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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
TEACHERS SALARIES.

When it comes to ecopomizing in ad-
ministering the affairs of a city the appro-
,,riation for the public schools should be
the last to feel the effects OF the pruning
knife. II a city has efficient teachers 1t
should exert every effort to retain them,
Just the same as 1t should dispense with
the services of those who are not up to the
mark. 1t is false economy to let good
teacher be enticed away for the sake OF q
few dollars, as 1t Is also an injustice to the
taxpayers for the school committee OF any
city to retain the services OF teachers who
have passed their usefulness.
A capable teacher, male or female, is q
jewel to be priced highly, while, on the
contrary, poor teachers should have no
place in the public schools, as they act as q
hindrance to the pupils under their in
struction.
Raise the standard, raise the salaries,
raise the efficiency. Exclude bunglers.
The employment OF poor teachers has never
been the means of saving cent.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

Frank J. Sprague, president of the
Sprague Electric Elevator company,
whose plant is at Watsessing, N. J., has
secured the contract for the construction
Of elevators for the London underground
railroad. Mr.. Sprague has been in Lon
don for some time looking after the
work.
The contract involves about $500. 900
and will keep large force Of men at
work for over year. The elevators will
be large ones and will be equal to the
combined power Of two of the com.
pany's largest type elevators. The ele-
vator cars will be about 20 feet in di.
ameter and the lift will be 80 feet.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

What is considered the most important
figure panel in glass mosaic ever at
tempted In this country was recently
cofi.nleted by the Tiffany Glass and
Decorating company of New York city
and soon will find a place in the First
Unitarian church of Baltimore. The
panel represents "The Last Supper" F." It
is a gift to the church from certain
members Of the congregation.
The mosaic is Is feet long and 8 feet
high. 1t shows that vast range of color
can be found in American glass and
American methods in this field Of dec
orative art. Louis @, Tiffany designed
the ooloring.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
NAY BE- REcoNsEcRXTEp.



4 womsn's Suicide In Church Nay Ne.
ossitaas II Purineatien.
The suicide recently of an unidentified
woman in Calvary Episcopal chpTch,
New York. has raised point In coolest
astical Law novel to this country. The
question which Episcopal clergymen are
discussing now is whether the shedding
ok hlood IN the church calls for q sooon-
sssration Of the ediios.
There 10 nothing In tho law of the
Protestant Episcopal church In this
country which calls for suoh reconsecra-
tion. but in the English church the ne
osssity for wiping out the stain caused
by the shedding OF blood ina sacred edi-
fice IL recognized. There. however, the
occasion has arisen 90 seldom that when
In st. Paul's cathedral. in London, In
1890, Edward Easton, a surveyors
clerk. shot himsak. the cathedral au-
thoritias were at a loss for time how
to act. To ascertain If any special serv-
ice would be necessary the dean and
chapter of the cathedral finally wrote to
the bishop Of London. The bishop, in
response to this address, conducted
service of reconciliation, or act of rep
aration to Almighty God, for the dis
honor done to his sanctuary"
It is contended by some clergymen
that the suicide Of the woman in Cal
vary church does not place that edifice
under the ban of pollution, as the deed
was committed in the vestibuie and not
\ Il .
certain that it will be left for Bishop
Potter to decide on his return in tho au-
tumn. Exchange.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

In table recently prepared by Mr.
Thomas "a Shearman, the statisticiah
and oIftical economist lawyer of New
York, he says that there are In this
country 200 persons worth $40, 900, 900
each, 400 persons worth go. 900, 600
.ea6n, 1000 persons worth $4,000, 600
each, 1900 persons worth "a, 500, 900
each and 5000 persons worth.el, 000,.
600 eaoh. The totals Of these are ga, :
900, 600, 900 owned BY $500 persons
He further estimates that Of the 20, 900, /.
600 people in this country less than &c..
600 Of them possess more than half it,
wealth.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Bicycle Drcss> Evolved.
Vhen Esmcrslda got her wheel

And hrst began to ride,
She wore long and graceful skirt
That was her Joy and pride,
But soon her equanimity
Received dreadful check
Rude Boreas took that graceful skirt
And wrapped IL round her necki
She gathered all her mental foroe
To solve this monstrous riddle.
She lengthwise cut her riding skirt
Exactly In tho middle.
She shortened IL and then did sew
A scam on either side,
And in her new divided skirt
She proudly forth did ride.
But when she'd worn 10 Just week
She heard dreadful rumor-
Divided skirts had lately been
Succeeded by the bloomer.
She put wide elastic band
In the hem below the kncs,
Which made M neat bloomer ---
A one would wish ~ see.
But 10 her most esthctic eye
II really seemed distasteful,
The way those bloomers Topped about
Was shocking and disgraceful
30 she took them 20 n tailor -
Who fitted, sewed and pressed, "
And now she rides In knickerbockery
A besuteousss the rest. z
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
PROSPERITY IN SIGHT.

The very fact that business men throug-
out the country are doing more business
than year ago, that great many more
men are employed, is an argument in favor
of increasing prosperity which cannot be
successfully contradicted. Facts are stub
born things and the facts available show
that conditions are not only improving
but the greatest spticipations are felt for
the future.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

The regular meeting for men is held every
Sunday afternoon. The idea ol those In
charge OF these meetings IL to furnish fans
to every attendant, and also to dispense
Ice cold lemonade to the mon present.
-
The Medical Record last week had an
article on SHOW to Treat Dfundards." II
the theory is accepted that 'like cures
like" j should say ''trsat" them early and
often, for 1t was by that process many Of
them became drunkards. ..
Some of the open cars on the Providence
line have steps so high from the ground
that step ladder is needed to mount them.
-
With the close OF this week teachers and
pupils will part for the long summer va
cation, to meet again In the fall with re-
newed health and spirit and ready for the
long fall term OF hard work In the school
room.
= -
There are q great many people who do
not agree with the views of President An
drews OF Brown University on important
public questions, but the chances are that
q number Of those who think that he Is
not a fit man for the head of that institu-
tion for this reason is considerably smaller.
Navigation on the Pawtucket River will
soon be attended with less difficulty, as
the contract for the deepening Of the
is nearly completed. The depth |
will be increased from eight to IL feet.
The TOURIST.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
OURABOUTTOWN

"Don't you think that you can raise my
salary?" asked the head clerk TO the head
OF local establishment the other day.
"Tve had mighty hard time raising 1t
lately" replied the employer, "but rather
think can have 1t ready for you every pay
day hereafter"
The Young Mems Christian Association
OF Wilmington, Del, aware Of the desire
OF the young men OF that city to shun
meetings for something SCOOTER" especial
1y the parks, is now contemplating plan
that should prove successful in filling As
soc alton Hall during the summer months.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Not We.teru ne.s

Fair Customer-Is this western beef?
Eastern Butcher (proudly)-No, mad
am; we don't deal in ill-mannered steers
from the rowdy west. This beef, mad
am, is from highly cultivated and
very refined cow, formerly of Boston,
N. Y. Weekly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Found the SOup.

Mrs. Boardem--How do you find the
chicken soup, Mr.. Boarder?
Mr.. Boarder-I have no difficulty in
finding the soup. madam, but / am in
clined to think that the chicken will be
able to prove an ahbi.-Richmond Dis
patch.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Merely q surmiae.

Eyes. she's one Of the sweetest girls
ever knew. value her greatly as a
friend. but still she isn't the sort I'd
ever care to marry"
Indeed, when did she reject you?''-
Chicago Journal |;
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
The Long and short Of II.

"You said you would not be gone
long," said she. reproachfully, as he
came in from the little game" at $3.50.
Well" said he, weariedly, II came
back short anyway" Indianapolis
Journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

The correspondent of leading Chicago
paper of Hawaiian annexation cannot find
sentiment at the Capitol so unanimously
favorable as has been represented. 1t looks
now, he says, as though annexation would
lack two-thirds vote in the Senate. The
beet sugar men are yet to be heard from.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Sampled the Cigars.

"H'm!" said the doctor, who had
sampled his patients box of cigars and
listened at his chest with his stetho-
scope. ut sounds to me like a cabbage.
heart."-Minneapolis Journal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

Perhaps when 1900 comes
And makes a brand-new date,
She'll coolly mark IL down again
To 1898.
-Minneapolis News.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
A Suggestion.

Hell was fool when married you.
She-Well. don't you think 1t is about
time for you to get overit? We've been
murried IS yeaO;.-Harlem Life.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
The Reason.

Molly-Dora always refuses to have
any embroidery on her night robes.
Dolly-Yes; she says she wants to
enjoy unruffied slumber.-N. Y. Jour-
nal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
"A Paradox.

Crimsonbeak - There's one thing
that's pretty hard to understand. -
Yeast-And what's that?
How D man blind drunk can see
double."-Yonkers Statesman. =.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
uouncAd

stood in the hall at midnight.
And the clock was striking the hour,
And her pa slid down the baiustrade
And kicked with all his power.
-Up-to-Date
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Convincing Circumstances. p

SVnVucin8 Cfrcumstohce6s
The Court-What makes you think
this man was drunk?
Policeman-Because he couldn't tell
me the make of his wheel.-Detroit
Free Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
The Half.

"In the meantime, you say, he heard
from two influential quarters?"
"Yes, from his better half."-N. Y.
Truth.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
Valuable Suggestion

vWHuWUHC SuBBcbthOHs TT
He-They say spider is the most per-
sistent thing in the world. You can't
discourage it. :
She-Did you ever try any Of your
verses on one?-Yonkers Statesman.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24
A Wise Answer,

Heat what age do you think d girl
should marry?
She-When she's asked.-Town Top
ics.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

~ More Bosscs Wanted
.'Yeast-Are you in favor Of thls 20.
called woman's rights?
Crimsonbeak-No. We have too many
bosses in politics now.-Yonkers States-
man.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

De Caverly-Old Soaque is peach,
isn't he?
Van Clove-Yes. branded. - Town
Topics.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

simple, quick. .1sure remedy for catarTh
or cold In the head Is Saliva cea. II IL saee
70 use and sure to give satisfaction,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-24

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, q. All druggists
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-20
DISCUSSING InE MESSAGE.
Cabinet Meeting TO Consider What
should He Said About Affairs
In Cuba.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s.-The cabinet
was in session for two hours today. de-
voted largely to discussion of the annual
reports of the different members. The
more important reports from the treas
ury, war and navy department have not
yet been made public, and these were
given consideration at the session today.
The president also discussed various fea-
lures OF his message.
Two subjects which engaged the special
attention of the cabinet were those re-
lating to the manner in which the Cuban
problem and the question of the finances
should be handled In the presidents mes
sage. The opinion was generally expressed
that the Cuban situation. as it affects the
United States. was even more favorable
than could be expected, and there was
special good feeling over the release of
the crew of the Competitor. This and
other concessions were accepted rs indi-
eating genuine desire on the part of the
Sagasta administration TO meet the wishes
OF the authorities of this country and
bring the war to hasty termination.
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SEATTLE WASHINGTON. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ~ 1897

the fatrrin~ premises themselves. hut IL
did no. seem 10 have any effect The
water rushed out Of the windows and
from the ground floors like waterfall.
while the flames ieapsd higher and higher.
and as the floors fell IN. the place stiil
bIaxsd, a gigantic display OF fire and
smoke, until the building was completely
gutted ard the walls fell.
TIE confusion In the streets Increased
as the fire spread Suddenly there was an
explosion Of gas meters. sounding Ike the
reports Of field guns, followed by mo-
mentary hush. After that the wild rushing
here and there was resumed with Increased
energy. Men risked their lives in efforts TO
saye day books, ieigers. feathers. tewelry.
valuable chinaware. etc One man actually
rtsked his life TO fetch his hat and cane.
90 feet Of stonework and glass falling az
his heels as he emerged from the building.
Several fremen were almost buried N
the burning ruins IS front after front OF
the flaming warehouses fell IN. hurting
vast quantities Of brick and masonry into
the streets. bursting and cutting the fire
hose In all directions. while tons OF fiery
matter were falling In every direction.
making il impossible 20 foresee where the
confiagration would stop, as roof after
roof caught fire and window frames all
about the scene began 10 smoke.
Great Crowds Flock tn the Scene.
AS the afternoon wore on. the dense
crowds were still further enlarged. until
il was estimated that many hundreds Of
thousands Of people surrounded the big
fire. These excited masses of humanity
had 10 be conss santly pressed back by the
police as the area OF the fire-swepi spot
Increased in size.
BY dusk the picture presented was ex-
tremely brilliant. Four streets were blaZ-
ing on both sides, and there was plenty 10
interest the gambling spirit Of the on
lockers In betting as TO whether or not the
venerable tower Of ST. Giles church could
stand the han of sparks and burning frag-
meuts with which Ii was enveloped.
The red flames from every point shona
ont against the black sky, and through the
wide-spreading mass OF dull Ieadsn smoke
tinged with tongues of yellow fire. and
here and there, where the fire had subsidized
somewhat. the street lamps stripped by the
heat Of their burners and glass frames,
biazed with big jets from the open pipes.
like monster danger torches.
There was no abatement OF the blaze be-
fore $50 q N. Then the check came in
Jewin street and iE Wall street. whore the
collapse Of a wall on the right-hand side
of that thoroughfare was the means of
saving the last building in the street. The
width of Red Cross street. a comparative
" broad thoroughfare also formed a bar
rier there.
The fire will cause an enormous advance
In the price Of ostrich feathers. which rose
80 per cent. last evening. Two feather
firms alone lost fl5,eo.
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drawal Of the names under consideration
and the selection of a new man. Now. Iet
us see IL they meant this and were sincere.
vantage of the withdrawal Of Mr.. elise =
After the meeting Mr.. James said: "A
letter was sent by Mr.. elise 20 his sup
porters on Thursday, asking that his nanio
be withdrawn. The majority OF his sup
porters did not think il advisable To pre-
vent Il at the time. hut yesterday MIR
elise insisted IN the interests Of harmony
and requested his friends not To vote for
him any mere
The ballot that elected Judge Humes
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had many more pleasant duties to perform
than TO withdraw the candidate of my
low his name to be longer used leaves me
no alternative. Mr.. elise did not become
a candidate from his own choice. but en-
tireIy through hts friends urging him To
take the short term, as that would make
him eligible for the full term 10 follow.
there would be an amendment to the char
ter which would increase the salary and
make 1t more OF an object for man to
devote his time to the duties of the office.
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solely with a view to the best interests OF
the city.
'The voting shows tha; Mr.. elise was he
choice of majority of the Republican
members OF the council. Unfortunately.
his own ward has been DISTINGUISHED by
the inability OF the member from that
ward TO act. II it had not been for this
Mr.. elise would no doubt have been
elected on the first night.
The name of Mr.. elise was suggested
before any one else had been named, and
there was no disafrection nor any per-
sonal objection to either of those gentle
men who afterward became candidates.
believe that a majority of the council be-
iieves that he should have been elected.
''The friends of the other candidates sng-
gested to Mr.. Clise's supporters the with
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INDEPENDENCE WILL COME
Nothing Can Prevent Freedom for
Cuba-immeDse Tkrong Listens
to Mr.. TAYLOR.

ITHACA \. Y. Nov. $50 large were
the crowds which went to Cornell univer-
sity that Barnes hall. where IL had been
announced that an address by Hannz Tay-
icr. ex-Cnited States minister TO Spain. on
Cuba. would he delivered. was found Ia be
inadequate to hold them and the meeting
had 10 be changed 10 Library hail, where
about 2.eo0 people were accommodated. The
audience was strictly In sympathy with the
speaker in every statement regarding
Cuba. Mr.. Taylor said in part:
Events are moving fast, and no man.
not even the president. can stop them. No
real statesman ever tried 70 avoid crisis
by turning his back upon il or by self
deception. If the president me- kes the fatal
mistake OF attempting longer 10 muzzle
congress by putting his impgimatur upon
false hopes and empty illusions. before the
Ink il dry upon his message events viii dis
credit all his predictions
Let congress but sreak the final and en-
phatic word-~recosaiti in ninety
days the Ions and bloody tragedy will he
over. the whole Christian world VII re-
jolce and say amen. Spain VIII be rescued
from al impossible situation, there will he
no war with the United States, and Cuba
viii be free"
Competitor Prisoners Sail.
HAVANA Nov. 1a.-The Ward Line
steamer SARATOGA. having on board the
crew Or tae Competitor sailed FOR New
York To-Day. She should reach her desti-
nation on Tuesday. There II great rejoic-
ing among the American colony here at the
release Of NJ Competitor crew.
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Mfr elise replied that under no cJrcuu-
stances could he be candidate next
spring.
'I5e vas then persuaded that another
Gida,s was that thsre had been consider.
a6ss grumbHng over the delay In TIE Ce-
der river proceedings sa8 that hls posi-
flou as father of re ordinance providing
for ne systeEn woula a9osd guarantee
% ths TeopIe of Seattle that 1t ~ou3d he
earnestly pushed. M: elise then cor
senfea- The reason ~hy his name vas
suggested waS that ne had aot teen mixed
up wtsh Auy factions sv lied 20 wt.h sny
promises. and ii vas felt that he would act
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crowd contained Representatives from ali
classes % citlzens, ha' naturally tire po'i-
tsclsns were in the majority AT air q ex-
pes-.ancv vas apparent. ard sae crowd. ss
wels as The members of re eounca4 S&T ana
talked or nervously walked ~ and doTa
the corridors during she transaction - fhe
routine business that preceded ne bal
losag-
Finally. vheu & seemed that the proper
tine bad arrived. Ruae. Gre - TIE Hames
generals. moved that tina rules re s1sprid-
Ell and that the council pro.>eed % ha'lo;
for mayer The motion prevailed without
an contest.
A. this point Mr.. James rose ard asked
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mayor was the last ore 10 BE- read by the
tei}@rs. When i Vas seer Esat an elec-
tlou haa Occurred. there Nas 4 KpullgA-
nFg9s cheer from sbs .rteaQa ef The size
GeaEiui Candidate ard tae crowd Ia the
lobby quickly left the balidiur cheering
as they went. a motion TO adjourn was
made. bat before 1t could be put Mr.
James made This statement;
] 10 got want tfe impression 20 so oat
that g8t into the hand waEoT. I dla nst
vote for Judge Humes- YET ia the ImtbresT
of harmnn. I move tssat the election OF
Judge ffumes be made unanimous. at
least or the gaTE of tns Republican mem
lsrs of ;ne council"
The motion was carried without any
dispute. even the P0psiists retaining
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Mayor-Elect Humes to the People of Seattle.

The of Seattle will be doing business old long after
o a
solved the problems will
l
of l In the
mayo
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ureyfus' Defender. Discsurngsd.

PARIS Nov i9--1winy q :heir afti-
s1lde IN supporting the agitation for she
fTopeuiaS % tas ease ~ Capt Dreyfus
iAe minister If war has Relieved tae gov
error ot Fhe military prison q Cherche-
msio Mi Forcinnesrt. % hiS past. and
has condemned another officer 20 q
gnoutas rigorous arrest.
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ftbf~s-sfor in SAasIsiuw4aa

ASH1N6ToN. Nov. ls-Frank phts-
cster af Njea.gau. recently from the
n .ondike- whore Ne 5 Tep3Isd % nave ac-
E-slre43 a mining claim waica he has dis
54ssesi IL fas s. a.oas.a. was SO :hA var de-
paTlusass> foEAy. AaYsus beea a1.azTsons-a
~sre by sae government % confer respect
rs me conditions II tie E44laln. country.
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permission to read the following letter from

permission TO read the following letter from
Mr.. elise:
"Nov. IS. 80.
''Messrs. James, ellison. Hurd. Raymond,
Chapman and Taylor: tientlemen--I
thank you for the compliment you have
paid me by your repeated votes for me as
mayor of the city OF Seattle, having al
lowed my name 10 be presented to the
council at the solicitation of most OF you.
But believe that the best interests of the
city demand that this contest should end.
and therefore request that you cease vot-
ing for me- While l firmly believe IN
majority rule in party affairs, the welfare
OF the Republican party is superior 10 that
OF any individual. and I sincerely trust
that my withdrawal will lead 10 the
speedy election OF Republican as mayor
Of our city. Yours very truly.
III. X. elise"
Continuing. Mr.. James said: Il have