind Piles. Com
fort in one application. A cure in three to
six nights. It cures all skin diseases in
young and old. A remedy beyond COM
pare, and II never fails. 35 cents.
Sold by w. l.. Wood, Trinity square,
Fisk 4 Co., 215 Main street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
District Court Gist.

There were two drunks in the District
Court this morning, the first was fined e
and costs, but the other was more fortu-
nate, he was an elderly man, and claimed
to be q cornet player.
Judge Shove gave him chance to dis
play his skill as musician, and was evil
IDENTIFY pleased with 1t, for after hearing a
selection he gave him a quarter and dis
charged him with a warning.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the gro.
Gerry stores new preparation called GRAIN.
o, made of pure grains, that takes the place
OF coffee. The most delicate stomach re
ceives 10 without distress, and but few can
tell 10 from coffee. IL does not cost over q
a. much as much. Children mny drink II
with great benefit; l5c and 25c per package.
Try Il. Ask for GRAIN.O.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
BRooKI.yS NY

nOVnh'Ns y. L., D''s w. 'S''
MLssnr. Ely BROS Il have used Ely's
Cream balm number OF years and lind IL
works like charm. IL has cured me of the
most obstinate case of cold I'm the head Ia
less than ~ hours from the time felt the
cold coming on. would not be without II.
Respectfully yours.
2s3 Hart ~. FREp'k FRuS.
Cream Balm iis kept by all druggists. Pull
size soc. Trial size 10 cents. We mail n.
ELY BROS, 80 Warren St, n. Y. City.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

The case of Elizabeth j. Finn against
James w. Finn, trustee, was heard In the
Appellate Court, and held for adviseme mt.
Mrs. Finn desires the estate for which Mr..
Finn is trustee to be divided in order that
she may obtain her portion of the same.
This action the trustee does not deem ad-
yisable. hence the suit.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
HheusnstI.m Cured In . Day.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and Neural.
gia radically cures In I toz days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysteri.
Gus. IL removes nj once the cause and the
disease immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits; 70 cents and si.0s.
Sold by WI. Wood, druggist @5 Main ~.
Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
MISS ETHEL TUCKER.

To Appear at the Opera House Supported
BY Percy Meldon's Company.
During the entire season the patrons OF
the house at different times made inquiries
at the box Office of the Pawtucket Opera
House az to the date on which Miss Ethel
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
RELIEF FROM INSOLVENCY
PETITION OF OEOROEH FALES OF
CENTRAL FALLS GRANTED.
Mrs. Elizabeth Finn Desires Apportionment Of
Her husbands Estate In This City.

The case of James Casey and Patrick
Timony has been set down for hearing
on April %, and In the counter suit OF
Patrick Timony against James Casey, the
plaintiff was ordered to give security for
costs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
A Great Saving For Horse Owners.

Carriages, buggies and harness can be
bought of the Fix hart Carriage snd Harness
Mfg. Co. OF Elkhart. Ind. at one third less
than dealers prices. Their products are de
scribed In large catalogue that is mailed
free.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Have you tried II. VI. Mason's new 10 cent
cigar, "The knights of Columbus"
LEwIs.& CURRY, Distributors
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

For latest style furniture at low prices, 70
10 ,. v. Lcahy's,. just over the bridge.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Advertise your wants in the TsIBuSs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Advertiscy our wants In the TursrSE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Our oft repeated assertion mat Tns
EVENING TRIBUNE fs the fastest
growing paper In the city Is vsr,ses
by figures.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
The "Sfuarf" Piano.

J. w. MEIKLEJoHN & Co
North Union ST.. sheldon:Building
Next to Library.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MINUS A BILL OF HEALTH.
Agents of the Steamship Ida Forced ia
Produce $4,000.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. G.-(Special.) y
Adou L. Lobit, agents of the Sierra line
of steamers, deposited $4,000 with Col
lector Finley today because Capt. Arqua
Of the steamship Ida failed to produce a
bill of health from the consul at Liver
pool. The Saturnina of the same line,
which arrived today, also failed to pro-
duce bill of health except from the last
port visited and is subject to a similar
penalty. The case of the Ida is an un.
usual one at this port Like other YES.
sells of the line she makes a regular trip
to Spain and thence across the Spanish
main to West Indian ports, usually call
ing ut eight or ten of them before pro-
ceding to Galveston. The Ida called at
eight, the last of which was Humacoa,
whence she proceeded to Galveston. She
brought n bill of health from the consul
at Humacoa, but that does not satisfy
the law. Any foreign vessel bound for
| the United States must have the bill of
health revised by the consul at each of
the ports visited during the voyage. The
| maximum penalty is $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11

Among the visitors at the Mckinley
home this morning was Col. 9. L.
Pruden OF Washington. Col. Prudeb
, was chief clerk of the White House
under President Grant and has held the
position ever since. He will have ihe.
same place under President Mckinley
and his visit is to confer with Secretary
Porter on matters that will come before
them.
The best information is that Mr.. GaK
will not be in the cabinet, he having AZ
rived at this conclusion from personaI
reasons after a weeks consideration.
The arrival of Congressman Frautis
II. Wilson of Brooklyn today and his
conference with Maj. Mckinley ilnins.
diately on the return of the president
elect after meeting his wife coming hon,,
from Chicago led to renewed talk OF
Mr., Wilson as candidate for cabinet
position, hut the name of Capt. J. !
McCook of New York is now considerc,i
most probable for attorney general
''The Poet of the Sierra Nevadas.'
Joaquin Miller, of Oakland, CAL, came it1
the afternoon. He was accompanied by
Harry Wagner Of San Francisco and
Plain Dealer. When asked as to their
mission, Mr.. Wagner said that Mr.
Miller, who is to lecture in Cleveland
Monday night, was here to obtain 4
sketch of the home life of the president
elect and Mrs. Mckinley for an in
| augural poem, and there was nothing
political in their visit as far as he and
Mr.. Miller were concerned.
During the afternoon ex-Congrcssrnan
Bayard 7. Hainer of Guthrie, o. r., and
Herbert Wolcott of Cleveland, brother Of
Senator Wolcott, called ut the Mckinley
residence. Mr.. Haner said they did
not expect to talk politics, but as he was
in Canton for short time he wanted to,
call and pay his respects to Maj. McKin--
| ley. Mr.. Hainer said he hoped Senate
Wolcott's mission would be successful
and that foreign nations would join ia
an international agreement
Congressman-elect Brownlow of Jones
boro, Tenn, paid his respects to the.
| president-elect today. He said his n,i..-
| sion was to speak for the appointment
| of Tennesseean for register of the.
treasury. This Office is. now held by II
Mr.. Tillman of Tennessee, and he be-
lieved that this Office should 60 to soInr.
one in his state. He said he was nor
here in the interest of any one in pwr,
ticular, but spoke of III. Clay Evans. W no
has been spoken of as the next post
master general.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MEXICAN MATTERS.
A Ball on the Bradley Martin Scale
Given in Honor of Diaz

Mexico City, Feb. CA grand ball on
n luxurious scale in honor of President
and Mrs. Diaz was given tonight at the
palatial residence of Pablo Escandon, of
the opulent family of that name. 1t was
in point of Importance, taste and display
what the Bradley Martin event will be
to New York.
The bishop of Puebla has discounte-
nanced all pilgrimages for the present
on account of the prevalence of fever in
that city.
The sugar product of Yucatan will be
less this year by one-third the usual
amount, owing to rains arriving late.
Cities all over the republic are cele-
brating the anniversary of the adoption
of the constitution of 1857.
Plans for the first modern sewerage
system and waterworks in the country
have been submitted at Monterey for
the approval of the governor in accord
ance with the concession granted J. A.
Robertson of that city. The plans were
prepared by the celebrated sanitary en-
gincer Samuel NJ. Gray of Providence,
Il. |. The water supply will be brought
in from a large underground river dis
covered flowing through the mountains
ten miles west of Monterey and the works
will cost 81 .250,000 in gold, which will
be furnished by American capitalists.